The primary goal of this course is to enhance safety awareness and strengthen risk management practices within the sport of gymnastics. It is designed for a broad audience, including gymnastics coaches, teachers, instructors, club owners, meet directors, judges, athletes, and other professionals involved in the sport.
The course focuses on the two fundamental areas of risk in gymnastics: the risk of injury, which is the most significant concern, and the risk of legal liability. Participants will learn how education, thorough preparation, and consistent vigilance serve as the most effective tools for managing risk and navigating uncertainty in gymnastics environments.
Key topics include facilities management; apparatus and equipment safety; training pits and rebound devices; supervision and instructional best practices; child abuse prevention; sports medicine considerations; athlete preparation and progressions; and proper spotting techniques.
Course Details
This course takes approximately 4-5 hours to complete and may be taken over multiple sessions, with progress saved automatically. Participants must work through each page and chapter before accessing the 25-question final exam. A passing score of 75% or higher is required. Individuals are allowed two attempts to pass the exam; if unsuccessful after two attempts, they must re-register and pay the course fee again. After completion, the course will remain accessible for review for three years.
Successful completion of this course grants a certificate valid for four years, expiring on July 31 of the fourth year. Recertification may be completed up to one year prior to the expiration date.
Minors taking the course must be logged in to their own profile, not their parent/guardian profile, to receive credit for the course. View page 2 of the Parent How-To Guide for further information.
To print course certificates, individuals must have an active USA Gymnastics membership (Recreational Coach, Competitive Coach, Judge, Owner/Managing Director, or Athlete).
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Click the button below to register online for the U101 Safety & Risk Management ONLINE course.
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Fees & Policies
$75 for USA Gymnastics Members:
Recreational Coach, Competitive Coach, Owner/Managing Director, Judge, Meet Director, Athlete (age 14 and older)
$95 for Non-Members (note: certificates are unavailable to Non-Members)
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Course fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another individual.
Course registrants must be a minimum of 14 years old.
Member Clubs have the option to register staff members for this course through Group Processing
Technical Recommendations & Support
This course performs best on the Chrome browser using a desktop or laptop computer. Third-party cookies should be enabled to ensure course completion is recorded. For technical assistance, please contact education@usagym.org and include your device type, browser (and version), internet speed, and a screenshot of any error messages (if applicable).
Disclaimer
This educational offering does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. All information, content, and materials herein are for general information purposes only. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this course are hereby expressly disclaimed.
