Tuesday 1st, Wednesday 2nd, Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th & Saturday 5th July 

9.30-11.30 & 12.00-2.00pm each day

Overview information:

The FAI Primary Playbook course is aligned with the Wellbeing/Cineáltas National Priorities.

Course Aims:

The course aims to align the modules in Football wellbeing to the Wellbeing Policy Statement and Framework for Practice (2018-2023).

“Wellbeing is present when a person realises their potential, is resilient in dealing with the normal stresses of their life, takes care of their physical wellbeing and has a sense of purpose, connection and belonging to a wider community. It is a fluid way of being and needs nurturing throughout life (WHO, 2001).” 

• Provide teachers with the knowledge, skills and personal attributes to be able to utilise the medium of football to engage children in physical activity through football.
• Provide teachers with resources, schemes of work and tools to use the medium of football to bring the world into the classroom and practical activities through the global game.
• Provide teachers with an understanding of Teaching Games for Understanding approach to connecting football with languages, wellness, fundamental movements, leadership and event management.
• To align football as a medium for bringing wellbeing the Wellbeing Policy Statement and Framework for Practice (2018-2023) to life in the classroom.