Beth Gardner

Beth's Congress Sessions

Friday
12:15 - 1:15pm
Room 352
Understanding the Preschool Child
Friday Preschool
Presenter(s): Beth Gardner
Session Summary

Coaching preschool children presents its own challenges in the gymnastics environment.  In order to effectively teach young children, it is important to understand their developmental stages and how those stages affect behavior as well as cognitive understanding.  In this session we will cover the following topics and how they relate to effective communication with preschoolers:

  • Perception of Self
  • Levels of Thought
  • Fantasy & Games
  • Emergence of Pessimism: The Delayed Terrible Twos
  • Learning Styles
  • “One, Two, Three Rule”
  • Discipline: Avoiding Time-Out
4:00 - 9:00pm
Room 352
R301 Brain & Body: Beyond Basics
Friday All
Presenter(s): Beth Gardner
Session Summary

Reaching beyond simple drills and games, this course provides a better understanding of the process of learning. Topics covered include the developmental stages of self-perception, levels of thought, learning styles, motor learning, motor development and the theory of muscle memory, as well as understanding the Autism spectrum and other special needs. Perfect for preschool, recreational, developmental coaches, directors, owners and team coaches.
Pre-Registration Required. Click Here to Register!

Sunday
9:45 - 10:45am
Room 342
Still Rings: Skill Development for Class Levels
Sunday Men
Presenter(s): Beth Gardner
Session Summary

Basic mechanics and drills for the recreational coach teaching rings to recreational boys.