Herts Sports Partnership coaching workshops

The Herts Sports Partnership has the following courses and workshops taking place over the next few weeks. To enquire about or book onto either of these workshops please contact Graham Keen on:
Tel: 01707 281006
e-mail: g.a.keen@herts.ac.uk
or visit www.sportinherts.org.uk


How to Coach Disabled People in Sport
Tuesday 9th January 2007 7-9pm
University of Hertfordshire, De Havilland Campus
Cost: £10

This workshop tackles all the frequently asked questions posed by sports teachers, coaches and participants about how to work with disabled sportspeople. This includes a whole spectrum of new ideas for inclusion.

The workshop will introduce and offer guidance to any coach involved with disabled people in sport, the emphasis being to introduce coaches to the inclusion spectrum and effective practice.


First Aid+ for Appointed Persons
Sunday 14th January 2007 9.30am - 4.30pm
University of Hertfordshire, De Havilland Campus
Cost: £35

Delegates will receive the nationally recognised 'First Aid for Appointed Persons' certificate. This is the minimum level of training recommended by the Health and Safety Executive for those acting in an emergency and is accepted by all sport and therapy governing bodies for insurance and CPD purposes. It has a sport and exercise bias - not the standard 'bandage-and-sling' and will focus on the following areas:

• Aims and Principles of First Aid
• Action at an Emergency
• Basic Life Support
• Management of the Unconscious Casualty
• Assessment and treatment of a casualty who is wounded, bleeding or shocked
• Assessment and treatment of fractures, dislocations and soft tissue injuries
• Assessment and treatment of burns