COACHING FOR TEACHERS COURSES - ALL schools can access these courses

These coaching courses and workshops aim to improve the quality of teaching, coaching, learning and attainment in Physical Education and School Sport. They provide opportunities for teachers, teaching assistants and coaches & volunteers (recommended by their school) to: 1. Update and improve their technical knowledge and competence in specific sports 2.Impact upon young peoples` learning 3. Gain NGB qualifications 4.Contribute towards raising standards through innovative practice . To register for these courses contact the CPD college at cpdcollege@northumberland.gov.uk

Target Phase/ Key Stages	Course Title	Description	Dates	Times	Venue	Course Tutor	Course Costs
							SLA non SLA
M/H/Sp KS 3/4	British Gymnastics Teachers Trampolining award Duration: 21 hours ( 3 days)	Targeted at those who wish to prepare students for school competitions, examinations, curricular and OSHL activities .The course covers necessary skills up to, and including back and front somersaults. (use of the overhead support rig is not included)The target group of PE specialist secondary school teachers are required to have the ability to perform basic jumps & skills and will be expected to reach a level of personal performance that will support their practical coaching. The course is assessed via continuous assessment of coaching skills, personal performance & a written paper. The qualification gained is valid within the school environment (this includes groups taken off site e.g. to a local sports centre) & can’t be used for vacation courses even if held on a school premises.	Wed 18^th Oct Thurs 19^th Oct Fri 20^th Oct	9am – 4pm 9am – 4pm 9am - 4pm (Approx`)	Cramlington Community High School (Sporting Club)	Bill Leach Former British Trampolining Team coach / British Gymnastics Tutor	1 FREE PLACE PER SCHOOL PER COURSE	£20 per day – non SLA /non secondary innovation schools
F/M/Sp KS1/2 M/H	Gymnastics Teachers extra curricular award – Intermediate level 1.KS1/2 school club 2.KS3/4 secondary school club level	This course is aimed at teachers wanting to extend pupils by establishing an extra curricular gymnastics club. The syllabus will cover : Setting up a club (including School/Club Links); Safety and body management ; Floor skills ;Vaulting (basic) ; Acrobatic/Rhythmic/Aerobic Gymnastics and Flight (secondary) Practical modules will include general principles of support as well as an overview of the new and highly praised English Gymnastics Key Steps scheme Further details of the secondary course will be circulated to schools in Jan 07	1. Friday 1^st Saturday 2^nd Dec. 2. TBA for Summer 07	2 x 9am –` 4pm (approx 12 hrs in total) As above	Stonelaw Middle School Cramlington West/Central Venue	Enid Blot British Gymnastics Regional tutor “		£20 per day – non SLA schools
M/H/Sp K.S.3/4	English Table Tennis Level 1 Teacher/Leader Award	Thisi s a part theory/practical course which provides an introduction to Table Tennis Coaching. It is suitable for qualified or student teachers, those who work in Local Authority Schools or commercially operated sports centres, or those who work within the youth or community services. A satisfactory playing standard is not necessary to qualify at this level. Assessment via : Theory paper and dry land practical demonstration (at the end of course).	Sat 4^th Nov Sat 25^th Nov (12 hours)	9 am – 4 pm (approx) both days	Hirst High School	Bernie Morris		£20 per day – non SLA Schools
M/H/Sp K.S.3/4	Football Association KS3/4 Teaching Certificate	This non assessed course is targeted at secondary PE specialists, non specialists, trainee teachers and assistants/volunteers recommended by their Schools. It will cover warming up/cooling down; acquiring & developing specific skills; selecting & applying skills; planning units of work; planning, teaching and evaluating lesson plans; assessment & recording. Attendees should come prepared for practical and theory based work and will receive a certificate of attendance & an FA curric` guide on completion of the full course	Fri 23^rd March Sat 24^th March 2007	9 am -4.30 pm 9 am – 12.30	Whitley Park N`land FA HQ	Barney Jones N`land Football Partnership		£20 per day – non SLA schools
F/M/H/Sp KS 2 & 3	Teaching Athletics Level 2 Award	This course covers the development of core movement components i.e. speed, stamina, strength and suppleness in relation to skill and event progression in KS2/3 athletics events .No Preevious experience is necessary and attendees will receive a UK Athletics course manual. The course will be a mix of theory and practical and attendees should therefore bring appropriate clothing and footwear.	Wednesday 7^th March 2007	9 am – 4pm (approx`)	Cramlington High School	Carl Andersen N’land Sport Athletics Development Officer		£20 per day – non SLA schools
F/M/H/Sp KS 2 & 3	1.Introduction to disc sports (4 - 11yrs) or (11-18yrs)? (TBC)	QCA are now urging schools to increase pupil participation& student motivation by considering new and innovative activities within their PE and school sport programmes. ‘A variety of Disc Sports’ are now developing ranging from fast-paced team invasion games, to slow-paced individual games. On this Disc Sports’ course you will learn all the essentials to enable you to deliver Frisbee units & lessons in your school .Coverage to include : the 7 main Disc Sports, basic rules, strategies, useful ideas on how to Advanced Frisbee skills –backhand and forehand, catching techniques, footwork skills etc	KS2 / 3	1-5pm	TBA	Chris O`Brien – Disc sports North East Head coach		£20 per day – non SLA schools

NB: Further information relating to appropriate CPD opportunities for swimming are identified within the revised guidance notes for The Teaching of Swimming 2006 (available on the PE/Sport website).