GNI Generic Course Mailout April 2008

Generic Courses

GNI are happy to release details of our Generic Course Calendar which will run until the end of July this year. This is a great opportunity to update all your skills at a very reasonable cost! Don't forget someone in your club must have attended a Basic Child Protection AND a Designated Officer course in the last 3 years, in order to renew membership with BG.

Have a look at the overviews and outcomes for each course, then check the dates and times below before downloading an application form form the following link..

Click here for an application form for our Generic Courses

 
Course Title  
Coaching Methods and Communications: OVERVIEW
Unlock and develop your communication skills to build and maintain a positive and effective coach/player relationship. Learn the principles of good communication and coaching styles and how to use them to meet the needs of your performers.
  OUTCOMES
By the end of this workshop, coaches should be able to:
*Identify and explain their own coaching style; *Assess their own communication skills; *Action plan to increase their effectiveness; *Build and maintain good relationships
Child Protection Awareness: OVERVIEW
This workshop aims to raise awareness about Child Protection issues in sport and introduces participants to the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport. All adults involved in children’s sport should attend, but it is particularly recommended for Coaches, Leaders, Administrators and Officials.
 

OUTCOMES
By the end of this workshop, coaches should be able to:
*Understand the principles of the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport;*Identify good practice in sports coaching;*Develop codes of conduct for everyone involved in sport;*Understand the different categories of child abuse and be able to identify signs of abuse;*Act appropriately of abuse is suspected; *Recommended for all coaches and volunteers
Designated Officer Training OVERVIEW
This workshop is aimed primarily at Children’s Officers within sports clubs and
governing bodies of sport. The training will assist them in their role of
protecting children in sport.
  OUTCOMES
The workshop objectives are to:
*Understand the implications and recommendations of the Code for children’s sport; *Identify the roles & responsibilities of key personnel in the protection of children in sport; *Understand the legal basis for child protection in sport; *Audit current practice and action plan to meet the recommendations laid out in the Code;*Plan for the implementation and monitoring of the action plans, new policies and procedures;*Examine a range of potential situations which may give grounds for concern and explore possible outcomes; *Demonstrate an understanding of the specific processes involved with disclosure; *Access information regarding training, materials and resources for child protection, and have an action plan for disseminating this information; *Recommended for All Coaches, participants must already have completed the CP Awareness training.
Equity Workshop OVERVIEW
Equity in your Sport explores the diversity of participation in sport in Northern Ireland. The training identifies key themes associated with participation in sport, and examine the role of sport in contributing towards a more inclusive society.
 

OUTCOMES
The workshop objectives are to:
*Increase awareness of the diversity of sport in Northern Ireland; *Raise awareness among participants of how politics has impacted on sport internationally; *Allow participants to begin to identify the role of sport in contributing towards a more inclusive society; *Recommended for Coaches, Leaders, Administrators and Officials.
Coaching Children and Young People OVERVIEW
Discover the needs and motivation of young players. Learn how to deliver
effective coaching sessions to meet the level of skill, developmental stage and
motivation of each young player
 

OUTCOMES By the end of this workshop, coaches should be able to:
*Identify why children and young people are a special case; *Explain why children and young people take part in sport; *Identify why children and young people take part in sport and how to plan
and deliver sessions to meet their needs;*Ensure that coaching reflects the developmental stage of children and young people;*Plan and deliver coaching sessions to maximize learning and enjoyment; *Follow good practice when coaching children and young people; *Recommended for all sports coaches
Goal Setting And planning

OVERVIEW
Help your players set targets and learn how to plan a training programme to meet their needs.
OUTCOMES
By the end of this workshop, coaches should be able to:Describe the processes involved in effective planning; *Generate appropriate information on the demands of their sport and training
needs of their performers; *Explain and apply the adaptation process; *Divide the year into training phases of different emphasis; *Integrate all elements of performance into individual training programmes; *Explain the importance of monitoring and evaluating performance in the
context of an overall plan,*Recommended for all sports coaches

 

Course Venue Dates Times Cost
Coaching Methods and Communication Antrim Forum, Antrim 24th April 6.30pm - 9.30pm £5
Child Protection Awareness Athletics House, Belfast 26th April 10am - 1pm £7.50
First Aid Athletics House, Belfast 10th May 9am - 5pm £30
Designated Officer Belvoir Sports Centre, Castlereagh 14th and 15th May 6.30pm - 9.30pm (Both Days) £30
First Aid First Aid Training Centre 17th May 9am - 5pm £30
Designated Officer Training Templemore Sports Complex, Derry 18th and 25th May 10am - 1pm (Both Days) £20
Goal Settings and Planning Templemore Sports Complex, Derry 7th June 10am - 1pm £5
Equity Workshop Athletics House, Belfast 12th June 6.30pm - 9.30pm £12
Child Protection Awareness Antrim Forum, Antrim 19th July 6.30pm - 9.30pm £7.50
Child Protection Awareness Templemore Sports Complex, Derry 3rd July 6.30pm - 9.30pm £7.50
Coaching Children and Young People Belvoir Activity Centre, Castlereagh 26th July 10am - 1pm £5

 

 

 



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