British Gymnastics coaching qualifications are approved by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and are designed to ensure safe and effective coaching at all levels.
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YORKSHIRE REGIONAL COACHING CO-ORDINATORS
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Co-ordinator |
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RCC
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Bill Smithies
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01422 831803
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Mens Artistic
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Mike Talbot
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01132 736085
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Womens Artistic
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Bill Smithies
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01422 831803
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RHYTHMIC
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Judy Clark
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01423 883131
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SPORTS ACRO
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Tim Wild
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01422 311989
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General
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Judy Clark
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01423 883131
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PRE-SCHOOL
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Gill Waring
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01204 300048
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Trampoline
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Julie Williams
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01482 849264
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SCHEDULED COURSES
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Organiser: Awards Team (LMU) - Tel 0113 2837 437
Scheduled courses can be found via the LMU website at:
http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/sport/awards.htm
Or download the
LMU - Gymnatsics Course Brochure (.pdf file)
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HOW TO BECOME A COACH
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- Potential coaches should apply to the Regional Coaching Co-ordinator for the discipline of the sport he/she is interested in.
- You may also contact the Coach/Judge Education Department at British Gymnastics (tel: 0845 129 7 129 ext 392 or email coaching@british-gymnastics.org for information and contact details.
- New coaches should commence at the first level and progress systematically through the awards. Some dispensation may be given for previous experience.
- The British Gymnastics coaching qualification is gained by attending the appropriate British Gymnastics course followed by an examination.
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COACHING QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE
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There are five levels of coaching qualification:
- Level 1: Assistant Coach-Trampoline Coach
- Level 2: Club Coach
- Level 3: Senior Club Coach
- Level 4: High Performance Coach
- Level 5: International Performance Coach
The minimum age for Assistant Coach is 15 years. For all other awards the minimum age is 18 years.
The various levels of qualifications are available in the following contexts:
Men’s Artistic Gymnastics
Women’s Artistic Gymnastics
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Trampolining
Sports Acrobatics: Pairs & Groups Tumbling
Team Gymnastics
Pre-school Gymnastics
Sports Aerobics
General Gymnastics including Floor & Vaulting awards
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OPTIONAL ADD ON COACHING MODULES
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Optional add-on modules are available to facilitate the broader development of coaching opportunities. These include:
- Gymnastics and Movement for People with a Disability (GMPD)
- Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults
- Child Friendly Club Management
- Pre-school Gymnastics and Movement
- Advanced Coaching of Children
- Trampette Coaching
- Double Mini Tramp Coaching
- Advanced Floor & Vaulting
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GYMNASTICS COURSES FOR TEACHERS
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Introduction
British Gymnastics, in conjunction with British Schools Gymnastics Association, has developed a new range of courses for Teachers. These courses are to replace the Teachers’ Extra Curricular Award and the TOP-up module, but do far more than this.
We recognise that Teachers need a lot of technical knowledge and support when teaching gymnastics in both curricular and extra curricular situations. These courses seek to give them that knowledge and support in an interesting, practical and easily accessible way. These courses fit alongside the TOP Gymnastics and the new CPD modules to provide a comprehensive gymnastics package.
At the upper two levels, the courses are parallel to the new British Gymnastics Cycle 6 General Gymnastics Assistant Coach and Coach Awards, which will make up the new UKCC level 1 and 2. This will provide Teachers with a chance to enter the sport’s coaching structure at a higher level. All the courses fit within the new British Gymnastics Fundamental Movement Ideas.
We recognise that teachers are currently able to run an extra curricular club without completing a course, but in this era of litigation and minimum safety standards, they recognise the sense of gaining knowledge and qualification. While doing the courses, teachers will find that the technical content will be just as useful to support their teaching, whichever scheme of work their school is using.
These courses, being modular in nature, are easier to access, as they can be run as two full days, separate days, or twilight sessions. As each module is separately accredited, teachers can gain the full award at their own pace. Each module adds to a teacher’s knowledge and confidence with the progressions and skills involved in gymnastics.
The teachers can choose which course they think is most relevant for them. For example a newly qualified Primary school teacher with little input through initial teacher training wanting to start a gym club may well benefit from working through the Introduction Level modules. A teacher wishing to develop their extra curricular club may well choose an Intermediate Level course, while a trained PE specialist may want to enter at Advanced Level. Each module completed will be accredited by British Gymnastics. If six modules are completed the full award of that Level will be made. These awards are also available to Teaching Assistants working within the school, with certain extra criteria.
Please see documents below for further information (N.B Require MS Word to view).
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