The Preschool Fundamentals course is comprised of two parts.
Part 1, Preschool Fundamentals: Theory, is an online course that will focus
on the theory and concepts of preschool education.
Part 2, Preschool Fundamentals: Hand on Training (HOT), is a live course that
focuses on the practical application of the concepts learned in Part 1.
Course Objectives
The Preschool Fundamentals course has been developed to:- Enhance the status of recreational gymnastics programs throughout the United States.
- Establish requirements for certification which will help identify competent preschool and recreational gymnastics teachers.
- Provide appropriate information for preschool and recreational gymnastics teachers.
- Help standardize recreational gymnastics teaching throughout the United States.
- Provide resources, instructional materials, and assistance at all levels of teaching.
The Preschool Fundamental Course is a core requirement for the Recreational College within USA Gymnastics University. It can be used as an elective for any of the other colleges within the University.
Part 1 - Preschool Fundamentals: Theory
This course is a must have for preschool instructors and teachers. Part 1 covers young child development theory in the context of gymnastics movement education. Course topics include teaching philosophy, stages of child development, characteristics of a good teacher, class management, safety considerations, skill deconstruction, lesson planning, and program assessment. This course will help instructors better understand their students and better prepare, organize, and run safe and successful preschool classes. It provides a foundation of knowledge for all preschool educators.
Part 1 is offered solely online. The course will take approximately four hours to complete. Participants will have access to the course for 30 days after registration and may access the course as often as they wish during that period. The course is comprised of five modules or sections. At the end of each module, participants will be required to take an exam. Users must pass the exam at 80% or better and have an unlimited number of tries to pass the exam. The exam must be passed before moving to the next module. There will not be a comprehensive exam at the end. It is strongly recommended to complete Part 1 prior to taking Part 2 of the Preschool Fundamentals course, but this is not a requirement. The cost for the online course is $50 for professional, junior professional, instructor, and athlete members. Online course fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another individual.
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The minimum age for course participation is 15. From the online course, participants will be able to print a Part 1 certificate of completion at the conclusion of the online course.
Part 2 - Preschool Fundamentals: Hands on Training
This is a live, hands-on training course designed for preschool instructors and teachers. Part 2 course topics include fundamental movement for children, class safety overview, games, activities to avoid, manipulatives, lesson planning, inclusion of music, thematic teaching, parent/child teaching, and the use of apparatus. This is a great hands on follow-up to the theory course, with course instructors demonstrating practical examples of many of the concepts taught in Part 1.
Part 2 is offered as a live course only. The course is scheduled for four hours and will provide a great deal of hands-on instruction for participants. Participants will be challenged with activities during the course. This part of the course does not include an exam. The cost for the live course is $70 for professional, junior professional, instructor or athlete members; $120 for nonmembers (the nonmember rate includes a one year instructor membership with USA Gymnastics). **Receive a $5 discount for registering using the online registration system.** The minimum age for course participation is 15. At the conclusion of the live course, participants will be given a Part 2 certificate of completion.
[ Live Course Schedule ]For clubs interested in hosting a HOT course, contact an instructor in your area or USA Gymnastics Member Services (1-800-345-4719) for more information.
Course Registration
Part 1 - Preschool Fundamentals: TheoryOnline RegistrationPart 2 - Preschool Fundamentals: Hands on Training (HOT)
- Registration must be completed online
- Register online (members only); or
- Register by mail or fax (members and nonmembers)
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| Part 1 - Preschool Fundamentals: Theory | Permits you to register for the Preschool Fundamentals: Theory course online. You will be asked to log in with your Professional, Instructor or Athlete Member number and a personal password. Remember, you must have a current membership to register for this course online. |
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• You must login
with the user ID and password of the person who will be attending the
Preschool Fundamentals: Theory course. • Your Individual USER ID (your current 6 digit USA Gymnastics membership number) and password (initially set to your birthdate in MMDDYYYY format). • Valid credit card. |
Begin Taking Part 1 Online Course |
Permits you to begin taking the Part 1 Online Course after payment has been submitted. You will be asked to log in with your Professional, Instructor, or Athlete Member number and a personal password. |
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You MUST login with the user ID and password of the
person who had registered for this online course. • Your Individual USER ID (your current 6 digit USA Gymnastics membership number) and password (initially set to your birthdate in MMDDYYYY format). |
Continue Taking Part 1 Online Course |
Permits you to continue taking Part 1 Online Course. You will be asked to log in with your Professional, Instructor or Athlete Member number and a personal password. |
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You MUST login with the user ID and password of the
person who had registered for this online course. • Your Individual USER ID (your current 6 digit USA Gymnastics membership number) and password (initially set to your birthdate in MMDDYYYY format). |
| Part 2 - Preschool Fundamentals: Hands on Training |
Permits you to register for the Preschool Fundamentals: Hands on Training course online. You will be asked to log in with your Professional, Instructor or Athlete Member number and a personal password. Remember, you must have a current membership to register for this course online. Online Registration for Part 2: HOT is for members only. A valid USA Gymnastics user ID and password are required. ** Receive a $5 discount for registering online** |
Preschool
Fundamentals: Hands on Training - |
• You must login
with the user ID and password of the person who will be attending the
Preschool Fundamentals: Hands on Training course. • Your Individual USER ID (your current 6 digit USA Gymnastics membership number) and password (initially set to your birthdate in MMDDYYYY format). • Valid credit card. |
Mail or Fax Registration
HOT
Registration Form - Fax or mail this form to USA Gymnastics to
register for Preschool Fundamentals: Hands on Training (Part 2).
Course Policies:
- For the live HOT Course:
- Pre-registration is IMPORTANT. Courses are subject to cancellation by USA Gymnastics if minimum pre-registration requirements are not met. Registrants will be notified the week of the course if a cancellation occurs and course fees can be transferred to a future course, or refunded.
- Pre-registration can be done online up to one week prior to the live course. **Register online a receive a $5 discount off the course fee.** Pre-registration by mail or fax must be received 2 weeks prior to the course. Late or onsite registrations will incur a $25 fee in addition to the registration fee. Late registrations are not guaranteed course materials or a spot in the course.
- Registered individuals may cancel their registration and request a refund within 30 days following a course. A 25% processing fee will apply. Course Cancellation and Refund Form
- Individuals registered for a HOT course may transfer their registration to another HOT course at a different date/time (using the Course Transfer Form). Transfers to another live course must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the new course or late fees will apply. Individuals MAY NOT transfer registration to another type of course.
- Registration is the property of the registrant and cannot be transferred to another individual.
- For the online Theory Course:
- To take the online course, you must be a current Instructor, Professional, Junior Professional, or Athlete member. Become a member!
- Individuals will have access to the online course for 30 days. The course must be completed during that time.
- Participants will receive an online certificate at the end of the course. Certificates must be downloaded from the course during the 30-day access period.
- Online course fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another individual.
Other pages
- Preschool Fundamentals: Hands on Training - Course Schedule - schedule of live HOT courses
- Preschool Fundamentals - Questions and Answers - questions and answers regarding the Preschool Fundamentals courses.
- USA Gymnastics University FAQ - Frequently asked questions covering general course and registration questions and questions regarding USA Gymnastics University.
- List of National HOT Instructors
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