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Track and Field Athletics for Schools

with Dean Macey OLY

Face to face

Course Description

Athletics is a core part of the PE curriculum and remains one of the most popular GCSE practical activities. Yet developing confidence and technical proficiency in the field events can be a challenge. Drawing on his experience as one of Britain's greatest Decathletes, Dean Macey shares practical strategies to make Athletics engaging, accessible and rewarding for every student. Through expert coaching, inspiring demonstrations and proven teaching approaches, delegates will discover how to improve technique, accelerate progress and raise performance standards. Suitable for teachers and coaches of all experience levels, this course is ideal for anyone delivering Athletics at GCSE and A Level.

Engaging warm up activities for young athletes
Improving sprinting technique
Effective sprint starts
Teaching hurdle technique
High Jump/Long Jump/Triple Jump
Developing throws: Shot, Discus, Javelin
Analysing technique and diagnosis
Fault identification and correction.
Coaching for individual improvement
Officiating school competitions

Meet your course leader, Dean Macey OLY

Dean Macey was England’s leading decathlete for a decade. His first major triumph was a silver medal at the 1999 World Championships, which helped him win BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year. The following year he was fourth in the Sydney Olympics and followed that with a World Championships Silver Medal. He was again fourth in the Athens Olympics, before winning a Gold Medal in the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

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Track and Field Athletics for Schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Cancellations require a minimum of 14 days' notice. Cancelling within 14 days of the event incurs a fee, £30 per person for online courses and webinars, or £100 per person (per day, for multi-day events) for in-person courses. Cancelling within 48 hours of the event is charged at the full price. If ICE Education has to cancel or change a course, we'll try to rebook you onto the same or a similar course, if that's not possible, you'll be refunded in full.
: The same cancellation policy applies (see above) — let us know as soon as possible. Cancelling with at least 14 days' notice avoids a cancellation fee.
: Recordings of webinars remain available to book attendees for 48 hours after the live session, after which they're no longer accessible.
: A School Subscription gives up to 5 colleagues from your school access to the course from 5 separate devices, for one discounted rate rather than booking individually.
: Yes, schools can reclaim the VAT on all ICE Education courses. VAT invoices are provided regardless of which payment method you choose.

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