IAAF Academy for Elite Coaches- Jumps in Cairo, Egypt

IAAF Academy for Elite Coaches- Jumps was held for the first time in the Faculty of Physical Education-Helwan University during the period of December 5 – 12, 2009

12 participants (including a woman) from 7 countries took part in the course: OMA, KUW, LIB, QAT, JOR, PLE, EGY.

The course lecturers were Dr. Wolfgang Ritzdorf (GER) and Mr. Falk Schade (GER). In addition, presentations were delivered by the leading teachers of the Faculty of Physical Education.

The course aims to provide the coach with the relevant knowledge, understanding and practical experience to create an environment capable of delivering high level of individual performance over multiple seasons.

Coaches are encouraged to explore and develop the critical factors that impact on this process, namely their personal coaching and management skills. The components of Analysis and Evaluation, Planning, Preparation and in-event Performance are examined from an interdisciplinary perspective.

The Participants of the Course received their personal assignment and the submission deadline for this assignment is between 6-9 months following the end of the residential course.

The course results will be published 1 month after the final deadline for receiving the assignments. The IAAF Academy Diploma will be sent to the successful coaches with a copy to the MF.