Course duration:

One day non residential

Dates (attendance is mandatory on all course dates):

Monday, 20^th June 2016

Enrolment deadline:

Wednesday, 8^th June 2016

Venue:

St. George's Park

Course tutor(s):

Chris Welburn
Creag Lawrence
Ian Parkes
Lawrence Lok
Mark Swales
Sarah Green
Vinny Halsall

Course Fees:

£10.00

Fee includes:

Tuition
Resources
Tea and coffee on arrival
Hot lunch

Course pre-requisites:

Those working towards becoming a primary school teacher (e.g. PGCE, BEd)

Or

Qualified practicing primary school teachers (QTS)

*Any candidate who does not meet the course pre-requisites will not be able to claim a refund.

Course content:

The course provides a basic introduction to the skills required when planning to deliver a KS1 or KS2 Physical Education lessons through the subject content of football. The course will introduce learners to The FA’s Future Game philosophy by creating a learning environment, through the delivery of movement games and appropriate practices, and how to develop practice to accelerate learning. The award also includes elements associated with working with a school team linked to The FA’s Youth development review.

Introduction to the Course

• Course outcomes
• Dispelling the myths
• Awareness of the National Curriculum
• Awareness of the FA Four Corner Model

Can We Have a Game?

• Creating a Safe Learning environment
• FUNdamental games to support physical literacy
• Organising multi-directional games for effective and progressive learning

The Future Game

• Outline of the Future Game
• Playing Philosophy
• Understand how to set up directional games for young players

The FAs Youth Development Review

• Outline of The FA Youth Development review
• What’s your philosophy?
• Helping with the school team
• Preparing for the game
• Game day warm up
• Organising and managing players’ expectations

Learning outcomes:

At the end of the course the learner will:

• Have a greater awareness of the contribution of invasion games have to KS1 & 2 PE purpose of study
• Understand The FA’s playing and coaching philosophy (The Future Game)
• Understand how to set up an organised football activity session
• Understand how to organise basic FUNdamental games to help develop Physical Literacy
• Have an understanding of how to modify practices to manage difference
• Understand how to set up 4v4 games for young players
• Have an understanding of how to further their knowledge and understanding of association football through attending relevant courses

Pre-course task:

N/A

Post-course task:

N/A

Course assessment:

N/A

Dress code:

Standard dress code on the course is casual. This course is practically based therefore please bring sufficient kit/clothing for the duration of the course. As the course will take place within the indoor Futsal hall, the venue ask that candidates refrain from wearing floor marking footwear. Futsal or training shoes should be worn.

Medical information/physical requirements:

If you have any medical conditions which limit/hinder your involvement or participation in coaching activities, you are obliged to declare any relevant, current or previous injuries/illnesses. If you are diagnosed as an asthmatic, diabetic or epileptic, or have any allergies that the course staff needs to be aware of, you must advise us accordingly. Please note, a declaration of injury or illness does not automatically preclude you from any course.

You should further be aware that if you are on a regular course of medication for any condition, you must have sufficient medication to cover you throughout the course. Although first aid cover is provided (where applicable) during courses, no doctor is available to replenish regular medication, nor is there any facility to deliver medical treatment for chronic (longstanding) medical conditions.

Please provide any relevant information regarding the above Medical Information during the application process.

If your application to enrol is successful candidates will be required to complete a Medical Form prior to commencing the course.

Practical Information:

Please note that if a student has a disability that may prevent them participating actively in the practical sessions, then this should be made known to the course organiser at the point of registration. The course organiser will then take any necessary steps to cater for the students requirements which may include bringing in footballers to ensure there are sufficient numbers of players.

Equality:

FA Learning will ensure that it treats people fairly and with respect and that it will provide access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in, and enjoy, its activities in an atmosphere free from harassment, bullying, discrimination or abuse. FA Learning will seek to provide a service which is appropriate to the needs of an individual and to make reasonable adjustments or provide support, where appropriate, to cater for those needs.

Enrolment:

This course operates an "open" enrolment system. To enrol on this course, please sign in below with your FA Number and Password. In order to enrol on this course, candidates must meet the course pre-requisites specified in the above description.

Once you have enrolled, FA Learning will then check your pre-requisites. In the event that we are not able to find a record of you holding the specified pre-requisites, we will contact you for verification. At this stage, candidates who do not meet the pre-requisites will have their place cancelled and a full refund issued.