Level 1 Coaching Course - Wexford - May 4th +11th - Contact: COLIN BYRNE

Level 1 Coaching Course, Wexford

May 4th - Enniscorthy Sports Hub Tack 10am - 5pm +

May 11th  - Rosslare Community Centre -  9am- 5pm

 Content: (Long Jump, High Jump,  Sprints, Relays, Hurdles, Shot, Discus, Javelin, Walks, Endurance, Circuit training and 8 theory elements)

 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.

Plus

• 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: 24 hours - Practical + Theory

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.

Contact: colinbyrne@athleticsireland.ie or (087)0632326