GAA Integration with the Curriculum- School Based Applications. Ryan Mellon

OutcomesBy the end of this workshop, delegates will;• Understand the rational for delivering the Programme.

• Understand the content of the Programme, how it was delivered and who was involved.

• Receive detailed feedback from a Teacher and Student involved in the Programme.

• Receive feedback surrounding the outcomes of the Programme and future recommendations.

Aims and Objectives of the Programme

“To engage with Secondary Schools to provide opportunities for young people to develop expertise

in the following 4 areas”

• Video analysis• Fitness Testing• Recovery & Injury Prevention• Nutrition for Sport

Aims and Objectives Continued

• Create self Sustainable Schools / Teams

• Link with the Curriculum

• Filter expertise to the Clubs and the Community

Schools involved•Belfast-St Dominic’s Grammar School- St Mary’s CBS Belfast- Edmund Rice College

•Newry-St Coleman’s College-Abbey Grammar School-Sacred Heart Grammar School

• Magherafelt-St Mary’s Grammar School-St Pius X College

Video Analysis

Kevin McGuiganSports Science Support Officer

Gary Mallon3rd level Development Officer

Further Education and ITs

Video Analysis

• Learning Outcomes ;- Explain the principles of Video Analysis for performance in

Gaelic Games- Review the software available for Video Analysis of Gaelic

Games- Profile a variety of skills using Video Analysis- Review how to monitor player development using Video

Analysis- Discuss current and future applications of Video Analysis in

Gaelic Games

Fitness TestingKevin McGuigan

Sports Science Support Officer Shane McCannRegional Development officer

(Antrim & Down)

Fitness Testing

• Learning Outcomes;

• Conduct a Fitness test to assess players, speed, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, strength / power, agility and body composition.

- Lead and present data attained from the fitness tests.

- Review various innovations in fitness testing

- Identify issues relating to validity and reliability

Bleep Test Results

Recovery & Injury Prevention

Ryan Mellon3rd Level Development Officer

St Mary’s UC & BMC

Paul Rouse3rd Level Development Officer

University of Ulster

Recovery & Injury Prevention

• Learning Outcomes;

- Explain the importance of rest and recovery in Gaelic Games

- Outline Coping Strategies and implement them with individual players and teams.

- Outline injury prevention strategies (11+ Warm up)

11+ Warm Up• Stage 1. 8 mins• Running forwards• Running with hip

rolls in /out• Circling• Jumping and

controlled contact with good landing strategy.

• Running quickly forwards then backwards.

• Stage 2 .10 mins• Three progressions.

• Plank• Side plank• Nordic hamstring curls• Single leg balance• Squats• Jumps

• Stage 3 .2 mins• Running exercises..

• Straight line running x 75-80%

• 2 x m,• Bounding• 2 x • Plant and cut

Nutrition For Sport

Sheena KellyLadies Football Development

Officer

Aileen CumminsCommunity, Health & Wellbeing Manager

Nutrition For Sport

• Learning Outcomes;- Identify foods to improve performance

- Demonstrate knowledge of the right and wrong foods and the timing of consumption

- Prepare appropriate food

- Examine how you can prepare your kit bag with food to enhance performance.

Teacher input• Laura McCann (Physical Education teacher)

• 8 pupils from the year 12 GCSE PE class were part of this new initiative

• This project was aimed at improving the knowledge and understanding behind Sports Science

• As a school we believe that competent pupils as coaches are an invaluable resource

The Programme Concept

The program ran very smoothly and was well organised.

The different learning areas were:Video Analysis – Develop understanding and knowledge of the methods

used to assess performance

Fitness Testing – Carry out various fitness tests, analyse results and ensurethat the results were reliable. Provide substantial feedback

Recovery Methods – Understand the importance of rest and recovery

Nutrition for sport – Develop understanding of food consumption in relationto performance

Each workshop required pupils to work alongside a chosen school Gaelic team, leading players to make better lifestyle choices which would improve their performance.

The Programme concept

•Workshops engaged and challenged each pupil

•They actively worked together to complete set tasks

•Pupils genuinely had an interest in completing tasks

•Knowledge and understanding was developed along with their personal and sporting development

Relevance of programme contentThe four target workshop areas linked to the CCEA GCSE specification

Component 1: Written question paper 40% (Covers ALL 4 workshops)

•Developing Knowledge, Understanding for a Balanced, Healthy Lifestyle

Component 2: Coursework 20% (Covers Fitness Testing, Recovery Methods, Nutrition for sport workshops)

•Students are assessed on their evidence of developing and maintaining balanced, healthy lifestyles

Component 3: Practical 40% (Covers Video Analysis workshop)

•Individual Performance in Physical Activities

When asked, the girls themselves remarked;

“The programme has increased my knowledge and understanding of the sport and the methods that can be used to analyse sporting performance”

“The resources were useful, my coach used them to assess our performance for our Ulster final”

“I am much more conscious of always being hydrated”hydrated”

“The Programme really helped to confirm areas for our coursework, I felt better informed when completing my 12week lifestyle audit”

The Benefits to the individuals and School teams

•Through peer teaching all members of the Year 12 GCSE PE benefited

•This newly acquired knowledge will prove to be of use for those pupils who wish to apply for the role of a buddy/ fitness mentor within the school

•Friends of those who took part in the workshop benefited.

•Local club interest in the video analysis software, Dartfish

Overall this Programmewas very worth while

Conclusion

• Creation of self sustainable School teams

• Links created with the curriculum

• Increased player performance

• Expertise filtered through to local Clubs and Communities

OutcomesBy the end of this workshop, delegates will;• Understand the rational for delivering the Programme.

• Understand the content of the Programme, how it was delivered and who was involved.

• Receive detailed feedback from a Teacher and Student involved in the Programme.

• Receive feedback surrounding the outcomes of the Programme and future recommendations.

Thank you