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L1 Award in Instructing - NGA UK Gymnastics Education
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About This Course
To provide new and aspiring gymnastics coaches with the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours to assist and deliver safe, engaging, inclusive and progressive gymnastics sessions under supervision — forming the first step toward an Ofqual-recognised professional coaching qualification.
What Will I Achieve?
-Understand the roles and responsibilities of lead and assistant gymnastics coaches
-Apply principles of movement skill acquisition and motor learning
-Plan and deliver safe, inclusive beginner sessions
-Support skill development and progressions under supervision
-Communicate effectively with participants, parents, and colleagues
-Reflect on coaching practice and identify development needs
-Apply safety and risk management principles, including warm-ups, coo
Module Overview
Module 1: The Foundations of Gymnastics Coaching
Module 2: Principles of Movement & Skill Development
Module 3: Planning & Delivering Gymnastics Sessions
Module 4: Safety, Risk Management & Facility Standards
Module 5: Inclusive Practice & Gymnast-Centred Coaching
Availability
L1 Award in Instructing - NGA UK Gymnastics Education - October 2026
30 Oct 2026
Blended (Online + In-Person)
Sapphire Gymnastics Pitstone
Unlimited spaces
Guided Learning Hours & Credits
Guided Learning
44hours
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