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After-School Clubs
Julian Goater coaches in several schools, some of which organise after-school running clubs.
But for children whose school does not have an after-school running club, Julian organises a club during each term on Tuesdays (for children aged 8-11) and on Wednesdays (for children aged 11-14), at the Look Out Discovery Centre Bracknell.
Any parents who would like to join in (free of course!) and get fit themselves are most welcome. We meet at 5pm at the main car park at the Look Out and run off-road on the forest trails. After half term we meet at Bracknell Running Track, and run on lit cycle paths or on the track itself.
The clubs are open to boys and girls, up to a maximum of 20 children. The aim of the club is not only to promote physical fitness and running skills. Team skills and co-operation are also developed, as are individual qualities such as determination, concentration and fair play. All sessions will take place, whatever the weather, but children should have appropriate kit including shorts and trainers, white/reflective tops, and some warm clothing to put on after the run. In cold weather gloves and long sleeves are recommended. If your child has an injury or illness please encourage him/her to miss the session rather than turn up and suffer!
Autumn Term 2008
This term the clubs will run from 9 Sept - 10 Dec
The cost will be £49 per child for the 12 sessions this term, £25 if your child joins after half term.
Please contact juliangoater@btinternet.com or phone 07799 607455 for more details.
Julian is holding an after school running club, Tuesdays at Bracknell, meeting at Bracknell Sports Centre starting January 8th, and reverting to The Look Out Centre in Bracknell after half-term.
This club is open to boys and girls in Years 4 - 8. The aim is not just to promote physical fitness and running skills. Team skills are also developed, as are individual qualities such as concentration and fair play.
Sessions take place whatever the weather so children need to have appropriate kit including shorts, trainers, warm clothing and a drink.
For more information, please contact Julian on 01252 725 254 or 07799 607 455.
Working with Bracknell Forest Borough Council's 'Young People in Sport' scheme over the past 12 years, former GB international athlete, Julian Goater, has developed a fast, fun and dynamic new approach to promoting fitness in schools in curriculum time.
Based on the original Olympic ideals of training a 'healthy mind and healthy body', his approach aims to combine the often conflicting goals of Individual Excellence and Sport for All, in today's increasingly restrictive environment which has led to an epidemic of child obesity. However, the benefits of his coaching extend far beyond sport and fitness, and into the realms of self confidence, self esteem and character development.
Fair play and the building of team spirit are crucial elements in his lessons; hence social and co-operative skills are just as important as physical ability. Julian has developed imaginative teaching and training techniques which ensure children of all standards can take part, even in competitive situations, without being made to feel that they are losers or inadequate in any way.
Basic fitness training centres on running skills, particularly style and technique and pace judgement, and this is promoted largely through team relays, handicap races and time trials. However, within this basic framework many other skills relevant to numerous other sports are developed, such as spatial awareness, physical co-ordination, ball handling, throwing, catching and jumping, leadership and team skills. In addition Julian provides an introduction to mobility and strength training through gym work and circuit training.
Overwhelmingly the results have shown that youngsters today are generally not fit, but would like to be. They thrive on fast moving physical activity and clearly enjoy competition, provided it is organised in a positive and encouraging atmosphere. Just one lesson is usually sufficient to make noticeable improvements, simply by correcting faults of style and technique, and demonstrating how vigorous physical exercise can be fun. After three sessions in consecutive weeks increased fitness levels already become apparent, and any subsequent lessons allow the children to consolidate and develop these skills further, as appropriate for the season and weather conditions, and bearing in mind the requirements of the National Curriculum.
Whether you are a teacher or a parent, if you would be interested in promoting this sort of approach in your school, Julian is available to help. Click here to contact Julian for further details.
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