Information on upcoming opportunities to upskill or recruit your club or school coaches in Cavan and the North West. Athletics Leader CourseIntroducing Little Athletics The Athletics Leader coaching course focuses on introducing the fundamentals of athletic movement to children. The aim of the Athletic Leader course is to provide teachers, parents and club members with the skills and tools to manage and lead an Athletics Programme in their club or school. The course is focused on the delivery of practical information and lessons. The content focuses on organising athletics games and activities for young children. It is aimed at those who want to begin coaching and assisting in their local club or school. Content The content for this course includes • group coaching skills and identify ways to make the coaching sessions fun • The use of Hurdles and obstacles, tumbling, running, jumping throwing and running • games to provide fun in developing fitness • developing an awareness of the growing child and the implications on fitness activities • games to develop speed and reaction, using acceleration and change of direction • The ethics of coaching including topics such as winning vs. involvement and recognising the importance of individual improvement • Practical sessions on running and agility, jumping and throwing. • Planning a session and a program. Location/Duration Ballyhaise Agric College [Gymnasium] 7-10pm 16th and 23rd November Application form attached Level 1 CourseAim 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 crucial development at the “learning to train” stage is the development of sports specific skills, learning the correct posture, 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 Interest in developing the young athlete • Plan and conduct a training session incorporating Run, Jump, Throw • 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. Location/DurationWeekend 1 Sat 3rd and Sun 4th Nov - 9.30am – 5.30pm Venue - Sligo I.T. Weekend 2 Sat 8th Dec and Sun 9th Dec -9.30 -5.30pm Venue – Abbey Voc School Donegal Town/Finn Valley Centre Application form attached here Athletics Leader L1 Courses -Ballyhaise NorthWest.pdf.