March 10, 2008
Day Certificate in Sports Leadership
A Day Certificate in Sports Leadership was held at Whickham School & Sports College on Friday 29th February 2008. Led by Ali McConway from Whickham School, the event attracted 26 delegates, predominantly teaching assistants and lunchtime supervisors from 11 different schools.
The day was the first of its type to be held within Gateshead. The course intended to equip individuals who may be required to cover PE lessons/clubs within their school with new strategies and techniques in order to deliver more effective sessions.
Many thanks to all who attended, it is hoped that the new techniques learned can be put to good use within their respective school environment.
As a result of the increasing demand of places on the course, a second delivery of the day is scheduled to take place in the Summer Term. For more details please contact Kevin Hay on 0191 4960026 ext 267.
Please click on further reading to access more photos from the day.
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December 18, 2007
Gateshead/Whickham School Sport Partnership CPD Programme
In January a number of CPD courses are scheduled to run within the Gateshead area. These courses are aimed at individuals looking to update and enhance current skills as well learn new methods and techniques.
Please click on continue reading for further details on the CPD Programme. Furthermore, Bryan Levey is the contact for further information on the number/email below.
0191 4960026(ext268)
bryanlevey@gateshead.gov.uk
The following links provide further information on the courses to be held:
Secondary Teachers Netball Course
KS1/2 Assessment for Learning in PE
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January 30, 2007
PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE
Welcome to the Gateshead Schools Physical Education Conference at the Gateshead City Learning Centre, The Watermark, Gateshead.
Date: Thursday 1st February 2007
Course Title: Observing Children Moving and Observing & Analysing Learners Movement.
Course Tutor: Patricia Maude MBE (co-author of the multimedia resoucres)
To view a course programme, please click below:
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October 27, 2006
Junior Football Organisers Course (JFO)
The Gateshead/Whickham School Sport Partnership recently held a Junior Football Organiers Course on 27th October 2006 @ Whickham School & Sports College. The course was attended by 17 Young Sports Leaders from various Gateshead Secondary Schools, who have all now taken the 1st step into becoming a qualified Football Coach.
Our thanks must go out to Emma Brown (Gateshead Council, Community Sports Coach) for tutoring the course, and to Robbie Pringle (Whickham School, PE Technician) for assisting her on the day.
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Basketball Level 1 Course
The Gateshead/Whickham School Sport Partnership recently held a Basketball Level 1 Course on 23rd & 24th October 2006 @ Whickham School and Sports College. 16 delegates took part and gained the award, 11 of which were Young Sports Leaders from Gateshead Secondary Schools.
Congratulations to all participants for passing the course, and many thanks to Susan Hunter from England Basketball for being our course tutor.
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October 11, 2006
Leadership & Coaching Courses - Rugby Union
On Thursday 28th September the Tag Rugby and Contact Rugby Courses took place at Blaydon R.F.C. These courses were very well attended. The tag rugby course attracted 30 participants, of which 17 were young leaders from across 15 Schools.
The Contact Course, primarily aimed at teachers was attended by nine individuals, including 2 young leaders.
Many thanks to all who participated, those who delivered the courses and to Blaydon R.F.C. for providing an excellent venue.
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February 22, 2006
BASE/SAQ Training
The Gateshead/Whickham School Sport Partnership recently held a BASE/SAQ training day for a cohort of 1st year Coaching & Leadership Students from Northumbria University. Approximately 50 students attended the training tutored by Whickham School & Sports College PE Teacher - Alister McConway.
This training has now equiped the Students with sufficient knowlege to run BASE/SAQ Clubs at the KS1/2 level. Six week placements have therefore been arranged in a number of Gateshead Schools that are taking part in our Big Lottery Fund BASE Initiative this year.
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December 7, 2005
Level 1 Netball Assistant Coach Award
A total of 10 delegates (6 female, 4 male) recently completed the Level 1 Netball Coaching Certificate at Whickham School & Sports College on Monday 28th November 2005.
This is the basic level of coaching qualification, which gives outline knowledge of Netball, and enables the holder to introduce Netball, or to assist a Coach in delivering a session.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS THAT PASSED THE COURSE AND GAINED THE AWARD!
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October 28, 2005
Basketball Level 1 Assistant Coach Award
On Thursday 27th & Friday 28th October 2005, a total of 15 Young Leaders from accross Gateshead took part in the Basketball Level 1 Assistant Coach Award, held at Whickham School & Sports College.
This is the basic level of coaching qualification, which gives outline knowledge of basketball, and enables the holder to introduce basketball, or to assist a Coach in delivering a session.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS THAT PASSED THE COURSE AND GAINED THE AWARD!
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Junior Football Organisers Course
On Wednesday 26th October 2005, 11 Young Leaders (5 male & 6 female) from throughout Gateshead completed the FA Junior Football Organisers Course at Whickham School & Sports College.
This course has been developed in consultation with the Youth Sport Trust and experienced deliverers of youth football. The Junior Football Organisers Course ensures that Young Leaders have football specific knowledge and skills to assist in the delivery of football activities for players aged 6-11 years old. This in turn will assist in the development of more localised playing opportunities for both boys and girls.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PARTICIPANTS WHO SUCCESSFULLY PASSED THE COURSE AND GAINED THE AWARD!
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September 7, 2005
Teachers Trampolining Course
British Gymnastics Teachers Award in Trampolining
The Gateshead/Whickham School Sport Partnership are running a Teacher's Trampolining Award. The course will take place on Sunday 25th, Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th of September 2005 at Whickham School & Sports College (9:00-3:30pm).
Anyone that may be interested in this course should click the 'continue reading' link.
The cost of this course and the resources each Teacher will be provided with will be £25.00
Course Description: This course is aimed at those who wish to prepare children for curricular or extra curricular activities and examination. The course covers the necessary skills up to and including back and front somersaults. Candidates will be expected to reach a personal level of performance that will support their practical coaching. The qualification is only valid within the school environment and cannot be used for vacation courses. The course is a mix of practical and theory.
Eligibility: P.E. specialist secondary school teachers with the ability to perform basic jumps and skills and teachers who are not P.E. specialists but hold a British Gymnastics Coach qualification.
Resources/Materials Provided: British Gymnastics Resource pack.
Qualifications Gained: B.G. Teachers Award - Trampolining
IF YOU WISH TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT:-
Keith Walker,
Assistant Partnership Development Manager,
Gateshead/Whickham School Sport Partnership
Dryden Professional Development Centre,
Evistones Road, Gateshead NE9 5UR.
Tel: 0191 433 8500 OR 0191 4960026
Fax: 0191 491 1394
E-Mail: keithwalker2@gateshead.gov.uk
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July 14, 2005
Learning in and through Gymnastics
The Learning in and through Gymnastics course was held recently at Dryden Professional Development Centre. We hope that the 'Success Stories' are being formulated and look forward to receiving these by the end of the Autumn Term from all course candidates.
Remember that the return of these 'Success Stories' will release your certificate. Could anyone who did not attend the 2nd session return their TOP Gymnastics resources please. These resources were released on the understanding that the course would be completed.
The notes that were recorded on various pieces of flipchart paper during this course are attached below as downloadable documents.
This course was held in June and tutored by Yvonne Hoyland.
The Safety in Gymnastics booklet that was referred to on the course can be ordered using attached form.
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June 8, 2005
Weblog Training Session: Task
Today's 60 minutes session covers 3 areas:
1) What's a Blog?
2) The PEAS blog explained
3) Hands-on session
For item 3 you can have a play posting to the weblog.
The desired outcome is 3-4 paragraphs outling recent/forthcoming PEAS related events in your school.
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