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Assistant Coach Kerry/ Limerick
Kerry / Limerick
The Assistant Coach Course is a precursor to the Level 1 course. It gives novice coaches the basic skills required to assist at training sessions.
Assistant Coach Course – Kerry/ Limerick residents
Friday 4th of December 7pm - 9pm ONLINE via Zoom
In Person Practical Day - TBC Following Restrictions
Price - €60.00
Course Aim
The aim of the assistant coach course is to give some basic skills to the beginner coach to help assist a more senior coach in the delivery of coaching sessions to young athletes. It is an introduction to coaching in three key event areas, Running (Sprints and Endurance), Jumping (Long Jump) and Throwing (Shot Putt).
Course Content
The content for this course includes;
- group coaching skills and identifying ways to make coaching sessions fun
- Fun and functional warm ups and cool downs
- Safety in Athletics, including Child Welfare
- Rules of key events
- Communicating with young athletes and giving effective feedback.
- Basic Running skills
- Basic Long Jump Skills
- Basic Shot Putt skills
Entry Requirements: The Assistant Coach Course is open to all those 16 years or over.
Assessment/ Qualification: There is no exam.
Contact: Grace Lynch. 0858006892 or email gracelynch@athleticsireland.ie
