Supporting coaches in acquiring skills and competences: Council adopts conclusions

The Council adopted conclusions on empowering coaches by enhancing opportunities to acquire skills and competences.

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http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2020/06/04/supporting-coaches-in-acquiring-skills-and-competences-council-adopts-conclusions/http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2020/06/04/supporting-coaches-in-acquiring-skills-and-competences-council-adopts-conclusions/
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Friday, June 5, 2020
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Employability, Employment, Competence, Skill, Educational policies and initiatives of the European Union, Human behavior, Human activities, Humans
Summary
Key Points: 
  • The Council adopted conclusions on empowering coaches by enhancing opportunities to acquire skills and competences.
  • The conclusions invite member states and the European Commission to continue supporting the educational dimension of sport through the enhancement of training programmes and learning opportunities for coaches.
  • Sport organisations are also invited to contribute by further promoting to coaches the possibilities of training and the importance of acquiring the necessary skills and competences.
  • Moreover, the Council also underlines that possessing skills and competences is essential for the personal fulfilment, employability and professional development of all coaches, but also for ensuring the safety of athletes and sport participants and encouraging specific groups in society to participate in sport.
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