The RefWell Programme

Course details

Objectives:

Part 1: Psychological Resilience

To increase knowledge and understanding of what psychological resilience is and is not
To increase knowledge of personal qualities to develop psychological resilience
To understand how psychological resilience can be proactively developed to manage stress and to maintain performance and wellbing under pressure.

Part 2: Mental Well-being

To increase knowledge and awareness of mental well-being
To increase knowledge and awareness of strategies to manage stress and obtain/maintain good mental well-being
To increase awareness of support mechanisms available for GAA match officials

Start date:

Friday, 25th July, 2025

Course Duration:

3 hours approx

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The RefWell Programme was designed by a team of researchers in Ulster University and Queen's University Belfast, specifically for Gaelic Games referees. The course is split up into 2 parts below. Part A focuses on Psychological Resilience and is made up of 4 Modules. Part B focuses on Managing My Wellbeing and has 2 modules. All parts must be completed to complete the overall RefWell Programme.