Level 1 Coach Education Course in Northwest.

Dates: Saturdays and Sundays 3rd/4th Nov and 1st and 2nd December
Time: 9:30am to 5pm each day
Venue - Donegal and/or Sligo venue TBC, Aimed at coaches from the North West area i.e. Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry

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.

Content
The content for this course includes;

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 - Included in the price for this course is the AAI Level 1 Coach Manual.

Apply online here — Closing date for applications Tues 31st October