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Active Dorset Courses

There are two SCUK courses in September taking place at Bournemouth University...

Coaching Disabled Performers (CDP) on 7th for which there are spaces
Safeguarding & Protecting Children (SPC) on 28th which is filling up fast

Please ask Lynn if you would like a booking form

ACTIVE DORSET WORKSHOPS / COURSES
SEPTEMBER 2009 – JULY 2010

Please find below our courses up to July 2010.  Bookings should be sent to Tony Jones-Pert  at Active Dorset, c/o Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole BH12 5BB - 01202 966732 - 07776165296 - Go To Active Dorset Web Site
(Note  - Lynn has an entry form if anyone is interested.)

COURSE COST DATE VENUE
Safeguarding & Protecting Children
www.sportscoachuk.org
£25 Sep 28th 2009 Bournemouth University
Oct 12th 2009 Weymouth College
Jan 11th 2010 Weymouth College
Apr 12th 2010 Bournemouth University
May 17th 2010 Weymouth College
Jul 5th 2010 Bournemouth University
Equity In Your Coaching
www.sportscoachuk.org
£25 Nov 2nd 2009 Weymouth College
Jun 2nd 2010 Bournemouth University
Coaching Disabled Performers
www.sportscoachuk.org
£25 Sep 7th 2009 Bournemouth University
Feb 1st 2010 Weymouth College
A Club For All
www.runningsports.org
£25 Dec 7th 2009 Weymouth College
Jun 21st 2010 Bournemouth University
Emergency Aid For Sport
(over two evenings)
£35 Oct 21st & 28th 2009 Bournemouth University
Nov 18th & 25th 2009 Weymouth College
Mar 17th & 24th 2010 Weymouth College
Apr 14th & 21st 2010 Bournemouth University

Venue addresses:

Bournemouth University   Weymouth College
Talbot Campus   Cranford Ave
Fern Barrow   Weymouth
Poole   DT4 7LQ
BH12 5BB    

Go To Active Dorset Web Site

Summary of outcomes of the workshop/courses
SPORTSCOACH UK - Go To Sportscoach Web Site
SAFEGUARDING & PROTECTING CHILDREN; this workshop will help the coach to:

  • identify good coaching practice to promote a positive relationship with children
  • identify sport situations and coaching practice that might constitute either poor practice or possible abuse
  • identify ways of dealing with your own feelings about child abuse and state what constitutes neglect, physical, sexual and emotional abuse
  • recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and appreciate why reporting it is often so difficult
  • identity appropriate action if a child discloses he/she has been abused
  • identity appropriate action if abuse is suspected and explain the role and responsibilities of other experts (e.g. police, social services)
  • describe appropriate practice that reduces the likelihood of abuse occurring.

EQUITY IN YOUR COACHING; this workshop will help the coach 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.

COACHING DISABLED PERFORMERS; this workshop will help the coach to:

  • explain when integration and segregation might be most appropriate
  • identify appropriate safety and medical considerations
  • review and extend your knowledge of how to adapt your coaching to the specific needs of disabled performers
  • design and monitor a programme for a disabled player taking part in their sport
  • direct players to appropriate structures for competition and further coaching.

RUNNING SPORTS – Go To Runningsports Web Site
A CLUB FOR ALL:  attendees will get the following out of the workshop:

  • Discover what is classed as ‘inequitable practice’, so you can protect your club
  • Recognise the key challenges facing your club in relation to disability, race and gender issues
  • Understand what steps to take to be truly inclusive – welcoming young and older people, those on low incomes, disabled people and people from ethnic minorities
  • Start an action plan for wiping out prejudice behaviour
  • Find out about organisations that can provide further guidance

EMERGENCY 1ST AID FOR SPORT; This HSE-approved, course is designed especially for sports coaches, leaders and officials.  Attendees will learn how to deal with;

  • The unresponsive/unconscious casualty
  • Resuscitation
  • Medical illness
  • Trauma (wounds, bleeding, fractures, head injuries)
  • Requesting further assistance

Member Information

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Permitted Medication: Stay up to date with the latest Prohibited List of Substances and Methods by looking on the www.wada-ama.org website Check the status of any substance or method before you use it by looking on www.didglobal.com website     There are 'Therapeutic Use Exemptions' which gives athletes a means of attaining approval to use a Prohibited Substance or Method for the treatment of a legitimate medical condition.   Visit www.100percentme.co.uk.

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