FUNdamental Movement ideas for Early Years is a movement programme designed and developed by British Gymnastics in conjunction with early years specialists to help younger children from toddler to 5 years acquire essential physical, social and emotional life skills.The Programme has been developed with six early learning goals in mind - (Social, Physical, Linguistic, Intellectual, Creative, Educational) a

The Core Proficiency Gymnastics Award scheme follows on from Pre- School for beginners and children aged 5years & upwards the scheme assists in the progressive development of core skills such as balance, strength, flexibility and co-ordination and incorporates compulsory pulse raising activities. There are 10 types of activity and 8 levels of attainment. Participants can choose from a selection of 80 activities to develop core skills.

The Advanced Proficiency Gymnastics Award scheme is for children aged 11 years & upwards, it assists in the development of Core fitness (Strength, power, flexibility, co-ordination) and gymnastics skills for the coaching of more advanced skills for use in clubs, schools and leisure centres. The scheme offers a range of activities including Fitness, Floor, Vault & Rebound, Apparatus, Pairs & Groups, Hand Held Apparatus and Dance & Aerobics. 

SGA hold a 'badge testing week' twice a year in class where children will join others on their level and be assessed by a coach. These will be around Easter and the end of Summer, badges & certiciates will be presented infront of parents in the 'open gym' session and are included in your club fees.

For more info visit the BG website:

BG WEBSITE PROFICIENCY AWARDS

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