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FIT TO COACH2014

TRAINING COURSES TO HELP VOLUNTEERS, COACHES AND SCHOOL STAFF DEVELOP THE CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO DELIVER PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TO SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN IN EAST LOTHIAN

NSPIRE ENERGISE INFLUENCE EVOLVE

ENERGISE MOTIVATE INSEVOLVE ENERGISE

ENCOURAGE INSPIRE INFLUENCE STRENGTHEN

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CONTENTSPRIMARY TRAINING COURSES 4-5

FUNKY FITNESS P3-4

THE FUNKY FACTOR P5-7

GIRLS ON THE GO! P5-S2

BIKEABILITY LEVELS 1 & 2

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES P1-3

FUNKY FUN P1-2

JUNIOR JOGSCOTLAND P3-7

MIDI KICKERS P1-3

SPORTS SPECIFIC TRAINING COURSES

ATHLETICS 6ATHLETICS COACHING ASSISTANT

ATHLETICS COACH

COACH IN RUNNING FITNESS

COACHING ATHLETES WITH A DISABILITY

ATHLETICS LEADER

BADMINTON 7BADMINTON UKCC LEVEL 2

BADMINTONscotland LEVEL 1 ADVANCED

BADMINTONscotland BADMINTON BASICS

BASKETBALL 8BASKETBALL UKCC LEVEL 1

GETTING STARTED AWARD

FOOTBALL 8-9

DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES LEVEL 1.1

EARLY TOUCHES LEVEL 1.1

COACHING YOUNG FOOTBALLERS LEVEL 1.2

COACHING FOOTBALLERS 13+ LEVEL 1.2

COACHING IN THE GAME LEVEL 1.3

GOLF 9PGA LEVEL 1

PGA LEVEL 1 ADVANCED

SPORTS SPECIFIC TRAINING COURSES cont.

GYMNASTICS 10-14

TEAMGYM REGIONAL JUDGE

GENERAL GYMNASTICS UKCC LEVEL 1

TEAMGYM UKCC LEVEL 1

TRAMPOLINE UKCC LEVEL 1

WOMEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS UKCC LEVEL 2

CHOREOGRAPHY MODULES

RYTHMIC GYMNASTICS UKCC LEVEL 2

WOMEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS LEVEL 3 TECHNICAL MODULES

WOMEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS UKCC LEVEL 1

MEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS FAST TRACK UKCC LEVEL 1

DISABILITIES ADD-ON

TUMBLING UKCC LEVEL 2

PRE-SCHOOL GYMNASTICS UKCC LEVEL 1

PRE-SCHOOL GYMNASTICS UKCC LEVEL 2

HOCKEY 15

HOCKEY LEADERS

HOCKEY UKCC LEVEL 1

CRICKET 15-16

ICC INTRODUCTION TO CRICKET COACHING EAST LOTHIAN

ICC INTRODUCTION TO CRICKET COACHING

ICC INTRODUCTION TO CRICKET COACHING FEMALE

ECB CERTIFICATE IN COACHING CHILDREN UKCC LEVEL 2

ECB CERTIFICATE IN COACHING YOUNG PEOPLE ANDADULTS UKCC LEVEL 2

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Course description

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WELCOMEto the FIT TO COACH 2014 volunteer and coaches training brochure.

The training courses listed are designed to help volunteers, coaches and school staff develop the confidence and skills needed to deliver physical activity and sport to school aged children. This brochure contains information on a wide range of sports specific and generic coach education courses provided directly by East Lothian Council’s Healthy Living Service and national governing bodies. East Lothian Healthy Living Service encourage all course participants to follow up training with a block of practical activity or assist with the delivery of an activity dependant on the level of course.

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COURSE PRE-REQUISITES

E-BOOKINGS

CB CHRISTINE BLACK cblack@eastlothian.gov.uk

HM HAZEL MOFFAT hmoffat@eastlothian.gov.uk

SM S MCAULEY smcauley@eastlothian.gov.uk

NW NICOLA WILSON nwilson@eastlothian.gov.uk

CG CLUB GOLF SCOTLAND www.clubgolfscotland.com

CS CRICKET SCOTLAND iansandbrook@cricketscotland.com

SA SCOTTISH ATHLETICS scottishathletics.org.uk

SH SCOTTISH HOCKEY www.scottish-hockey.org.uk

SG SCOTTISH GYMNASTICS www.scottishgymnastics.org

MUST BE (AGE) OR OVER: 16+ UK ATHLETICS COACHING ASSISTANT OR EQUIVALENT: UKACAMUST HAVE LEVEL 1 (2/3 etc) OR ABOVE: L1

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PRIMARY TRAINING COURSES

THUR 4 SEPT 4.30-7.30PM Dunbar Primary School

FUNKY FITNESS 16+ FREE HM

An exciting fun packed programme with music, games and challenges with 7 pre-written lesson plans that reduce the time and pressure of preparing a session. It is ideal for volunteers, particularly those whohave never worked with children in a physically active setting before. Becoming a Funky Fitness guru willgive you as much pleasure as it will the children taking part.

THUR 30 JAN 6–8PM Sanderson’s Wynd Primary School

THE FUNKY FACTOR P5-7 16+ FREE HM

The Funky Factor uses alternative activities and fun games to encourage children to develop a positive attitude to health and fitness. A continuation from Funky Fitness this programme also has a resource of 7 pre-written lesson plans and appeals to volunteers or coaches of any standard. The Funky Factor aims to increase knowledge and wellbeing in a relaxed and fun setting.

WED 5 FEB 6–8.30PM Prestonpans Primary School

GIRLS ON THE GO! P5-S2 16+ FREE HM

The Girls On The Go! Programme targets P5 – S2 girls, and aims to encourage them to adopt a more active lifestyle at an important stage in their lives, by offering activities that appeal to young girls. The resource contains 7 pre-written lesson plans covering a range of activities such as netball, cheerleading,hockey, aerobics, this allows minimal preparation time for volunteers/ leaders. All you need is enthusiasmand passion to motivate young girls to participate in physical activity.

WED 26 FEB 6–8PM Campie Primary School

BIKEABILITY LEVEL 1 & 2 16+ FREE HM

Bikeability Level 1 is a fun cycling skills programme targeting the P5 age group to improve their handlingskills and confidence. Bikeability Level 2 is targeted at P6-7 age groups, it introduces on road cycling and focuses more on the understanding of the rules of the road for cyclists, common road and traffic situations as well as vital decision making skills needed to cycle on the road.

FRI 21 MAR 1.30-4.30PM King’s Meadow Primary School

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES P1-3 16+ FREE HM

Outdoor Adventures training will provide the chance to gain more ideas and information to allow childrento become more active outdoors. The programme aims to give children a fun, active and educational outdoor experience. It includes 6 pre-written lesson plans to enable minimal preparation time for volunteers/ leaders. The course aims to complement the curriculum based Outdoor Journeys Programme.

THUR 2 OCT 4-6PM Cockenzie Primary School

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PRIMARY TRAINING COURSES

FUNKY FUN P1-2 16+ FREE HM

A stimulating programme full of adventure and excitement it is easy to deliver and contains 7 pre-writtenlesson plans to enable minimal preparation time for volunteers/ leaders. This makes it ideally suited to volunteers and in particular those who have never worked with children in a physical activity setting before. Designed to capture and hold the children’s attention, each lesson has a specific theme that allowsthe group to use their imagination and enhance their active experience. The lesson plans are structured to encourage the development of movement competency, creative learning and cooperative play throughvarious games and activities.

THUR 23 OCT 6–8PM Prestonpans Infants

JUNIOR JOGSCOTLAND P3-7 16+ FREE HM

Junior JogScotland is an introductory course to promote jogging. It uses fun games to encourage childrento get involved in physical activity. The resource contains pre-written activity cards, including 8 warm-upcards19 main activity cards, and 5 stretch cool down cards to make it easy to lead the group.

TUES 28 OCT 6-8PM Wallyford Primary School

MIDI KICKERS P1-3 16+ FREE HM

Designed to enable children to develop their basic motor skills, cognitive development and football skillsthrough a variety of fun games an activities, the resource contains 7 easy to use pre-written lesson plans to enable minimal preparation time for volunteers/ leaders. No expertise in football coaching is needed as it can be used by beginners.

TUES 11 NOV 6-8.15PM Prestonpans Primary School

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SPORTS SPECIFIC TRAINING COURSES: ATHLETICS

ATHLETICS COACHING ASSISITANT 18+ £150 SA

The Coaching Assistant Award will provide prospective coaches with an introduction to coaching athleticsvia a range of run, jump and throw skills and athletics activities. To support the multi-event approach to developing athletics, Coaching Assistants will be expected to support sessions that develop running, jumpingand throwing activities. The course is focused on the inital stages of the athlete development pathway.

8+9 FEB 9AM–5PM Grangemouth

8+9 MAR 9AM–5PM Meadowbank, Edinburgh

15+16 NOV 9AM–5PM Grangemouth

ATHLETICS COACH UKACA £350 SA

The Athletics Coach programme is designed for those who want to get involved in coaching athletes in track and field athletics, including track based endurance running including Middle Distance, Long Distance and Steeplechase. This programme advocates a multi-event approach in the development of athletes and covers the Foundation stage of athlete development.

22+23 FEB + 5 APR 9AM–5PM Meadowbank, Edinburgh

20+21 SEP + TBC 9AM–5PM Craigswood, Livingston

13+14 DEC + 31 JAN 9AM–5PM Craigswood, Livingston

COACH IN RUNNING FITNESS 18+ £350 SA

The Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF) programme is designed for those who want to get involved in coaching runners over the age of 12 who take part in non track based activities e.g. road, fell, cross country or multi terrain events. The course will provide coaches with an introduction to coaching knowledge and skills relating to running. During the programme, candidates will be asked to consider the needs of individuals who have a range of fundamental movement skills regardless of their chronological age. CiRF coaches will work with runners of all abilities and interests, including those new to the sport, returning to the sport or competitive runners.

29+30 MAR + 5 APR 9AM–5PM Meadowmill Sports Centre

COACHING ATHLETES WITH A DISABILITY 16+ £50 SA

The Coaching Athletes with a Disability workshop has been designed for coaches interested or alreadyworking with athletes with a disability and will be delivered by leading Scottish Disability Sport and UKA coaches, Janice Eaglesham and Ian Mirfin. The workshop will cover aspects of disability awareness, communication, classification for competition, competition structures and opportunities for practical ‘hands on’ coaching.

11 OCT 9AM–5PM Meadowbank, Edinburgh

ATHLETICS LEADER 16+ £90 SA

The Athletics Leaders Award will introduce individuals to a range of athletics activities to develop the run,jump and throw skills of athletes in the fundamentals and foundation stages of development. It is designed to equip helpers in athletics with a basic understanding of these key principles.

8 NOV 9AM–5PM Craigswood, Livingston

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BADMINTON UKCC LEVEL 2 18+ £350* CB

Candidates must hold a UKCC Level 1 or BADMINTONscotland Instructor Award. Great focus on tacticaland technical coaching and more understanding on the physical and the psychological demands ofbadminton. *£175 funding available.

13+27 APR, 11 MAY, 22 JUN 9AM–6PM Corn Exchange, Haddington

SPORTS SPECIFIC TRAINING COURSES: BADMINTON

BADMINTONscotland LEVEL 1 ADVANCED 18+ £150 CB

On completion of this course candidates will be able to coach alone. The course is comprised of 3 modules which are assessed on the course. Modules are: Planning Progressive Technical Sessions, Fault Correction and Tactics.

SUN 18 MAY 9AM–6PM Corn Exchange, Haddington

BADMINTONscotland BADMINTON BASICS 14+ £60 CB

This course is aimed at coaches working with beginners and covers fun games, basic skills & techniquesand simple footwork & movement patterns.

SUN 7 SEPT 10AM–4PM Corn Exchange, Haddington

2 NOV 9AM–6PM Corn Exchange, Haddington

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SPORTS SPECIFIC TRAINING COURSES: BASKETBALL

GETTING STARTED AWARD 16+ £30 HM

The Getting Started award is basketballscotland’s introductory level leadership award. The award focuseson coaching beginners and young players, with a view to introducing them to basketball. During eachcourse candidates will be continually assessed and given feedback on their knowledge of introducing individual skills.

WED 5 OCT 9.30AM–5.30PM Meadowmill Sports Centre

BASKETBALL UKCC LEVEL 1 16+ £170 HM

This is the basic level of coaching qualification for those who wish to commit to coaching basketball. The course provides each candidate with the basic knowledge of basketball and coaching skills and will enable the holder to assist a fully qualified Level 2 Coach.On successful completion of the Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Basketball, candidates should be able to:Demonstrate an ability to safely organise and supervise basketball activities, including group coaching and using pre-planned coaching session cards. Promote and establish working relationships and high standards of behaviour with players, coaches, parents and officials in the overall development of basketball Demonstrate an understanding of: generic coaching skills, basketball-specific coaching skills, coach andperformer/player development, health and safety, working with parents, basic rules/laws of basketball,demonstrate an ability to identify and adapt basketball activities and sessions for a variety of different age groups and demonstrate an awareness of further personal development opportunities in basketball.

18 JAN + 2 FEB 9AM–5PM Knox Academy, Haddington

4+25 MAY 9AM–5PM Knox Academy, Haddington

SPORTS SPECIFIC TRAINING COURSES: FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES LEVEL 1.1 16+ £40 SM

Development Activities - Working with Youth & Adult Level 1.1

11 JAN 10AM–4PM Meadowmill Sports Centre

EARLY TOUCHES LEVEL 1.1 16+ £40 SM

Early Touches - Working with Children Level 1.1

12 JAN 10AM–4PM Meadowmill Sports Centre

28 JUN 10AM–4PM Meadowmill Sports Centre

29 JUN 10AM–4PM Meadowmill Sports Centre

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COACHING YOUNG FOOTBALLERS LEVEL 1.2 16+ £55 SM

Coaching Young Footballer's - Working with Children Level 1.2

6+13 APR 10AM–4PM Meadowmill Sports Centre

COACHING FOOTBALLERS 13+ LEVEL 1.2 16+ £55 SM

Coaching Footballers 13+ - Level 1.2

13 AUG + 6 SEPT 10AM–4PM Meadowmill Sports Centre

COACHING IN THE GAME LEVEL 1.3 16+ £55 SM

Coaching in the Game - Level 1.3

13 AUG + 6 SEPT 10AM–4PM Meadowmill Sports Centre

SPORTS SPECIFIC TRAINING COURSES: GOLF

PGA LEVEL 1 16+ £200 CG

Basic introduction to golf coaching that enables volunteers to deliver ClubGolf Stage 1 coaching.

15+16 FEB 9AM–5PM Turnhouse Golf Club, Edinburgh

15+16 MAR 9AM–5PM Hawick Golf Club

26+27 APR 9AM–5PM Haddington Golf Club

PGA LEVEL 1 ADVANCED 16+ £100 CG

Equips qualified Level 1 golf coaches to deliver ClubGolf Stage 2.

13 APR 9AM–5PM Ratho Park Golf Club

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SPORTS SPECIFIC TRAINING COURSES: GYMNASTICS

TEAMGYM REGIONAL JUDGE 16+ £45 SG

This course provides candidates with the technical knowledge and skills required to judge at RegionalTeamgym competitions.

10,11+12 JAN 9AM–5PM Caledonia House, Edinburgh

GENERAL GYMNASTICS UKCC LEVEL 1 16+ £350 SG

The UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) is a national initiative to endorse coach education programmes,across sports throughout the UK. UKCC Level 1 will allow candidates to work in a coaching environmentas an assistant to a higher qualified coach.General Gymnastics encompasses various other disciplines of gymnastics and movement forms and its primary aims differ from the other 'competitive disciplines' where performance is a main feature.To achieve the full award candidates must complete the following:• Full attendance at all 3 days of course delivery• Completion of mentored tasks• Completion of log book• Successful completion of practical assessment

25 JAN, 22 FEB + 8 MAR 9-5PM Day1: Meadowmill Sports Centre. Days 2+3: Musselburgh Sports Centre

7-11 APR 9AM–5PM Midlothian School of Gymnastics

11+18 OCT + 15 NOV 9AM–5PM Musselburgh Sports Centre

TEAMGYM UKCC LEVEL 1 16+ £350 SG

The UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) is a national initiative to endorse coach education programmes,across sports throughout the UK. UKCC Level 1 will allow candidates to work in a coaching environmentas an assistant to a higher qualified coach.TeamGym competitions exhibit gymnastic skills in three different disciplines, Floor, Trampette and Tumbling. All 3 require effective team work, excellent technique in the elements and spectacular acrobatic elements.To achieve the full award candidates must complete the following:• Full attendance at all 3 days of course delivery• Completion of mentored tasks• Completion of log book• Successful completion of practical assessment

26 JAN, 22 FEB + 8 MAR 9-5PM Day 1: Meadowmill Sports Centre. days 2+3 Musselburgh Sports Centre

TRAMPOLINE UKCC LEVEL 1 16+ £350 SG

The UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) is a national initiative to endorse coach education programmes,across sports throughout the UK. UKCC Level 1 will allow candidates to assist classes and coaching sessions.This is a spectacular sport that can require a top trampolinist to reach heights of 10 metres whilst performingmultiple somersaults and twists. As well as being a sport in its own right, it is widely recognised as a training tool for many other gymnastic disciplines and sports such as diving and freestyle skiing.To achieve the full award candidates must complete the following:• Full attendance at all 5 days of course delivery• Completion of mentored tasks• Completion of log book• Successful completion of practical assessment.

FEB 9AM–5PM TBC

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SPORTS SPECIFIC TRAINING COURSES: GYMNASTICS

WOMEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS UKCC LEVEL 2 16+ £520 SG

The UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) is a national initiative to endorse coach education programmes,across sports throughout the UK. UKCC Level 2 will allow candidates to lead a Session in a coaching environment.Women’s Artistic Gymnastics is probably the best-known branch of the sport and is one of the biggestcrowd pleasers at the Olympic Games. It is an exciting, aesthetic, yet extremely demanding discipline incorporating vault, asymmetric bars, beam and floor.This course is available to any coaches holding a UKCC level 1 qualification in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, Men’s Artistic Gymnastics or General Gymnastics. To achieve the full award candidates must complete the following:• Full attendance at all 5 days of course delivery• Completion of mentored tasks• Completion of log book• Successful completion of practical and theory assessment.

MAR/APR 9AM–5PM Gracemount Leisure Centre

CHOREOGRAPHY MODULES 16+ £120 SG

Module 3 – Dance, Music and Movement - For those interested in developing festival gymnastics focusingon, themes, music, floor patterns & movement and costume.Module 4 – Showtime Choreography – This module will help you to get the very best from your displaygroup through focusing on dance styles, Laban, expression, key dance steps and creative choreography.This is a two day course and costs £120. The Pre-requisite for this course is a UKCC L1 in any discipline.This course is a mainly Practical, however will contain some Theory elements. All coaches will be requiredto take part in the practical sessions. It is essential that your attire is appropriate for practical sessions, i.e.tracksuit bottoms and t-shirt/sweatshirt and trainers. We would advise that you do not wear jewellery; you will also need to bring water.

7-11 APR 10AM-4PM Midlothian School of Gymnastics

RYTHMIC GYMNASTICS UKCC LEVEL 2 16+ £520 SG

The UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) is a national initiative to endorse coach education programmes,across sports throughout the UK. UKCC Level 2 will allow candidates to lead a Session in a coaching environment.Rhythmic Gymnastics is one of the Olympic disciplines of gymnastic. It develops grace, coordination,agility and artistry. In this graceful, elegant and balletic discipline gymnasts perform routines on a floorsquare (13m x 13m) to music using hand apparatus: ropes, hoops, balls, clubs and ribbons.This course is available to coaches with a UKCC Level 1 qualification in Rhythmic gymnastics.To achieve the full award candidates must complete the following:• Full attendance at all 5 days of course delivery• Completion of mentored tasks• Completion of log book• Successful completion of practical and theory assessment.

7-11 APR 9AM–5PM Midlothian School of Gymnastics

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SPORTS SPECIFIC TRAINING COURSES: GYMNASTICS

MEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS FAST TRACK UKCC LEVEL 1 16+ £65 SG

Men’s Artistic gymnastics covers six pieces of apparatus, each different to the other, requiring a combination of strength, mobility, endurance, flexibility, body control and co-ordination. The MA Fast Trackis an add on module for coaches who already hold a UKCC L1 in General or Women’s Artistic. On theseprevious qualifications coaches will have covered Floor Vault and High Bar. This add on module allowscoaches to gain more knowledge in the Men’s specific apparatus; Parallel Bars, Pommel Horse and Rings.This course is available to any coaches holding a UKCC Level 1 qualification in Women’s Artistic Gymnas-tics or General Gymnastics. To achieve the full award candidates must complete the following:• Full attendance of course delivery• Successful completion of practical on the day of the course.

7-11 APR 10AM-4PM Midlothian School of Gymnastics

WOMEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS UKCC LEVEL 1 16+ £350 SG

Women’s Artistic Gymnastics is probably the best-known branch of the sport and is one of the biggestcrowd pleasers at the Olympic Games. It is an exciting, aesthetic, yet extremely demanding discipline incorporating vault, asymmetric bars, beam and floor.The UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) is a national initiative to endorse coach education programmes,across sports throughout the UK. UKCC Level 1 will allow candidates to assist classes and coaching sessions. No previous experience is necessary.To achieve the full award candidates must complete the following:• Full attendance at all 3 days of course delivery• Completion of mentored tasks• Completion of log book• Successful completion of practical assessment.

7-11 APR 10AM-4PM Midlothian School of Gymnastics

WOMEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS LEVEL 3 TECHNICAL MODULES 16+ £65 each SG

Women’s Artistic Gymnastics is probably the best-known branch of the sport and is one of the biggestcrowd pleasers at the Olympic Games. It is an exciting, aesthetic, yet extremely demanding discipline incorporating vault, asymmetric bars, beam and floor.The Technical Modules are one day practical sessions where by coaches upgrade the skills they can currently coach. Coaches will be signed off on individual modules allowing them to take newly learnedskills to the competition floor. Technical modules are available to all Women’s Artistic coaches with the new UKCC education pathway at level 2 as well as cycle club coaches. Technical Modules are available to Level Women’s Artistic coaches as an opportunity for Continuous Professional Development. It is also compulsory to have completed all technical modules within your chosen discipline before accessing UKCC level 3 (coming soon).

7-11 APR 10AM-4PM Gracemount Leisure Centre

PRE-SCHOOL GYMNASTICS UKCC LEVEL 1 16+ £350 SG

The UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) is a national initiative to endorse coach education programmes,across sports throughout the UK. UKCC Level 1 will allow candidates to assist classes and coaching sessions.Pre-school Gymnastics & Movement is about body management, with or without apparatus, in a safe environment with a qualified coach. The programme should be progressive and achievable.Pre-school Gymnastics and Movement should be available to any person irrespective of race, class, gender or ability. Pre-school Gymnastics & Movement is an enjoyable activity, which gives stimulus for development, body and person. No previous experience is necessary.To achieve the full award candidates must complete the following:• Full attendance at all 3 days of course delivery• Completion of mentored tasks• Completion of log book• Successful completion of practical assessment.

13 APR, 24+25 MAY 9AM–5PM Aubigny Sports Centre, Haddington

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DISABILITIES ADD-ON 16+ £120 SG

A disability gymnastics programme has been in place at British Gymnastics since 1985. Previously known as GMPD; (Gymnastics & Movement for People with Disabilities) it now has the new name of 'DisabilityGymnastics'. The disability gymnastics programme ensures that gymnastics is adapted to meet the needsof each gymnast. Through the delivery of disability gymnastics, coaches can enable all disabled gymnaststo achieve their full potential, focusing on what they can do, not on what they can't do. From fundamental movement activity to elite gymnastics skills, disability gymnastics has something exciting, fun and engaging for all disabled people to enjoy; it is also widely recognised as providing manyphysical and social benefits for participants, such as developing increased coordination skills and buildingconfidence. Disability gymnastics is a far more recognisable and inclusive title for this exciting programme.It also follows the social model terminology for disability, which is socially acceptable and truly reflects theinclusive nature of the programme.This course is available to any coaches holding a Level 1 qualification.To achieve the full award candidates must complete the following:• Full attendance at both days of course delivery• Successful completion of practical assessment which is ongoing throughout the course.

7-11 APR 10AM-4PM Midlothian School of Gymnastics

TUMBLING UKCC LEVEL 2 16+ £520 SG

Tumbling is a characterised by the complex, swift and rhythmical succession of acrobatic bounding from hands to feet, feet to hands or even feet directly back onto feet. A tumbling pass may be over in a matter of seconds and is performed on a tumbling track that is 25 meters in length.The UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) is a national initiative to endorse coach education programmes,across sports throughout the UK. UKCC Level 1 will allow candidates to assist classes and coaching sessions.This course is available to any coaches holding a Level 1 qualification in Tumbling or a Level 3 in GeneralMen’s Women’s Teamgym or Acrobatic Gymmnastics.To achieve the full award candidates must complete the following:• Full attendance at all 5 days of course delivery• Completion of mentored tasks• Completion of log book• Successful completion of practical assessment.

7-11 APR 9AM–5PM Midlothian School of Gymnastics

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GENERAL GYMNASTICS UKCC LEVEL 2 16+ £520 SG

The UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) is a national initiative to endorse coach education programmes,across sports throughout the UK. UKCC Level 2 will allow candidates to work in a coaching environmentLead a Session.General Gymnastics encompasses various other disciplines of gymnastics and movement forms and its pri-mary aims differ from the other 'competitive disciplines' where performance is a main feature. To achievethe full award candidates must complete the following:• Full attendance at all 5 days of course delivery• Completion of mentored tasks• Completion of log book• Successful completion of practical and theory assessment

3,17,24+31 AUG + 7 SEPT 9-5PM Aubigny Sports Centre, Haddington

TEAM GYMNASTICS UKCC LEVEL 2 16+ £520 SG

The UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) is a national initiative to endorse coach education programmes,across sports throughout the UK. UKCC Level 2 will allow candidates to work in a coaching environmentLead a Session.TeamGym competitions exhibit gymnastic skills in three different disciplines, Floor, Trampette and Tumbling. All 3 require effective team work, excellent technique in the elements and spectacular acrobatic elements.To achieve the full award candidates must complete the following:• Full attendance at all 5 days of course delivery• Completion of mentored tasks• Completion of log book• Successful completion of practical assessment• Successful completion of practical and theory assessment

3,17,24 AUG 6+7 SEPT 9AM–5PM Meadowmill Sports Centre

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HOCKEY UKCC LEVEL 1 16+ £150* SH?

For potential and trainee coaches, the UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) Level 1 qualification will get you started:• Enables individuals to work towards becoming an Assistant Coach• Anyone over 16 years old can qualify• Duration is 2.5 days• Introduction to coaching theory and technical skills of hockey

*£200 for non SH members.

8+9 FEB 10AM-1PM 10 FEB 1PM- TBC Dalkeith Campus

SPORTS SPECIFIC TRAINING COURSES: HOCKEY

HOCKEY LEADERS 14+ £520 SG

The Hockey Leaders course is an introduction to the skills used to play hockey and has been designed to help those interested in learning more. The course is geared towards volunteers, young players and beginners, ‘leading’ them into a sport. The course is for people who wish to assist other qualified coaches during sessions. During the course each participant will be given a practice to deliver with the rest of the group and they will be observed and given feedback on their performance. Certificates will be issued by Scottish Hockey upon successful completion of the course.

SUN 23 FEB 10AM-4PM Meadowmill Sports Centre

ICC INTRO TO CRICKET COACHING 16+ £20* CS

A basic understanding of the game of cricket and a basic education in three important components of thegame. Target Market:Predominantly teachers, tertiary education students, parents and youth workers with little or no under-standing of cricket. Also current players and cricket interested people, with little or no coaching, umpiringor scoring experience. *Free for teachers and students.

SUN 2 FEB 10AM-4PM Forrester High School, Edinburgh

SPORTS SPECIFIC TRAINING COURSES: CRICKET

ICC INTRO TO CRICKET COACHING - EAST LOTHIAN 16+ FREE NW

A basic understanding of the game of cricket and a basic education in three important components of thegame. Target Market:Predominantly teachers, tertiary education students, parents and youth workers with little or no understanding of cricket. Also current players and cricket interested people, with little or no coaching, umpiring or scoring experience.

TUES 22 + 29 APR 6.30-9PM Sanderson’s Wynd Primary School, Tranent

ECB CERTIFICATE IN COACHING CHILDREN UKCC LEVEL 2 16+ £280 CS

Coaches who are going to Coach Children from 6 to 13 years of age. They may be new coaches, existingUKCC1/ECB L1 or Young Person and Adult coaches who wish to access ‘child specific’ content.

MODULE 1: MON 28 APR 6-9PMMODULE 2: MON 5 MAY 6-9PMMODULE 3: MON 12 MAY 6-9PMMODULE 4: MON 19 MAY 6-9PMMODULE 5: MON 26 MAY 6-9PMMODULE 6: MON 2 JUN 6-9PMMODULE 7: MON 9 JUN 6-9PMMODULE 8: MON 16 JUN 6-9PM

Forrester High School, Edinburgh

ICC INTRO TO CRICKET COACHING - FEMALE 16+ FREE NW

A basic understanding of the game of cricket and a basic education in three important components of thegame. Target Market:Predominantly teachers, tertiary education students, parents and youth workers with little or no under-standing of cricket. Also current players and cricket interested people, with little or no coaching, umpiringor scoring experience.

SAT 1 MAR 10AM-4PM Forrester High School, Edinburgh

ECB CERTIFICATE IN COACHING YOUNG PEOPLE & ADULTS UKCC LEVEL 2 16+ £280 CS

Coaches who are going to Coach Young People and Adults in ‘Open Age’ Cricket. They may be newcoaches, existing UKCC1/ECB L1 or Childrens coaches who wish to access ‘young person and adult specific’ content.

MODULE 1+2: SAT 25 JAN 10.30AM-4.30PMMODULE 3+4: SAT 1 FEB 10.30AM-4.30PMMODULE 5+6: SAT 29 MAR 10.30AM-4.30PMMODULE 7+8: SAT 5 APRIL 10.30AM-4.30PM

Napier University

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East Lothian Council recognises the valuable contributionto the development of sport and recreation made bycoaches and officials, and support is available to thoseworking in a voluntary capacity to enable these individuals to continue to improve their qualificationsand to widen their experience for the benefit of localsportspeople.

This grant scheme is open to all clubs in East Lothianthat are affiliated to the appropriate governing body of sport. Grants will be made retrospectively and applications should be submitted on completion of the course for which assistance is being requested.Grants are based on 50% of course fees, accommodation costs and travelling expenses up to a maximum of £175.

SportScotland also offer a subsidy of 50% up to £150for UKCC Level 1 coaching awards. SportScotland offersubsidy to Level 1 coaches only from sports that havesigned up to the UKCC framework.

East Lothian Council will offer 25% retrospective funding and SportScotland will offer 50% retrospectivefunding for UKCC Level 1 coaching awards only. A candidate can therefore apply for up to 75% of the cost of a UKCC Level 1 from both organisations.

A list of UKCC sports can be found at:

http://www.sportscotland.org.uk/coaching/Funding/UKCC_subsidy

Applications should be submitted to the two separate bodies if a candidate wishes to claim up to 75% for a UKCC Level 1 award.

For more information and/or an application pack please contact:

The Principal Officer, Sports Development T: 01875 619068 E: healthyliving@eastlothian.gov.uk

East Lothian Council – Sports Award Scheme & SportScotland UKCC Subsidy

FUNDING

If you would like to book onto any of these courses either speak to your Active Schools Coordinator, email the course contact (code at top of each entry) or fill in the form and send it to:

Fit to Coach, Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1LZT: 01620 820123 E: hmoffat@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please do not send any money with this form.

Name:

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Financial support is available through ILA Scotland or East Lothian Sports Award Scheme.If you are interested in applying for funding please tick this box

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