Description
Course Description
The GymSTART Level 1 course is the second level of coaching qualification on the GymSTART, coaching pathway which is quality assured and awarded by Sport Ireland Coaching. The course will cover all aspects of coaching including 'how to coach' skills along with discipline specific skills across other disciplines such as floor, bars, beam, vault, rhythmic and partner work. This qualification will allow individuals to actively coach at specific participation and competitive development level competitions.
For further details on the course syllabus please see below in objectives.
Criteria for Eligibility
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Must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Any parent(s)/guardian(s) of a candidate under the age of 18 must complete the online consent form in order to create an account on LearnUpon and to access any online content. This form must be completed before course enrollment.
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Must be a current member of Gymnastics Ireland
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Must have completed Garda Vetting and Safeguard Training
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Must have completed the GymSTART Foundation Course
Course Details
Online Coaching Theory:
Candidates will be required to complete a series of online modules, which will be related to 'How to Coach'. Each module will include a series of interactive digital videos to be viewed and completed through this platform. It will take candidates approximately 4 hours to complete in their own time. This must be completed before attending the practical days in the gym.
Practical Coaching:
Candidates will be required to attend two practical days of coaching and must bring a minimum of 1 gymnast.
Do I Need To Find A Mentor:
Your mentor will be someone to help you throughout the course to develop your sport gymnastics knowledge and the delivery methods such as the ‘How to Coach’ skills. Before you enrol onto the course you will need to find a mentor. Your mentor is required to hold a level 2 qualification or above.
What Resources Are Included:
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LearnUpon (LMS) online resources and a digital logbook
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GymSTART resource books - theory and skill specific (digital format)
Venue:
National Gymnastics Training Centre, National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Practical Coaching - Course Dates:
Saturday 4th May - 9:30am to 5:30pm: (candidates must bring at least 1 gymnast for the full day)
Sunday 5th May - 9:30am to 5:30pm: (candidates must bring at least 1 gymnast until 3.00pm this day)
Assessment Method:
Logbook – completed electronically through LearnUpon and includes all delivery tasks.
Summative Assessment - this practical assessment date will take place approximately three months after your last practical coaching day. Details will be sent to you in advance.
How Long Until I Am Fully Qualified:
Typically it takes two to four months to become qualified. However, you have up to one year from Day 1 of the practical coaching to complete the qualification if your first attempt at assessment is not successful.
Course Documents:
Coaching Policy Click here
Course Cost:
€380
Objectives
The course will introduce the key aspects of 'how to coach' and practical sessions that will be covering specific technical skills across all disciplines.
Practical Syllabus:
- Warm-ups: What and how to deliver different types of warm up activities
- Floor Elements: shapes, posture, body tension, rolling, balancing, jump and landing, and flexibility skills.
- Balance on a Bench/Beam: dismounts, jumps and turns
- Using the Bar: pull up, back hip circle, basic cast,¾ forward hip circle
- Soft Vault: landings, hurdle step prep, running, hurdle step, squat on, straddle on
- Rhythmic: rotations, swings, skipping, balance with the rope, ball techniques, swings, throwing and catching, bouncing, rolling, balance with the ball
- Acrobatics: counter balancing, counter balance kneeling, supported handstand, one foot stand on knee, supported front angle, leap frog, straight jump on wrists, supported star jump
- Trampoline/Trampette: jumps and turns, seat landing, seat bouncing to feet
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