Level 1 Coaching Course - Galway

Name: Level 1 Coaching Course - Galway
Start: 2025-09-05T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Craughwell, Co Galway

Schedule

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Craughwell, Co Galway | Galway, GY

VENUE – Craughwell AC, Galway.
DATES:
September 5th 6pm - 9pm (Online), September 7th 10am-5pm (In person)
September 19th 6pm - 9pm (Online), September 20th 10am - 5pm (In person)

Price - €120.00
Course 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.
Course Content includes:
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

Full Content - https://www.athleticsireland.ie/coaching/coach-education/level-1
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.
Assessment/ Qualification:
Practical assessment and continuous assessment throughout the course.
Sample training session
Observed Practice
Oral assessment