Cheerleading - Level 1

LEVEL 1

COURSE OVERVIEW
Introduction to Cheerleading
Module Code: L1.1.11.CL

Learning Outcome:
On successful completion of this module, the candidate will be able to:-

• Explain the structure and components of Cheerleading within Gymnastics Australia

 

CHEERLEADING MOVEMENT FORMS
Motivators
Module Code: L1.18.U1.CL

Assessment Criteria:

• Demonstrate the progressions for fundamental motivators
  
• Identify key teaching points and safety points for each motivator demonstrated during the course
  
• Organise participants quickly to participate
  
• Communication and instructions are clear and succinct

 

WARM UP - AEROBICS
GG Movement Forms - Aerobics
Module Code: L1.9.U1.GCL

Assessment Criteria:

• Identify Aerobic movements that are appropriate for the participant's levels of development/readiness
  
• Identify key teaching points and safety points for each Sport Aerobic movement demonstrated during the Course
  
• Demonstrate the inclusion of Aerobic movements into Group Display
  
• List Aerobic Exercises that are inappropriate for children
  
• Organise participants quickly to participate
  
• Identify the different group organization methods that can be employed when teaching Aerobic movements

 

PHYSICAL CONDITIONING
Strength and Conditioning
Module Code: L1.2.U2MWRCL

Assessment Criteria:

• Describe the techniques used to develop strength and flexibility
  
• Demonstrate how strength and flexibility could be used in the development of a selected gymnastic element

 

MOTIONS IN CHEERLEADING
Module Code: L1.18.U2.CL

Assessment Criteria:

• Describe the basic progressions for the teaching of selected body motions
  
• List errors in technique for selected body motions
  
• Demonstrate different group organization methods that can be employed when teaching basic body motions
  
• Choreograph 16 counts of music, meeting the criteria stated above

 

CHEERLEADING DRILLS
Steps
Module Code: L1.18.U3.CL

Assessment Criteria:

• Describe basic progressions for the teaching of selected steps
  
• List errors in technique from selected groups
  
• Demonstrate different group organization methods that can be employed when teaching basic steps

 

CHEERLEADING DRILLS
Kicks
Module Code: L1.18.U4.CL

Assessment Criteria:

• Describe basic progressions for the teaching of selected kicks
  
• List errors in technique from selected kicks
  
• Demonstrate different group organization methods that can be employed when teaching basic kicks

 

CHEERLEADING MOVEMENT FORMS
Stunts
Module Code: L1.18.U5.CL

Assessment Criteria:

• Identify key teaching points and safety points for each stunt demonstrated during the course work
  
• Select and set-up appropriate equipment to maximize opportunities for participants to safely learn skills
  
• Demonstrate key skill progressions for basic Pair and Group stunts that are appropriate for the participant's levels of development/readiness
  
• Organise participants quickly to participate

CHOREOGRAPHY
Displays
Module Code: L1.10.U1-2.GCL

Assessment Criteria:

• Identify the steps in selecting music so that the choice is suitable for the participants'
  
• List movement forms/activities suitable for cheerleading participants
  
• List factors that influence a performance
  
• Organise participants quickly to participate
  Use appropriate progressions to teach/practice the performance

 

TEACHING GYMNASTIC ELEMENTS
Module Code: L1.5.U8.MWCL

Assessment Criteria:

• Describe skill progressions and drills for selected gymnastic elements
  
• Apply skill progressions and drills for selected gymnastic elements

 

APPARATUS SPECIFIC
Floor (A)
Module Code: L1.3.U3A.MWGCL

Assessment Criteria:

• Describe basic progressions for selected floor skills
  
• List errors in technique from selected floor skills
  
• Describe and justify the equipment used for the safe teaching of selected floor skills
  
• Demonstrate different group organization methods that can be employed when teaching basic floor skills

 

CHEERLEADING MOVEMENT FORMS
Jumps, Leaps, Turns
Module Code: L1.18.U6.CL

Assessment Criteria:

• Describe basic progressions for the teaching of selected dance skills
  
• List errors in technique from selected dance skills
  
• Describe and justify the equipment used for the safe teaching of selected dance skills
  
• Demonstrate different group organization methods that can be employed when teaching basic dance skills

 

CHEERLEADING MOVEMENT FORMS
Chants & Cheers
Module Code: L1.18.U7.CL

Assessment Criteria:

• Demonstrate the progressions for fundamental cheers and chants
  
• Identify timing and appropriateness for cheers and chants
  
• Organise participants quickly to participate
  
• Communication and instructions are clear and succinct

 

COURSE WRAP UP
Learning Outcome:
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

• Explain the assessment requirements for gaining accreditation
  
• List the benefits of being an accredited coach

 

COACHING FEMALE ATHLETES
Module Code: L1.26.U4.WRSCL

Assessment Criteria:

• Identify the sociological factors that may affect the involvement of female cheerleaders in the sport

 

GROOMING, DEPORTMENT & BEHAVIOUR
Module Code: L1.U26.U5.CL

Assessment Criteria:

• Identify the importance of grooming and deportment and strategies to enhance presentation and behaviour
  

 

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