from A.A.I Athletics Ireland is pleased to announce that an Assistant Coaches course will be held in the Finn Valley Centre, Stranorlar, Co Donegal on Wednesday evenings the 4th and 11th March Assistant Coach
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 the coaching of three key events, running (Sprints and Endurance), Jumping (Long Jump) and Throwing (Shot Putt).
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
• Rules of key events
• Communicating with young athletes and giving effective feedback.
• Basic running skills
• Basic Long Jump Skills
• Basic Shot Putt skills
Duration
This is a course held over over two Wednesday evenings – 4th and 11th March
Entry Requirements
The Assistant Coach Course is open to all
Assessment/ Qualification
There is no exam.
Cost
€60 – Included in the price for this course is an AAI Assistant Coach Manual.
Venue/Dates – Finn Valley Centre 4th/11th March 2009
Time -6.30pm-10pm (register from 6.15am)
For further information contact Regional Development Officer Eamon Harvey, 0872797548 eamon@athleticsireland.ie
Dowload application form here: Coach Education Course Form 2009.doc