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INCLUDING CHILDREN IN GAELIC GAMES

Module code: EDF343
Credits: 2.5
Semester: 1 and 2
Department: FROEBEL EDUCATION
International:
Coordinator: Tony Sweeney (FROEBEL EDUCATION)

	Overview
	This module will focus on enabling students to develop the games knowledge and coaching skills to deliver a unit of gaelic games coaching in local primary schools. A certified course of coach education will be provided. This will include transferrable fundamental skill development and teaching methodologies in a gaelic games context. There will also be an emphasis on the adaptation of games practice to effectively include pupils with special educational needs in the mainstream primary class Following the initial inputs from Kildare Gaa /Leinster Council Tutors, the students will be assigned to local Kildare primary schools to implement their own devised coaching programme.

Overview

This module will focus on enabling students to develop the games knowledge and coaching skills to deliver a unit
of gaelic games coaching in local primary schools. A certified course of coach education will be provided. This will
include transferrable fundamental skill development and teaching methodologies in a gaelic games context.
There will also be an emphasis on the adaptation of games practice to effectively include pupils with special
educational needs in the mainstream primary class
Following the initial inputs from Kildare Gaa /Leinster Council Tutors, the students will be assigned to local
Kildare primary schools to implement their own devised coaching programme.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of skill development continuum in gaelic games Show awareness of the organisation of small-sided conditioned games Demonstrate theories of APA (adapted physical activity) in a games lesson and broader school physical activity context Present a plan for a unit of games coaching at a designated primary school level with reference to the learning objectives of the Physical education Curriculum ( NCCA 1999) Confidently and competently deliver a unit of Gaelic games in a primary PE Class context

Learning Outcomes

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Supplemental assignment Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

	Additional Reading
	Australian Sports Commission (2007) How to CHANGE IT: A Guide to Help Coaches and Teachers Improve Sport-Related Games. Australia: Australian Sports Commission Publications Hall, J. (1995) Games for Juniors, London: A&C Black Lieberman, L & Houston-Wilson, C. (2002). Strategies for Inclusion, a handbook for physical edcuators. Illinois: Human Kinetics. NCCA (1999) Primary School Curriculum: Physical Education Curriculum. Dublin: The Stationery Office. NCCA (1999a) Primary School Curriculum: Physical Education, Teacher Guidelines, Dublin: The Stationery Office. O’Connor, G. (2011?) Give us a Game, Portlaoise: GAA Leinster Council. This reading list is provisional and may be amended. Any amendments will be notified to students on the course

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	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Froebel Education Department.

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