This introduction to mental health awareness course will explore different mental health conditions and offer some resources and strategies when there is a mental health concern, as well as how to create an inclusive and supportive environment.
Who should attend
Anyone involved in a sporting role, coaches, volunteers, participants etc aged 16 years and over.
Course duration
3 hours
Topics covered
How to recognise a suspected mental health condition
How to start a conversation
Where to signpost towards professional help
PACES
All clubs that are accredited through the Perth and Kinross Accredited Club Excellence Scheme (PACES) will receive free spaces on all of Live Active Sport's courses, based on the tiers below:
• Gold: 3 free places per course
• Silver: 2 free places per course
• Bronze: 1 free place per course
Discover more about PACES and how it could benefit your club HERE.
Individual Coaching Grants
Our individual coaching grants, funded by The Gannochy Trust, provide financial assistance to help with the payment of national governing body coaching courses. If you live in Perth and Kinross, or coach with a Perth and Kinross club, then you could be eligible to get assistance of up to 75% of the overall course fee (terms and conditions apply).
For more information, and to apply for a coaching grant, then please visit our webpage HERE.
For support with any of the above, please contact Stevie Baxter - sbaxter@liveactive.co.uk
