Athletic Leader


Aim


Athletic leader 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 Program in their club or school. The course is focused on the delivery of practical information and lessons. The content focuses organising athletics games and activities for young children. It is aimed those who want to begin coaching and assisting in their local club or school.


Content

The content for this course includes

  1. group coaching skills and identify ways to make the coaching sessions fun

  1. The use of Hurdles and obstacles, tumbling, running, jumping throwing and running

  1. games to provide fun in developing fitness

  1. developing an awareness of the growing child and the implications on fitness activities

  1. games to develop speed and reaction, using acceleration and change of

direction

6 The ethics of coaching including topics such as winning vs involvement and recognising the importance of individual improvement

7 Practical sessions on running and agility, jumping and throwing.

8 Planning a session and a program.


Duration

This is a course over 1 day (8 hours)

Entry Requirements

Athletics Leader is open to all

Assessment/ Qualification

There is no exam. The candidate must complete 50 contact hours of coaching

Cost €60- Included in the price for this course is the book “Pacesetter” by George Bunner which contains dozens of games and activities for young athletes.