USING TECHNOLOGY AND PHYSICAL PREPARATION IN GAELIC SPORTS Level 3 Unit

Level 3
Further Education
Newry Campus

Overview

This course is being delivered to meet the increasing needs of coaches who want to coach at the top level within club, college and county team structures. It recognises that these GAA Coaches need to be skilled in all aspects of coaching, mentoring and sport education. The course of study is set up as a single module from the OCN NI Level 3 Diploma in Performance Coaching for Gaelic Sports.

The unit of study (Using Technology and Physical Preparation in Gaelic Sports) will enable learners to identify components of physical fitness, to compare demands of different team positions and analyse the training implications. Learners will compare the use of technology and the impact of subsequent results on training programmes.

There are no formal restrictions on entry. It is expected, however, that a learner will receive appropriate advice and guidance regarding the suitability of the qualification and the pathway through the qualification suite in order to achieve their expected outcomes.

Using Technology and Physical Preparation in Gaelic Sports.

Individuals will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence and practical demonstration.

The long-term vision for the Ulster GAA is to have a number of mandatory units/modules that can be offered to volunteers. These will build into certificates in respective areas. If the volunteer over time takes a number of these they can begin to build a qualification at level 3/4 by taking these mandatory units and then by accessing
further optional units that exist within the Qualifications Credit Framework.