School of Competitive Gymnastics - Gymnastics for All
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With the Gymnastics for All Emphasis, one may achieve four certificate program options. Each certificate offers a unique set of courses to equip coaches with the knowledge required to achieve excellence.
The certificate programs are progressive and one must complete one certificate level prior to moving to the next. Coursework for the next certificate program can be pursued at any time.
Instructor
The Instructor Certification is for those who are just beginning to coach gymnastics. The course(s) required for this certification provides a good foundation for future development of coaching skills and techniques.
- All gymnastics disciplines will be engaged
- Available to all coaches, instructors, and teachers
- Focuses on beginning levels of gymnastics
Junior Olympic Development Coach
The Junior Olympic Development Coach Certification focuses on educating coaches with gymnasts who are at the pre-team and/or beginning competitive levels as well as beginning noncompetitive Gym Fest performance routines(levels 1-4 Gym Fest). The courses required for this certification enhances coaching skills and strengthens training techniques for gymnasts at the previously stated levels.Course Requirements:
- You must be Instructor Certified
- U101: Safety & Risk Management
- U107: Pro First Aid with Skills Training or U108: Pro First Aid
- U103: USA Gymnastics Fitness
- Any one (1) course from the Gymnastics for All course List:
See "Course Catalog" for a list of available courses.
Junior Olympic Team Coach
The Junior Olympic Team Coach Certification provides the course work to enhance one's coaching skills and techniques as they relate specifically to athletes at the competitive, advanced levels as well as more advanced noncompetitive Gym Fest performance routines (levels 4-6 Gym Fest). This certification offers flexibility in course selection to address one's specific needs to achieve excellence. Course Requirements:
- You must be Instructor AND Junior Olympic Development Coach Certified
- U109: Bloodborne Pathogens
- G202: Team Gym Judging Exam
Any one (1) course from the Gymnastics for All course List:
See "Course Catalog" for a list of available courses.
National Coach
The National Coach Certification is for coaches working with optional level athletes as well as advanced noncompetitive Gym Fest performance routines (levels 6-10, Gym Fest). The certification offers courses that will help coaches develop skills and techniques that will foster growth, improvement, and excellence with one's athletes and one's self. Course Requirements:
- You must be Instructor, Junior Olympic Development Coach AND Junior Olympic Team Coach Certified
- Choose One (1): Electives:
Any one (1) course from the Gymnastics for All course List:
See "Course Catalog" for a list of available courses.
Courses
- U100: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
- U101: Safety & Risk Management
- U103: USA Gymnastics Fitness
- U105: Double-Goal Coach®: Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons
- U107: Pro First Aid with Skills Training
- U108: Pro First Aid
- U109: Bloodborne Pathogens
- U110: SafeSport
- U200: Development Coaches Course: Sports Science
- U205: Double-Goal Coach®: Culture, Practices, and Games
- U301: Stewards of Children
- U302: Recognizing and Responding
- U305: Double-Goal Coach®: Developing Triple-Impact Competitors
- U310: Regional Congress
- U410: National Congress
- G201: Gymnastics For All Seminars: Rules & Technical Updates
- G202: Power TeamGym Judging Exam
- G203: Gymnastics For All Seminars: Developmental Training
- G210: Gymnastics For All Development Coaches Course
- G301: Gymnastics For All Seminars: Junior Olympic Development Training
- G310: Gymnastics For All Training Camp
- A206: Level 5/6 Acrobatic Coach’s Exam
- A207: Level 7/8 Acrobatic Coach’s Exam
- A402: Acro Optional Workshop
- NEW T200: Trampoline & Tumbling Development Coaches Course (Level 1)
- T201: Trampoline & Tumbling Development Coaches Course: Hands on Training (Level 1)
- T300: Trampoline & Tumbling Junior Olympic Team Coaches Course
- T315: Trampoline & Tumbling State Clinic - See your State website for details
- T316: Trampoline & Tumbling Regional Clinic - See your Regional website for details
- T400: Trampoline & Tumbling National Coaches Course
Technical USA Gymnastics Material
Visit the USA Gymnastics Library for additional education/resources
General requirements for University Admission
The certificate program can be earned by completing designated "core" course work and school specific courses. Courses and other requirements vary depending on the school of study and the specific certificate program.
Regardless of what area of study one chooses, everyone within the university must:
- Successfully complete U100: Fundamentals Of Gymnastics Instruction Course (online)
- Be a current USA Gymnastics Member (Professional, Junior Professional, Instructor).
- Be responsible for knowing the course requirements for the certificate program they are pursuing. (While course requirements can and will change for different certificate programs, those who have already received their certificate will maintain as active/current.)
- Admission to multiple schools within the university is permitted.
- Course requirements are subject to change at any time.
- Designated purchased technical material, and free downloads are eligible for credit. Proper paperwork for credit must be submitted to USA Gymnastics.
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