1. Physical Fitness and lifestyle
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2. 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
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3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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.
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6. 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.
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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.
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7. 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.
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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.
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8. 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
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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)
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9. Movement in Gaelic Games - Running
Forward, Backwards, Sideways, Diagonal
Variable speeds/distances
Accelerating and decelerating
Turning and Stopping
Random Running
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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
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10. Movement in Gaelic Games - Jumping
Variety of Directions
Various Distances
Variety of Starting Positions
Tutor Note:
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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.
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11. 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
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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.
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12. 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:
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13. 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”

14. 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
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15. Task: Lifestyle Issues for Children6. 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

16. 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.
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17. 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

18. Thank you 18