The Training Midlife Women Coaching Certificate
Triathlon Ireland, Athletics Ireland, Swim Ireland and Cycling Ireland are collaborating together to provide a first of its kind coaching certificate in partnership with The Well-HQ.
The aim of the programme is to provide coaches and tutors with the knowledge, expertise and support they need to train midlife women properly, ensuring longevity in our sports. This course is about women but not for women – male and female candidates are encouraged to apply!
The “Training Midlife Women Coaching Certificate” is delivered by The Well HQ, who are dedicated to all women and those who support them, from puberty to menopause. They work to educate and empower women, so they can become active and use exercise as one of the solutions to help alleviate symptoms of female health issues.
The course content will focus on women who are active and want to do more, but may not know how, right up to the elite level seeking to enhance their performance. The Well has the knowledge and the expertise to empower women to thrive in their sport, health and life. Dr Bella, Dr Emma and Baz are skilled at bursting taboos and normalising conversations in language that everyone can understand.
Menopause is something that will impact a female’s life at some point. It is important that we raise awareness to the topic and provide training to our male and female coaches so they can support females in aquatic sports.
The Menopause is a known barrier to taking part in physical activity and exercise for many women, when in fact both can be utilised as excellent coping strategies in the management of menopausal symptoms and increasing a woman’s quality of life.
Nora Stapleton, Sport Ireland Women in Sport Lead added,
“The work being carried out by Sport Ireland under its Policy on Women in Sport crosses over many topics, with supporting and increasing physical activity in women and girls a key target area. Sport Ireland have identified a need for better knowledge, research and support for midlife women when it comes to exercise and so we welcome the collaboration from the four sports in creating this programme for coaches”
Co-Founder of The Well Baz Moffat says
“this project is just the start of some exciting work going on in Ireland right now focusing on supporting girls and women to do more sport and exercise. The midlife woman is often ignored in many settings. I am really looking forward to working with these coaches to help them understand this inevitable life stage and give them an evidence-based approach to working with midlife women, which they can use in their clubs straight away”
There are limited spaces available on the course and will be awarded via an application process. Successful candidates from all four sports will come together to learn from Doctors, Exercise Physiologists, Coaches and Nutritionists from The Well to understand how best to support women through this life stage.
The Details
Limited places are available on the course and an application process applies. Applications are open from Monday October 11th to Monday October 25th (5pm).
Course Content and Schedule:
November 3rd 2021 to February 9th 2022
12 Week programme, involving a biweekly 90-minute webinar from 8-9.30pm (online via zoom), covering the six modules:
- Menopause 101 (3/11/21)
- Pelvic Heath (16/11/21)
- Facilities and Kit (1/12/22)
- Nutrition (11/1/22)
- Training Midlife Women (24/1/22)
- Putting it all together (9/2/22)
Triathlon Ireland are using Sport Ireland WIS funding to subsidise the cost of this course to just €70 (usually costing €470) for successful candidates.
Applicant Requirements
- Triathlon Ireland Membership
- Level 1 or above Coaching qualification
- Up to date Safeguarding and Garda / NI Vetting
- Be aged 18yrs or over
- Must attend all 6 sessions
- Must actively coach in their clubs
Download “Training Midlife Women” Certificate Brochure here!
Application form available here! Applications close on Monday October 25th at 5pm.
If you have any questions, please email Triathlon Ireland Women in Sport Lead Ailbhe Carroll ailbhe@triathlonireland.com.
