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British gymnastics intermediate secondary level

British Gymnastics Courses for Teachers Intermediate Secondary Level

with Gary Kirby

Face to face Intermediate

Course Description

This course qualifies secondary teachers to teach gymnastics skills suitable for Key Stages 3 and 4. It focuses on developing basic movements into more advanced gymnastic skills on the floor and apparatus, with a strong emphasis on safe practice throughout. The course is ideal for teachers delivering gymnastics as part of the GCSE curriculum.

It is a two-day course accredited by British Gymnastics, open to teachers and teaching assistants who hold a QTS or formal qualification, as well as those working towards these qualifications. The course meets all Local Authority and Academy Chain requirements for teaching gymnastics. All sessions are led by British Gymnastics qualified and approved tutors and include the Governing Body’s comprehensive resource pack.

  • Basic floor skills (Part one)
  • Basic floor skills (Part two)
  • Flight (including rebound)
  • Acrobatic gymnastics
  • Partner/rhythmic gym
  • General principles of support
  • Develop the necessary skills required to teach set moves
  • Develop the ability to incorporate apparatus and sequencing into lessons
  • Help you to understand and underpin good body management
  • Teach you how to identify and remedy common faults

Course leaders

Gary Kirby

Meet your course leader, Gary Kirby

Gary Kirby was a GB international gymnast. He is an International Performance Coach, and has coached medallists in both Olympic Games and World Championships. He was appointed men’s Technical Director at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, and was subsequently Gymnastics Development Officer for Liverpool. He is one of Britain’s leading Gymnastics judges, having officiated at World and European Championships and two Commonwealth Games

Booking options

British Gymnastics Courses for Teachers Intermediate Secondary Level

From £389.00

  • Thursday 12th November 2026

    Ends Friday 13th November 2026

    Sir William Perkin's School, Surrey

    with Gary Kirby

  • Tuesday 16th March 2027

    Ends Wednesday 17th March 2027

    TBC

    with Gary Kirby

  • Monday 14th June 2027

    Ends Tuesday 15th June 2027

    TBC

    with Gary Kirby

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