Physical Fitness and lifestyle GAA Award 1 1

GAA Award 1 Children – Physical Fitness Outcomes By the end of this Module participants will be able to: Fitness for Children playing Gaelic games Identify the ABC’s and RJT’s of Physical Literacy Describe the link between Physical Literacy and the movements of Gaelic games Organise activities to develop Physical Literacy Define Physical Developed a basic understanding of lifestyle issues for children Looked at how Games and Activities can contribute to a healthy lifestyle Put in place good practice at an early stage with children Tutor Notes: Outcomes to be achieved in this module. Will look at the physical requirements to play Gaelic games The components of Physical Fitness We will practice the prganisation of activities to develop the components of fitness 2 Presentation title in footer 2

Developing Physical Fitness in Children Different components of physical fitness develop optimally at different stages of a player’s development A number of components have been identified as being highly responsive to training during the childhood years These are: Physical literacy (throughout childhood) Stamina (optimal 12 years) Speed (6-9 years) Strength (11 onwards for bodyweight/ 16 years for weight training Suppleness (throughout childhood)

Benefits of physical activity for children Physical fitness is developed through play and being physically active Children who are active will: have stronger muscles and bones have a leaner body because exercise helps control body fat be less likely to become overweight decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes possibly lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels

Movement in Gaelic Games Some of the movement important to Gaelic games? Physical Literacy: ABC and RJT Tutor Note: Participants to identify the different types of movement involved in Gaelic games. Video Clip can be used – identify the different movements taking place in the action. Tutor to ask participants to consider each of the ABC’s and RJT’s of Physical Literacy and relate back to Hurling. Presentation title in footer

Movement in Gaelic Games - Agility The ability to change direction quickly Control the movement of the whole body. Move in a variety of directions Leading off both the left and right feet. Tutor Note: This slide is a back up for the Tutor and may not necessarily be shown. Agility is the ability to change direction quickly and control the movement of the whole body. It is important that players develop the ability to move in a variety of directions, leading off both the left and right feet. Presentation title in footer

Movement in Gaelic Games - Balance The ability to maintain stability Players are often required to perform skills while off balance or while balanced on one foot. Tutor Note: This slide is a back up for the Tutor and may not necessarily be shown. Balance is the ability to maintain a stable orientation in relation to the immediate environment. Developing good balance skills is important in Gaelic games as players are often required to perform skills while off balance or while balanced on one foot. Presentation title in footer

Movement in Gaelic Games - Coordination The ability to move different body parts simultaneously or in sequence in order to perform a specific task. Hand-eye coordination, Foot-eye coordination Hand-foot coordination Tutor Note: This slide is a back up for the Tutor and may not necessarily be shown. Coordination is the ability to move different body parts simultaneously or in sequence in order to perform a specific task. Gaelic games require a good sense of coordination, as players are required to perform skills that involve: hand-eye coordination – the hand pass, catching foot-eye coordination – playing the ball on the ground, dribbling hand-foot coordination – kicking (dropping the ball from hand to foot) Presentation title in footer

Movement in Gaelic Games - Running Forward, Backwards, Sideways, Diagonal Variable speeds/distances Accelerating and decelerating Turning and Stopping Random Running This slide is a back up for the Tutor and may not necessarily be shown. Running is a basic movement skill that involves the coordinated movement of the arms and legs. It is important that players have a good running technique and posture, as poor running technique can result in difficulty performing some skills and may lead to injury. Varying the distance and speed of running, incorporating different starting positions, stopping, turning, accelerating and decelerating Presentation title in footer

Movement in Gaelic Games - Jumping Variety of Directions Various Distances Variety of Starting Positions Tutor Note: This slide is a back up for the Tutor and may not necessarily be shown. Jumping is an important skill in Gaelic games. To develop their true potential players need to develop the ability to jump in a variety of directions, over various distances and from a variety of starting positions. Presentation title in footer

Movement in Gaelic Games - Throwing Throwing involves hand eye coordination Throwing is the foundation of catching Different objects – balls and bean bags, different sizes and weights and Over various distances Tutor Note: This slide is a back up for the Tutor and may not necessarily be shown. Throwing skills form the basis for many of the skills of Gaelic games. Throwing involves hand eye coordination, and should be developed using a variety of balls and bean bags, incorporating different sizes and weights and throwing over various distances. Presentation title in footer

Task 2: Link Movement Skills to GAA - 10 minutes Each group take the key FUN movements Agility Balance Co-ordination Kicking and / or Striking Link these to the skills assigned: Group 1 Overhead Catch Group 2 Striking from the Hand Group 3 Frontal Block Group 4 Side step / or swerve Tutor Notes: Use task sheets and feedback to the group 12

Task 1 – Plan, Organise and Run with the group Part 1: Using the Task Cards Provided Group 1 Agility, Balance and Co-ordination Group 2 Running and Jumping Group 3 Catching and Passing Group 4 Kicking Group 5 Striking “Organise and coach a short session to introduce your areas to a group of 8 year olds – show one progressions for your session”

GAA Award 1 Children – Physical Fitness Outcomes Review Tutor Notes: Outcomes to be achieved in this module. Will look at the physical requirements to play Gaelic games The components of Physical Fitness We will practice the prganisation of activities to develop the components of fitness 14 Presentation title in footer 14

Task: Lifestyle Issues for Children 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Child’s Lifestyle affected by Take the chart and complete the list of things that affect the child’s lifestyle How can the coach affect these or some of these things? Tutor Notes: Tutor Led Discussion or Flip Chart Work. Feedback results to group 15

Task: Coaching influence on Lifestyle In pairs: How can you influence the Lifestyle and Fitness of Children? Summary – simple ideas include: Small sided games Limited time on the computer Sports Homework Parental involvement – nurture skills at home Post training lunch box – to include: Water Sandwich Piece of fruit Clean teeth regularly Tutor Note: Group Work using Flip Chart. How the coach can affect the childs lifestyle. 16

Award 1 Lifestyle Outcomes Review Are you now able to: Define Physical Fitness for Children playing Gaelic games Identify the ABC’s and RJT’s of Physical Literacy Describe the link between Physical Literacy and the movements of Gaelic games Organise activities to develop Physical Literacy Developed a basic understanding of lifestyle issues for children Looked at how Games and Activities can contribute to a healthy lifestyle Put in place good practice at an early stage with children

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