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GymFUN Mentoring Programme

You will gain these graduate attribute skills:

Subject Specialist Subject Specialist

Creative Problem Solver Creative Problem Solver

Effective Communicator Effective Communicator

Personal Confidence & Resilience Personal Confidence & Resilience

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The UU GymFUN Mentoring programme aims to provide opportunities for Ulster students and aspiring physical education teachers/professional sports coaches.

Outline of Activity

This programme aims to provide opportunities for Ulster studentsand aspiring physical education teachers/professional sports coaches who hold UKCC level2 coaching awards to become Mentor Coaches providing coaching development andplanning advise to trainee coaches as part of the British Gymnastics UKCC CoachingFramework.

Learning Outcomes

  • Hold a British Gymnastics Level 2 coaching award
  • Act as a Mentor coach student undertaking the In 2 Coaching GymFUN programme
  • Work in a gymnastics setting/club taking on increased responsibility for group and class management.

Assessment Details

  • Attend GymFUN mentor training
  • Mentor at least 1 undergraduate student complete a British gymnastics Level 1 assessment
  • Completion of personal action plan and review with a trainee coach.

Level of Commitment

30 hours to include

  • Coaching practice, this excludes any BG coaching courses that they may attend

Contact

Sinead Connolly

Lecturer in Sport & Exercise

School of Sport

Belfast

BC-04-108

+44 28 9536 5106 Email Sinead Connolly

Graduate Attributes

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Subject Specialist

A student who displays this skill can:

  • use a breadth and depth of knowledge
  • apply knowledge confidently
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Creative Problem Solver

A student who displays this skill can:

  • identify and select methods to analyse complex problems
  • innovate and experiment to advance knowledge and solve problems
  • be creative with ideas and solutions
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Effective Communicator

A student who displays this skill can:

  • show effective spoken and written communication skills in multiple forms and with a range of audiences
  • help resolve conflicts which may arise in a group dynamic
  • be an assertive and active listener
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Personal Confidence & Resilience

A student who displays this skill can:

  • understand individual emotions and triggers
  • manage stress and stay composed in difficult situations
  • be resilient, adaptable and flexible when dealing with change or uncertainty