From Friday 26 January 2018 - 18:00
To Saturday 27 January 2018 - 17:00
Contact | Location | Distance | Type | Championship | Permit | Measured |
Lilly-Ann O'Hora, Regional Development Officer (RDO). Athletics Ireland, 0858060440 | CIT Track, Bishopstown, Cork | N/A | Coaching | No | Yes | N/A |
Level 1 Coach Education Course
CIT Track
January 12 & 13th and January 26th & 27th
The next Level 1 Coaching course will be held at CIT Track, over two weekends in January:
Friday January 12th - 6pm to 9:30pm
Saturday January 13th – 10am to 3pm
Friday January 26th – 6pm to 9pm
Saturday January 27th – 9am to 5pm
Registration Fee: €100
Aim
- The Level 1 course is focused on the learning to train stage on the LTAD pathway.
- Coaches working at this stage will continue to develop the fundamental skills of the athlete.
- Fun and participation are still the main aims of the course. The course focuses on the development of sports specific skills, learning the correct posture and movements of all running, jumping and throwing events.
Course Content
- Developing the techniques of running, jumping and throwing.
- Understanding the effects of puberty in developing the young athlete
- Planning and conducting a training session incorporating Running, Jumping and Throwing
- Developing the mental capacities of the athlete towards fair play, discipline, confidence, concentration etc.
- Developing the fundamental skills of Running, Jumping and throwing and making them more sport specific
- Continuing the development of athletics in a fun environment
- Child Welfare and Safety in events
Duration:
This is a course over 2 weekends (25 hours)
Entry Requirements:
Level 1 is open to all those 18 years or older who have completed an Athletics Leader course or an Assistant Coach course.
Assessment/ Qualification:
- Practical assessment and continuous assessment throughout the course.
- Sample training session
- Observed Practice
- Oral assessment
Cost:
€100 - A Coaching Manual is included in the price for this course.
Enquiries to Lilly-Ann O'Hora, Regional Development Officer (RDO). Athletics Ireland, 0858060440
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