Who is this Aimed at:

This course is for you if you hold a UKCC Level 1 or above in any gymnastics discipline, or Activity Instructor.

If you do not have any experience in preschool gymnastics, this course will give you the knowledge, understanding and confidence to deliver preschool gymnastics sessions to children.

If you have an existing qualification in preschool gymnastics, or you have prior experience in delivering preschool gymnastics this course is an opportunity to get up-to-date and reinforce good practice.

Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• 1) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding regarding the Social and Emotional, Physical, Language and Cognitive, Inquisitive, Creative and Educational developments that occur in preschool children from walking to school-age.
• 2) Translate knowledge and understanding of developments in preschool children from walking to 5 years into the planning and delivery of preschool classes.
• 3) Select and utilise age appropriate progressions to develop skills from the syllabus with preschool aged children.
• 4) Create sessions that integrate play, creativity and fun.
• 5) Organise and manage all aspects of a preschool session including the integration of parents and carers and the adaptation for children with disabilities.
• 6) Apply appropriate coaching behaviours and create a safe environment for the development of preschool children.

What To Expect:

This course includes:

• eLearning: You will have access to eLearning modules that explore the key areas of development you should have knowledge and understanding in to work effectively with preschool children. Each module has been designed in conjunction with experts in preschool gymnastics to provide the key information required to be a safe and effective Preschool gymnastics coach. You are expected to ‘Demonstrate Knowledge & Understanding’ of these topics during the practical course days to pass the on-course assessment, however the completion of the eLearning modules is not compulsory. We will email you before the start of your course with details of how to access your eLearning modules.
• Two practical days: You will work with a tutor and peers to practically explore preschool-specific coaching strategies, methods of learning and communication, coaching behaviours, and age-appropriate skill progressions and supports. You will also get the opportunity to work with preschool-aged children, observing tutor-led activities, and assisting in the planning and delivery of preschool classes
• Fit for Practice on-course assessment: You will be assessed by the course tutor on the following:
• - Full Attendance to practical course days.
• - Engagement: Your tutor will be assessing your attention, motivation, interest and involvement in the course activities.
• - Demonstration of Knowledge & Understanding: Your tutor will be assessing your knowledge and understanding of key aspect that are covered in the eLearning.
• - Safe Coaching Practice: You will be expected to show safe selection of progressions, supports and coaching behaviours when you work with preschool children on-course.
• You must be deemed competent in all of these areas to be deemed Fit for Practice and awarded the Preschool certificate

Delivery Method:

• eLearning:
• - Accessible prior to course
• - Six eLearning modules
• - Non-compulsory
• Practical Days:
• - Practical based activities and coaching
• - Two days
• - Compulsory

Do I Need To Bring Participants:

No, preschool children will be provided for you to work with

Do I Need To Find A Mentor:

There is no requirement for a mentor to complete this course

What Resources Are Included:

• On-course workbook
• eLearning modules including a module dedicated to key preschool skills with videos of progressions and supports
• Downloadable resources on:
• - Preschool specific skills syllabus, coaching points and progressions
• - Key developmental areas covered in eLearning
• - Coaching strategies such as Hand apparatus, using music, song and rhyme, and planning

Price:

• £204 BG Members
• £276 Non-members