Description
Introduction to Foundation Coaching - Club Participation Coaching
As part of the new coach education pathway the GymSTART foundation coaching course will serve as the first entry point for you to begin your coaching journey through either the GymSTART or Discipline Specific coaching pathways. After completion of this course and under the direct assistance and supervision of a lead coach, you will be certified and accredited to assist and support safe, fun, and participant-centred gymnastics sessions within your club.
Click here to view the education strategy 2021 - 2024 which includes information on the new coach education pathway
Who is the course for?:
The course is ideal for any club members aged 14 and above who are looking to get involved in taking their first steps in coaching. The course will provide you with the key skills needed to assist and support a Level 1 or Level 2 (and above) coach in delivering fundamental gymnastics skills within your syllabus, across any participation/recreational level programmes that run in your club.
* Please note this course is suitable for participants involved in any gymnastics discipline.
What will be the course involve?:
eLearning: You will complete a short series of eLearning modules through our LMS platform. The modules will explore an introduction to a participant centred approach to coaching gymnastics at a foundation level and you will discover the very basic principles around how to coach skills at a recreational/participation level. Completion of these eLearning modules is compulsory, as you will be expected to demonstrate the content covered when involved with coaching at your club.
Practical day coaching: You will learn how to safely coach and develop the fundamental gymnastics skills on your syllabus that form the foundation to all gymnastics disciplines. Throughout the day you will work with your peers developing your participant centred approach to coaching children. There will also be continuous group-based activities aiming to introduce and develop some of the basic ‘how to coach’ skills.
What resources are included?:
To support the safe development of gymnastics skills from your syllabus, you will be provided with our GymSTART Awards Scheme (Floor Awards and Apparatus & Group Awards) which encourages coaching gymnastics within a fun environment, while supporting participants in the progressive development of new skills across participation levels.
* Please note that you can only assist in coaching the skills from the awards resource that match the skills delivered from this foundation course syllabus
Criteria for eligibility:
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Candidates must be at least 14 years old on the first day of the course and current members of a Gymnastics Ireland registered club.
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Any candidate 16 years old and above must have completed Garda Vetting and Safeguarding Training before booking on the course
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Any parent(s)/guardian(s) of a candidate under 18 years old must complete the online consent form in order to create an account on LearnUpon and to access and complete the course content. This form must be completed before course enrolment.
Delivery method and duration:
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Compulsory eLearning modules – taking approximately 1 hour to complete all online
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Practical coaching – 1 day (8 hours delivery)
Do I need to bring participants?
You are not required to bring participants, but you will be required to physically take part in the activities themselves. Therefore, it’s important to wear appropriate clothing.
What qualification do I receive?:
There will be no assessment. You will be accredited with a Certificate of Attendance once you complete all your eLearning modules and attend the practical day
Course venue:
Douglas Gymnastics Club, Units 16, 17 & 18, Southside industrial Estate, Pouladuff Rd, Cork
Course date:
18th of April 2025 - 9.30am to 5.30pm (candidates only to attend)
Course documents:
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Coaching Policy Click here
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Course Syllabus & Accreditation Regulations Click here
Course Cost
€100
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Identify your specific role as a foundation coach in your club.
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Understand how a participant-centred approach will positively influence a participant’s enjoyment and development.
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Demonstrate basic technical knowledge relevant to your syllabus.
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Identify how to implement a coaching process within a session
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Recognise your role in maintaining a fun and safe environment.
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Be able to explain your syllabus and any regulations regarding your accreditation.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate GymSTART Foundation Certificate of Completion
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I understand that upon registration I have 30 days to complete the requirements, unless otherwise posted.
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