Technical development III

Developing knowledge and expertise in coaching the event. Develop an understanding of the key needs and demands of the event. Identifying the key physical and technical competencies in relation to the technical model.

Who can go on the course?

• Anyone who has completed the Athletics Coach Award / Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF) and above (UKA Event Group, Level 3 and Level 4)

And attended

• Athletic Development & Physical Preparation III course

How long is the workshop?

A series of one day workshops with no assessment.

What will I learn?

These workshops build on the technical content presented on the Athletics Coach Award and Technical Development II workshop. You will develop a sound understanding of how to coach the event.

Mesocycle planning (Planning II) will be incorporated, where coaches will learn to design and implement an effective block of training for a given time of year. Over the course of the workshops, you will be able to practice and refine your coaching skills.

Topics include:

• Underpinning principles and common terminology of the event
• Biomotor abilities required for the event, and how to develop these
• Consideration factors related to growth and maturation of the athlete
• Assessment of physical competencies, in relation to the technical model
• Mesocycle planning
• Practice coaching skills

What will I be able to do?

• Identify the key the aspects and technical phases of the event.
• Observe and implement effective drills and activities to develop the technical model.
• Write an effective training plan to develop the key biomotors which are related the event, taking into account the athletes’ biological age.

How much does this workshop cost?

See course booking for further information.

Coaches are welcome to bring an athlete as a demonstrator to the workshop.