Description
Who is this Aimed at:
- Candidates who wish to further their knowledge and skills within gymnastics coaching, and operate independently taking responsibility of sessions. As a level 2 coach you will also be able to lead your own sessions, mentor and oversee fellow coaches, and open your own club. You can also help participants develop the skills required to compete in participation and entry-level competitions.
What are the Pre - requisites:
- Candidates can only attend the course at 18 years of age and must be an adult member with a current Gymnastics Ireland registered club.
- Compliance with legislative and Gymnastics Ireland Garda vetting (ROI) and AccessNI vetting (NI) requirements
- Compliance with GI Safeguarding Training policy (hold a valid Sport Ireland or SportNI Safeguarding Workshop certificate)
- Candidate must hold at least one of the following specific Gymnastics Ireland coaching qualification (see below)
- GymSTART Level 1
- Women's or Men's Level 1
What To Expect:
An informative programme that builds on competencies learned at level 1 and develops;
- the ability to prepare for, deliver and review a coaching session(s)
- the understanding of responsibilities associated with running a club
Delivery Method, Dates and Times:
Online theory and practical delivery supported by mentored hours:
- Throughout the course - eLearning assignments
- Day 1- 15th July 2025 - 6:00pm-9:00 pm - Online Coaching Theory
- Day 2 - 16th July 2025 - 6:00pm-9:00pm - Online Coaching Theory
Venue: National Gymnastics Training Centre, National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
- Day 1 - 19th of July 2025 - 9:30am-5:30pm - Practical Coaching in the Gym
- Day 2 - 20th of July 2025- 9:30am-5:30pm - Practical Coaching in the Gym
- Day 3 - 26th of July 2025- 9:30-5:30pm - Practical Coaching in the Gym
- Day 4 - 27th of July - 9:30-5:30pm - Formative Assessment in the Gym
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Day 5 - Choice of the following dates:
- 20th September 2025
- 21st September 2025
- 18th October 2025
- 19th October 2025
Do I Need To Bring Gymnasts:
- Day 1 & 2 Online Theory – no gymnasts required
- Days 1, 2 and 3 Practical - minimum of one gymnast required.
- Day 4 Formative Assessment - minimum of three required.
- Participants should be working towards the skills included on the course syllabus.
- Day 5 Final Assessment - Minimum of three required. Please ensure one gymnast is able to perform the complete skills in your skills matrix box (with or without support).
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 enroll 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:
- LearnUpon (LMS) online resources and downloadable resource books based on coaching theory and skill development.
Price:
€590 - Course costs include the delivery and initial assessment, any further assessments will incur additional charges.
Objectives
Course Content:
The course will cover the key aspects of coaching theory and practical sessions covering artistic, acrobatic and rhythmic disciplines:
- Role of the Level 2 Coach, Coaching Styles and Communication, Health and Safety,
- Planning, Preparing, Conducting and Evaluating Coaching Sessions, Diet and Nutrition, Development of young Gymnasts
- Warm up & Physical Preparation
- Biomechanics
- Dance and Choreography
- Acrobatic Gymnastics: Trio Split Scale, Standing on Hands, Standing on Shoulders, Pair - Supported Handstand on Knee, Trio - Supported Handstand on Knees, Pair - Supported Shoulder Balance, Trio Basic Bunk Beds – Standing on Knees Supported Base, Trio Log Overhead, Round-off To Log, Pair – Round Off Supported Straight Jump
- Floor Elements: Walkover Forwards &Backwards, Forward Tumbling Saltos, Handspring to Two Feet Landing, Floor- Backward Tumbling - Flic to Two Feet, Backward Motion Preparation for Flic, Support for First Half Flic, Support Preparation for Flic, Spotted Flic on an Inclined Module, Pre –Requisites and Progressions for a Round off, Round off with Emphasis on the Korbet Phase to Optimise Backward Momentum, Step to Round off, Forward Run to Hurdle Step Round off
- Beam: Step with Leg Bend and Lift, Walk Leg Raise Forwards, Walk Rear Leg Raises, Side Walk Leg Raises, Straight 180 Jump, Handspring (off end) dismount, Round Off (off end) dismount
- Rhythmic: Hoop - Rotation around Body Parts, Boomerang Roll, Rolling Down the Back, Rolling Across the Arms & Chest, Flip Toss with Rotation, Leap/Jump with the Rope - Cat Leap through Rope, Leap/Jump with Ball, Acrobatic Element with Ball - Throw with a Shoulder or Forward Roll, Hoop - Swing to Toss and Catch, Acrobatic Element with Hoop - Rolling with Split Leap
- Vault: Handspring to Flat Back Landing, Handspring, ½ Turn onto Raised Landing, Round off Rebound Jump
- Bars: Basic Swing with Shape Changes, Swing Preparations, Gloves and Loops, Upward Hip Circle, Basic Cast, Static Backward Hip Circle, Undershoot Dismount
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