national recreational gymnastics
Horley
We are the experts in recreational gymnastics teaching and welcome any Club,
School or individual to share in our learning resources and training programmes.
NRG Training Courses and supporting resources have been developed to address the
growing demand for coaching professionals in the sport. This demand is not for
high performance coaching, but for a new style of coaching specifically aimed at
meeting the needs of recreational gymnasts, which has been growing exponentially
in recent years. The demand for gymnastics has increased in Britain by 42% since
the 2012 Olympics. This is great news for the sport, but at the same time has
highlighted a very real challenge, namely where and how to accommodate all these
eager participants. Gymnastics Clubs are overflowing with huge waiting lists,
and there are a finite number of purpose-built centres. The NRG Coaching
programme has been carefully developed over a number of years to equip sports
providers with the knowledge and tools to effectively coach and lead
recreational, mixed ability, mixed age gymnastics classes in any number of
environments, not just those specifically built for gymnastics. This pathway
fully and safely explores the techniques and skills of gymnastics, still
allowing able gymnasts to develop to their full potential, but approaches it
from a recreational standpoint where fun, and personal challenge are the key
objectives. There is no need for specific gymnastic apparatus, simply an open
space, and some very basic, generic apparatus, found in most leisure facilities
and educational centres. Our courses provide a professional pathway for
individuals, and sports providers who are interested in training to deliver
recreational gymnastics, and schools, wanting to enhance their delivery of
gymnastics in PE. Our programme allows successful candidates to start delivering
gymnastics independently on completing Award 1. Click on our Courses page for
full details including cost and content. Our coaching awards are particularly
suited to those: Working with mixed ability and mixed age groups. Working in non
purpose-built environments where equipment is limited. Have an interest in the
sport, but may not necessarily come from a gymnastics background. Where there is
a desire to build a strong and lasting pool of recreational gymnasts. All NRG
qualified professionals have the opportunity to join the NRG Community ®, as
well as receiving the ‘NRG Centre of Excellence for Recreational Gymnastics’
with our accreditation programme, and the many benefits which this brings.
