Athletics Ireland Coach Education Courses

Athletics Ireland invites applications for places on the following Coach Education courses.• Level 1 course – Venues – Donegal and Sligo - 23rd/24th Oct and 6th and 7th Nov.
Level 1 Course in Donegal/Sligo
This is a qualification for coaches interested in working with children/young athletes between the ages of 11 to 15. The Level 1 course is linked to the ‘Training to train stage’ of athletics development. Level 1 Coaches focus on developing the young athletes fundamental physical skills in a fun environment. Coaching Course content includes:• Developing the techniques of running, jumping and throwing • Understanding the effects of puberty • Planning and conducting a training session incorporating running, jumping, and throwing • Developing a sense of fair play, discipline, confidence, concentration • Developing the sport specific running, jumping and throwing skills fundamental Duration: (25 hours)
Entry Requirements: Level 1 is open to those who have completed an Athletics Leader Course/Assistant Club Course/ or an Introductory level athletics course. Assessment/ Qualification: The Level 1 Coaching badge is awarded on the basis of• Attending/participating in the • Sample training session[s] • Observed Practice • Oral assessment Cost: €100 – includes L.1 Coaching Manual and support materialVenue[s] – Donegal and Sligo venues
Dates Fri 23rd/ Sat 24th Oct. Fri 6th Nov/ Sat 7th Nov
Time –Friday evenings - 6.30 -10pm and Saurdays 9.30am -4.30pm
Applications to Eamom Harvey, Athletics Ireland, Regional Development Officer, Drimark, Donegal Town email eamon@athleticsireland.ie Mob 087 2797548