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23 August 2010
PERTH AND KINROSS COACH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AUGUST-NOVEMBER 2010
Venue: North Inch Community Campus, Gowans Terrace, Perth, PH1 5BF. Time: 6.30pm-9.30pm
Safeguarding and protecting children:This workshop is aimed at any individual who is involved with coaching, leading or assisting within children's activities. It covers topics including good coaching practice, recognising signs of abuse and the correct course of action to take if concerns are raised. AUGUST 23RD, OCTOBER 5TH
How to coach disabled people in sport: This workshop is aimed at all coaches and will provide them with tools to plan and adapt coaching sessions accordingly and how to become more effective within their coaching practices. AUGUST 26TH
Coaching children and young people:Discover the needs and motivation of young performers. Learn how to deliver effective coaching sessions to meet the level of skill, developmental stage and motivation of each young performer. SEPTEMBER 7TH
Developing partnerships with schools and clubsThis workshop aims to develop school and sport organisation partnerships to provide young people with quality opportunities to progress in sports from schools to clubs. Young people are the future of sports, and it is important that they are able to move from school to an adult environment that is of high quality, attractive to them, and that helps them progress in their chosen sport. SEPTEMBER 23RD
A guide to mentoring sports coaches:Mentoring is a powerful tool in education and development of sports coaches at all levels. This workshop will help you as a mentor to support coaches’ learning and focus on how learning occurs.OCTOBER 6th
Children First - In Safe Hands:This workshop supports clubs to put child protection policies in to practice. It is most suitable for those acting as the club child protection officer but is also relevant for those responsible for managing or organising the club. OCTOBER 12TH
Funding for your club :Every sports club could use more money and better publicity. This workshop provides practical ideas for raising funds from a range of sources, including fund-raising events and sponsorship. It will also help you to identify how you can promote your sports club more effectively. OCTOBER 28th
Analysing your coaching:Discover methods of analysing your own coaching performance and identifying areas for development. Learn how to develop and implement an action plan to enhance your coaching. NOVEMBER 11TH
Safeguarding and Protecting Children 2 – Reflecting on practice:This Workshop is aimed at coaches and those working with children and young people in sport. The workshop acknowledges and values the experience coaches have gained since the last workshop and builds on the knowledge and insight gained from Safeguarding and Protecting Children. NOVEMBER 16TH
Action planning for your club:A sports development plan will tell outside bodies what your club needs, when it needs it and why it needs it. If your sports club follows a similar pattern each year - fixture lists, the term's programme or the end-of-year championships - creating a sports development plan will help you to raise your head above the weekly routine to ensure you move forward. NOVEMBER 24th
Cost: £26 per course(Cheques payable in advance to ‘Perth and Kinross Council’)
Download an application form here, or call 01738 472236
Additional courses can be arranged for clubs or groups of people at a location or time suitable for you.
Regional coach development courses (such as Emergency First Aid) available at: www.sporttayside-fife.co.uk