KINDERGYM

Singapore Gymnastics is excited to bring back the 3rd run of Gymnastics Australia KinderGym programme this August!

What is KinderGym about?

KinderGym is a Gymnastics Australia programme that is a movement-based learning experience for young children from 0-5 years old and their parents or caregivers. The KinderGym program has been founded on child development principles and accredited KinderGym Coaches to guide each program, ensuring that the equipment set-ups are safe, stimulating and provide endless movement opportunities for children to play and learn. While developing the child’s physical and co-ordination skills, the KinderGym programs also assist in the child's social and cognitive development. 

Course Fee:
* Members: $200
* Non-Member: $400

Course Fee includes:
* Online Theory & Technical modules (materials to be emailed a week before the course start date)
* Face-to-face Theory & Technical modules
* Assessment
* KinderGym Coach Accreditation *
* Practicum

Who will be delivering the course?

Delivered by Brooke Kneebush, she was a member of Gymnastics Australia’s GfA Technical Commission, Chair of Victoria’s GfA Advisory Group, has been awarded National GfA Coach of the Year and travelled as Team Manager with the 200 strong Australian World Gymnaestrada Team in 2015 including presenting KinderGym workshops for the International Gymnastics Federation at Gymnaestrada in Helsinki.  Brooke has presented GFA courses and educational workshops throughout Australia and nine countries internationally.  

Why should coaches and clubs take on KinderGym?

* Coaches play a part in encouraging adult and child interaction
* Coaches play a part in influencing parental attitude towards better and healthier outcomes
* Having knowledge to help child feeling secure in a known, friendly and supportive environment
* By creating positive movement experiences, it can influence a child's outlook on physical activity for life

When & Where would the course be held at?

Date: Monday, 5th August 2019
Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Venue: CCAB @ 21 Evans Rd, Singapore 259368

Participants will also need to attend the KinderGym launch held on Tuesday, 6th August 2019 (8am – 1pm) happening at the Indoor Stadium, which will have them see all the knowledge learnt during the first day be implemented for practicum.

How does it benefit to be a KinderGym-affiliated club?

* Get recognised as KinderGym providers on the SG website
* Allow higher participants to coach ratio
* Provide clubs with an opportunity to involve parents through KinderGym programs
* Provides clubs with an additional resource where new coaches and volunteers can be identified and sought
* * Any participant who is a current SG Level 1 coach or above will be able to obtain a KinderGym Coach accreditation on completion of the course

Need more information? Contact us at cdm@singaporegymnastics.org.sg to find out more!