NCCP Gymnastics Foundations Program
NCCP Gymnastics Foundations Program
The Gymnastics Foundations Program has replaced the old Level 1 system of training for ALL gymnastics disciplines (MAG/WAG/TG/RG/Active Start).
Coaches must first ensure that they are Gymnastics Ontario Members (with a coaching status) in the season in which the course(s) take place. Coaches must also create a profile in The Locker, in order to obtain their National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Number.
There are three (3) separate components to the Gymnastics Foundations Training Program:
- Foundations Theory – minimum 14 years old: You MUST be logged into The Locker to access these eLearning modules
- Emergency Action Plan (EAP)- no cost
- Make Ethical Decisions (MED) – $85.00
- Lesson Planning for Community Sport Gymnastics – no cost (prerequisites include EAP and MED)
- Note there are 5 modules in this eLearning course. All 5 modules must be completed
- Module 1: Fun, Fitness and FUNdamentals
- Module 2: Understanding your Participants
- Module 3: Safety Considerations and Risk Management
- Module 4: Logistics of Lesson Planning
- Module 5: Build a Lesson Plan
- Note there are 5 modules in this eLearning course. All 5 modules must be completed
- Foundations Introduction Course – minimum 15 years old (technical)
- Sport Specific Course – minimum 15 years old (technical)
Gymnastics Foundations Certification
- Sport Specific Coach Portfolio (practical)
- Coach Evaluation (in-gym evaluation or video submission)
Coaches have the option to sign up for technical courses run over the same weekend. They may attend in the order that the courses are offered at a specific location, as long as they have completed the Foundations Theory requirements.
This training consists of 3 separate eLearning modules:
Coaches must be 14 years old to create an account in The Locker and take the modules listed above. After completing the Theory modules, the coach is considered to be ‘IN-TRAINING’ and may assist a fully trained coach during recreational gymnastics classes.
This course is an in gym 1-day course for ALL gymnastics disciplines (MAG/WAG/TG/RG/Aerobic/Active Start). Course materials include:
- The gym philosophy: FUN, FITNESS FUNDAMENTALS
- Elements of teaching, learning and class management
- The 5 Common fundamental movement patterns:
- Landings, Stationary Positions, Locomotions, Rotations and Springs
The coach-in-training must only complete the Foundations Introduction course once.
Coaches must be a minimum of 15 years old to take this course. After completing course the coach is still considered to be ‘IN-TRAINING’ and may assist a fully trained coach for recreational gymnastics classes.
A coach-in-training can choose from the following gym sport courses:
- Foundations Active Start (Pre-school >6 years of age)
- Foundations Artistic
- Foundations Trampoline
- Foundations Rhythmic
A coach may take one or more Sport Specific course, depending on what it is that they are coaching.
After completing the Sport Specific course, along with the Theory eLearning components and Foundations Introduction course, the coach is now considered to be Foundations Trained, and may coach a gymnastics class on their own.
Trained Vs. Certified status
A coach may remain ‘TRAINED’ for their entire coaching career if they choose. A coach may advance to the NCCP Competition 1 (Introduction) course if they are TRAINED or CERTIFIED. We recommend that all coaches aim to Certify in order to show competency in their discipline.
A coach must build and complete their coach portfolio, which can be found in the Foundations Coach Evaluation package. The completed coaching portfolio much be reviewed by a trained/certified NCCP Coach Evaluator. If you do not have a trained Coach Evaluator in your facility, Gymnastics Ontario can connect you with one. Once the coaching portfolio has been reviewed and approved, the coach and Coach Evaluator will either set up a time to do an in-gym evaluation, or video tape submission of a lesson. The practical component of certification includes a practical coach portfolio and successful evaluation of a lesson. Details and cost for the coach evaluation are to be agreed upon between the coach and the Coach Evaluator. There is a recommended fee of $100.00 per Foundations Coach Evaluation. Click here for resources and more information on the evaluation process.