This course is designed for people who are involved in leading groups of children (aged 8-13) taking part in athletics type activity. It introduces various athletics type activities that are appropriate as an introduction to the full athletics events for children. It helps leaders to make sure that sessions they are taking are fun, create maximum involvement and are safe for all concerned. The organisational and planning elements of running such group sessions are covered. It covers topics such as the responsibility of the coach when running sessions with growing children.
The course will help coaches to:
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Deliver safe, enjoyable and well organised sessions that maximise involvement
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Plan, deliver and evaluate a series of sessions appropriate to the age/stage of the children
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Develop fundamental movement skills appropriate to the age/stage of the children
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Experience a range of athletic activities for children
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Identify your responsibilities when working with children
The course qualifies and ensures you to lead a group of children (aged 8-13) in athletics type activities using soft play equipment.
The course is one day long (normally 9.00 until 5.00) and costs £60.
Current course dates are as follows:
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Date
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Code
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Venue
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Location
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Availability
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| Sat 31-May-08 |
SWCIA51 |
Priory School, Weston-super-Mare |
North Somerset |
Completed |
| Sat 19-Jul-08 |
SWCIA52 |
Penrice School, St Austell |
Cornwall |
Completed |
| Sat 20-Sept-08 |
SWCIA54 |
Oxstalls Campus, Gloucester Uni |
Gloucestershire |
Yes |
Application forms can be downloaded from the following site:
http://www.ukathletics.net/coaches/coach-education/children-in-athletics/
Application forms need to be completed and sent with a cheque made payable to 'England Athletics Ltd' and a passport photograph with your name and course code on the back.
Please send completed application forms to:
Morag Ford
Regional Administrator
England Athletics - South West
C/o Exeter Golf & Country Club
Countess Wear
Exeter
Devon
EX2 7AE
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