Moray Training
Sport & Activity for ASN & disabled children
Suitable for: Teachers and support staff involved with ASN & disabled pupils
Course description:
As part of Scottish Disability Sport’s Education and Training Programme, this training is designed to bring physical activity and sport opportunities to children and young people with a range of disabilities.
The course provides attendees with the confidence to positively include children and young people with a disability in physical activity and sport.
The course will cover disability sports, individual activities and team games giving participants the opportunity to use their own skills to adapt and deliver different sports and activities.
The course will be delivered by the Grampian Scottish Disability Sport Officers and post-course support (e.g. sourcing funding for equipment) will be provided through Moray’s Active Schools team.
Curriculum for Excellence Outcome:
- HWB 1-25a Within and beyond my place of learning I am enjoying daily opportunities to participate in physical activities and sport, making use of available indoor and outdoor space.
- HWB 2-25a/HWB 3-25a I am experiencing enjoyment and achievement on a daily basis by taking part in different kinds of energetic physical activities of my choosing, including sport and opportunities for outdoor learning, available at my place of learning and in the wider community.
Requirements: Attendees will be asked to participate in activities and should wear suitable clothing and footwear (i.e. trainers)+. Lunch will be provided.
Course: Sport & Activity for ASN & disabled children - join the waiting list.
Clubgolf
Suitable for: Teachers and support staff involved with the P5 year group.
Course description:
Clubgolf is a national programme that was set up on the back of a Scottish Government pledge that every child in Scotland would be given the chance to experience the game of golf by the age of 9. It is intended that the programme be delivered by class teachers to all P5 pupils during curriculum time, to enable maximum participation. However, some schools offer Clubgolf as an after school activity. Between 4 to 6 introductory sessions are delivered in schools then the children are given the opportunity to progress to a local golf club, where a further block of sessions are delivered by qualified coaches at each participating golf club, establishing a link between the school and that club.
By attending this course you will be provided with all necessary information to lead the introductory programme in schools, with support provided by Active Schools.
Curriculum for Excellence Outcome:
- HWB 2-25a/3-25a I am experiencing enjoyment and achievement on a daily basis by taking part in different kinds of energetic physical activities of my choosing, including sport and opportunities for outdoor learning, available at my place of learning and in the wider community.
Requirements: Attendees will need to be comfortably dressed in order to participate in golf activities and flat shoes should be worn.
Course: Clubgolf at East End PS on 21st Jan 2011 (closing date for booking: 7th Jan 2011), 16.30-18.30 - apply online.
Sport for Early Years
Suitable for: Teachers and support staff involved with the P1-3 age groups
Course description:
An introduction to the basic elements of three sports: football, cricket & jogscotland and demonstrations of how they can be adapted for young children. The focus is very much on fun, not competition, and activities are designed to be delivered during hall-time by class teachers in order to augment existing PE. The aim is to create a sporting pathway from early to later primary, where opportunities to play these sports in a more competitive setting are offered.
The course will be delivered by local experts in the field (football development officer, jogscotland tutor and community cricket coach) and a comprehensive resource pack with ideas for warm-ups and games will be provided for participants.
Curriculum for Excellence Outcome:
- HWB 1-25a Within and beyond my place of learning I am enjoying daily opportunities to participate in physical activities and sport, making use of available indoor and outdoor space.
Requirements: Attendees will be asked to participate in activities and should wear suitable clothing and footwear (i.e. trainers). Lunch will be provided.
Course: Sport for Early Years at Elgin Academy on 16 Nov 2010(closing date for booking:1st Nov 2010), 09.00-16.00 - apply online.
Elevating Athletics (Activity Skills for early Years)
Suitable for: Teachers and support staff involved with the P1-3 age groups
Course description:
Elevating Athletics is a Curriculum resource pack designed to assist teachers in the development of children’s athleticism and movement skills through the core skills of running and jumping. These core skills will benefit children in whatever sports or activities they choose to engage in as they get older. Elevating Athletics contains many short simple activities that can be delivered on a little-and-often basis throughout the day (hold a balance on one-foot competition while waiting in a queue for example or use any of the simple warm up games as the topic for brain breaks), or as a standalone session during hall time. All of the activities develop some aspect of fundamental movement skills and could be delivered throughout the year. The course will be delivered by a tutor from scottishathletics and a comprehensive resource pack with ideas for warm-ups and games will be provided for participants.
Curriculum for Excellence Outcome:
- HWB 1-25a Within and beyond my place of learning I am enjoying daily opportunities to participate in physical activities and sport, making use of available indoor and outdoor space.
Requirements: Attendees will be asked to participate in activities and should wear suitable clothing and footwear (i.e. trainers). Lunch will be provided.
Course: Elevating Athletics (Activity Skills for early Years) - join the waiting list.
John Muir Award Leader training
Suitable for: Teachers and support staff involved in any age group, including nursery
Course description:
The John Muir Award is an environmental award scheme focused on wild places. It encourages awareness and responsibility for the natural environment, in a spirit of fun, adventure and exploration. The Award is open to all, and is the educational initiative of the John Muir Trust. Four Challenges are at the heart of each John Muir Award; discover - explore - conserve - share. Attendees will receive a thorough introduction to the relevant skills, knowledge and approaches needed for delivering the John Muir Award scheme. More information on the award and the John Muir Trust can be found at www.jmt.org/jmaward-home.asp Participants will be accredited as John Muir Award Leaders.
Curriculum for Excellence Outcome:
- HWB 2-25a/HWB 3-25a I am experiencing enjoyment and achievement on a daily basis by taking part in different kinds of energetic physical activities of my choosing, including sport and opportunities for outdoor learning, available at my place of learning and in the wider community.
- HWB 4-25a I continue to enjoy daily participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity and sport and can demonstrate my understanding that it can:
- contribute to and promote my learning
- develop my fitness and physical and mental wellbeing
- develop my social skills, positive attitudes and values
- make an important contribution to living a healthy lifestyle
Requirements: Attendees will need to wear suitable clothing and footwear for outdoor activities, including waterproofs. Lunch will be provided.
Course: John Muir Award Leader training at Speyside High School on 16 Nov 2010(closing date for booking:1st Nov 2010), 09.30-16.30 - apply online.
Ready Steady Bike
Suitable for: Teachers and support staff involved with the P1- 4 age group
Course Description:
Ready Steady Bike (RSB) is a programme developed by Cycling Scotland with the aim of developing young pupils’ cycle skills in a playground environment. RSB offers the lower primaries the first steps to become competent cyclists not only for the near future but also into adulthood. RSB naturally leads into the Cycling Proficiency programme delivered in later primary school. After the course the participants should be able to deliver confidently a 4 to 6 week block in essential cycling skills such as braking, balancing, steering and use of gears. Normally after a block of 4 weeks there is a major improvement in pupils’ cycling skills, leading to increased confidence on the bike. Participants will be provided with all the necessary information and support to lead the programme in schools.
Curriculum for Excellence Outcome:
- HWB 1-25a Within and beyond my place of learning I am enjoying daily opportunities to participate in physical activities and sport, making use of available indoor and outdoor space.
Requirements: Participants will need to be dressed in comfortable clothes for cycling and bring a bike (if you don’t have access to a bicycle email hein.mijzen@moray.gov.uk or phone Hein Mijzen on 07966 120516 and we will organise one for you)
Course: John Muir Award Leader training at Milne’s PS on 29 Sep 2010 (closing date for booking: 15th Sep 2010), 16.30-19.00 - apply online.
Course: John Muir Award Leader training at Milne’s PS on 23 Feb 2011 (closing date for booking:9th 2010 Feb 2011), 16.30-19.00 - apply online.
‘Rugby Ready’ Practical Course
Suitable for: Teachers and support staff involved with any age group
Course Description:
Suitable for staff wishing to introduce rugby in a school setting, the Scottish Rugby Union’s ‘Rugby Ready’ Practical Course is designed to meet the needs of all participants in the game by providing a minimum standard of awareness and good practice techniques. The intended learning outcomes will only be achieved if and when workshop participants follow-up with implementing what they have learned on return to their club or school – they will be supported in this by the local rugby development officer and their Active Schools Coordinator.
The course will include an introduction to:
- Coaching principles
- Warm-ups
- Scrummaging
- Tackling
- The Lineout
- Long Term Player Development
The course will be delivered by the Grampian SRU Development Officer.
Curriculum for Excellence Outcome:
- HWB 1-25a Within and beyond my place of learning I am enjoying daily opportunities to participate in physical activities and sport, making use of available indoor and outdoor space.
- HWB 2-25a/3-25a I am experiencing enjoyment and achievement on a daily basis by taking part in different kinds of energetic physical activities of my choosing, including sport and opportunities for outdoor learning, available at my place of learning and in the wider community.
Requirements: Attendees will need to be comfortably dressed (prepared for all weather) in order to participate in rugby activities. Trainers or football/rugby boots should be worn.
Course: Rugby Ready Practical Course at Moray RFC (Morriston Playing Fields, Elgin) on 8th Sep 2010 (closing date for booking: 25th Aug 2010), 18:00-21:00 - apply online.
Scottish Country Dance for Primary Staff
Suitable for: Teachers and staff involved with primary aged children
Course Description:
To train, support and advise teachers and support staff to teach ceilidh and Scottish country dancing to primary school aged pupils by providing staff with a background to ceilidh and Scottish country dancing. Teachers and support staff will be shown the steps, formations and dances necessary to demonstrate confidently to pupils in the primary school. The course will also advise staff of the music required for ceilidh and Scottish country dancing as well as providing advice for setting up classes in ceilidh and Scottish country dancing.
The course will be delivered by Anne McArthur, Teacher and Medal Test Assessor of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
Curriculum for Excellence Outcome:
- HWB 1-25a Within and beyond my place of learning I am enjoying daily opportunities to participate in physical activities and sport, making use of available indoor and outdoor space.
- HWB 2-25a/HWB 3-25a I am experiencing enjoyment and achievement on a daily basis by taking part in different kinds of energetic physical activities of my choosing, including sport and opportunities for outdoor learning, available at my place of learning and in the wider community.
Requirements: Attendees will be asked to participate in the activity and should wear suitable clothing and footwear (i.e. trainers).
Course: Scottish Country Dance for Primary Staff at Keith Community Centre on 2nd Nov 2010 (closing date for booking: 19th Oct 2010), 16:00-18:00 - apply online.
Street Dance for Primary Staff
Suitable for: Teachers and support staff involved with primary school-aged pupils
Course Description:
This street dance master class will arm participants with the knowledge, tools and stimulus to choreograph/teach their own dance routines as well as providing pre-choreographed routines ready to use. The course will also provide a logical framework to educate children about healthy living through dance. During the session participants will work in groups to make up their very own dance sequences - great preparation for Christmas shows and Christmas parties! Participants will receive a training manual with all course content.
The course will be delivered by LifeFit’s professional dance instructors.
Curriculum for Excellence Outcomes:
- EXA 1-08a I enjoy creating short dance sequences, using travel, turn, jump, gesture, pause and fall, within safe practice.
- EXA 0-09a/1-09a/2-09a Inspired by a range of stimuli, I can express my ideas, thought and feelings through creative work in dance.
- EXA 1-10a I am becoming aware of different features of dance and can practise and perform steps, formations and short dance.
- HWB 1-25a Within and beyond my place of learning I am enjoying daily opportunities to participate in physical activities and sport, making use of available indoor and outdoor space.
- HWB 2-25a/3-25a I am experiencing enjoyment and achievement on a daily basis by taking part in different kinds of energetic physical activities of my choosing, including sport and opportunities for outdoor learning, available at my place of learning and in the wider community.
Requirements: Participants will need to be comfortably dressed in order to participate in dance activities and flat trainers or shoes should be worn. Participants are advised to bring a water bottle.
Course: Street Dance for Primary Staff at Elgin Academy on 4th Nov 2010 (closing date for booking: 29th Oct 2010), 16:00-18:00 - apply online.
Street Dance for Secondary Staff
Suitable for: Teachers and support staff involved with secondary school-aged pupils
Course Description:
This street dance master class will arm participants with the knowledge, tools and stimulus to choreograph/teach their own dance routines as well as providing pre-choreographed routines ready to use. The course will also provide a logical framework to educate young people about healthy living through dance. During the session participants will work in groups to make up their very own dance sequences - great preparation for Christmas shows and Christmas parties!
Participants will receive a training manual with all course content. The course will be delivered by LifeFit’s professional dance instructors.
Curriculum for Excellence Outcomes:
- EXA 4-08a I can apply my performance skills to dance with accuracy, control, body awareness, sensitivity and movement flow. I can communicate my artistic intention and take account of different audience groups.
- EXA 4-09a I can select ideas from a range of stimuli to choreograph dance motifs in creative ways.
- EXA 4-10a I can participate in dance styles and activities which challenge and extend my repertoire of movement and my knowledge of the styles and cultures of dance.
- EXA 4-11a I can analyse technical aspects of dance, make informed judgements and express personal opinions on my own and others’ work.
- HWB 4-25a I continue to enjoy daily participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity and sport and can demonstrate my understanding that it can:
- contribute to and promote my learning
- develop my fitness and physical and mental wellbeing
- develop my social skills, positive attitudes and values
- make an important contribution to living a healthy lifestyle
Requirements: Participants will need to be comfortably dressed in order to participate in dance activities and flat trainers or shoes should be worn. Participants are advised to bring a water bottle.
Course: Street Dance for Secondary Staff at Elgin Academy on 18th Nov 2010 (closing date for booking: 4th Nov 2010), 16.30-18.30 - apply online.
Teaching Orienteering Part 1
Teachers and support staff involved with any age group
Course description:
An introduction to the basic skills of orienteering to beginners, enabling them to deliver orienteering-based activities and simple competitions within school grounds. Orienteering is the perfect outdoor activity for schools, combining skills in maths and geography with physical activity; participants will be able to identify ways in which orienteering can assist in curriculum delivery. Great preparation for the ASG & Moray-wide schools orienteering festivals. Participants will be accredited with the British Orienteering Federation's Teaching Orienteering Part 1 certification.
This course is a pre-requisite for individuals wishing to undertake the Teaching Orienteering Part 2 course run later in the year.
Curriculum for Excellence Outcome:
- HWB 1-25a Within and beyond my place of learning I am enjoying daily opportunities to participate in physical activities and sport, making use of available indoor and outdoor space.
- HWB 2-25a/3-25a I am experiencing enjoyment and achievement on a daily basis by taking part in different kinds of energetic physical activities of my choosing, including sport and opportunities for outdoor learning, available at my place of learning and in the wider community.
Requirements: Attendees will need to wear suitable clothing and footwear for indoor and outdoor activities, including waterproofs. Lunch will be provided.
Course: Teaching Orienteering Part 1 at Alves PS on 15th Nov 2010 (closing date for booking: 1st Nov 2010), 09.00-16.00 - apply online.
Teaching Orienteering Part 2
Suitable for: Teachers and support staff who have already attended the Teaching Orienteering Part 1 course earlier in the year
Course description:
As a follow on from the Part 1 course delivered earlier in the year, attendees will be provided with the knowledge to introduce more advanced orienteering skills, including the delivery of a range of orienteering competitions. While Part 1 qualified attendees to lead orienteering-based activities within school grounds, Part 2 will qualify attendees to lead off-site activities. Participants will be accredited with the British Orienteering Federation's Teaching Orienteering Part 2 certification and is an excellent course for any individual considering undertaking the UKCC Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Orienteering.
Curriculum for Excellence Outcome:
- HWB 1-25a Within and beyond my place of learning I am enjoying daily opportunities to participate in physical activities and sport, making use of available indoor and outdoor space.
- HWB 2-26a/HWB 3-26a I have investigated the role of sport and the opportunities it may offer me. I am able to access opportunities for participation in sport and the development of my performance in my place of learning and beyond.
Requirements: Attendees will need to wear suitable clothing and footwear for indoor and outdoor activities, including waterproofs. Lunch will be provided.
Course: Teaching Orienteering Part 1 at Alves PS on 20 May 2011 (closing date for booking: 9th May 2011), 09.00-16.00 - apply online.