British Gymnastics Courses for Teachers Introductory Level - November 2020
The Tapscott Learning Trust will be hosting the following British Gymnastics Introductory Level Course. https://www.british-gymnastics.org/courses/6239/teachers-introductory-gymnastics
Date: Thursday 5th November 2020
Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Venue: TBC
Cost: £160.00 (Lunch included)
This course is designed for adults working with children at Key Stages One and Two. It is a one-day course, which is a practical introduction to teaching Gymnastics The course is certified by British Gymnastics, as Introductory Level Gymnastics. It is regarded as the required qualification for teaching Gymnastics to primary age pupils. No previous experience is required, neither is it necessary to be a qualified teacher, nor a PE teacher.
Programme
- Introduction: Warm up and Shapes
- Connection Skills: stepping, spinning, jumps, turns, leaps and cartwheel
- Rollings Skills: log, egg, side, forward, backward, teddy bear
- Balance: points and patches, including headstand and handstand
- Hand apparatus: hoops, balls and ropes
- Partner Balances: working with partner and small groups
Course Tutor
Gary Kirby
Gary Kirby was a GB international gymnast. He is an International Performance Coach, and has coached medallists in both Olympic Games and World Championships. He was appointed men’s Technical Director at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, and was subsequently Gymnastics Development Officer for Liverpool. He is one of Britain’s leading Gymnastics judges, having officiated at World and European Championships and two Commonwealth Games
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