This is a blended course using the Association's new Learning and Development Community Portal (TOBAR).
Face to Face (8 hours) - Sligo July 2nd & 3rd - 9.30am - 2pm

This course will develop teachers’ knowledge and skill in the teaching of Gaelic Games in the primary school, focusing in particular on coaching, coaching skills, managing and planning coaching programmes, including those that involve the participation of visiting coaches.

Modules will include physical literacy and movement skill development, the teacher as coach, the social context of Gaelic Games in schools and whole-school planning, and effective use of teaching and other resources.

Participants will be enabled to:

• Understand the Role of Gaelic games Coaching in the Primary School
• Develop Physical Education within the School Plan
• Develop a detailed program of Gaelic games coaching at all levels in the school
• Develop movement skills of children and apply the skills to games
• Design an inclusive Gaelic games policy for their school
• Use the resources of the Gaelic Games organisations to assist in the physical and mental development of their pupils