Foundation to deliver FA Primary Teachers Award

Foundation of Light will be delivering a FREE FA Primary Teachers Award course to practising and aspiring primary school teachers this February. Delegates will be given a basic introduction to the skills required when planning to deliver a KS1 or KS2 PE lesson; The FA's DNA Philosophy by creating a learning environment through competitive and modified games; and how to develop practice to accelerate learning. The award also includes elements associated with working with a school team linked to The FA’s Youth Development Review. Throughout the course, the tutors will also explain the importance of high quality PE in schools to develop confidence, self-esteem and belief amongst children and the benefits of PE in raising academic achievement across other school subjects. At the end of the course the learner will:

• Have a greater awareness of the contribution of invasion games have to KS1 & 2 PE purpose of study
• Understand The FA’s playing and coaching philosophy (England DNA)
• Understand how to set up an organised football activity session
• Understand how to organise basic FUNdamental games to help develop Physical Literacy
• Have an understanding of how to modify practices to manage difference
• Understand how to set up 4v4 games for young players
• Have an understanding of how to further their knowledge and understanding of association football through attending relevant courses

Candidates will gain a resource booklet and a recognised qualification on completion. The course will be held at City Space on the University of Sunderland's City Campus (SR1 3SD) on Friday 9th February.