Formal Courses

To achieve the assistant foundation coach qualification you’ll need to successfully complete both parts of the programme:
•  Part 1 – Foundations of Gymnastics Coaching: Online – self paced
•  Part 2 – Delivering Gymnastics Activities:3 days in person 

Foundations of Gymnastics Coaching
Foundations of Gymnastics Coaching is the first step towards becoming an Assistant Foundation Coach. This online course introduces the fundamentals of great coaching and prepares you for the practical Delivering Gymnastics Activities course.

>To enrol, you’ll need to:
• Be 16 years at the point of booking
• Hold a current PVG disclosure through Scottish Gymnastics, if you are not coaching vulnerable groups (for example over 18s only), you must have the ‘adult activity coach agreement’
• Have a current Scottish Gymnastics membership

>What you’ll learn:
Throughout the course, you’ll explore the foundations of great coaching, including:
• The Impacts of Great Coaching:
• The Roles & Responsibilities of an Assistant Foundation Coach
• Support the Developing the Whole Person
• The Foundations of Human Movement
• Planning & delivering the Gymnastic Session
• Safe Gymnastics Skill Development
• How Gymnasts Learn
• The British Gymnastics Coaching Skills
 
>Assessment:
To complete the course, you’ll need to work through all learning modules until you reach 100% completion.
Once you’ve finished, your course certificate and digital credential will be added to MyBG.
 
Please note you will not be an assistant foundation coach until you have also successfully completed Delivering Gymnastics Activities.

>What to expect:
After booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with access to Academy, where you can begin learning straight away.
The course is self-paced and includes a range of interactive learning resources, including:
• quizzes to check your understanding
• expert-led webinars
• a downloadable Foundations of Gymnastics Coaching Handbook to keep as a future reference
Most learners complete the course in 8–14 hours. We recommend studying in 1–2 hour sessions, giving yourself time to take breaks and reflect on your learning.
 
>Price:
• Exclusive to Scottish Gymnastics members
• £29 Introductory price
• £34 from 1 April 2027

To achieve the assistant foundation coach qualification you’ll need to successfully complete both parts of the programme:
•  Part 1 – Foundations of Gymnastics Coaching: Online – self paced
•  Part 2 – Delivering Gymnastics Activities:3 days in person 

Once you have successfully completed both parts, you’ll be qualified to support the coaching of skills across all gymnastics disciplines. This broad syllabus includes:
•  acrobatic skills on floor
•  group and partner work
•  using hand apparatus,
•  climbing and hanging apparatus
•  rebound apparatus such as trampoline and double-mini-trampoline.
Every gymnastics discipline is represented, making it the most comprehensive syllabus to date. It gives you the flexibility to coach a broad range of skills or begin exploring a discipline you want to specialise in later.

Coaching Under Supervision:
An Assistant Foundation Coach must always coach under either directly or indirectly supervision of someone who is qualified in ‘independent delivery’. Typically:
•  Foundation Coaches,
•  Level 2 (or above) coaches
•  Gymnastics Activity Instructors
Your supervising coach will be there to support you as you build your confidence, develop your skills and gain experience in the gym.

Delivering Gymnastics Activities
Delivering Gymnastics Activities is the second and final part of the Assistant Foundation Coach qualification.
This practical, three-day course gives you the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in Foundations of Gymnastics Coaching, build your confidence in the gym and develop the practical coaching skills needed to support gymnastics sessions.

>To enrol, you’ll need to:
•  be 16 years old or over when you book
•  Hold a current PVG disclosure through Scottish Gymnastics, if you are not coaching vulnerable groups (for example over 18s only), you must have the ‘adult activity coach agreement’
•  have a current Scottish Gymnastics Membership
•  have successfully completed Foundations of Gymnastics Coaching
Before you can begin coaching in a Scottish Gymnastics member club, you’ll also need to have completed a Scottish Gymnastics Wellbeing & Protection course and have Silver Scottish Gymnastics Membership.
 
>Assessment:
Throughout the course, your tutor will assess your:
•  coaching practice
•  engagement throughout the course
•  safe coaching and working practices
You’ll receive your assessment outcome at the end of Day 3.

>Gymnast Demonstrators:
Gymnast Demonstrators will be provided
 
>Outcome:
Once you’ve successfully completed both Foundations of Gymnastics Coaching and Delivering Gymnastics Activities, you’ll achieve the Assistant Foundation Coach qualification.
As an Assistant Foundation Coach, you’ll be able to:
•  support the delivery of gymnastics sessions for school-aged children and adults in recognised clubs, leisure centres and schools
•  coach a broad range of gymnastics skills across all disciplines, within the Assistant Foundation Coach syllabus
•  design and deliver safe, progressive and inclusive gymnastics activities
•  support the delivery of discipline-specific sessions under the supervision of a qualified coach
•  assist at gymnastics events, festivals and competitions
•  create positive coaching environments that help gymnasts learn, develop and enjoy the sport
  
>Syllabus
You can explore the full Gymnastics Skills Syllabus and qualification content on the Foundation Coach Hub. Club Managers can access additional information through the Club Hub.
 
>What to expect:
After booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Around 28 days before your course, you’ll receive a course information email and access to the Delivering Gymnastics Activities page on BG Academy, where you’ll find pre-course learning to complete before attending. During the course you will:
•  attend three practical training days led by an experienced tutor
•  take part in practical coaching activities throughout the course
•  coach alongside gymnast demonstrators, who will be provided
•  give and receive manual support as part of your learning
Because of the practical nature of the course, you’ll need to take part in all activities. If you have any concerns about participation, please let us know before your course.
Full attendance is required, and all three days must be completed in order 
 
>Price:
•  Exclusive to Scottish Gymnastics members
•  £299 introductory price
•  £319 for courses from 1 April 2027
•  You may be eligible to apply for the sportscotland Coach Education Subsidy to help with the cost of the course. Find out if you can apply for sportscotland coach education subsidy

The foundation coach qualification is awarded after the learner has successfully completed both of these courses.
•  Part 1 -Leading Gymnastics Sessions: Online – self paced
•  Part 2 -Independent Delivery Assessment – In club activities followed by an in-club assessment.

Leading Gymnastics Sessions
Leading Gymnastics Sessions is the first part of the Foundation Coach qualification.
Designed for coaches aged 18 and over, this self-paced online course prepares you to move from supporting coaching sessions to leading them independently. You’ll develop the knowledge, judgement and confidence to take on the role of a Lead Coach, creating safe, positive environments where gymnasts and fellow coaches can thrive.

> To enrol, you’ll need to:
•  be 18 years old or over when you book
•  Hold a current PVG disclosure through Scottish Gymnastics, if you are not coaching vulnerable groups (for example over 18s only), you must have the ‘adult activity coach agreement’
•  have a current Scottish Gymnastics membership
 
 
>What you’ll learn:
The course increases your knowledge and understanding of how to be an effective Lead Coach and Independent Deliverer.
Topics covered on this course:  
•  Impacts of Great Coaching 
•  The Responsibilities of a Lead Coach  
•  Being an Inclusive Coach  
•  Interpersonal Relationships
•  Health, Wellbeing & Holistic Development 
•  Understanding Motivation 
•  Introduction to Ethics in Coaching
•  Coaching Philosophy & the ‘Self-Aware’ Coach 
•  Continues Professional Development
•  Skill Acquisition & Safe Gymnastics Skill Development
•  Planning: A Lead Coach’s guide
•  Mentoring our Future Workforce
 
>Assessment:
To complete the course, you’ll need to work through all learning modules until you reach 100% completion.
Once completed, your credential and course certificate will be available through MyBG.
Please note: completing this course does not qualify you as a Foundation Coach. Your next step is to complete the Independent Delivery Assessment, where you’ll demonstrate your coaching in a real club environment.
 
>What to expect:
After booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with access to Academy.
The course includes a range of interactive learning resources, including:
•  expert-led webinars
•  quizzes to check your understanding
•  a downloadable Leading Gymnastics Sessions Handbook for future reference
The course is self-paced, allowing you to learn at a time that suits you. We recommend completing it in 1–2 hour sessions, giving yourself time to reflect on your own coaching and how the learning applies within your club.
Once you’ve successfully completed the course, you’ll be ready to enrol on the Independent Delivery Assessment.

>Price: 
•  Member exclusive
•  Introductory Price: £149
•  From 1 April 2027 the cost will be £154
•  You may be eligible to apply for the sportscotland Coach Education Subsidy to help with the cost of the course. Find out if you can apply for sportscotland coach education subsidy

The foundation coach qualification is awarded after the learner has successfully completed both of these courses.
•  Part 1 -Leading Gymnastics Sessions: Online – self paced
•  Part 2 -Independent Delivery Assessment – In club activities followed by an in-club assessment.
  
Supervision Requirements:
The Assistant Foundation Coach skill syllabus exceeds the Level 2 and Gymnastics Activity Instructor qualifications syllabuses. Therefore, there is a change to supervision requirements. 
•  The supervising coach (lead coach) still requires a level 2 or gymnastics activity instructor (or now foundation coach) qualification.
•  Assisting coaches no longer have to stay within the syllabus of the supervising coach. Assisting coaches can now deliver all the technical skills they are qualified for. 
•  Supervising coaches are required to risk assess the session activities, and check assisting coaches are following safe skill development principles. 
•  Assisting coaches must follow safe skill development principles for skills on their syllabus.
⁠•  To lead discipline-specific sessions the lead coach should ideally have the relevant discipline qualification (level 2 or foundation coach & discipline add-on)

Independent Delivery Assessment
Independent Gymnastics Delivery part two of the Foundation Coach qualification.

>Pre-requisites:
• 18 years at the point of booking
• Hold a current PVG disclosure through Scottish Gymnastics, if you are not coaching vulnerable groups (for example over 18s only), you must have the ‘adult activity coach agreement’
• Completed Leading Gymnastics Sessions
• You will need to find an Independent Delivery Assessor
 
Once you have completed your course you are required to have Scottish Gymnastics Gold Membership and a Scottish Gymnastics wellbeing and protection award to be deployed within a member club.
 
>Assessment:
Learners will need to complete a series of tasks and will be assessed by an in-club assessor. Once the in-club assessor believes the learner has met essential standards, the learner will submit assessment evidence for quality assurance checks – and if quality standards are met the learner will pass their Independent Delivery Assessment and will be awarded with the Foundation Coach credential.
 
To support us in ensuring quality standards British Gymnastics are working in partnership with CIMSPA – the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, and with UK Coaching to ensure we have the highest quality processes, supporting quality gymnastics delivery whilst meeting our objectives of accessible and authentic training opportunities.
 
The Foundation Coach (awarded after successful completion of this assessment) credential enables a coach to take on more responsibility. It does not allow a coach to teach harder gymnastics skills.
 
>Price:
Free to members

For learners to become a Foundation Coach they will need to find an independent assessor. Our vision is that every club has at least one independent delivery assessor who has completed the training via the hub.

To be an independent delivery assessor, you must be:
• 18 years old or above AND
• Hold a Level 2 or equivalent or above coaching qualification
• The role must be added to your MyBG profile.
 
The Assessing Independent Delivery Information Hub provides those coaches who will be conducting the Foundation Coach Independent Delivery Assessments with training and information. Club managers can also access this hub too.
 
What’s included:
It is home to everything you need to know about:
• the role of coach education assessments,
• the responsibilities of an assessor,
• the processes for independent delivery assessments.
• A place where independent delivery assessors can go for support and information on best practice. 
 
If you plan to be an independent delivery assessor within your club we highly recommend you access this free hub, and familiarise yourself with the content. 

>Independent Delivery Assessor Information Hub

Course Structure:
• Online modules – available to learners around four weeks before course start date.
• Session 1 – eight hours on course theory. This is generic theory for all disciplines.
• Session 2, 3 & 4 – eight hours each day on course practical delivery.
• In your gym – complete your logbook activities with support from your mentor.
• Session 5 – practical assessment and professional discussion. Find out about your assessment here

If you hold another level two qualification, day one of the level 2 course is generic; therefore it is not essential that you attend if you hold another level 2 qualification. However Scottish Gymnastics advise all candidates to attend all days of our courses. Please contact coacheducation@scottishgymnastics.org to let us know if you are not attending.


Pre-requisites:
•Learners must be 17 years by day 1 of the course. While candidates can pass their assessment prior to turning 18 years old they cannot be the lead coach in a training session. The coach responsible for leading the session must be 18 years old. Coaches must also be 18 years old to use their level 2 qualification at competitions. 
• Sourced a suitably qualified mentor.
• Learners must have a level 1 in a relevant discipline. Transferring between disciplines – see the British Gymnastics discipline transfer matrix.

Gymnast Demonstrators:
You will need to bring two or three demonstrators (three or four for acrobatic) with you to sessions 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the course. Where you are attending the course with another coach from your club these gymnasts can be shared on sessions 2,3 & 4. If you are unable to bring gymnasts to your assessment, you will need to withdraw from the assessment, which may result in a charge.

Mentor:
Your will need a mentor to help you throughout the post-course activities and to support your development of gymnastics knowledge and the delivery methods such as the ‘How to Coach’ skills. Before you enrol onto the course you will need to find a mentor. Your mentor is required to hold a level 2 qualification, or equivalent, and have begun their level 3 qualification within the same discipline.

Mentor Guidance:
Scottish Gymnastics CPD Level 2 Mentors Video

Resources:
• Elearning Activities
• Online Resources
• Scottish Disability Sport disability inclusion training.
• Logbook
– Learners who’s course started before 1 July 2024 – download the editable version of the logbook.
– Learners who’s courses starts from the 1 July 2024, will find their logbook within the Academy. You will receive a paper copy of your logbook at your course or you can complete the electronic version of the logbook in the academy. The electronic version has been split into 2 sections: part 1 is the question and answers section, part 2 is the session plans, risk assessment and the assessment session plan.
• Skills Matrix Boxes


Registration Period:
Level 2 registration period is two year from course start date.
It is the learners responsibility to ensure all parts of the course, including the practical and logbook assessment, are completed before their expiry. Learners can re-registration on the course, click here, for a year extension which starts from the date of their course expiry

Price:
• Member – £565
• Non-Member – £689

Coach Education Subsidy:
Find out if you can apply for sportscotland coach education subsidy

Syllabus:
• Acrobatic Level 2 Cycle 6 (Current)
• General Level 2 Cycle 6 (Current)
• Men’s Artistic Level 2 Cycle 6 (Current)
• Rhythmic Level 2 Cycle 6 (Current)
• TeamGym Level 2 Cycle 6 (Current)
• Trampoline Level 2 Cycle 6 (Current)
• Tumble Level 2 Cycle 6 (Current)
• Women’s Artistic Level 2 Cycle 6 (Current)

To get your level 3 qualification you are required to complete the level 3 coaching theory and depending on discipline either the development coach practical course/ modules or the technical modules. Only on completion of the Level 3 Coaching Theory and your practical will you hold the complete Level 3 accreditation and be eligible to progress to Performance Coach/Level 4. 

Level 3 Theory
The level 3 coaching theory is delivered over two days and focuses on developing and implementing a plan for a gymnast of your choice, ensuring learning is relevant to your current coaching practice. This generic course is open to coaches from all disciplines. To effectively engage in this course.
The course is open to those over the age of 18. 

Submitting your level 3 portfolio:
When you have completed your portfolio of evidence and are ready for assessment, please fill in the form which is available in your academy and send it to education@british-gymnastics.org. You should be able to download the form from the academy under your courses, then level 3 coaching theory. If you click on the go button and then expand the assessment process using the triangle at the side, you should see ‘L3 assessment application form’.

Find a Level 3 Coaching Theory course delivered by British Gymnastics here.

Level 3 Technical Modules
Course Structure:
Technical module – disciplines have a different number of technical modules. Each module is a separate course, and has it’s own assessment.
• Session 1 – on course practical delivery. Number of days may vary per course or module. See discipline information below.
• Session 2 – practical assessment and professional discussion. Find out about your assessment here

Pre-requisites:
• Learners must be 18 years by day one of the course.
• Learners must have a level 2 in a relevant discipline. Transferring between disciplines – see the British Gymnastics discipline transfer matrix.

Gymnast demonstrators:
Learners must bring two or three gymnasts (acrobatic three or four), who they have spent time with developing the required level 3 skills. Gymnasts can be at varying levels in the skill development process and you should be able to show the planned physical preparation and progressions. At least one gymnast must be able to perform the whole skill with support for your assessment.

Mentor:
• While no mentor is required for this course it would benefit the learner while practicing.
• Learners cannot coach the skills within their course until they have successfully completed their assessment without a suitably qualified coach present,

Resources included:
Discipline specific resource pack.

Registration period:
Level 3 technical modules registration period is two year from course start date. It is the learners responsibility to ensure all parts of the course, including the practical and logbook assessment, are completed before their expiry. Learners can re-registration on the course, click here, for a year extension which starts from the date of their course expiry.

Price:
Scottish Gymnastics Member – £117


sportscotland Coach Education Subsidy:
Find out if you can apply for sportscotland coach education subsidy

Discipline Specific Information:
Acrobatics:
• Four technical modules. 
• Learners must have attended module one before attending module two, three or four. Modules two, three and four can be attended in any order.  Learners must be deemed competent in module one before being assessed on modules two, three & four. Modules two, three & four can be assessed in any order. 
• Acrobatic Level 3 Cycle 6 Syllabus
Men’s artistic:
• Three technical modules, attended and assessed in any order. 
• Men’s Artistic Level 3 Cycle 6 Syllabus
General:
• Four technical modules.
• Learners must attend module one before module two, and module two before three or four. Module three & four can be attended in any order. Learners must be deemed competent on module one then module two before module three & four. Modules three & four can be assessed in any order. Learners with a women’s or men’s artistic level 2 can start at module two. 
• General Level 3 Cycle 6 Syllabus
TeamGym:
• Three technical modules, attended and assessed in any order.
• TeamGym Level 3 Cycle 6 Syllabus
Trampoline:
• Four technical modules. 
• Learners must attend module one before module two and have been deemed competent on their module 1 or 2 before attending module 3. Learners can only have two modules outstanding. 
• Trampoline Level 3 Cycle 6 syllabus
Tumbling:
• Two technical modules. 
• Learners must have attended module one before attending module two. Learners must pass module one before module two.
• Tumbling Level 3 Cycle 6 Syllabus
Women’s Artistic:
• Four technical modules, attended and assessed in any order.
• Women’s Artistic Level 3 Cycle 6 Syllabus

Level 3 Development Coach Practical
Course Structure:
Development coach practical – depending on the discipline, will either be a course which can be multiple days, or modules which will vary in the number depending on disciplines.
• Session 1 – on course practical delivery. Number of days may vary per course or module. See discipline information below.
• Session 2 – practical assessment and professional discussion. Find out about your assessment here

Pre-requisites:
• Learners must be 18 years by day one of the course.
• Learners must have attended the level 3 coaching theory. Some disciplines may require additional pre-requisites.
• Learners must have a level 2 in a relevant discipline. Transferring between disciplines – see the British Gymnastics discipline transfer matrix.

Gymnast demonstrators:
You must bring at least one gymnast with you who is at a suitable level to learn the skills on the syllabus, ideally two. You must be working with the gymnasts to enable you to practise before your assessment. You should ensure that the gymnasts you bring to the course are physically and mentally prepared to begin the preparations for these skills during the course, and post-course ready for your assessment. It is imperative that you bring gymnasts and should therefore only book onto a course if you can bring at least one gymnast. We do not support the borrowing of gymnasts at this level due to the importance of understanding the gymnast, and the gymnast feeling comfortable and safe with you.

Mentor:
• While no mentor is required for this course it would benefit the learner while practicing.
• Learners cannot coach the skills within their course until they have successfully completed their assessment without a suitably qualified coach present,

Resources included:
Online self-paced learning accessed through the academy.
Discipline specific resource pack.

Registration period:
Level 3 development coach registration period is two year from course start date. It is the learners responsibility to ensure all parts of the course, including the practical and logbook assessment, are completed before their expiry. Learners can re-registration on the course, click here, for a year extension which starts from the date of their course expiry.


Discipline Specific Information:
Double mini-trampoline:
• Launched in Summer 2024 with a pilot course run by British Gymnastics in December 2023.
• Two day practical course including online self-paced learning.  Practical assessment (including a video submission of coaching in your own environment).
• Find out more information here – learners must have attended or hold the level 3 coaching theory and the DMT Level 2 Add on Module to attend, or one of the pre-requisites outlined in more information.  

Rhythmic:
• Pilot running 2024.
• Two day practical course including online self-paced learning. One virtual tutor-led session (four hours). Practical assessment (including completion of a planning task and a face to face practical assessment).
• Find out more information here

Level 3 Club Coach Qualification
This course is no longer delivered and has been replaced by the level 3 theory and practical courses.
Syllabus
• Acrobatic Club Coach (Basic) Cycle 5
• Acrobatic Club Coach Cycle 5
• General Club Coach Cycle 5
• Men’s Artistic Club Coach Cycle 5
• Trampoline Club Coach Cycle 5
• Tumbling Club Coach Cycle 5
• Women’s Artistic Club Coach Cycle 5

Level 4 and Level 5 courses are delivered in some disciplines where there is demand within Scotland. These courses are application only and coaches must demonstrate that they are working at the appropriate level in order to undertake the course. 
 
Structure:
The course is a blend of in the classroom and in the gym. 

Pre-requisites:
• Learners must be 18 years old on the first day of the course. Learners must have completed their level 3 theory and level 3 technical modules or development coach practical. • • • Transferring between disciplines – see the British Gymnastics discipline transfer matrix

Gymnast demonstrators:
Learners must bring two or three gymnasts who they have spent time with developing. At least one gymnast as a minimum must be working towards the skills in the syllabus.

Mentor:
• While no mentor is required for this course it would benefit the learner while practicing.
• Learners cannot coach the skills within their course until they have successfully completed their assessment without a suitably qualified coach present, see the code of practice (p14).

Registration period:
Two years from day one of the course. It is the learners responsibility to ensure all parts of the course, including the assessments, are completed before their expiry.

The Professional Practice in High-Performance Coaching (PPiHPC) is designed for those who are passionate about creating positive High-Performance coaching environments.  It aims to enhance your existing knowledge as a performance coach by broadening your understanding of the concepts that underpin high-performance settings and effective. The course develops your underpinning coaching science and professional practice knowledge, to reinforce effective coaching practices in the High-Performance environment. It ensures you are equipped to develop not only the skills on your discipline-specific syllabus but to also develop gymnasts and people in a safe and positive environment.

The PPiHPC accreditation on its own does not qualify a learner to High Performance Coach (HPC) status or guarantee a place on HPC technical courses.  Full HPC status is only gained with both the PPiHPC & the equivalent HPC discipline specific course (Cycle 6, 7 or 8 dependent on discipline).

Structure:
• 2 x Face to face delivery days (16 hours)
• Online learning
• 2 x 60 minute Tutor led virtual check ins
• ePortfolio assessment submission
• Professional discussion (40 – 60 minutes)
• You are expected to be able to give approximately two to four hours per week between course and assessment.

Mentor:
There is no requirement for a mentor, but you are encouraged to network with other coaches to support you in this process.

Price:
Members – £440
Non-members – £572

Structure:
The course is delivered over multiple sessions in a practical environment. The number of course days will vary from course to course.

Pre-requisites:
• Learners must be 18 years old on the first day of the course. Learners must have completed their level 3 theory and level 3 technical modules or development coach practical.
• Transferring between disciplines – see the British Gymnastics discipline transfer matrix

Gymnast demonstrators:
Learners must bring two or three gymnasts who they have spent time with developing. At least one gymnast as a minimum must be working towards the skills in the syllabus.

Mentor:
• While no mentor is required for this course it would benefit the learner while practicing.
• Learners cannot coach the skills within their course until they have successfully completed their assessment without a suitably qualified coach present, see the code of practice (p14).

Registration period:
Two years from day one of the course. It is the learners responsibility to ensure all parts of the course, including the assessments, are completed before their expiry.

If you have a:
Level 1
Your Level 1 qualification will not expire, and you can continue to coach the skills from your qualification under indirect supervision of a more qualified coach.
A level 1 coach in any discipline will be able to access discipline-specific add-on modules which will increase the technical skills they can deliver. They can also start their Foundation Coach journey as soon as they are 18 years old which will allow them to take on the role of class or session lead. 
Level 2
Your level 2 qualification will not expire, and you can continue to coach the skills from your qualification.
As a level 2 you can continue to access the next level of qualification in our coach education framework e.g., Level 3 Coaching Theory, Level 3 Technical Modules or Club Coach/Development Coach (discipline dependent).
You can also attend the discipline specific add-on modules to broaden your skill set as a coach.
Gymnastics Activity Instructor
If you are a Gymnastics Activity Instructor, and you want to coach harder skills, you can enrol on any Discipline-Specific Add-on. Once qualified you can lead discipline specific sessions and programmes in the new ‘add-on’ discipline.

> Registration period
The registration period for your level 1 and 2 courses are:
• Level 1 = 12 months
• Level 2 = 24 months

• Level 1 – In line with the regulations on registrations, after the 1 April 2026 we will be unable to accept any new registrations (re-registrations) for Level 1 courses as the qualifications will be closed and only available for certification. If you may be impacted by this due to the expiry of your registration, any re-registrations will need to be requested, approved and paid prior to this date to allow for the opportunity to progress through to assessment.
• Level 2 – Our Level 2 registrations will continue to run until the discipline-specific add-ons, have been launched. At that point, Level 2 registrations will be phased out throughout the transition period.
Access requests are open on the grounds of reasonable adjustment or special consideration (extenuating circumstances) but would not be accepted just on grounds of expiry.

> Level 1 Assessment information
Gymnast Demonstrators:
Ensure you have organised two or three gymnasts to attend your assessment. The gymnasts should be of an appropriate standard to demonstrate supporting each full skill within your allocated skills box.
We are unable to arrange gymnasts for learners attending their assessment, but this might be something that you are able to arrange. Other learners will be bringing gymnasts to their assessment, and they might allow you to use their gymnasts for yours, or be able to bring extra, however this is not something we can facilitate on your behalf. You could also try to contact some local clubs to see if they would allow you to use their gymnasts for your assessment. You can find club contact information using our club finder here.
Where gymnasts are not available you unfortunately will be required to withdraw from your assessment.
 
Logbook submission:
Learner’s must complete the Scottish Gymnastics logbook which is available in the academy under ‘Learner Resources & Skills Matrix’ tile. If a British Gymnastics logbook is submitted, they will need to redo the logbook.
The logbook is divided into three parts, learners must submit all three parts of the logbook in the academy at least two weeks before their assessment date
Part 1- Question and Answers. To complete the logbook, you’ll need to download Adobe.
Part 2 – Risk assessment and lesson plans. This is a word document to allow for easier editing.
Part 3 – Assessment session plans
 
eLearning modules:
Learner’s must have completed their course’s eLearning modules on your academy before attending their assessment. The learner cannot be award the qualification until they have been fully completed their eLearning.

Skills Matrix Box:
• Download the skills matrix boxes for level 1 here, you can also find a copy in your academy.
• The assessor will select the skills for your assessment on the day, these are not pre-selected for face-to-face assessments.
 
> Level 2 Assessment information
Gymnast Demonstrators:
Ensure you have organised two or three gymnasts to attend your assessment. The gymnasts should be of an appropriate standard to demonstrate supporting each full skill within your allocated skills box.
We are unable to arrange gymnasts for learners attending their assessment, but this might be something that you are able to arrange. Other learners will be bringing gymnasts to their assessment, and they might allow you to use their gymnasts for yours, or be able to bring extra, however this is not something we can facilitate on your behalf. You could also try to contact some local clubs to see if they would allow you to use their gymnasts for your assessment. You can find club contact information using our club finder here.
Where gymnasts are not available you unfortunately will be required to withdraw from your assessment.
 
Logbook submission:
Logbooks can either be emailed or posted to your assessor
Take a copy of your logbook before sending. A copy will need to be provided in the unfortunate event of the logbook being lost in the post.
Send your completed logbook to your assessor so they receive it at least two weeks before your assessment date.
 
eLearning modules:
Learner’s must have completed their course’s eLearning modules on your academy before attending their assessment. The learner cannot be award the qualification until they have been fully completed their eLearning.


Skills Matrix Box
• Download the skills matrix boxes for level 2 here, you can also find a copy in your academy.
• The assessor will select the skills for your assessment on the day, these are not pre-selected for face-to-face assessments.
 
>Waiting for your Level 1 or 2 assessment
You can continue to prepare for your assessment date as confirmed when enrolling onto your course. Our opportunities might be limited so please look out for our emails to ensure you have the opportunity of being qualified before the end of your registration period.  Find out more [link to level 1 and 2 assessments].
 
>You can organise your own assessment?
Learners working towards level 1 and 2 qualifications can organise their own assessments. Scottish Gymnastics will continue to schedule some assessments to support learners who have been unable to attend their course assessment. However, for the learners still requiring assessment, arranging their own assessment will be an option.
 
Before an assessment can be confirmed, the assessor must contact coacheducation@scottishgymnastics.org so that we can process the assessment on our system. Learners cannot simply be assessed without prior approval, as we need to confirm that:
They learners are still within their registration period.
The learner holds a current PVG. Please note it is an offence for a learner to participate in training for the role, including the assessment, without PVG scheme membership.
Your assessment is being assessed by a Scottish Gymnastics assessor.
 
Process:
Learners or clubs can contact an assessor directly to arrange their assessment. The assessor should not be the tutor for their course or anyone who has mentored them during the course or their coaching, unless prior approval from Scottish Gymnastics.
After confirming a date with the assessor, the assessor must contact Scottish Gymnastics at least 4 weeks before the assessment date for it to be reviewed and authorised. Unauthorised assessments may not be valid and not awarded, with any associated costs borne by the learner.
Once Scottish Gymnastics has approved the date they will issue the learner a confirmation email including the skills matrix box for their assessment.
The learner will be required to submit their logbook and the assessor will process your results through the Academy.
 
Scottish Gymnastics will cover the assessor delivery fee. However, any venue costs and/or assessor expenses must be arranged and covered by the club/learners and agreed with the assessor in advance.