The 3-step pathway to recreational gymnastic and trampoline coach training

Trampoline coaching courses -
How do I train to become a trampolining coach?

For those of you who wish to coach recreational trampolining in schools, clubs or leisure centres, see below:

Gymnastic Britannia, Authority Sports UK and NRG support the widely held view that:
"The principles of Rebound Therapy™ form the basis of all trampoline gymnastic movement and are therefore the logical and advisable starting point for trampoline coach training – even for those who have no intention of teaching people with disabilities."

The recommended pathway for recreational trampoline coach training for coach candidates dedicated to the concept of full inclusion is:

• Step 1) The Level 2 Rebound Therapy training course. This two-day course covers all the basics of trampoline gymnastic movement as covered in grades 1 to 3 of the Winstrada trampoline development programme. This training course will prepare candidates for teaching children and adults with a wide range of disabilities. It is an internationally recognised training course and is also suitable for teaching mainstream pre-school children. The course is run by ReboundTherapy.org
  
  
• Step 2) 'Rebound Plus' add-on module to the above. This two-day course covers the moves in grades 4 to 8 of the Winstrada development programme. It goes beyond special needs trampolining and is suitable for teaching 'more able' people and mainstream beginners. Course run by ReboundTherapy.org
  
  
• Step 3) Authority Trampoline Coach (also known as Beyond Rebound) Recreational Trampoline coaching course. A more advanced two-day course for those who have completed the Rebound Therapy course and the 'Rebound Plus' add-on module and want to progress to teach more advanced recreational trampolining. The course covers the moves in grades 9 and 10 of the Winstrada development and proficiency award programme.
  For more information on this course, please visit https://reboundtherapy.org/courses/furtheraddons/list.php

All the above courses are offered 'in-house' (where the tutor comes to your club, school or centre) and as 'open' courses which anyone can attend. Step 1 is also available as an online / distance learning course.

Further CPD add-on modules are available. Please visit https://reboundtherapy.org/courses/furtheraddons/list.php for information.

 

Gymnastics coaching courses -
How do I train to become a recreational gymnastics coach?

The following information refers to the UK only. For other countries, please contact your country's gymnastics governing body.

The following pathway of recreational and therapeutic gymnastic coach training courses, recommended and approved by Gymnastic Britannia, are available through Authority Sports UK.

• Step 1) Foundation gymnastics. This is a combined Level 1 and 2 course covering grades 1 to 6 of the universal Winstrada gymnastics development programme. This course covers activities for pre-school, mainstream beginners and additional needs.
  For ages 15yrs+ (15-17yrs can assist a session. 18yrs+ can be in charge of a session)
  
  

  Step 2) Recreational Gymnastics Coach. This course covers grades 7 to 8 of the Winstrada gymnastics development programme. It is suitable for teaching children and adults.The course is provided in house (where tutor comes to your school, club or centre) and as an open course.​
  Pre-Requisites: The candidate must have completed the foundation gymnastics course first.​
  The course is provided in house (where a tutor comes to your school, club or centre) and at open course venues.
  For ages 16yrs+ (15-17yrs can assist a session. 18yrs+ can be in charge of a session
  
  

  Step 3) Further Recreational Gymnastics Coach ​
  This course covers grades 9 to 10 of the Winstrada gymnastics development programme. It is suitable for teaching children and adults.
  The course is provided in house (where tutor comes to your school, club or centre) and as an open course.​
  Pre-Requisites: The candidate must have completed the recreational gymnastics course first.​
  For ages 18yrs+

All the above courses are offered 'in-house' (where the tutor comes to your club, school or centre) and as 'open' courses which anyone can attend.

Further CPD add-on modules in Special Needs Gymnastics, Pre-school Gymnastics and Adult & Toddler Gymnastics are also provided
For more information and to book any recreational gymnastic coach training courses, please contact Authority Sports UK on website https://www.authoritysportsuk.co.uk/courses or email authoritysportuk@gmx.co.uk

 

An Inclusive gymnastic and trampoline competition framework is offered by Authority Sports UK. They can be contacted for further information on https://www.authoritysportsuk.co.uk or email authoritysportuk@gmx.co.uk

 

National Competition gymnastics. For those of you who wish to train students to compete in the British Gymnastics national competition framework, please contact British Gymnastics.