Introduction to Teaching Little Athletics Skills Courses (ITLAS Courses) are designed to help participants become better placed to assist children to perform basic athletics skills.
ITLAS course are practical coaching courses designed for Little Athletics and conducted on behalf of Little Athletics Australia. They cover how to teach basic working models for each event on the Little Athletics program. Participants will be shown event-specific skills, drills, games and activities relevant to the target age group.
Who are the courses for?
The courses are great for parents, school teachers and other interested people who want to know a little more about the skills of the sport so that they may help to coach children of primary school age, assist at Little Athletics centres or prepare students for a school athletics carnival.
The courses are suitable for:
Time Commitment
6.5 hours attendance face-to-face if completing all modules (track, jumps, throws) in one day OR
3 hours per session if the modules are completed on two separate days:
(No pre-course work or reading is required).
Modules
Resource
Participants receive the following Little Athletics Australia downloadable manuals according to the sections of the course completed:
Course Outcomes
At the conclusion of a course the participant will, for the target age group:
Participant Requirements
Participant Fee
The registration fee is $65.00 per person.
Registration
Participants register via the Little Athletics NSW online registration system.
“Walk-in” registrations cannot be taken on the day.
Accreditation
These courses sit outside of the Athletics Coach Accreditation Framework and therefore no formal accreditation is gained for attendance.
Certificate
To receive the ITLAS Certificate, all modules need to be completed.
Course Venue
Ideally a course venue will feature a large indoor/undercover area that can be used in the case of rain, wind, cold or heat. This means that a course can go ahead regardless of the conditions and participants can learn in relative comfort. If the agreed course venue does not have this feature, the host centre MUST organise a “Plan B” alternative venue OR date in the case of adverse weather conditions forecast or occurring on the day.
An athletics track or field event facilities are not necessary features of a venue for this course. A school or similar with a large hall is a perfect venue at which to host this course.
Any course venue hire fees are covered by Little Athletics NSW.
Equipment
This course mostly makes use of modified equipment that is supplied by the Little Athletics NSW course presenter. Some equipment may need to be provided by the host centre.
Children
Children or others who are not registered course participants cannot participate or become involved in the course on the day.
Host Centre Responsibilities
Little Athletics NSW Responsibilities
To Complete This Form You Will Need:
Little Athletics NSW ITLAS Course Coordinator
All ITCC enquiries should be directed to Darren Wensor – LANSW Head of Coach & Volunteer Development, Ph. 02 9633 4511 (Ext 108) or 0417 686 257 or dwensor@lansw.com.au.