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British Gymnastics Courses for Teachers - Intermediate Primary

with Gary Kirby

Face to face Beginners Prep and Primary School

Course Description

This two-day course qualifies secondary teachers to deliver Gymnastics safely and confidently at Key Stages 3 and 4, with content appropriate for GCSE PE. Delegates will develop core movements into progressive floor and apparatus skills, with a strong emphasis on safe practice, effective teaching and skill development. Accredited by British Gymnastics, the course is suitable for teachers and teaching assistants who hold Qualified Teacher Status or a recognised teaching qualification, as well as those working towards these qualifications. It meets Local Authority, academy trust and independent school insurance requirements for the teaching of Gymnastics. All courses are delivered by British Gymnastics approved tutors and include the Governing Body's comprehensive resource pack.

  • Body Management
  • Basic floor skills (Part one)
  • Basic floor skills (Part two)
  • Flight (including rebound)
  • Acrobatic gymnastics
  • Partner/rhythmic gym
  • General principles of support

Course Features

  • This course includes British Gymnastics resources and qualification, and catering.

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

All Courses by Gary Kirby

Booking options

British Gymnastics Courses for Teachers - Intermediate Primary

From £389.00

  • Tuesday 1st December 2026

    Ends Wednesday 2nd December 2026

    9am-3:30pm

    with Gary Kirby

  • Thursday 25th February 2027

    Ends Friday 26th February 2027

    9am-3:30pm

    with Gary Kirby

  • Thursday 20th May 2027

    Ends Friday 21st May 2027

    9am-3:30pm

    with Gary Kirby

Venue Information

Carterton Gymnastics Club is located in Carterton, Oxfordshire.

Venue Address

Carterton Gymnastics Club, Oxfordshire Carterton Gymnastic Club CIC - Oxfordshire, West Oxfordshire Retail Park Haddon Place, Carterton OX18 3FP

Getting here

  • parking available for visitors
Venue website

Venue Information

The Gymnasium is located on Fetcham Grove, Guildford Road, Leatherhead, Surrey,

Venue Address

Leatherhead and Dorking Gymnastics Club, Surrey The Gymnasium Fetcham Grove Guildford Road Leatherhead Surrey KT22 9BL

Getting here

  • Leatherhead railway station being the nearest main station.
  • parking available nearby.
Venue website

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