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Mental Wellbeing in Sport and Physical Activity

WEBAimed at those who participate in sport and their support networks such as coaches, family and medical support staff. The benefits of this module are: Have a greater awareness of common mental health disorders and their prevalence amongst sports people. Recognise some of the warning signs of common mental health disorders. Have …

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Mental Health Support

WEBMind infoline. Telephone: 0300 123 3393 (9am-6pm Monday to Friday) Email: [email protected] Website: www.mind.org.uk. Mind provides confidential mental health information services. With support and understanding, Mind enables people to make informed choices. The infoline gives information on types of mental distress, where to …

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Mental Wellbeing in Sport and Physical Activity

WEBHave an increased understanding of how the pressures of sport can impact on mental health. Understand the health benefits of participating in sport and physical activity. Know what to do if you are concerned about someone or yourself. Know how to promote mental wellbeing in sport. This is a self-paced online learning module available for £9.50.

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Celebrating the importance of sport and physical activity on …

WEBMental health has been at the forefront of not just our minds at England Athletics this week but the world, with World Mental Health Awareness Day celebrated this Tuesday. We caught up with some key players in the sporting community to find out how they have been affected by mental health challenges, and why running can have such a …

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Mental Health Champions

WEBMental Health Champions will: Be nominated and appointed by an England Athletics affiliated club or RunTogether group and act on their behalf. Have lived experience of a mental health problem, either personally or from a close relative or friend. Have an open and non-judgmental attitude. Adopt a positive, patient and supportive approach towards

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"Sport can be inspirational and life affirming"

WEBEngland Athletics has similarities. Sport can build confidence, help people lift their horizons and recognise their potential, learn teamwork, discipline and the ability to fall short and lead more effectively despite that. It can help us manage through grief and give us perspective, memories, friendships and hope.

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The Role of a Club Welfare Officer

WEBThey are also key to managing lower-level club issues and disputes, and/or flagging concerns for early intervention to prevent escalation and behaviours which prevent enjoyment of the sport. Welfare Officers also form part of the club committee and perform a key role in implementing good safeguarding governance locally at your club.

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GIVE: one of the five ways to wellbeing

WEBMental health nurse Claire Gallagher continues her series on the five ways to wellbeing, introducing the importance of learning as part of our personal journeys.

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Introduction to Club Standards

WEBEngland Athletics have produced a set of Club Standards in line with legal legislation and Sport England’s code of sports governance (Tier 1) to help clubs understand what they should have in place for good governance and duty of care: Good governance is the foundation of a well-run club. It protects the club’s values and reputation whilst

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Reporting a concern

WEBIncident, Accident or fatality. UK Athletics provide a Health and Safety Helpline, supported by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. If you need support can call 0121 248 2235 or email [email protected]. To report an incident, accident or fatality please complete the Health & Safety Reporting Form.

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Licence module resources

WEBThe purpose of the Safeguarding self-taught module is to enhance the understanding of what safeguarding is and how the role as an official can be important to ensuring a safe environment for everyone involved in athletics. This module is required to be completed to become a licenced official (for individuals 16 years of age or over) and completed for …

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Track and Field officials' pathway

WEBAttend. Register and attend an Assistant Officials’ course (must be over 14 years of age). Complete. Complete a DBS check (aged 16 and over) via MyAthletics Portal; go to Apply/Renew DBS and complete short form. – or complete a self-declaration (under 16). Complete the health and safety self-paced online module; Complete the safeguarding …

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IMPORTANT: NEW UKA Throws Safety Guidance

WEBFollowing a recent incident where a hammer thrown from a well maintained cage, carried 6 lanes of a track and caused a minor injury to a spectating athlete; UK Athletics (UKA) has produced new guidance for the safe management of hammer and discus throwing. The guidance is applicable to both training and competition situations, …

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Self Declaration and Disclosure

WEBClub Form - Self Declaration and Disclosure. As part of the safe recruitment of volunteers, clubs should carry out checks on volunteers to ensure they are suitable to carry out roles or tasks at your club. It is recommended that clubs should request all volunteers to complete a Self Declaration and Disclosure Form prior to starting to volunteer.

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Officiating Qualifications

WEBAll Officials are asked at the point of training or as they progress through their officiating journey to sign and adopt the Officials’ Code of Conduct. The code is designed to provide a safe welcoming environment for everyone in the sport and reflects the required standards of personal and professional conduct in that role.

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