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British Gymnastics
Floor Vault & Bench Level 1 Course
Saturday 8th December 2007 - West Mainland Leisure Centre, 10am-6pm
& Sunday 9th December - Clickimin Leisure Centre, 10am-6pm
This two-day course is an introductory level course aimed at anyone who wishes to assist with teaching in a gymnastics class.
Participants on the course will learn how to coach a range of fundamental gymnastics skills including jumps, balances, rolls, vaults, and cartwheels - and combination sequences of these skills - using basic equipment.
After completion of this training course, candidates will need to complete a period of 10 hours of supervised coaching, before sitting a final practical assessment at a later date to complete the award.
All candidates for this award will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check and attend a 3-hour sportscoach UK workshop - "Safeguarding and Protecting Children".
| Pre-Requisites | None |
| Minimum Age | 15 (may attend at 14, certificate will be issued on 15th birthday) |
| Course Duration | 16 hours |
| Post Course Hours | 10 hours 'guided learning' plus home study and exam preparation |
| Exam Practical | 1½ hours |
| Qualification | This course is designed to cover the developmental stages of childhood and older children who may wish to participate in structured recreational gymnastics activities. The holder may assist a qualified coach with a gymnastics class. |
| Costs | £180.00 per candidate (plus £20 Disclosure fee) |
| Application forms | Application forms are available here (212 Kb PDF file) Please complete and return by Friday 30th November 2007 |
A poster with the outline of this course is available here (167Kb PDF file)
For more details on all the Scottish Gymnastics Coach Education Courses, please click here
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This course is being organised through a partnership between Shetland Gymnastics Association, Scottish Gymnastics and the Sport & Leisure Service of Shetland Islands Council. For more details please contact: Bob Kerr, Sports Development Officer |
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