Online courses & resources

Children

iCoach Kids EU

Free online E-Learning courses and resources accessible by clicking green tab under section. 

iCoachKids centre-piece is the development of a series of three Massive Open Online Courses or MOOCs to support and guarantee access to high quality coach education to all coaches around the EU and beyond.

The titles of the three courses available online are:

• MOOC #1 Developing Effective Environments for Children in Sport
• MOOC #2 Child & Youth Centred Coaching
• MOOC #3 Coaching Children: Planning, Doing and Reviewing

1. Follow the link: http://e-learning.icoachkids.eu/login/index.php
2. Click ‘Create New Account’ to register your details
3. ENJOY Learning!!

Introduction to Children First

Tusla has worked with the DCYA and HSE to develop a universal e-learning training programme called ‘Introduction to Children First’.

The programme has been written to support people of all backgrounds and experience in recognising concerns about children and reporting such concerns if they arise.

Sport Ireland & Safeguarding

See guidance from sport Ireland in relation to Safeguarding. These safeguarding considerations are intended to act as a child protection support to Sporting Organisations, Young People, Parents & Guardians.

Basketball Ireland

Basketball Ireland free online coaching webinar series

Start from November 11th. Click green tab underneath for further information.

Home Skills Challenges and Videos

Check out Basketball Ireland’s featured skills video below.

Swim Ireland

Check out this activity pack developed by Swim Ireland that is sure to keep kids busy for a while.

GAA

See GAA Activity pack below.

GAA Learning & Jigsaw- One Good Coach®

In the short term absence of f2f delivery of One Good Coach®, Jigsaw are directing local club requests to the GAA’s Learning platform where the course can be accessed by clicking green tab underneath. This does not replace the f2f delivery of One Good Coach®, but it is an alternative offering for this period of time we find ourselves in. Hopefully this workshop can be extended to other sporting organisations in the near future.

GAA Handball

Free kids activity book available to download, complete with colouring tasks, crosswords and puzzles

GAA Coach Webinar Series

To help coaches through COVID times, the GAA, An Cumann Camogaíochta and the LGFA hosted a series of coach development sessions. Access to the slides from these sessions are now available for you to access. Follow the link for more information:

Mobility Programme & Online Workouts

Athletics Ireland Mobility Programme you can do in the comfort of your own home.

Check out Athletics Ireland YouTube Chanel for lots of FREE athletics based workout videos (warm-ups, mobility, circuits, javelin, strength, acceleration & many more).

Girls in Sport Workshop

Rowing Ireland and Athletics Ireland teamed up for “Retaining Girls in Sport Workshop”, a free workshop on nov 24th 2020. For more information, click green tab below.

Having a goal at the start of any exercise programme can be a great motivator and in many cases can make the difference between sticking with it or giving up. Click green tab below for a 5km Training Programme provided by Athletics Ireland.

Free Setanta College Online Short Courses

Choose from three options: Movement Development for the Child, Setanta Conditioning and World Rugby- Conditioning for Rugby.

Rugby

Munster Rugby Home Skills Programme

See below rugby specific skills and drills to help you continue your training at home.

5 sessions (including video demonstrations) focusing on rugby passes, ball carry, evasion, footwork & hand-eye coordination. Ideal for anyone who wants to improve their rugby skills.

Cycling Ireland

Tips for teaching children of all abilities how to cycle.

Inclusion

See Sport Ireland 4 week physical activity plan for people with a disability

Cara 10 Minute Home Exercise Circuit

Aerobic workout for all abilities- can be seated or standing

Cara – Sport Inclusion Ireland

Home workouts for people of all levels and abilities. Seated and standing variations.