Leinster GAA in conjunction with Longford GAA are running a Youth Resistance Training Course. This course will be aligned to the GAA Award 2 Certification. This course is designed to provide GAA Coaches working at Youth Level (13-18 Years) with the knowledge and understanding to design and deliver age appropriate Resistance Training (RT) Programme.

The course structure uses a blended learning approach combining online learning lectures, tutorials and practical sessions.

The Course Content will include:

• Needs and Demands of Youth GAA Athletes
• Appropriate RT Exercises for the Youth Athlete
• Movement Analysis
• Programme Design
• Progression and Adaptation of RT Exercises
• Periodisation and Planning

The course will be held at Longford GAA Gym, Mastertech Business Park, Athlone Road, Longford on the following dates 8th/9th February, 22nd/23rd February and 8th/9th March.

For more information and to book a place on the course contact paddy.oconnor.gda.longford@gaa.ie