Classroom Management
List a reason why an instructor would need to kneel during class.
Spotting, talking/listening with a child, stretching
What are the benefits of handing out progress reports.
Showing not only progressions of each gymnast but offering a way to communicate with all of your parents
When spotting gymnasts of any ages the most important body part to protect is the _____.
The head.
This hashtag was trending for the YMCA during the spring sessions
#YiBelong
The Senior Program Directors over Gymnastics for the South and Northwest branches are _____ and _____.
(Bonus: what are their last names)
Casey Williams and Tina Stein.
Why would you use stations vs rotations.
Adjusting to the kids in your class and their attention spans etc.
These two levels in Academy are considered to be the same skill level but are separated by age.
What is Pre-Gym and Level 1
When working new skills it is important to not only spot the skill itself but also the _____.
The landing
The _____ branch opened it's doors in _____ making it older than most of our instructors.
South YMCA opened it's doors in 1999.
The Branch Directors over the South and Northwest branches are _____ and _____.
(Bonus: what are their last names)
David Foster and Jason Pedigo
When setting up stations for class, where would you position yourself on the floor.
any place where you have a visual of all gymnasts
What Academy class would you recommend to a monthly gymnast moving out of the following classes,
Just 3/Preschool
Young Beginner/Beginner
Pre-Gym and Level 1
To keep a gymnast from relying on a spot, _____ are a great tool to promote the confidence and ability to perform the skill.
Drills
Name one program that the Strong Community Campaign funds.
Splash, Livestrong, IBFA, etc.
What month was your Gymnastics Director born in
Caitlin- September
Dakota- June
If a gymnast is not on your roster what is the most important piece of information you need to get from mom or dad.
First and last name
What is the minimum age requirement for a competing gymnast.
5 years old by the first meet
Your preschool student told you a funny story, should you
A. keep it to yourself
or
B. share the story with their parent after class
B. share the story with their parent or guardian.
The YMCA's four core values are Respect, ______, Honesty, and Caring.
Responsibility
If you are in the Gymnastics Center, where is your nearest AED located
South- Family Locker room
Northwest- Front Desk
Attendance is not only used for keeping track of who attends your class, name another way you can use attendance with your group.
Getting to know your gymnasts, gives the shy kids a chance to speak, etc. your group.
A grasshopper is to a handstand, as a back extension roll is to a _____. (Hint: a skill on a different event)
Giant
Why would you thank your gymnasts and invite them back next month.
Retention, building relationships/community
The YMCA's mission is to put _____ _____ into practice through programs that promote _____ _____, _____ _____, and positive _____ _____ to build _____ _____, _____ _____ _____ for all, regardless of _____ _____ _____.
to put Christian principles into practice through programs that promote healthy lifestyles, strong families, and positive youth development to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, regardless of ability to pay.
What is your branch's address
South- 3405 S. Meridian Ave.
Northwest- 13838 W. 21st St. N.