Minimum 5 pax to run

The Intermediate Courses are for coaches who have previously completed the Fundamental Coaching Course and/or its equivalent i.e. NCAP, GG or higher i.e. FIG Coach Academy accreditation, who are looking to level up their coaching knowledge. This course is geared toward participation and not high performance. It a progression from the Fundamental Coaching Course and also serves as a bridging course going into FIG Coach Academy Level 1. 

The pre-requisites for the course are:

• 17 years or older
• Current Technical Member of Singapore Gymnastics
• Valid Standard First Aid certification
• Valid NROC
• Completed Understanding Safe Sport as a Coach online module
• A Fundamental Coach Accreditation and/or its equivalent i.e. NCAP, GG or higher i.e. FIG Coach Academy accreditation

An overview of the course content is listed: 

• Teach fundamental gymnastics skills relevant to the gymnastics discipline
• Athlete-centered coaching
• Training for competition readiness
• Core values and planning
• Physical preparation
• Biomechanics and beyond the course

The course is made up of 3 workbooks and wil be delivered both online and face-to-face.

Workbook 1 - covers the theory of the course. There is pre-readings and MCQs assessment to be completed before the start of Workbook 2.

Workbook 2 - aims to put the content covered in Workbook 1 to application. It is done online over 2 mornings and may combine participants from different disciplines in the same sessions.

Workbook 3 - the practical session to be done face-to-face in the gym either over 3 mornings or 2 full days (dependent on venue availablity, especially during Phase 2)

Upon completion of the online and practical sessions, there is a minimum 20hr attachment which participants must complete with a recognised SG coach mentor. Details will be provided when you attend the face-to-face practical.

Upon successful completion of the course and the attachment, the Intermediate Gymnastics Coach can coach the basic gymnastics skills in the specific discipline in a Club or other gymnastics venue. They are also eligible to apply for full NROC membership with SportSG. 

It is important to note and understand that after attending this Intermediate Coaching Course, it does not mean that the coach has "completed" their coaching education. This is only the beginning where coaches are now better equipped with underpinning knowledge, it builds the base for more learning extensions and that actual coaching experience still has to be earned and collected.  

The Intermediate Course is also the pre-requisite for coaches who later wish to attend the FIG Level 1 discipline specific courses.