A COACH education programme designed to educate coaches in the Isle of Man has been produced for 2010-2012.

The Sport Development Unit from the Department of Community, Culture and Leisure has produced the programme which offers 28 three hour workshops which cover key areas in sport.

These include safeguarding children, equity in sport, long term athlete development, fundamentals of movement and first aid.

Department Minister David Cretney MHK said: "The Department recognises the importance of coach education and through our Sports Development Unit we will ensure that coaches in the Island have every opportunity to develop and reach their potential."

Gianni Epifani, sport development officer, explained: "The Sports Development Unit has invested time and resources to ensure that local coaches have access to training that previously would have involved travelling off Island.

"The Unit has a very good relationship with the National Body for Coaches, Sports Coach UK and National Governing Bodies, which ensures that current and up to date coach education is available in the Island."

The cost of attending a workshop is £25 and there is a 20% discount for Manx Sport and Recreation Coaches Association members.

For more information call 01624 688592 or click here.