Each of the qualifications has three component modules:

1. COMMON CORE MODULE - Common to all disciplines and progressive through each level. Topics include:

• Code of Ethics & Conduct
• Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults
• Teaching Didactics
• Class / Club Management
• Safety & Responsibility
• Planning the Training & Competition
• Child Development
• Sports Psychology
• Pysical Preparation - Flexibility & Strength
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Managing People

      2.   SPORT SPECIFIC THEORY MODULE - Specific to the sport discipline and includes:

• Age and Stage of Maturation
• Biomechanics
• Talent Identification & Development
• British Gymnastics Reward Schemes
• National Development Plan
• Construction of Routines
• Sport Specific Judging Rules

     3.   SPORT SPECIFIC PRACTICAL MODULE - Practical coaching of sport specific skills and including:

• Progressive Development of Elements
• Dance & Choreography
• Safe Environment and Safe Supporting
• Physical Preparation
• Development of Routines for Competitions
• Use of the Trampoline / Trampette as an aid to Teaching Gymnastic Elements

IMPORTANT NOTE:  All candidates attending a coaching or judging course must have a completed Criminal Record Bureau  (CRB) check.     Documents for this check can be obtained from British Gymnastics There are a number of Add on modules that coaches can attend. 

At Level 2 and higher, coaches may attend the next high level course, and be examined on the theory topics. If successful, he / she will be accredited as an 'Advanced Coach' at the specific level.

OTHER BRITISH GYMNASTICS AWARDS - British Gymnastics offers the following awards for those wishing to develop gymnastic opoortunities:

• Fundamental Ideas for Early Years Leader
• Fundamentals through Gymnastics
• Coaches working in Schools
• British Gymnastics Helpers Award
• Gymnastics Activity Attendant
• Coaching People with a Disability