GAA Coach Education Programme

Application for Accreditation

This completed Application form is to be submitted to (Runaí, Accreditation Central Review Group) -

1. APPLICANT DETAILS

1.1 IDENTITY OF THE APPLICANT BODY
Official name of the Applicant Body:
Please indicate the name of the applicant body
Status of the Applicant Body:
Please indicate the status of the applicant body below. Please note applications are only open to units of the GAA or units of the GAA’s sister organisations.
GAA Unit
-Club[1]
-County Board[2]
-Provincial Council
1.2 CONTACT DETAILS OF THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE APPLICATION
First Name: / Family Name:
Position/Function:
Telephone: / Mobile:
Email: / Fax:

2. APPLICATION DETAILS

2.1 APPLICATION DETAILS
Title of the Programme:
GAA CEP Framework Level:
Please indicate the level/s of the GAA CEP Framework at which accreditation is sought

a)GAA CEP Foundation Level
b)GAA CEP Award 1 Level
-Award 1 (Child)
-Award 1 (Youth)
-Award 1 (Adult)
c)GAA CEP Award 2 Level
-Award 2 (Child)
-Award 2 (Youth)
-Award 2 (Adult)
NFQ Level:
Please indicate the level to which the Programme/Course is accredited on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
Please identify the duration of the course and the organisation of same i.e. on-course and off-course hours as well as contact time with tutor.
Mode of Delivery:
Please identify the mode of delivery i.e. face-to-face, e-learning or blended

3. OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAMME

3.1SUMMARY OF THE BACKGROUND TO & DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROGRAMME
Programme Background and Development:
Please provide a summary description of the background to and development of the programme (max. 200 words)
Programme Philosophy - Summary:
Please provide a summary of the programme’s underpinning educational philosophy (max. 150 words)
3.2RELEVANCE OF THE PROGRAMME TO THE GAA CEP FRAMEWORK
Programme Context: [see Section 2 of the Application Guidelines]
Please indicate how the programme complements the ethos of the GAA CEP Frameworkhaving regard for the following(max. 200 words) -
a) A games-based approach to training and development
b) Experiential and reflective learning
c) The Association’s core values
Evidence of relevance in relation to GAA CEP Player Capacities:
Using the Coach10 Model framework please indicate the specific Player Capacities at the relevant stages of the Player Pathway (i.e. Child; Youth; Adult), which the programme is assisting learners to develop in their role as Coach[see Appendix I].
Please indicate relevance by marking ‘x’ in the appropriate sections of the table below.
Player Pathway Phase / Child
(4-6) / Child
(7-9) / Child
(10 - 11) / Youth
(12 - 13) / Youth
(14 - 15) / Youth
(16 -17) / Adult
(18+21) / Adult
(22+)
T1:
Technical Proficiency
T2:
Tactical Prowess
T3:
Team Play & TacticalPloys
P1:
Physical Fitness
P2:
Participant Feedback
P3:
Psychological Focus
Fair Play
Lifestyle
Personal
Evidence of relevance in relation to GAA CEP Coaching Competencies:
Using the Coach10 Model framework please list the specific Coaching Competencies at the relevant level/s of the GAA CEP Framework (as identified in Section 1.1),which the programme will deliver [see Appendix II] e.g. Award 1 Child Level; Module 2B - ‘Be able to describe methods of communication with Children’
GAA CEP Framework Level / Module Reference / Competence
E.G. Award 1 Child / Module 2B / ‘Be able to describe methods of communication with Children’
3.3TECHNICAL ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAMME
Learner Entry Requirements:
Identify any minimum entry requirement that apply. If programme-specific or FETAC entry requirements apply, please state this and give details. Outline any RPL[3] or exemption procedures that apply.
Instructor Appointment Requirements[4]:
Please identify and outline any conditions that will apply to the selection and appointment of Instructors for the programme.
Course Content Developer Biography[5]:
Please complete a biography for all named Course Content Developers and submit this in conjunction with the Application Form [see Appendix III].
Assessment:
Please identify the assessment process and methodology to be used i.e. what will be assessed, how will it be assessed and by whom will it be assessed.
Certification:
Please identify the procedures to be implemented to complete certification of learners.
Quality assurance mechanisms:
Please identify quality assurance and programme evaluation procedures that will be implemented with regard to the following:
a)On-going monitoring of the Programme (i.e. duration, format, delivery mechanisms, content):
b)Assessment of Learners:
c)Certification:
3.4CONTENT/METHODOLOGY OF THE PROGRAMME
Purpose of the Programme:
Having particular regard for the GAA CEP Framework, please identify why a learner would register for this programme in respect of the following (max. 150 words):
a)To pursue an interest in…
b)To acquire knowledge, skills and understanding in…
c)Other…
Programme Learning Outcomes - Summary:
Having particular regard for the GAA CEP Framework, please identify what the learner will be able to demonstrate upon successful completion of this programme (max. 150 words)
Programme Syllabus:
Please list the Indicative Syllabus of the Programme

GAA Coach Education Programme

Application for Accreditation

Programme Structure:
Please complete the table below
Module Title / Time Allocation On-Course (Minutes) / Time Allocation Off-Course (Minutes) / Total Time Allocation
(Minutes) / Delivery Mechanism (e.g. field-based, class-based, mentoring, Community of Practice or combination) / Assessment Method
Module Learning Outcomes:
Please complete the table below. Please list 2 - 3 learning outcomes per module.
Module Title / Learning Outcomes

[1] The Applicant must submit a letter of endorsement from the relevant Provincial Council

[2]The Applicant must submit a letter of endorsement from the relevant Provincial Council

[3] RPL - Recognised Prior Learning

[4] Please note that either the Course Instructor or Course Content Developer must have as a minimum an Award 1 GAA CEP Qualification

[5] Please note that either the Course Instructor or Course Content Developer must have as a minimum an Award 1 GAA CEP Qualification