Principles of Gymnastics Coaching - Level 2

LEVEL 2

COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS & STRATEGIES
Unit Code: L2.2.U1PG

Learning Outcome:
On successful completion of this unit the coach will be able to:-

• Recognise and interpret competition requirements and protocols as they relate to both the gymnast and coach

Assessment Criteria:

• List the competition requirements applicable for chosen athlete/discipline
  
• Construct a routine that meets competition requirements
  
• Describe the Code of Behaviour binding upon all coaches

UNDERSTANDING AND TEACHING GYMNASTIC ELEMENTS
Unit Code: L2.2.U2PG

Learning Outcome:
On successful completion of this unit the coach will be able to:-

• Apply concepts introduced within this unit to the teaching of Gymnastic Elements

Assessment Criteria:

• List the key muscle actions involved in gymnastic elements
  
• Describe key body actions involved in selected gymnastic elements
  
• Identify whole body actions involved in selected gymnastic elements
  
• List joint actions involved in selected gymnastic elements
  
• Prepare a skill analysis utilizing the concepts introduced in this unit

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
Unit Code: L2.2.U3PG

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

• Formulate and implement a strength and conditioning program suitable to the needs of their athlete(s)

Assessment Criteria:

• Define Strength and Conditioning
  
• List methods used to develop strength and conditioning
  
• Identify a variety of strength and conditioning activities appropriate to the needs and ability of selected athletes
  
• Identify a variety of strength and flexibility activities to assist with the teaching of selected elements
  
• Describe methods used to evaluate and modify a strength and conditioning program,

FLEXIBILITY
Unit Code: L2.2.U4.PG

Learning Outcome:
On successful completion of this unit the coach will be able to:-

• Formulate and implement a safe and progressive flexibility program, suitable for the needs of their athlete(s)

Assessment Criteria:

• Define Flexibility
  
• List methods used to develop Flexibility
  
• Identify a variety of flexibility activities appropriate to the needs and ability of selected athletes
  
• Identify a variety of flexibility activities to assist with the teaching of selected elements
  
• Describe methods used to evaluate and modify a flexibility program

CO-ORDINATION AND AERIAL AWARENESS
Unit Code: L2.2.U5.PG

Learning Outcome:
On successful completion of this unit the coach will be able to:-

• Utilise a variety of teaching aids to teach the concepts of co-ordination and aerial awareness as they apply to the teaching of Gymnastic Elements

Assessment Criteria:

• Identify methods used to develop aerial awareness
  
• List activities used to develop the following concepts:
  - landing
  - saulting
  - twisting
  
• Prepare a list of activities used to develop aerial awareness of selected gymnastic elements

INJURY PREVENTION AND RECOVERY
Unit Code: L2.2.U6.PG

Learning Outcome:
On successful completion of this unit the coach will be able to:-

• Recognize and apply safe injury/prevention/recovery techniques for their athletes(s)

Assessment Criteria:

• Describe Injury
  
• List activities and strategies used to prevent injury
  
• Define recovery
  
• Outline strategies used to aid recovery

POSTURE & PRESENTATION
Unit Code: L2.2.U7.PG

Learning Outcome:
On successful completion of this unit the coach will be able to:-

• Identify and apply sound body posture, to improve the presentation of their athletes

Assessment Criteria:

• Define posture
  
• Describe sound body posture for gymnastics activities
  
• List activities used to develop body awareness and posture

HANDSTAND DEVELOPMENT
Unit Code: L2.2.U8.PG

Learning Outcome:
On successful completion of this unit the coach will be able to:-

• Utilise a variety of drills and activities to prepare a sound Handstand as well as progressions to teach extensions of the Handstand

Assessment Criteria:

• Describe the correct posture of a Handstand
  
• List pre-requisites to the teaching of a Handstand
  
• Identify training aids used to teach Handstands
  
• List drills and progressions used to teach Handstand extensions

THE SUPERVISORY ROLE OF THE LEVEL 2 COACH
Unit Code: L2.2.U9.PG

Learning Outcome:
On successful completion of this unit the coach will be able to:-

• Evaluate and assist in the development of a Level 1 Coaching Course candidate

Assessment Criteria:

• Describe the role of the mentor coach
  
• List the Level 1 Post Course Requirements
  
• Identify the steps required to supervise a level 1 candidate
  
• List methods used to encourage and develop a level 1 candidate
  

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