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Course Name
Course Description
Course Type
Safety/Risk Management Certification The primary goal of this course is to increase safety awareness. The course has been designed for a variety of audiences [more...] Online or
Live Course
Preschool Fundamentals Two part course. Great for preschool instructors and teachers.
Part 1: Theory - covers young child development theory in the context of gymnastics movement education. Topics include teaching philosophy, stages of child development, [more...]

Part 2: Hands on Training (H.O.T.) - Great hands on follow-up to the theory course. Course topics include games, activities to avoid, lesson planning, [more...]

Part 1: Online

Part 2: Live Course

First Aid Basics This course provides basic first aid information for all gymnastics professionals. It covers injury prevention, common types of gymnastics injuries and risks and the symptoms and treatment of those injuries. [more...] Online
Professional Development Program (PDP) - Level 1 Accreditation General program for all gymnastics disciplines. Provides general and sport-specific information critical for the entry level gymnastics coach or instructor. [more...] Self Study Course
Women's Level 1-4 Skill Development Curriculum Course (PDCP) Discipline specific education for Women's Artistic Gymnastics. Teaches solid gymnastics fundamentals, breaks down beginning level skills [more...] Live Course
Trampoline & Tumbling Level 1 Coaches Course Discipline specific education for Trampoline and Tumbling. Provides basic information on coaching fundamentals, technical information for basic skills, and mentoring opportunities. See a list of course instructors. Live Course
National Congress Annual three-day conference for all gymnastics professionals. Up to 130 lecture sessions cover topics in all competitive gymnastics disciplines, preschool, recreational gymnastics, sports science, business and more. Featuring national speakers, clinicians, and other experts.
[2008 National Congress]
Live Course
Regional Congress Annual conference held in each of USA Gymnastics' eight regions. Up to 75 lecture sessions cover topics in competitive gymnastics disciplines, preschool, recreational gymnastics, sports science and more.
[2008 Regional Congresses]
Live Course
 
 
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Upcoming Events

2008 Women's Workshops
  • May 27-30 (Compulsory Training Camp)
  • May 31-Jun 3 (Basic Spotting)
  • Oct 30-Nov 4 (Level 10 Camp)
  • Nov 12-16 (High Performance Seminar)


  • Men's 2008-2012 JO Competition Program Workshops
  • May 23-24 (Houston, TX)
  • Jun 7-8 (Los Angeles, CA)


  • National Congress
  • Jun 19-21 (Philadelphia, PA)


  • Safety Certification (live)
  • May 23 (Jasper, IN)
  • May 31 (Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • Jun 1 (Hanover Twp, PA)
  • Jun 1 (Monroe, WI)
  • Jun 7 (Camarillo, CA)
  • Jun 14 (Stroudsburg, PA)
  • Jun 18 (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Jun 22 (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Jun 27 (Plain City, OH)
  • Jun 28 (Woodward, PA)
  • Jul 10 (Coralville, IA)
  • Jul 12 (Whitney, TX)
  • Jul 17 (Jacksonville, FL)
  • Jul 19 (Woodward, PA)
  • Jul 20 (Oklahoma City, OK)
  • Aug 14 (Burlington, MA)
  • Aug 16 (Woodward, PA)
  • Aug 21 (Santa Clara, CA)


  • Preschool Fundamentals: Hands on Training (Part 2)
  • May 30 (North Haven, CT)
  • May 31 (New Milford, CT)
  • Jun 7 (Johnson City, TN)
  • Jun 11 (Minnetonka, MN)
  • Jun 14 (Asheville, NC)
  • Jun 18 (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Jun 22 (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Jun 28 (Roswell, GA)
  • July 13 (Coralville, IA)
  • July 20 (Oklahoma City, OK)
  • July 20 (Jacksonville, FL)
  • Aug 17 (Burlington, MA)
  • Aug 24 (Santa Clara, CA)
  • Sept 28 (Indianapolis, IN)
  • For a complete schedule of live educational courses click here.