Livingston Athletic Club Livingston Athletic Club

Coaching Workshop - Athletic Development & Physical Preparation I

 25 September 2017

scottishathletics are offering their two day "Athletic Development & Physical Preparation I" workshop at Grangemouth Stadium on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 November.

The workshop is an introduction to foundation movements that underpin athletic activity, and how to develop them in the club/coach environment, through warm ups and in-session activities.

Who should go on the course?

Anyone who has completed the Coaching Assistant Award, who is delivering whole or part of warm ups and/or training sessions in the club environment. All coaches looking to broaden their knowledge and understanding of the warm up process and in-session planning can also choose to attend as part of their continued education / professional development.

How many days will it take?

Two days delivered over the course of one weekend with no assessment.

What will I learn?

This two day course will encompass athletic development of the athlete giving the coach the skills and knowledge to design and implement an effective warm up, preparing the athlete for the session activity to follow. You will learn how to design and implement an effective session that develops the athletes' physical and technical competencies in running, jumping and throwing.

Topics Covered
  • Coaching the Warm up
  • Assessing the athlete
  • Physical preparation (develop physical competencies)
  • Skill development (develop technical competencies in RJT)
  • Progressive tempo of the warm up
  • Warm up design, implementation and practice
  • In-Session design, implementation and practice (Warm up, Movement Puzzles for RJT, Movement breaks & Event Specific Skill Development)
What will I be able to do?

You will have the knowledge and skills to design, implement and deliver an effective warm up for athletes in your club environment. You will also be able to create and implement a series of training units (modules) within a session plan that develops the athletes' physical and technical competence in running, jumping and throwing, based on the athlete's individual athletic development.

Details

Venue: Grangemouth Stadium

Dates: Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 November

Time: 9.30 am - 4.00 pm

Tutors: Phil Moreland and Mitch Pemberton

Cost: £40 (paid by club for club/RJT coaches)

Booking: Please contact Alistair to book a place