Level 1 Coaching Course - Weekend 2 - November 2023

Level 1 Coach Education Course - Castleisland

November 17th and November 25th

The next Level 1 Coaching course will be held at An Ríocht Track, Castleisland, Co. Kerry, in September

Sept 8th - 6pm to 9pm - Theory

Sept 8th - 10am to 5pm - Practical Day 1

Sept 8th 2022 - 6pm to 9pm

Sept 8th - 10am to 5pm

Registration Fee: €105

Register for Level 1 Coaching Course

 

Enquiries

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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:

€105 - 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, 0861528813