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.

Course Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course the teacher will be able to use the medium of football to bring the world into the classroom through a cross-curriculum approach.

By the end of the course the teacher will have experienced the use of Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) as a tool to use football in physical education.

By the end of the course the teacher will be able to use football to connect football and languages, wellness, fundamental movement, leadership and event management.

By the end of this course the teacher will have experienced and be able to recreate inclusivity through football, using the multiple roles and responsibilities available in the game to ensure everyone can be included.

2024 Participant Feedback

• Outstanding course. So engaging and completely practical advice and resources. Built up my confidence in this sport and will definitely implement in new school year.
• The course was delivered brilliantly. It was fun, educational and incorporated lots of teaching and leadership skills that I will use going forward. Would highly recommend to others.
• In 17 years this has been the best CPD course I have ever completed. It is so practical and will provide me with so many hands-on activities to take back to my school. All teachers should do this course. 

To enrol on any of our courses: -

Step 1: To book a place on any of our summer courses teachers must be registered on our website www.carrickedcentre.ie  

Step 2: Log in and use our online booking system.

Note: Closing date for registration on all courses is 3pm on Friday 20th June 2024.

Important Points to Note for Participants of our Face-to-Face Summer Courses 2024

• All courses run from 9.30am-2.00pm every day.
• A minimum number of 10 participants is required in order for a course to proceed. Maximum capacity is 25 on face-to-face summer courses.
• Full attendance is required to be awarded 3 EPV days.
• 2 EPV days will be awarded for 4 days attendance.
• 1 EPV day will be awarded for 3 days attendance. (Regardless of the reason for the absence).
• No EPV days will be awarded for less than 3 days attendance.
• Lunch break is from 11.30-12.00 each day and a light lunch will be provided each day.

Venue - Colmcille National School - 5 Dolmen Ct, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford, N39 PX01

All our summer courses are booked on the condition that the course fee is non-refundable. Course Fees are not transferrable to another teacher. Unfortunately, if you wish to cancel your place on one of our courses or you are unable to attend the course, we are not in a position to refund fees. The course fee can only be refunded if the Education Centre cancels the course.