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1. What do I need to get on to the course?
No formal qualifications are required but an opportunity to work
with an adult team in the incoming year is essential. A minimum
of three years experience of working with an adult GAA team is
desirable.
2. How long is the course?
Nine sessions will be delivered on Wednesday nights from 6pm –
9pm, between 13th October 2010 and 15th December 2010. Successful
candidates will also be asked to deliver a number of presentations
between Feb 2011 and May 2011.
3. When does the course begin?
Wednesday 13th October 2010
4. What is the course about?
| Preparation and Planning |
Health screening (PAR Q) and Principles of Fitness
training |
| Exercise Physiology |
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology |
| Fitness Assessment |
Introduction to testing protocols |
| Muscular Strength and Core Development |
Introduction to good Strength training technique and Principles
of Core Strength |
| Sports Technologies applied |
Heart rate monitoring – using polar watch, computer
systems and Utilising Team GPS Systems in training |
| Development & Design of training programmes |
Designing programmes for training components and Implementing
training programmes into games and drill activities |
| Video Technologies |
Performance analysis in Gaelic Games |
| Biomechanical Principles |
Qualitative Performance Biomechanics for Gaelic Games |
| Nutrition |
Introduction to Sports Nutrition |
| Sport Psychology |
Introduction to Sport Psychology |
5. How will I be assessed?
Successful candidates will be assessed on a combination of group
tasks, practical demonstrations and group presentations.
6. What Qualification will I achieve?
University College Certificate from St Marys College
7. How much will this course cost me?
Course Fee £300.00.
8. How do I apply?
Application forms available from www.stmarys-belfast.ac.uk
or www.ulstergaa.ie
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