Foundation Level / Foundation Award Course.
Level 1 / Award One Child  Course

Course Candidates will be 18 years or over.
Candidates will be asked to abide by the GAA Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport

Duration: 36 Hours (Dual Course)
27 Hours (single Code)

Resources: Overheads/ PowerPoint Presentation

Rationale:

The Award 2 Programme focuses on the further development of how and what to coach based on the playing group that you are involved with but also to look further at the integration of key areas that contribute to performance

Use of the OTú model to do a personal, player and team analysis. Each based on the playing group that you are involved with but also to look further at the integration of key areas that contribute to performance.

The Course is divided into a number of modules; some expose coaches to practical situations and others are designed to develop your knowledge base

Philosophy:

The course is designed to promote the development of self awareness and reflection through modelling their coaching practice against the OTú Model.

As coaches progress through the Award 2 programme, they are exposed to further aspects of the model, aiming to improve their ability across each area – facilitated by the Tutor.

 Assessment:

For successful completion of the Award 2 course a portfolio must be submitted.  It includes assignments completed during Course time and also off course time.  They  include