About Multi-Sport Gym
for Joy
Introduction
Message from the director
of multi-sport ltd.
About the award scheme
Notes to parents and children
Materials for use with
the gymnastic gym for joy awards
Gym for joy levels
Standards and qualification
About
Gymnastics
Gym for Joy is Multi-Sport’s gymnastic programme
that was established in 1983.
The strength, co-ordination, agility and flexibility
obtained in our Gym for Joy programme has life lasting
benefits and there is a great deal of carry over skill
into other sports.
Gymnastics is an invaluable start to any child’s
education. All the basics are covered with an emphasis
on floor work, tumbling routines and vaulting in a safe
and stimulating environment. The programme follows the
Gym for Joy gymnastic badge award scheme.
Gymnastic displays are organised so that gymnastics
have the opportunity to demonstrate the routines and
skills acquired during lessons.
Multi-Sport Gym for Joy programmes take place in major
clubs and schools throughout Hong Kong. Please contact
us for more information.
For more information on our gymnastics programme,
award scheme and franchise opportunities please read
on.
INTRODUCTION
Since 1983 Multi-Sport Ltd. has developed a structured
award scheme for gymnastics. We believe the scheme to
be the first and most comprehensive of its kind, catering
for the infant to the advanced gymnast.
The Gym for Tot awards are designed for children aged
one and two years and the ten gymnastic awards are designed
for children aged three to the advanced gymnast.
The award scheme has been scrutinized by a group of
prominent physiotherapists in Hong Kong. All Exercises
have been declared safe for children provided the child
controls the movement and no external pressure or force
is applied. The award scheme is intended to be taught
under the supervision of Multi-Sport’s qualified
Physical Education staff.
Message from the director of
Multi-Sport Limited
The following scheme has been produced by a
team of Physical Education teachers and gymnastic specialists
to promote gymnastics in clubs and schools throughout
Hong Kong.
Gymnastics is a tremendously rewarding sport both physically
and mentally, and as the gymnasts derive satisfaction
progressing through the awards we hope it will develop
their bodies, minds as well as characters.
Pierre Hamman Steynberg.
Aims of the Gym For Joy award scheme: -
to impart a sense of fun and satisfaction from
gymnastics
to build a solid foundation for juniors from which to
develop
to provide a systematic structured progression for juniors
in a safe environment
to develop strong bodies, minds and characters
About the award scheme
We aim to provide the best Junior Gymnastic Award Scheme
possible and to make it challenging, rewarding and practical
to use. There is a strong argument not to have badges
for gymnastic lessons. Motivation should be intrinsic,
deriving a sense of joy and satisfaction from exploring
the limits of movement. The sport should be loved without
the stress of being examined. We combined Modern Educational
Gymnastics with a structured approach so that all children
are challenged regardless of age, sex, shape or ability.
It is important for teachers, parents and children
alike not to get carried away with the awards. Often
we joke that the children like receiving badges and
the parents get ecstatic. One must keep sight of the
aims of the award.
There is enough pressure on children to perform at
school without making a recreational sport overly competitive.
If children only come to gymnastic lessons to collect
badges then we have failed in our aims.
However child psychologists explain extrinsic motivators
in the form of incentives, such as badges, are important
to children and adults alike. “Children tasting
success and failure - in that order - are most likely
to continue in the struggle to achieve.” (Dennis
Child Psychology and the Teacher Page 48)The early
badges are relatively easy to obtain but just as applicable
as exercises to the advance gymnast as the novice.
Creativity is built in the scheme to allow children
to think at develop cognitive skills. Partner work for
co-operation and challenging team building skills are
included in our Gym for Joy curriculum.
Furthermore the badge award scheme acts as a reference
and guide to a systematic approach to junior gymnastics.
Multi-Sport teachers hold seminars to reinforce the
progressions of each movement taught as well as the
correct spotting techniques to safely and effectively
coach gymnastics. This enables Physical Education teachers
whose gymnastics is not their strong discipline to effectively
coach the sport.
Great emphasis is place on praising personal achievement
in lessons. Thus, our programme really lives up to its
name: GYM FOR JOY.
Notes to
parents and children
1. Gymnasts should wear suitable attire e.g. vests,
shorts, leotard, gym shoes or bare feet. No watches,
jewelry or ornaments should be worn. Long hair should
be tied back.
2. Children are not allowed to enter a gymnasium or
play on any apparatus unless under the guidance of a
coach.
3. Parents please keep younger siblings and non-participatory
children away from lessons.
4. Parents must inform the coach if their child is suffering
from any medical problems or disabilities.
5. Before starting all application forms and indemnity
forms must be completed.
6. Any inquiries should be directed to the Director
of Physical Education on 2540 1257.
Materials
for use with the gymnastic Gym For Joy awards.
Personal Achievement Sheets:-
These sheets enable the gymnast to keep a record of
his/her achievement.
Badges and Certificates:-
There are twelve badges and certificates for the gymnastic
awards and two badges and certificates for the Gym for
Tot awards.
GYM
FOR JOY LEVELS
1. Beginner
2. Basic
3. Elementary
4. Junior
5. Improver
6. Advanced
7. Merit
8. Honours
9. Distinction
10. Bronze
11. Silver
12. Gold |
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STANDARDS
AND QUALIFICATION
Gymnastic Awards:-
For all levels there is a 80% pass rate. However to
progress to the next level 90% must be achieved. Successful
candidates will be awarded a badge and certificate.
What every organisation
can expect from our Gym for Joy gymnastic programme:
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1. Safety
2. Qualified Coaches
3. Insurance Coverage
4. Organisational Backup
5. Badge Award Scheme
6. Course Syllabus
7. Coaching Manual
8. Progressive evaluation methods
9. Sponsorship
10. Quality Inspirational Coaching
11. Improvement in Motor Skills
12. Successful Management
13. Friendly and Efficient Service
14. Equipment Supply
15. Professional Application Forms
16. Excellent Communication with Clients
17. In-house Training
18. Uniform
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