1 00:00:16,810 --> 00:00:19,620 Hello everyone. We're 2 00:00:19,620 --> 00:00:21,060 excited to introduce the Before Project 3 00:00:21,060 --> 00:00:23,020 Training course, a free, comprehensive 4 00:00:23,020 --> 00:00:24,700 programme designed specifically for 5 00:00:24,700 --> 00:00:26,700 sports coaches to effectively address and 6 00:00:26,700 --> 00:00:28,900 tackle bullying in sports environments. 7 00:00:29,740 --> 00:00:31,740 This course is divided into three main 8 00:00:31,740 --> 00:00:34,300 units, Understanding Bullying, Preventing 9 00:00:34,300 --> 00:00:36,420 Bullying and Responding to Bullying. 10 00:00:37,220 --> 00:00:38,820 Each unit is packed with valuable 11 00:00:38,820 --> 00:00:41,260 lessons, practical exercises, self 12 00:00:41,260 --> 00:00:43,340 reflections and quizzes to enhance your 13 00:00:43,340 --> 00:00:44,500 skills and knowledge. 14 00:00:48,730 --> 00:00:50,650 But first, it's important to know that 15 00:00:50,650 --> 00:00:52,610 this course is part of the larger Before 16 00:00:52,610 --> 00:00:55,050 project, an Erasmus Plus European 17 00:00:55,050 --> 00:00:56,970 initiative aimed at enhancing the skills 18 00:00:56,970 --> 00:00:58,890 of coaches to create positive and 19 00:00:58,890 --> 00:01:01,770 inclusive sports setting. The project 20 00:01:01,770 --> 00:01:04,050 is led by Dublin City Universities Anti 21 00:01:04,050 --> 00:01:06,090 Bullying Centre and includes partners 22 00:01:06,090 --> 00:01:08,850 from Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Germany and 23 00:01:08,850 --> 00:01:11,810 Austria. These include the University of 24 00:01:11,810 --> 00:01:14,050 Limerick, the European Network of Sport 25 00:01:14,050 --> 00:01:16,770 Education, the University of Murcia and 26 00:01:16,770 --> 00:01:19,290 Friends, a Swedish NGO specialising in 27 00:01:19,290 --> 00:01:20,170 bullying prevention. 28 00:01:22,570 --> 00:01:24,370 The Before project focuses on anti 29 00:01:24,370 --> 00:01:26,370 bullying education, aiming to review and 30 00:01:26,370 --> 00:01:28,170 improve current policies and training 31 00:01:28,170 --> 00:01:30,740 programmes. It 32 00:01:30,740 --> 00:01:33,660 targets coaches, trainers, teachers and 33 00:01:33,660 --> 00:01:35,380 managers to enhance their skills in 34 00:01:35,380 --> 00:01:37,620 addressing bullying in sports, promoting 35 00:01:37,620 --> 00:01:40,060 inclusion across gender, special needs, 36 00:01:40,180 --> 00:01:42,900 migrants and minorities. The 37 00:01:42,900 --> 00:01:45,020 project emphsises creating a apositive 38 00:01:45,020 --> 00:01:46,900 and inclusive sports environment, 39 00:01:46,940 --> 00:01:49,380 fostering lifelong enjoyment and reducing 40 00:01:49,380 --> 00:01:52,250 drop out rates. Key deliverables 41 00:01:52,250 --> 00:01:53,410 include research on 42 00:01:53,410 --> 00:01:55,970 best practises, policy reviewsand a 43 00:01:55,970 --> 00:01:57,650 comprehensive training programme. 44 00:02:00,020 --> 00:02:01,940 The Before Project has a dedicated 45 00:02:01,940 --> 00:02:03,940 website hosted by the Anti Bullying 46 00:02:03,940 --> 00:02:05,940 Centre, featuring an anti bullying 47 00:02:05,940 --> 00:02:08,260 education programme for sports coaches. 48 00:02:09,250 --> 00:02:11,770 Additionally, the website is responsive, 49 00:02:11,770 --> 00:02:13,930 meaning it adjusts its layout and content 50 00:02:13,930 --> 00:02:16,010 to provide an optimal viewing experience 51 00:02:16,010 --> 00:02:18,650 on various devices such as desktops, 52 00:02:18,650 --> 00:02:21,490 tablets, and smartphones. The 53 00:02:21,490 --> 00:02:23,930 site includes 4 main tabs, home 54 00:02:23,970 --> 00:02:26,450 partners, news, and training course. 55 00:02:29,890 --> 00:02:31,930 To enter the course, select the Training 56 00:02:31,930 --> 00:02:34,730 Course tab. This section outlines the 57 00:02:34,730 --> 00:02:36,370 training course offered by the Before 58 00:02:36,370 --> 00:02:39,010 project. The course is designed to 59 00:02:39,010 --> 00:02:41,090 provide comprehensive training for sports 60 00:02:41,090 --> 00:02:43,370 coaches to effectively recognise and 61 00:02:42,970 --> 00:02:45,650 handlebullying. It is available in 62 00:02:45,650 --> 00:02:47,650 multiple languages and accessible to 63 00:02:47,650 --> 00:02:49,290 partners across different countries. 64 00:02:50,860 --> 00:02:52,500 The Before Project Training course is an 65 00:02:52,500 --> 00:02:55,140 online free programme designed for sports 66 00:02:55,140 --> 00:02:58,090 coaches to tackle bullying. The 67 00:02:58,090 --> 00:02:59,890 course includes 3 main units. 68 00:03:02,300 --> 00:03:05,180 One understanding bullying in this unit 69 00:03:05,180 --> 00:03:06,540 you will learn about the nature of 70 00:03:06,540 --> 00:03:08,420 bullying and the importance of working 71 00:03:08,420 --> 00:03:11,140 with athletes to combat it. You will 72 00:03:11,140 --> 00:03:13,700 cover the definition of bullying, the 73 00:03:13,700 --> 00:03:16,140 potential effects of bullying, the causes 74 00:03:16,140 --> 00:03:18,610 behind bullying. And the roles played by 75 00:03:18,610 --> 00:03:20,370 various individuals in a bullying 76 00:03:20,370 --> 00:03:23,050 situation. Each unit includes 77 00:03:23,050 --> 00:03:25,850 lessons, exercises, self reflections 78 00:03:25,890 --> 00:03:28,290 and quizzes. Also, each unit of the 79 00:03:28,290 --> 00:03:30,210 course includes the option to download a 80 00:03:30,210 --> 00:03:31,890 PDF version of the material. 81 00:03:33,980 --> 00:03:36,380 Two, preventing bullying. In this unit, 82 00:03:36,460 --> 00:03:38,100 you will discover techniques to prevent 83 00:03:38,100 --> 00:03:40,220 bullying and create a safe, welcoming 84 00:03:40,220 --> 00:03:42,740 atmosphere in your club. You will 85 00:03:42,740 --> 00:03:44,780 explore the significance of building 86 00:03:44,780 --> 00:03:46,820 trusting relationships as a safeguard, 87 00:03:46,820 --> 00:03:49,540 the impact of your club's culture, values 88 00:03:49,580 --> 00:03:52,330 and norms. How to engage and empower the 89 00:03:52,330 --> 00:03:54,450 athletes on your team and methods to 90 00:03:54,450 --> 00:03:56,450 identify and assess safe and unsafe 91 00:03:56,450 --> 00:03:59,020 areas. Three 92 00:03:59,020 --> 00:04:01,460 responding to bullying In this unit, you 93 00:04:01,460 --> 00:04:03,340 will learn how to recognise and address 94 00:04:03,340 --> 00:04:06,020 bullying in your Sports Club. You will 95 00:04:06,020 --> 00:04:08,860 explore ways to identify bullying, how 96 00:04:08,860 --> 00:04:10,660 coaches can reduce bullying and 97 00:04:10,660 --> 00:04:12,300 acknowledge that they can sometimes be 98 00:04:12,300 --> 00:04:14,180 the source, the importance of having 99 00:04:14,180 --> 00:04:16,380 clear policies and procedures, the 100 00:04:16,380 --> 00:04:18,380 significance of fostering a respectful 101 00:04:18,380 --> 00:04:20,180 environment and how effective 102 00:04:20,180 --> 00:04:22,860 communication can aid or sometimes hinder 103 00:04:22,860 --> 00:04:24,460 efforts to reduce bullying. 104 00:04:26,580 --> 00:04:28,940 Upon completing the course, participants 105 00:04:28,940 --> 00:04:30,500 can earn a certificate of completion. 106 00:04:32,490 --> 00:04:35,290 Thank you for joining us today. We hope 107 00:04:35,290 --> 00:04:37,010 you found this introduction to the Before 108 00:04:37,010 --> 00:04:38,930 Project training course informative and 109 00:04:38,930 --> 00:04:41,890 inspiring. Remember, your role as 110 00:04:41,890 --> 00:04:43,930 a coach is vital in creating a safe and 111 00:04:43,930 --> 00:04:46,130 inclusive environment for all athletes. 112 00:04:47,130 --> 00:04:48,730 For more information and to start the 113 00:04:48,730 --> 00:04:50,890 course, visit the website using the link 114 00:04:50,890 --> 00:04:53,210 on the screen or simply scan the QR code 115 00:04:53,210 --> 00:04:56,170 displayed. Let's dive in and see how you 116 00:04:56,170 --> 00:04:58,090 can make a positive impact in your sports 117 00:04:58,090 --> 00:05:00,780 community. See you next time.