with cindy bickman - usa gymnastics services/webinars/mar15.pdf · 2016-10-31 · presented by...
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With
Cindy Bickman
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Presented by Cindy Bickman
•Owner & director of Chattooga Gymnastics, Marietta, Georgia
•Special Olympics representative to USA Gymnastics Advisory
Council
•USA Gymnastics National coach & Master of Sport r Rhythmic
Gymnastics
•USA Gymnastics National Coach – Gymnastics for All
•USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic coach - Artistic Gymnastics
•Special Olympics International Technical Delegate Emeritus for
Rhythmic Gymnastics
•Coach of the Cobb County Special Olympics Gymnastics Team
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• I know how to teach gymnasts of different ages & ability
levels.
• I know technique, skill progressions, drills, & SAFETY.
• I coach each individual gymnast in the way that best suits
his/her learning style.
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I AM NOT A MEDICAL
PROFESSIONAL
I coach gymnasts,
not disabilities!
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• Focuses on the individual’s medical condition
as the barrier
• Focuses on what a person can’t do
• Disability is caused by a person’s health
condition or impairment
* British Gymnastics
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*Disability is created by barriers in society, such as:
• The environment – inaccessible buildings &
services
• People’s attitude – prejudice, stereotyping, &
discrimination
• Organizations – inflexible policies, practices, &
procedures
British Gymnastics
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IN SPORTS, ATHLETES FOCUS ON THEIR
ABILITIES, NOT THEIR DISABILITIES.
Athletes can:
•Learn & progress in their chosen sport
•Participate in mainstream sports & events –
INCLUSION
•Develop social skills
•Develop self esteem
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YOU HAVE DECIDED TO INCLUDE GYMNASTS WITH
DISABILITIES INTO YOUR PROGRAM.
WHAT’S NEXT?
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•Gym accessibility
• Publicity
• Release forms
• Insurance
• Staff Training
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• Private lessons
• Small groups with one coach per gymnast
• Small groups with several helpers
•Groups with one coach
• Inclusion
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• You have your class schedule organized, &
students are enrolled.
• You have release forms signed.
• You have researched some of the disabilities
you may encounter.
• The first day of class has arrived!
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YIKES!!! What do you do now?
YOU TEACH GYMNASTICS!
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COACHIING TIPS
HAVE A PLAN!
Always have Plans B, C, & D in mind in case Plan A
fails.
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Structure your class the same every week,
especially in the beginning.
Let change become the norm.
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Teach skills right the first time. You may not have the opportunity to make changes later.
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Teach skill progressions
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RESOURCES
Cindy Bickman
• How to Start a Special Needs Program in Your Gym
• www.usagym.org/specialneeds
• Special Olympics