Teaching

This course will introduce you to the basic principles of striking and fielding in Rounders in a Primary school setting and how it can be applied to the National Curriculum.

This course is useful for:

• Primary School Teachers
• Coaches who oversee Primary school lessons/After School Clubs
• Any other Leaders who run rounders sessions in Primary Schools

Course length

Each module should take between 5-10 minutes. You can complete each module separately or in 1 sitting, it’s completely up to you.

Course Assessment

To pass and earn your certificate you will need to receive 100% on the progress bar. Throughout the modules you will also need to complete ‘Knowledge checks’. On completion of the whole course you will be able to download and print off your certificate.

Learning Outcomes

The aim of this course is to introduce you to the basic principles of striking and fielding within Rounders.

This e-Learning course will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to:

• Develop key skills associated with rounders (e.g. throwing and catching, bowling and batting)
• Deliver rounders-specific Small Games
• Adapt the game of rounders to meet a range of learners’ needs
• Set up and run the Junior Rounders games

Recommended Settings

You can access this course through mobile devices, laptop or desktop computers. To obtain the best functionality, we recommend using Google Chrome.

Next Steps

Should you wish to continue on your rounders journey please take a look at our Learn section of our website to see what coaching/umpiring opportunities would suit your needs.

COST

£20 per learner

HOW TO ACCESS THE ELEARNING COURSE

You can access this course through mobile devices, laptop or desktop computers. To obtain the best functionality, we recommend using Google Chrome.

• Log in or create an account on our membership platform
• Click the Courses module and select the Teaching Primary Rounders (online course)
• Complete your details and checkout
• After payment, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with the link to the Rounders ONLINE LEARNING HUB
• Once you complete the course, Rounders England will receive confirmation and update your award on our membership platform
• Please contact [email protected] for further details.

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This three hour ‘coaching for teachers’ course is designed to introduce teachers and leaders to the basic principles of the striking and fielding activities of Rounders. It is particularly aimed at Key Stages 1 and 2.

Learners must be:

• Primary Teachers, PE specialists, non PE specialist teachers who contribute to extra-curricular work in both mainstream and special schoolS
• Adults actively involved in coaching extra-curricular sports and recommended to attended by the school
• Physical education students

There is a minimum requirement of 12 and a maximum requirement of 20 learners per course.

Facility Requirements

A four badminton court sized sports hall and classroom are required (incl facilities to use PowerPoint).

Learning

The course will have the following elements;

• Introduction to the basic skills and activities related to rounders
• Delivery of rounders-specific small games
• Adapted Games
• Set up and play (with simplified rules) the full game of Rounders

What you need to bring

Learners will be expected to take part in activities so come in sportswear. Bring refreshments as Rounders England cannot guarantee these facilities at the course venues.

What you will receive

• Level 1 Skills Cards
• Small Games Cards
• Basic Skills Poster
• Simplified Rules
• Scoresheet
• Certificate of Attendance

Cost

£30 per learner*
*learner fees do not include the cost of the venue hire. This needs to be organised and paid for by the course organiser separately.

Interested?

If you would like to organise and run a course, email or call the Workforce team on 0114 248 0357.

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This six hour course is designed to help teachers and leaders develop tactics involved in Rounders. It is particularly aimed at Key Stages 3 and 4.

This course is for:

• Secondary School Teachers, PE specialists, non PE specialist teachers who contribute to extra-curricular work in both mainstream and special schools
• Adults actively involved in coaching extra-curricular sports and recommended to attended by the school
• Physical education students

There is a min requirement of 12 and a max requirement of 20 learners per course.

Facility Requirements

A four badminton court sized sports hall and classroom are required (including facilities to use PowerPoint).

Learning

The course will have the following elements;

• Further development of the core skills and activities related to rounders
• The playing and officiating of games
• Tactical development

What you will need to bring

Learners will be expected to take part in activities so come in sportswear. Bring refreshments as Rounders England cannot guarantee these facilities at the course venues.

What you will receive

• Small Games Cards
• UKCC Level 2 Skills Cards
• Basic Skills Poster
• Learner Handbook (incl tactics, scoresheets and simplified rules)
• Certificate of Attendance

Cost

£40 per learner* (Non Members)
*learner fees do not include the cost of the venue hire. This needs to be organised and paid for by the course organiser separately.

Interested?

If you would like to organise and run a course, email or call the Workforce team on 0114 248 0357.

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