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British Gymnastics Courses for Teachers Introductory Level

British Gymnastics Courses for Teachers Introductory Level

Teaching Gymnastics to Key Stage Two (7–11 year olds)

Face to face

Course Description

This course is specifically designed for teachers working with children at Key Stage Two. It is a one-day practical workshop offering an introduction to teaching gymnastics. Certified by British Gymnastics as an Introductory Level qualification, it is considered the essential certification for teaching gymnastics in primary schools.  It is suitable for teachers and teaching assistants with a QTS or formal qualification or individuals working towards these qualifications. The course is suitable for both specialist and non-specialist educators. For those with some gymnastics teaching experience, the 2-day Intermediate course is recommended.

  • 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

Booking options

British Gymnastics Courses for Teachers Introductory Level

From £215.10

  • Monday 30th November 2026

    Carterton Gymnastics Club, Oxfordshire

    with Gary Kirby

  • Monday 15th March 2027

    TBC

    with Gary Kirby

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