The Fundamental Gymnastics Coaching course is the minimum requirement for coaching in gymnastics and is jointly presented by Republic Polytechnic and Singapore Gymnastics.

Registration is done via Republic Polytechnic website. Space are on first-come-first-served basis, for any registration enquries, please write in to Republic Polytechnic for assistance. Registration closes 4 weeks before start of course or when spaces are all taken.

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Learning Objectives

Participants will gain the skills and knowledge to assist in preparing and coaching gymnastics sessions involving fundamental and gymnastics skills.

• Coach Fundamental or beginner participants to develop fundamental motor skills
• Assist in preparing and conducting sport and recreation sessions
• Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices

Who should attend?

Current & potential gymnastic coaches, athletes and teachers

Entry Requirement

16 years and above
 No background in Gymnastics are welcomed as well
 

Course Completion Requirements

• Complete pre-course readings and modules
• Attend ALL sessions of the coaching course
• Upload course required submissions 
• Complete the 10hr practical placement experience with a SG affiliated club
• Holds a Standard First Aid* certification. This can be done after the coaching course and please note the Standard First Aid certification is separate from the course and the coach's responsibility to follow up on it.

*Please ensure that Standard First Aid (SFA) is to be done with NROC accredited SFA training providers. More information can be found here

Certification

Upon successful completion of the Fundamental Gymnastics Coaching Course (including submission of Standard First Aid and approval of all other post-course documents), candidates would then receive:

• Certificate of Attendance by Republic Polytechnic upon meeting 75% of the attendance requirement
• Certificate of Achievement by CoachSG and Singapore Gymnastics
• Technical Membership with Singapore Gymnastics for the year upon receipt of certificate of achievement. Membership expires on 31 December of each year.

Candidate will not be recognised as a certified coach until Singapore Gymnastics has at least released them their soft copy of their cert, upon receipt of their Standard First Aid and all other post-course documents. Failure to submit required documents within stipulated timeframe may not be able to complete the course. 

Upon receipt of the Fundamental Coaching Certificate, candidates would then be eligible to apply for NROC membership with COACHSG via www.sportsync.sg.  Please note that NROC membership is individual-initiated.