What is it?
Trampolining is closely allied to gymnastics
and will involve participants in exciting and challenging rebounding and flight
activity. The sport of trampolining will challenge each individual relative to
his or her physical and intellectual ability whether able-bodied or disabled.
Trampolining can produce serious accidents and
each LEA will formulate its own regulations relating to this activity and the
use of rebound equipment in general. The instructor must have relevant training
and experience in the preparation for, delivery and conduct of this activity.
Possession of a current and appropriate National Governing Body Award will be a
requirement for most Education Authorities and Operating Authorities, and the participation
in this activity should be in the context of a structured and individually
focused training programme over 8 – 10 weeks as a minimum.
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Receive adequate training in the safe use of equipment including
how to work with others to set up and set down the trampoline.
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Have a sound knowledge of how to prepare for and recovery from
this vigorous activity
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Attain a reasonable level of proficiency in the basic skills of
the sport in order to participate in a recreative and/or competitive context.
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Participate in appropriate club or class activity/ competitions
including the ability to complete agreed activity routines relative to age,
ability and experience.
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Learn the importance of correct mounting and dismounting
procedures and understand the nature and need for training as a spotter, and
its importance in a trampoline session.
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Show skills and an improvement in performance standard in the
activity.
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Develop an appreciation of the quality of a performance routine
and how it is judged.
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Gain an appropriate proficiency award whenever appropriate.
Participants should demonstrate to the
assessor their knowledge of the rules and the conduct of the activity, and
their skills in it. If they have entered competitions, the outcomes of these
should be discussed.
British Gymnastics, Ford Hall, Lilleshall
National Sports Centre, Nr Newport, Shropshire, TF10 9NB
Tel: 01952 820330, Fax: 01952 820326, Web
site: www.baga.co.uk