Technical Development I

Practical introduction to coaching the fundamental movement skills in running, hurdling, jumping and throwing.

Who should go on the course?

• Anyone who has completed the Coach Assistant Award

And attended

• Athletic Development & Physical Preparation I (AD&PP I) course (previously named Foundation Course)

How long is the workshop?

One day course delivered on a weekend with no assessment.

What will I learn?

Through guided discovery we explore methods of locomotion in running and jumping and explore non-locomotion activities of throwing and passing objects, in the development of the athletes’ movement vocabulary. You will learn how to teach the basic movements related to the events; sprints and hurdles, jumps, throws and endurance.

Topics include:

• Introduction to coaching Running, Hurdling, Jumping and Throwing
• Combining movement patterns (puzzles)
• Guided discovery skill acquisition
• Developing the athletes’ movement vocabulary
• Basic Technical Development
• Planning the warm up and training sessions
• Practice newly acquired coaching skills

What will I be able to do?

Help and guide the athlete in the development of their movement vocabulary, in relation to the event(s). At the end of the day you will have a collection of practical drills and activities that can be applied in your day to day coaching of running, hurdling, jumping and throwing.

How much does this workshop cost?

See course booking for further information.