Level 1 Coaching Course - Dec-Jan 2021-2022

Level 1 Coach Education Course - Cork

Online via Zoom and In-Person at MTU Track

Dec 9th & 11th 2021 and Jan 14th & 15th 2022

The next Level 1 Coaching course will be held Online and at MTU Track In December and January

Dec 9th - 6pm to 9pm - Theory online via zoom

Dec 11th - 10am to 5pm - Practical Day 1- MTU Athletics Track, Cork

Jan 14th 2022 - 6pm to 9pm - Theory online via zoom

Jan 15th 2022 - 10am to 5pm - Practical Day 2 MTU Athletics Track Cork

Registration Fee: €100

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Enquiries

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / Regional Development Officer, Athletics Ireland, phone 0858006892

Course Information

Information on Level 1 Coaching Course

NB: All attendees must have completed either an Athletics Leader course, or Assistant coach course, prior to attending a Level one.

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Regional Development Officer (RDO). Athletics Ireland, 0858006892