I just taught my first “Gymnastics Foundations Introductory Course”. It’s the introduction for coaches age–15 16 and older who want to teach “gymnastics sports”.
I was to “mentor” to a new (younger) course conductor. No new course conductor was available, so two of us veterans taught the course ourselves. (With the change this year to the Foundations model, it’s a good time to move out the OLD course conductors like myself — and start a new generation of course presenters. “Learning Facilitators” in the new parlance.)
For one thing, the new structure is confusing to OLD TIMERS. Does this flow chart make sense to you:
One problem in Alberta, where I live, is that some of the subsequent courses are not yet available. My coaches may get stuck in limbo, waiting for those to be offered.
I’ve been teaching the OLD Canadian Introductory Gymnastics Coaching course for 30yrs. And love it.
On the other hand, I have to concede that the new manual is a big improvement.
I guess it’s to be expected that any transition has some bumps.
more information on the Foundations Program (PDF file)
Canadians, leave a comment if you have an opinion on Foundations.
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