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British Gymnastics Courses for Teachers - Introduction to Gymnastics

Face to face Beginners Prep and Primary School

Course Description

This is a one-day course, which is a practical introduction to teaching Gymnastics. It is designed for teachers working with children at Key Stage Two. The course is certified by British Gymnastics, as Introductory Level Gymnastics. It is regarded as the required qualification for teaching Gymnastics to primary age pupils. No previous experience is required. It is suitable for both specialist and non-specialists. For those with experience of teaching Gymnastics, the 2-day Intermediate course is advised

Introduction: Warm up and Shapes
Connection Skills: stepping, spinning, jumps, turns, leaps and cartwheel
Rolling Skills: log, egg, side, forward, backward, teddy bear
Balance: points and patches, including headstand and handstand
Hand apparatus: hoops, balls and ropes
Partner Balances: working with partner and small groups

Course Features

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

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

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British Gymnastics Courses for Teachers - Introduction to Gymnastics

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Monday 30th November 2026
9am-3:30pm

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Monday 15th March 2027
9am-3:30pm
Guildford
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Frequently Asked Questions

: Cancellations require a minimum of 14 days' notice. Cancelling within 14 days of the event incurs a fee, £30 per person for online courses and webinars, or £100 per person (per day, for multi-day events) for in-person courses. Cancelling within 48 hours of the event is charged at the full price. If ICE Education has to cancel or change a course, we'll try to rebook you onto the same or a similar course, if that's not possible, you'll be refunded in full.
: The same cancellation policy applies (see above) — let us know as soon as possible. Cancelling with at least 14 days' notice avoids a cancellation fee.
: Recordings of webinars remain available to book attendees for 48 hours after the live session, after which they're no longer accessible.
: A School Subscription gives up to 5 colleagues from your school access to the course from 5 separate devices, for one discounted rate rather than booking individually.
: Yes, schools can reclaim the VAT on all ICE Education courses. VAT invoices are provided regardless of which payment method you choose.

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