Grangemouth Stadium and National Indoor Athletics Academy are offering extensive sport coaching in Athletic based activites.
Not many people know that athletics is the fundamental sport which impacts on every other sport played today. Developing and nurturing these skills at a young age can lead to enjoyable participation and lifelong involvement in sport and physical activities.
There are a host of skills in which athletic based activities can work on and develop for their future. These skills are needed not only to perform at the highest level but to carry out life's everyday challenges.
Our program of coaching is designed to enable children to learn and develop fundamental skills through play and games. It is also designed to encourage maximum participation and enjoyment, and to assist children to progress at their own rate.
The FUNdamentals Movement skill categories:
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Locomotor skills involve the body moving in any direction from one point to
another. These skills include walking, running, dodging, jumping, hopping and skipping.
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Stability skills involve the body balancing either in one place (static) or while in
motion (dynamic). These skills include landing, balance (static and dynamic) and rotation.
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Manipulative skills involve handling and controlling objects with the hand, the
foot or an implement (stick, bat or racquet). These skills include throwing and catching, striking with the hands, feet and an implement (e.g. kicking, volleying, batting and dribbling).
All three FUNdamental movement skill categories will be developed though an exciting series of sessions taken by fully qualified coaches and helpers.
What is on offer:
Outdoor:
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400m International 8 lane running track
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Throwing cage
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Pole vault area
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Shot putt area
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Javelin area
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High jump area
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2 x long jump pits
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Steeplechase
Indoor:
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100m indoor straight track
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Throwing nets
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Long jump pit
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High jump area
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Pole vault area
We can also utilise: (for children aged 13 and older)
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Free weights area
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Fixed weights area
We can also utilise:
Sprung floor Gymnasium/learning station which can be used for practical and theory exercises.
An understanding of theory and practical is beneficial in the education of children in sport. Each information session will be led by one or two coaches. The session will involve various practical and non practical activities designed to increase a child's understanding of why health and fitness in sport is important. For each session booked a selection of fruit will be available for every child.
This exciting opportunity is available to all schools. If you would like to bring your class/year along please contact Fraser Mackenzie|.
What we do:
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Arrange a time that best suits you and your school.
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Arrange for one or more of our experienced and qualified coaches to come in.
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set up our extensive range of equipment which ranges from agility, balance and coordination, track and field and performance equipment.
All schools can access the community education mini bus as long as they have a driver with a M.I.D.A.S. certificate. To find out more about the bus or to make a booking please contact Community Education on 01324 504585 or visit the Minibuses page|.
Quotes from previous children:
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"The sessions are fun, you learn to run faster and other things. The teachers are really fun too."
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"You learn new athletics skills and activities. It's good. The teachers are kind and thoughtful."
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"It's great fun and you learn lots of different things that happen in the Olympics like Long Jump, High Jump and hop, step and jump. It's really good fun."
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"It's really good and it keeps you fit."
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"People who aren't into sports learn how to have fun and get more interested in it."
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"I enjoy it because my friends go and I like to exercise and have fun."
Together we can make our young people more active and healthier for a better future.
For further information contact Fraser Mackenzie|.