British Gymnastics Courses for Teachers Intermediate Level
Skills for Secondary Schools
Dates & Venues
In association with
with Gary Kirby
This course qualifies secondary teachers to teach gymnastics skills appropriate for Key Stages 3 and 4. Basic movements are developed into gymnastic skills on the floor and apparatus, with a constant emphasis on safe practice. This is suitable for teachers delivering Gymnastics to GCSE.
It is a two-day course, accredited by British Gymnastics, and is available to all teachers and Adults other than Teachers (AOTTs) who work in schools. It meets all Local Authority and Academy Chain requirements for the teaching of gymnastics. All courses are delivered by BG qualified and approved Tutors, and include the Governing Body’s extensive resource pack.
- Body Management
- Basic floor skills (Part one)
- Basic floor skills (Part two)
- Flight (including rebound)
- Acrobatic gymnastics
- Partner/rhythmic gym
- General principles of support
Prices
2 day course £349 (+VAT)
Course meets for registration at 8.30am and starts at 9.00am – 3.00/3.30pm each day. Price includes British Gymnastics resource pack and certification, lunch and refreshments. Note that a 50% deposit is payable on booking of a two day Gymnastics or trampolining course, and 4 weeks’ notice is required for cancellation.
Course Leaders
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