Physical Fitness and lifestyle GAA Award 1 GAA

Physical Fitness and lifestyle GAA Award 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 2 Presentation title in footer © GAA

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: o Physical literacy (throughout childhood) o Stamina (optimal 12 years) o Speed (6 -9 years) o Strength (11 onwards for bodyweight/ 16 years for weight training o Suppleness (throughout childhood) © GAA

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 © GAA

Movement in Gaelic Games § Some of the movement important to Gaelic games? § Physical Literacy: ABC and RJT 5 Presentation title in footer © GAA

Movement in Gaelic Games - Agility – 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. 6 Presentation title in footer © GAA

Movement in Gaelic Games - Balance – Balance: • The ability to maintain stability • Players are often required to perform skills while off balance or while balanced on one foot. 7 Presentation title in footer © GAA

Movement in Gaelic Games - Coordination – 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 8 Presentation title in footer © GAA

Movement in Gaelic Games - Running – Running: • Forward, Backwards, Sideways, Diagonal • Variable speeds/distances • Accelerating and decelerating • Turning and Stopping • Random Running 9 Presentation title in footer © GAA

Movement in Gaelic Games - Jumping – Jumping: • Variety of Directions • Various Distances • Variety of Starting Positions 10 Presentation title in footer © GAA

Movement in Gaelic Games - Throwing – 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 11 Presentation title in footer © GAA

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 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Overhead Catch Striking from the Hand Frontal Block Side step / or swerve © GAA

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 14 Presentation title in footer © GAA

Task: Lifestyle Issues for Children § Take the chart and complete the list of things that affect the child’s lifestyle 1. 6. § How can the coach affect these or some of these things? 2. Child’s Lifestyle affected by 5. 3. 4. © GAA

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 © GAA

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 © GAA

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