CPD Add On Modules

We also offer a wide range of CPD courses and add-on modules that aim to deliver quality education opportunities to broaden knowledge and expertise:

Disability Add on Module

Throughout this course you will gain the confidence to support disabled participants within your coaching sessions. The skills you will develop during this course are applicable across all gymnastics disciplines. 

This course is not a requirement, however it is recommended that it is taken when working with disabled participants in order to raise awareness and progress your coaching ability. 

>  You can find more information on the British Gymnastics website

Learn to Coach

Learn to coach is an introductory award aimed at people starting their coaching journey.

The main focus of this course is to emphasise basic movement skills and physical preparation activities which are transferable across each gymnastics discipline. It also introduces the "how to coach" skills. The course is an introductory award not a formal qualification, therefore does not give the coach any formal responsibilities in the gym and they should be supervised at all times, however it does give coaches all the right tools to begin coaching as a helper. 

The course costs £45

> Find courses on our course calendar

Course Aims:
- Recognise what makes a good coach
- Idenify gymnastic movements and the physical requirements of these movements

Module 1: 
- Identify the qualities a coach should have
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of a coach

Module 2:
- Understand how muscles work
- Identify different physical qualities and how these relate to gymnastics skills

Module 3: 
- Compete a basic risk assessment
- Safety in the gym

Module 4:
- Observe, analyse and feedback on selected gymnastics skills - including shapes, rolling, handstands and cartwheels
- Use progressions effectively considering the required physical preparation

Freestyle Add on Modules

Freestyle is an exciting discipline to coach. Participants perform amazing flips, jumps and vaults. You will be interested in pushing boundaries and experimenting with new and interesting moves. You will support participants in the safe development of a variety of skills within the confines of a gymnastics environment.  You get to work with both male and female participants, and mixed age groups.

Level 1 add-on

> You can find more information on the British Gymnastics website

Level 2 add-on

As a level 2 coach you will be able to work independently to help participants develop their skills, strength and co-ordination. You are able to lead your own sessions and mentor and oversee fellow coaches. Building on experience gained during the level 1 qualification you will develop the skills to support a variety of exhilarating wallspins, kicks and twists. You will learn how to structure freestyle sessions and implement skills within a safe environment.

> You can find out more on the British Gymnastics website

Preschool CPD Add on Module

The preschool continuing professional development (CPD) course has replaced the previous UKCC Level 1 and 2 preschool courses. Existing qualifications are still valid, but we believe the new course is of great benefit to our clubs and coaches.

> You can find more information on the British Gymnastics website

The CPD add on is available to all level 1 coaches and above, offering the ability to qualify and deliver preschool activity much quicker than before. The course length has been is a two-day practical course and includes on-course assessment. If deemed fit for practice on your on-course assessment, level 1 coaches will be able to assist in and level 2 coaches will be able to lead preschool classes immediately.

Please note, the Scottish Gymnastics Code of Conduct states that there should be at least two qualified coaches present at all times during training sessions. One minimum level 2, plus one appropriately-qualified assistant coach in the disciplines being offered.

The course comes with an on-course workbook with lots of handy pages to make notes. The course is in-depth and covers delivery to both adult and child, and independent preschool children. There will also be full digital support available before, during and after successful course completion, which is accessible through optional e-learning modules, key skills videos and downloadable resources, ensuring you have everything you need to deliver quality sessions.

The skills preschool children should and should not do are detailed in the guidance below.

> Discipline Specific Syllabus & Prohibited Skills List

When you need a preschool qualification
Coaches in Scottish Gymnastics registered clubs do not need to hold a preschool qualification to run parent and toddler classes as this is covered under the club’s public liability. At whatever age the child no longer requires their parent to be with them in the gym is when the liability shifts to the club/coach. At this point, the child requires membership and coach requires preschool add-on qualification. While the qualification is not required for parent & toddler classes, it is advised that coaches have the qualification to assist with their running of the class.

Accessing your e-learning
If you have issues accessing e-learning in your academy, It is most likely that you have a GymNET profile which is attached to a ‘parent account’. Please send a different email address to coacheducation@scottishgymnastics.org. The team will add this address to your profile and unlink the two accounts so you can access the elearning. Once this is done, you will be sent an email to your new address and may need to reset your password. When you log in, click on Academy and it will take you to your course.

When you can start to coach
You can coach in preschool classes immediately after being deemed fit for practice! You do not have to wait to receive your certificate before coaching. You will keep your fit for practice sign off sheet which can be used to evidence you have passed. 

Previous UKCC Level 1 & 2 preschool qualifications
You can still assist preschool classes with your level 1 preschool qualification and lead preschool classes with your level 2 preschool qualification.
Level 1 preschool qualification pathway – you can continue to assist in preschool classes with your level 1 preschool qualification. If you want to lead a preschool session, you need to complete a level 2 in another discipline and attend the preschool add-on module.  

DMT Level 2 Add on

This course will qualify you to be a coach for double mini-trampoline gymnastics.

You will already have completed a Level 2 award in one of the following:TeamGym; trampoline; acrobatics; tumbling; general; men’s artistic or women’s artistic. 

> Find out about the course on the British Gymnastics website