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Courses and Workshops Programme

November 2014 – March 2015

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Merseyside Sports Partnership values the commitment made by clubs and coaches, leaders and volunteers in supporting sport and physical activity across Merseyside. High quality clubs and enthusiastic coaches, leaders and volunteers provide our communities with a range of opportunities to enjoy sport at all levels and for all abilities. The aim of this programme is to: Outline the courses organised that support individual coaches, leaders and

volunteers in order to develop or enhance their skills and knowledge. Detail the courses that are available to assist clubs in achieving their goals

when working towards or maintaining recognised accreditation standards such as Clubmark and those of the National Governing Bodies of sport.

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Table of Contents

Get Qualified – Qualification Bundles 4 Courses Available Nov 2014 - March 2015 Safeguarding and Protecting Children 5 How to Coach Disabled People in Sport 6 Coaching Children & Young People 7 Emergency First Aid 8 Equity in Your Coaching 9 Analysing Your Coaching 10 An Introduction to FUNdamentals of Movement 11 FUNdamentals of Balance 12 FUNdamentals of Coordination 13 FUNdamentals of Agility 14 Funding Updates, Advice & Support 15 Coaching Merseyside 16 How to Book 17 Booking Form 18 Contact Us / Closed Workshops 19

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High quality coaches, leaders and volunteers with the skills, knowledge and expertise - combined with the motivation, commitment and enthusiasm – are fundamental to providing sporting opportunities and making a difference across Merseyside. Merseyside Sports Partnership recognises that becoming qualified and gaining the skills and knowledge to develop and progress, requires a significant commitment. In order to help ease the financial burden on individuals and voluntary clubs, Merseyside Sports Partnership has introduced a qualification bundle: Three Course Discount Book any three courses organised directly by Merseyside Sports Partnership and receive a discount of £20 on the total cost. In order to take advantage of our qualification bundle, the three courses must be booked at the same time with Merseyside Sports Partnership. Please see our ‘How to Book’ section on page 17 for more information.

Get Qualified - Qualification Bundle

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Safeguarding and Protecting Children

Target Audience: UKCC Level 1 and 2 coaches, leaders and volunteers working with children. This workshop is a recommended ‘Minimum Standard for Deployment’ requirement for National Governing Bodies of Sport and other key employers in the sport and active leisure sector. It constitutes part of the basic standards a coach needs to be able to carry out their role safely and effectively. It can be delivered to all those responsible for organising children's sport (e.g. within governing bodies of sport, local authorities, sports and leisure centres, and sports clubs) and those who lead or deliver children’s sport programmes (e.g. coaches, leaders, instructors, development officials, administrators, volunteers and parents), an estimated 76% of whom undertake these roles on a voluntary basis. Workshop Summary: The workshop aims to increase the awareness of safeguarding and protecting children and help coaches to recognise possible signs of abuse and deal sensitively and effectively with issues that arise. It also prompts a review of practice to ensure that sport provides a positive and enriching experience for children, and that coaches’ behaviours is always above reproach. By the end of this workshop coaches will be able to:

Identify and recognise good coaching practice and the implications for their coaching. Explore their values and feelings in relation to child abuse and recognise their potential

impact on their response. Recognise and respond to possible signs of child abuse. Take appropriate action if concerns about a child arise.

Dates: • 10th November 2014 • 17th December 2014 • 28th January 2015 • 25th February 2015

Venue: Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane, Aigburth, L17 1AG

Cost: £30

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How to Coach Disabled People in Sport

Target Audience: UKCC Level 1 and 2 coaches, leaders and volunteers working with disabled people. This workshop is a recommended ‘Minimum Standard for Deployment’ requirement for National Governing Bodies of Sport and other key employers in the sport and active leisure sector. It can be delivered to all those responsible for organising sport (e.g. within governing bodies of sport, local authorities, sport and leisure centres, sports clubs) and those who lead or deliver sport programmes (e.g. coaches, leaders, instructors, development officials, administrators, volunteers, parents) Workshop Summary: This workshop aims to answer all the commonly asked questions about disabled participants in sport and how to set up coaching sessions to suit their needs. It gives advice on how to plan a session or make minor adjustments to the way you work, to make your coaching more effective. By the end of this workshop coaches will be able to: Determine how to include disabled people in sport. Select appropriate coaching activities. Create effective coaching environments.

Date: 15th April 2015


Cost: £30

“Venue was spacious, tutor was funny and had

good examples” - Workshop Attendee

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Coaching Children and Young People

Target Audience: UKCC Level 1, 2 & 3 coaches working with children and young performers. Workshop Summary: This workshop includes essential information on physical growth, social and emotional development, early skill learning and presenting the information in a practical and usable manner. It also covers how to adapt your coaching style to individual needs and different stages of development, and how to deal with a variety of different situations. By the end of this workshop coaches will be able to: Explain and identify why children and young participants take part in sport and plan and

deliver sessions to meet their needs. Match their coaching to meet the developmental stages of children and young people. Plan and deliver coaching sessions that will maximise learning and enjoyment. Follow good practice when coaching children and young people.

Date: 26th November 2014


Cost: £30

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Emergency First Aid for Sports Coaches

Date: 8th December 2014


Cost: £30

“Very good session, was interesting and the

tutor made the session enjoyable”

- Workshop Attendee

Target Audience: The workshop is a recommended ‘Minimum Standard for Deployment’ requirement for National Governing Bodies of Sport and other key employers in the sport and active leisure sector. Workshop Summary: The course contains content of a practical and functional nature, given this, participants should be in good general health. Participants should appreciate that the course contains practical components where they will work with other course members. By the end of this workshop coaches will have covered the following: Unconscious Casualty Primary Checks - A,B, C. Recovery Position. Chest Compressions. Rescue Breaths.

Conscious Casualty Choking. Shock Heart Conditions. Major Bleeding.

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Equity in Your Coaching

Date: 12th January 2015


Cost: £30

Target Audience: UKCC Level 1 and 2 coaches, leaders and volunteers looking to ensure their sessions are inclusive. This workshop is a recommended ‘Minimum Standard for Deployment’ requirement for National Governing Bodies of Sport and other key employers in the sport and active leisure sector. It can be delivered to all those responsible for organising sport (e.g. within governing bodies of sport, local authorities, sports and leisure centres, sports clubs) and those who lead or deliver sport programmes (e.g. coaches, leaders, instructors, development officials, administrators, volunteers, parents) Workshop Summary: This workshop is designed to assist current or future coaches in becoming more aware of the barriers many people face in taking part in sport. Everyone should have access to sport regardless of gender, age, race, ability, faith or sexual orientation. As a coach, you have an important role to play in ensuring this happens. The workshop will help you to apply and extend your existing skills to meet the needs of present and potential participants. By the end of this workshop coaches will be able to: Explain what equity means and why it is important. Identify barriers to participation. Use appropriate language and terminology. Identify and challenge inequitable behaviour. Interpret the legal framework that affects coaching. Identify how they can become more equitable. Establish where to go for further information.

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Analysing Your Coaching

Date: 4th February 2015


Cost: £30

“Very knowledgeable Tutor and a great session all round”

- Workshop Attendee

Target Audience: UKCC Level 2 coaches, or coaches working towards Level 2, wanting to develop and understand the processes involved in analysing coaching practices. Workshop Summary: By the end of this workshop, coaches should be able to reflect upon their own coaching and identify their current strengths and weaknesses in relation to the varied and different coaching situations inherent to coaching practice; for example, the selection of appropriate coaching methods. By the end of this workshop coaches will be able to: Analyse their own performance against a checklist to identify areas of strength. Recognise the different behaviours they exhibit in their coaching. Devise and implement an action plan to change aspects of their own coaching

behaviour where necessary. Monitor any improvements in their coaching practice. Select appropriate coaching. Modify practice across a number of different coaching situations.

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An Introduction to FUNdamentals of Movement

Target Audience: UKCC Level 1 and 2 coaches. Recommendations for this workshop are for coaches to have attended the ‘An Introduction to Long-term Athlete Development’ workshop or be familiar with the LTAD player pathways in their chosen sport. Workshop Summary: This practical workshop explores the concepts of Agility, Balance and Co-ordination and speed (the ABC’s). It compliments other coach education resources which may focus on the movement skills of running, hopping, skipping etc. This workshop assists coaches to observe, analyse and coach good movement patterns within their sessions whether multi skill or sport specific. By the end of this workshop session coaches will be familiar with the fundamental concepts related to agility, balance, co-ordination and speed: Agility – dynamic stability, starting and stopping, momentum, acceleration and rhythm. Balance – establishing a stable core, static stability, exploring the centre of gravity and

base of support. Co-ordination – related to disassociating body parts and the co-ordination of explosive

actions including jumping, throwing, striking and kicking.

Date: 18th February 2015

Venue: Liverpool John Moores University, IM Marsh Campus, Barkhill Road, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 6BD

Cost: £35

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“Tutor very good and realistic also good

workshop, made me feel competent and

confident” - Workshop Attendee

FUNdamentals of Balance

Date: 4th March 2015

Venue: Liverpool John Moores University , IM Marsh Campus, Barkhill Road, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 6BD

Cost: £35

“Clear signs on where to go with a

bright room and good facilities”

- Workshop Attendee

Target Audience: Coaches and teachers qualified to at least UKCC Level 2. Participants should have some prior knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the principles of FUNdamentals of movement skills. It is recommended that workshop participants have attended one or more of the following sports coach UK workshops or an equivalent course: • An Introduction to Long term Athletic Development • An Introduction to the FUNdamentals of Movement Workshop Summary: Balance is the ability to maintain the centre of gravity of a body within the base of support. Keeping balance requires the integration of inputs from multiple senses (i.e. sight, touch and hearing). This workshop and its supporting resource will provide an opportunity to explore the FUNdamentals of Balance and give practical solutions to accelerate its development within children. The workshop builds on the knowledge previously gained from the “An Introduction to the FUNdamentals of Movement” workshop and looks at the individual component of Balance in more detail. It also builds on the development and enhancement of observational techniques and skills. By the end of this workshop coaches will be able to: Introduce and identify the specific principles of Balance in more detail within various

stages of activity. Develop skills of observation, evaluation and intervention to improve balance. Learn, develop and apply approaches to improve participants movement skills with

sport-specific techniques.

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FUNdamentals of Coordination



Target Audience: Coaches and teachers qualified to at least UKCC Level 2. Participants should have some prior knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the principles of FUNdamentals of movement skills. It is recommended that workshop participants have attended one or more of the following sports coach UK workshops or an equivalent course: • An Introduction to Long-term Athlete Development • An Introduction to the FUNdamentals of Movement • FUNdamentals of Balance Workshop Summary: Coordination is the ability to execute a movement smoothly and accurately. This involves the bodily senses (i.e. sight, touch, hearing), muscular contractions and joint movements. Everything we do requires the ability to coordinate our limbs to achieve a successful outcome from walking to hopping or throwing to catching. This workshop and its supporting resource will provide an opportunity to explore the FUNdamentals of Coordination and give practical solutions to accelerate its development within children. The workshop builds on the knowledge previously gained from the “An Introduction to the FUNdamentals of Movement” workshop and looks at the individual component of Coordination in more detail. It also builds on the development and enhancement of observational techniques and skills. By the end of this workshop coaches will be able to: Introduce and identify the specific principles of Coordination in more detail within

various stages of activity. Develop skills of observation, evaluation and intervention to improve coordination. Learn, develop and apply approaches which improve participants movement skills with

sport specific techniques.

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Cost: £35

FUNdamentals of Agility



Target Audience: Coaches and teachers qualified to at least UKCC Level 2. Participants should have some prior knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the principles of FUNdamentals of movement skills. It is recommended that workshop participants have attended one or more of the following sports coach UK workshops, or an equivalent course: • An Introduction to Long-term Athlete Development • An Introduction to the FUNdamentals of Movement • FUNdamentals of Balance • FUNdamentals of Coordination Workshop Summary: Agility is the ability to rapidly change the body’s position efficiently and effectively requiring a combination of balance and coordination. Within sport, agility is the response to stimuli (i.e. an opposing player approaching or a moving target). This workshop and its supporting resource will provide an opportunity to explore the FUNdamentals of Agility and give practical solutions to accelerate its development within children. The workshop builds on the knowledge previously gained from the “An Introduction to the FUNdamentals of Movement” workshop and looks at the individual component of Agility in more detail. It also builds on the development and enhancement of observational techniques and skills. By the end of this workshop coaches will be able to: Introduce and identify the specific principles of Agility in more detail within various

stages of activity. Develop skills of observation, evaluation and intervention to improve agility. Learn, develop and apply approaches to improve participants movement skills with

sport-specific techniques.

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Cost: £35

Four times a year, Merseyside Sports Partnership compiles and distributes a Funding Update Newsletter. This outlines funding resources and opportunities available to support clubs, organisations, coaches and performers. To ensure you are on the mailing list please email us with your contact details to: [email protected] and ensure we know that you would like to receive our newsletters.

Funding Searches The MSP Core Team can also carry out a bespoke search of available funding opportunities to meet your specific needs. If you would like us to undertake a funding search for you or your club please complete and submit our online form: www.merseysidesport.com/funding/fundingform.asp

Funding Applications / Bid Writing Support As a Core Team of sports development professionals, we have considerable experience in the preparation of funding applications, development plans and writing bids for sports projects. If you are preparing an application for funding – for example Sport England Small Grant – and require further support, please do not hesitate to contact us. For further information on how we can help please contact: Calum Donnelly Sports Development Manager Tel: 0151 728 1814 Email: [email protected]

Funding Updates, Advice & Support

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http://www.merseysidesport.com/funding/fundingform.asp

Merseyside Sports Partnership aims to develop Coaching Merseyside in order that it will become the ‘one stop shop’ for coaches and leaders who are looking to develop and progress further. Through signing up to Coaching Merseyside you will become a member of a virtual network of sport coaches and leaders. In becoming a member of this network you will: Be able to build a profile of coaching activity recording placements

undertaken, qualifications achieved and hours delivered. Receive information on specific coaching support and development

opportunities available personalised to the needs identified in your profile.

Be notified of bursary schemes and other funding opportunities, Be notified of job opportunities in Merseyside and the North West. By joining this virtual network you will also help Merseyside Sports Partnership, and our partners, to better understand your coaching needs.

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Coaching Merseyside

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1. Fill in the booking form on the next page. 2. Send the form to [email protected] or by post (address on

final page of programme). 3. Once received, an email will be sent with instructions for payment. 4. When payment or invoice details have been received your place will

be confirmed and a map with details of venue will be posted out to the address supplied.

Booking Via the Web 1. Visit www.merseysidesport.com/courses/ for a list of courses

available. 2. Choose the course which you would like to attend. 3. Fill in contact details. 4. Click on Provisionally Book to submit. 5. The form will then be submitted to [email protected] 6. Once received, an email will be sent with instructions for payment 7. When payment or invoice details have been received your place will

be confirmed and a map with details of venue will be posted out to address supplied.

Payment Methods You can choose to pay for your course through the following methods: • Invoice • Cheque • BACS • PayPal • Cheque • Postal Orders • Cash

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mailto:[email protected]

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Course Title: Course Date:

Address:

Post Code:

Name:

Telephone Number

Date of Birth:

Email:

Gender: Ethnicity:

Club Name: Sport:




How did you hear about this course:

MSP Website MSP Newsletter Email

Facebook Twitter Another Website Friend/Colleague Other Pease specify ………………

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Contact Us If you require any further information on any of the courses detailed in this programme, have any queries or require any advice then please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help:

Teri Wainwright Business Support Officer Tel: 0151 728 1808 Email: [email protected]

Closed Workshops

Merseyside Sports Partnership can also arrange closed workshops just for your coaches, leaders or volunteers. Closed workshops can be arranged to take place either at your own venue or one which we can provide. These individual workshops can take place at a time and day which best suits your own requirements.

If your club, organisation or group would like Merseyside Sports Partnership to arrange a closed workshop - just for you - then please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements.

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