TQH
    Level 3
    QN: 610/3193/8
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    TQH Level 3 Diploma in Athletic Development for Gaelic Games

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by TQH. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 370 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    TQH
    Syllabus Units
    4 Units
    Guided Hours
    370 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Understand Athletic Development across The Fundamentals Stage of the GAA Player Pathway (6-8 Years)

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand functional movements and Physical Literacy.2.
    • Understand how to incorporate functional movements into a Physical Literacy session.3.
    • Understand how to create a positive environment within The Fundamentals Stage of the GAA Player Pathway (6-8 Years).4.
    • Be able to safely coach functional movement exercises to young players.5.
    • Be able to develop an appropriate session.6.
    • Be able to deliver an appropriate session.7.
    • Demonstrate how to assess players through functional movements.
    • Be able to measure player development through the fundamentals stage.
    2

    Understand Athletic Development in The Learn to Train Stage of the GAA Player Pathway (10 – 12 Years)

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the Learn to Train Stage of The GAA Player Pathway.2.
    • Understand functional movement to players at the Learn to Train Stage.3.
    • Understand appropriate training sessions for the Learn to Train Stage in the GAA Player Pathway.4.
    • Develop an appropriate session for Learn to Train Stage.5.
    • Be able to deliver an appropriate session.6.
    • Apply resistance training to daily coaching sessions.7.
    • Analyse athletic development through the Learn to Train Stage.
    • Understand how to reflect on the session.
    3

    Understand Athletic Development in The Train to Compete Stage of the GAA Player Pathway (17 – 18 Years)

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the Train to Compete Stage of The GAA Player Pathway.2.
    • Understand how to safely coach resistance exercises to players in the Train to Compete Stage.
    • Understand how to demonstrate appropriate exercises for the Train to Compete Stage.
    • Understand how to develop resistance training in the Train to Compete Stage.5.
    • Be able to apply resistance training to daily coaching sessions.6.
    • Develop an appropriate session for the The Train to Compete Phase.7.
    • Be able to deliver an appropriate session.8.
    • Understand how to reflect on the session.
    4

    Understand Athletic Development in The Train to Train Stage of the GAA Player Pathway (14 – 16 Years)

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the Train to Train Stage of The GAA Player Pathway.2.
    • Understand to safely coach resistance exercises to young players.3.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of the warm-up, mobilisation, and recovery strategies when promoting athletic development.4.
    • Be able to develop a progressive resistance programme for athletes at the Train to Train Stage.5.
    • Develop an appropriate session for the Train to Train Stage.6.
    • Be able to deliver an appropriate session.7.
    • Be able to implement a progressive resistance programme to athletes at the Train to Train Stage.8.
    • Be able to collect and use player information to plan an fitness assessment programme.
    • Be able to assess player development through the Train to Train Stage.10.
    • Be able to interpret player development through the Train to Train Stage.11.
    • Understand how to monitor and interpret player data from various applications and digital technology.12.
    • Understand how to reflect on the session.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/3193/8
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    TQH
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2023