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2 jogscotland Introduction jogscotland has been urging the people of Scotland to don their trainers and adopt a healthier and more active lifestyle since Since then, over 35,000 people have taken up jogging through our local community and work place groups by using simple, gentle walk/ jog/ run programmes to encourage everyone to get out and be active. Established by scottishathletics, the governing body of athletics in Scotland, and supported by NHS Health Scotland, sportscotland and the Scottish Government Active Scotland Div., jogscotland is Scotland s national recreational running network. Running for the health of it Exercising regularly boosts energy levels, enhances self-esteem and aids long-term weight loss. What s more, being more active has a host of specific health benefits including reducing the risk of heart disease, certain cancers, strokes, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and osteoporosis. So what are you waiting for? A slight change in lifestyle can make a big difference to health at any time, regardless of age, fitness level or ability. It is also proven to have mental health benefits. Our Programmes jogworks jogscotland can help increase the activity levels of your employees and avoid some of the crucial issues affecting today s sedentary organisations. Promoting healthy, active lifestyles throughout your organisation will help to: Increase profitability and productivity, reduce absenteeism costs, reduce stress levels and improve morale, develop and improve social interaction, create a positive corporate image to attract and retain high calibre employees Mums on the Run Mums on the Run is our exercise programme designed specifically for expectant and new mums with buggies. Getting back into exercise after having a baby can be an uphill struggle. With reduced sleep and trying to get into a new routine, exercise may seem like the last thing on your mind. Junior jogscotland Junior jogscotland provides a fun and simple way to get children active through a range of games suitable for primary school-aged children. The programme of running-related games can be used for as little as a 10 minute run-around for youngsters to let off steam, to more sustained running games. The games are a great way to show children that physical activity is fun, and will appeal to even the most unsporty of youngsters. It is also a great way to introduce youngsters to different athletics activities and can improve agility, balance and coordination skills. Jogscotland community groups volunteer lead groups based around Scotland aimed at all levels of ability. 2

3 What does this course cover: This course will prepare you to lead safe and enjoyable running experiences to people aged 16 upwards. The course will explore the British Athletics Athlete Development Model and how it relates to appropriate delivery of running activities. You will practice the skills of Safety, Organisation, Instruction and Explanation and Demonstration in the delivery of all parts of a session. You will examine the role and responsibilities of a leader and how this affects Individual Centred delivery. You will learn the correct model for endurance running. The course will explore why some people are put off joining a running group and ways in which clubs and leaders might overcome these barriers and encourage new members. At the end of the course there will be an opportunity to consider how and where you might wish to apply your leadership skills and the support available. Your qualification as a Jog Leader will provide you with insurance to lead your group within the limits of the course content and may encourage you to consider further training as a coach. This workbook is designed for you to keep a record of useful ideas that you collect as you complete the course. The tutors will give you opportunities to note down ideas after each session. The workbook is divided into the sessions that are covered on the course and there is plenty of room to record your learning. It is not compulsory to complete the workbook however if you feel it will help you to capture your learning and the key points from the course please do so. It is your own personal record of learning and will not be checked. If you have any questions write them at the back of the workbook. Many questions that you have may be answered as you go through the course, if not, then you can check with the tutors at the end the day. 3

4 SESSION 1: THE ROLE OF A LEADER My role as a leader is: An example of what Individual Centred might mean is: ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT MODEL Athlete Development Stage A runner in this stage would: FUNDAMENTALS FOUNDATION EVENT GROUP Most of my group are likely to be in: (select which stages you think) 4

5 SESSION 2: PLANNING A SESSION The stages of planning are: The structure of a session would always include: Young runners When planning for young runners years I will consider: Risk Assessment Examples of HAZARDS are: A RISK from these might be: The group might make the risk higher because: Additional risks when leading young runners are: 5

6 SESSION 3: PRACTICAL OT 4 Safety (complete the wording) Warm up The purpose of a warm up is: The main principles of the warm up are: Examples of activities to warm up are: OT 4 Organisation (complete the wording) When leading a group it is best to place myself: During the session I am looking out for: 6

7 ENDURANCE TECHNICAL TEMPLATE Top tips for correct running are: Cool down The purpose of the cool down is: The main principles are: 7

8 SESSION 4: FLEXIBILITY Delivering flexibility exercises using correct instruction and demonstration skills. Flexibility in the warm up should be: Flexibility in the cool down should be: Other times to stretch might be: What flexibility does is: INSTRUCTION/EXPLANATION OT 4 Instruction Explanation (complete the wording) Checking for understanding is best done using open questions. An example of an open question might be: 8

9 OT4 Demonstration (complete the wording) Reasons for doing a demonstration silently are: 9

10 SESSION 5: PERFORMANCE FACTORS, COMPONENTS OF FITNESS, FIT FACTORS AND ENERGY SYSTEMS Things that can affect an athlete's performance are: 5 physical factors that affect performance are: Flexibility and co-ordination would be done at these times: Training works because: (put what these mean to you in your own words) Overload Recovery Adaptation Specificity Factors we can use in a session are: (add your own words) F I T 3 energy systems - Describe these in your own words: Aerobic Lactate Alactic Ways I will tell how hard my runners are working are: 10

11 SESSION 6: PLAN AND DELIVER A SESSION AS A TEAM Date: Group No s: Age/Ability range Any issues arising: Venue/route: Risk Assessment completed Risks identified/action taken or planned Purpose of session Activity Pre advice and checks Kit Injuries Other Warm up activity Safety issues Activity Contingency plan Cool down activity Stretching 11

12 SESSION 6: CONTINUED Post session review and information Feedback from group What to do during the week Next week's plan Other information Things for me to think about next time Ways I might change the session to adapt for other abilities are: 12

13 SESSION 7: SMART GOALS S M A R T A SMART goal belongs to: A leader can help by: 13

14 Thinking about a group doing a 5k run in the future: Use the planner below to choose your first 6 sessions with your group. Show how each session might progress from the last in duration or effort. Week Leader card Session activity, duration and effort

15 SESSION 8: THE ROLE OF THE LEADER IN INJURY PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT Some common beginner injuries are: A sprain is: A strain is: Some causes of injuries are: Some measures a leader can take to reduce the risk of injuries are: Places I can get help are: 15

16 SESSION 9: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND WHERE NEXT Some people may be put off running because: A club or group might overcome these by: Being a role model means: Where next: One thing I will do next to start my group is: The help I need to set up my group is: I can get this help from: 16

17 CONTACTS AND FURTHER READING Useful contacts scottishathletics Jim Goldie Coach Education Manager Tel. No Joanne Dennis Coaching and Executive Administrator Tel. No jogscotland Billy Mitchell Head of jogscotland and Recreational Running Jo Stevens jogscotland Development Officer Tel. No Jog Leaders Facebook group:- Jogscotland Facebook page:- Jogscotland Twitter:- Ulearn Athletics Ucoach Further reading Athletics Weekly Running Fitness magazine Runners World Run for Life, Sam Murphy Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition, Anita Bean Complete Guide to Stretching, Christopher M Norris 17

18 NOTES 18

19 Jog Leader Fitness Course Evaluation In order for us to ensure that courses are meeting the needs of leaders we would appreciate your feedback. Which course did you attend? Date: Course Code: Venue: Tutors: What is your background in athletics? (Please tick all that apply) None Athlete Official Parent Coach Coach [other sport] Recreational Runner Fitness Trainer Teacher Other (please specify) Did you find the course content appropriate for the role of a running group leader? Yes No/ If no, please specify: Please rate the questions below 1-10 (1 being totally unsatisfactory, 10 being 100% satisfied) Rating Administration Pre course administration; Course application, booking, confirmation, pre-course queries including PVG Disclosure information (Only applicable if working with under 18 year olds) General enquiries; Coach education, licensing, or other enquiries directed to the Education team Venue; Comfortable learning environment, appropriate for practical and theoretical parts of the course, suitably accessible Equipment ; Sufficient equipment available of a suitably high standard Tutor/s Learning environment; Made you feel welcome and met your individual needs Support for learning; Provided opportunities to lead activity and provided feedback on your leading Tutor/s delivery; Involved you in the course, listened and answered questions Tutor/s professionalism; Presentation, appearance, professional approach, referring enquiries to appropriate contacts Tutor/s satisfaction rating; Overall satisfaction rating of the tutor/s delivering the programme Course Content How well equipped do you feel as a Leader to: Describe I understand the role and responsibilities of a leader Understand and identify the barriers to participation and how a leader may help overcome them Plan, deliver and review a session Understand the components of fitness, FIT factors and energy systems Provide instruction and explanation Provide demonstration Support an individual centred approach through goal setting Understand key components that affect personal development Other comments 19

20 Please hand the completed form to your course tutor Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) Name of Jogger: Your Jog Leader needs to be aware of your health history and how active you have been recently so that you can be led through a safe and effective exercise programme. The only people that will have access to your details are your Jog Leader(s) and jogscotland staff. Person to contact in case of Emergency Name: Home Telephone: Work Telephone: Mobile: Relationship: Are you participating in this activity programme AGAINST your doctor s advice? Yes No Please detail in the space below any medical conditions you have which you think your Jog Leader should know about prior to you taking part. Have you completed your online membership to jogscotland? Yes No Note: If you are a new or expectant mother please complete an enhanced PARQ form. Formal Declaration I declare that I have completed this questionnaire fully and honestly. I will inform my Jog Leader if there are any changes in my circumstances. I take part in any recommended programme entirely at my own risk and waive any legal recourse for damages to myself or property arising from my participation. Signed Date: Jog Leader/ Local Organiser: Please keep completed PARQ s for your own records. All participants must complete the online membership form as well as the PARQ before taking part in a session. Enhanced PARQ s for new and expectant mothers are available from the jogscotland office Or available to download on the jog leader Facebook page. 20

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