Level
1 Certification
Level 1 certification is the first level of certification
within USA Gymnastics University. It is the foundation
of education for the University and is essential for
coaches, instructors, judges, and administrators at
all levels. The education provided at Level 1 will provide
a solid start for individuals new to the sport of gymnastics
as well as provide a great review for more experienced
gymnastics professionals.
Requirements
for Certification
Program
& Recreational Colleges
The sole requirement of Level 1 certification within
the Program or Recreational College is completion of
the Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction course.
FUNDAMENTALS OF GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTION
- This course will include education in the areas of Safety,
Fun, and Athlete Development. Topics include responsibilities
of gymnastics professionals, coaching philosophy and ethics,
safety, gymnastics terminology, benefits of the sport,
communication, lesson planning, conditioning and progressions,
warm-ups and cool-downs, teaching skills, nutrition, and
much more. (NOTE: this course is scheduled to be available
during the fall of 2009.)
Business College
The sole requirement of Level 1 certification for the Business College is completion
of the Level 1 Foundation Business course.
FOUNDATION BUSINESS COURSE: LEVEL 1 - This
introductory course covers valuable information including
the scope and major components of our industry (instruction,
education and child care, and entertainment!), an overview
of the "Magic 8" business success components
(overall management, marketing, people management, information
management, financial systems, facilities management,
risk management, and inspiration), how program managers
fit into the system, and personal organization and effectiveness.
The Level 1 course provides a great foundation for training
current or prospective Program Managers.
Once an individual completes the required Level 1 course,
Level 1 certification will be granted. There are no
elective or practical experience requirements at Level
1.
Continuing
Education Requirements
Certification is valid for 4 years. To maintain certification
at Level 1, individuals must complete 5 credits of education
prior to certification expiration. Continuing education
requirements can be completed at any time during the
4-year period. The 5 credits of continuing education
may come from any combination of the following:
-
Elective course work, such as attendance at Regional
or National Congress, program clinics or workshops,
completion of other USA Gymnastics courses, etc.
- Work
towards certification at Level 2.
General
Certification Information
To earn certification, individuals must be:
- 15 years of age
- A member of USA Gymnastics (Professional, Junior
Professional, Instructor, Foreign Instructor, or Athlete)
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