Aberdeenshire North

Active Schools Training Calendar 2009/10

The following is a list of the training opportunities available through the Active Schools (North) Coach and Volunteer Education programme. The opportunities are a wide range of sport specific and generic coach education courses, which are delivered by Active Schools, Local/National Governing Bodies and other training providers.

First Aid

1 Day Appointed Person

• 6 hours
• £30/person

Course Description: This is a 6 hour course, run over two twighlight sessions, which provides the minimum level of first aid training for persons in the workplace. The content of the course includes - What to do in an emergency, basic life support (CPR), Management of the unconscious casualty and Assessment and treatment of a casualty who is wounded, bleeding or shocked.

Course: First Aid North AS - join the waiting list.

Junior Jogscotland

• 2 hours
• £20/person

Course Description: The two-hour workshop will explain in detail how to use the junior jogscotland resource pack. It will cover the following; How to lead a proper warm up for children, The actual session games themselves, Cool down and stretching, how to get children to learn and do them after their activity, Dealing with children in groups, safety, noise and of course how to make it fun Please note the workshop does not give a formal qualification, but will give volunteers and those leading the junior groups the knowledge and confidence how to lead the group.

Course: Junior Jogscotland - join the waiting list.

Basketball – Drills & Skills Workshop

• 2 hours
• £10/person

Course Description: This course provides each candidate with a basic knowledge of basketball. It will cover generic and basketball specific coaching skills, the basic rules of basketball and how to adapt basketball activities and sessions for a variety of different age groups.

Course: Basketball – Drills & Skills Workshop(North AS) - join the waiting list.

Cricket – Kwik cricket & TOPs resources

• 2 hours
• Free

Course Description: This course will introduce Kwik cricket teaching resources and will look at how teachers can deliver cricket sessions within the curriculum. It will also familiarise participants with the game of kwik cricket. Free kwik cricket equipment may be available to each school that have delegates on the course.

Course: Cricket – Kwik cricket & TOPs resources - join the waiting list.

Golf - Firstclubgolf

• 2 hours
• Free

Course Description: The firstclubgolf programme is designed for use with primary age children. The targeted age group is nine years, but the activities may be used with children who are older. The programme uses activity cards to help teachers to develop their pupils’ golf skills. The cards have been designed so that they can; Offer a range of skills and activities covering full swing, chipping & putting; Be integrated within the school physical education curriculum; Offer useful ideas on how teachers and children may develop the activities and so help them to make progress; Offer activities to young disabled people; Give specific safety points.

Course: Golf - Firstclubgolf - join the waiting list.

Netball - Drills & Skills

• 2 hours
• Free

Course Description: This course is designed to introduce the basics of mini netball. No experience is necessary and the workshop is suitable for teachers and parents who assist with junior or inexperienced players at a school or club environment. The session will cover a variety of skills and drills for volunteers to use at practical coaching sessions.

Course: Netball - Drills & Skills - join the waiting list.

Introduction to Table Tennis

• 6 hours
• £25/person

Course Description: This course and the accompanying coaching manual are aimed at supporting the training and development of individuals operating or intending to operate for or on behalf of a Local Authority on an employed or volunteer basis

Typical roles would include:

• Primary/Secondary School Teachers
• After-School Club Leaders/Assistants
• Leisure/Recreation Coaches
• Secondary & Tertiary Education pupils/students assisting at School or Leisure/recreation clubs.

Course: Introduction to Table Tennis - join the waiting list.

Rugby Foundation

• 2 hours
• Free

Course Description: This course is designed to introduce the basics of non contact rugby. No experience is necessary and the workshop is suitable for teachers and parents who would like to assist with junior or inexperienced players at a school or club environment. This course is also beneficial for teachers whose classes have Rugby coaching delivered by a club within their school. The session will cover a variety of easy to organise skills and drills for volunteers to use at practical coaching sessions. This course will also allow you to referee games up to Primary 7. This is a tutor-led course and no assessment of competence is made.

Course: Rugby Foundation - join the waiting list.

Football Level 1

• 4 hours
• £30/person or free to Senior Pupils involved in Soccer one Initiative

Course Description: Level 1- Development Activities Certificate. This course is open to anyone working with players in the 12 – 18 year age range. The course comprises a practical sessions, together with two short video presentations, Youth team management and Physical preparation. Applicants must be 16 or over.

Course: Football Level 1 - join the waiting list.