Technical Development II – Sprints & hurdles

You will learn how to teach the basic movements related to sprints and hurdles.

Topics covered on day 1

• Examine technical model around acceleration and upright running
• Observing and analysing acceleration and upright running
• Apply drills and activities to develop acceleration and upright running
• Examining physical competencies in relation to the technical model

Topics covered on day 2

• Examine technical model around sprint hurdling
• Observing and analysing sprint hurdling
• Apply drills and activities to develop sprint hurdling
• Examining physical competencies in relation to the technical model
• Planning the physical and technical components into your training week

Who can go on the course?

• Anyone who has completed the Athletics Coach Award / Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF) or working towards it

And attended

• Athletic Development & Physical Preparation I (AD&PP I) course (previous Foundation Course) and/or,
• Athletic Development & Physical Preparation II (AD&PPII) course (preferred)

For additional information on course content please see our Technical Development II page, where you can download more information on each event group course.

To book a place please download and complete the National Coach Development Course Booking Form and return by post to Performance Team, Scottish Athletics, Caledonia House, South Gyle, Edinburgh, EH12 9DQ, or email the completed booking form to performanceteam@scottishathletics.org.uk.

For more information, please contact Darren Ritchie.