Course Coordinators: Dublin County Board in conjunction with NADA & IT Blanchardstown
Target level: Mentors interested in improving concepts to improve Athletic Development in Children & Young People (U15 and below).
Prerequisite knowledge: Presumes no prior knowledge of science or physiology.
Entry Requirement: Individuals must be a current member of a GAA Club. Must be over 18 years of age
Delivery Mode: Lecture and practical sessions delivered over two semesters comprised Athletic Development in Semester 1 (Oct 2012 – Dec 2012) and a project in Semester 2 (Spring 2013).
Class Size:30
Semester one Module:
- Introduce to Athletic Development (AD) for Children & Youths
- Understanding the practice & application of AD
- The 9 critical elements of a Holistic AD programme
- Components of Athlete Development
- Development of Coaching Philosophy in Children & Youths - Introduction to Sport Science for Youths
- Assessment & correction of Functional Movement
- Practical Application of AD with Children & Youths
Semester two Module: Semester two Comprises of a practical AD project
Open Evening / Workshop: TBC
Course Dates & Content:
| DAY | DATE | TIME | UNIT | MODULE |
| Semester 1 | Wednesday 10th October 2012 | 7pm – 9.30pm | 1 | Introduction to Athlete Development (AD) Concepts |
| Wednesday 17th October 2012 | 7pm – 9.30pm | 2 | Assessment & Correction of Functional Movement | |
| Wednesday 24th October 2012 | 7pm – 9.30pm | 3 | Activities & Games for the Development of Functional Movement |
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| Wednesday 7th November 2012 |
7pm – 9.30pm | 4 | Development of ‘Core’ Competence in Children | |
| Wednesday 14th November 2012 |
7pm – 9.30pm | 5 | Preparation & Delivery of ‘Meaningful Practice’ Sessions | |
| Saturday 24th November 2012 | 10am – 4pm | 6 – 8 | Exercises for the Warm-up, Cool-down & ‘Take-home’ Tasks | |
| Saturday 8th December 2012 | 7pm – 9.30pm | 9 – 11 | Teaching Linear & Multi-directional Movement | |
| Wednesday 12th December 2012 | 7pm – 9.30pm | 12 | Introduction of Online AD Coaching Resource & Project Assignment | |
| Semester 2 | Saturday 12th January 2013 | 10am – 4pm | 13 | Coaching |
| Saturday 26th January 2013 | 10am – 4pm | 13 | Coaching | |
| Saturday 13th April 2013 | 10am – 4pm | 14 | Coaching | |
| Wednesday 24th April 2013 | 7pm – 9.30pm | 15 | Project Review / Course Conclusion & Feedback |
Course Fee: €850 (subsidies available of €100 for Dublin GAA Club Members)
Course is subject to minimum numbers of 30