U114:
Childhood Development: Preschool to Elementary School Age

Participants of this course will learn about the cognitive, social, and brain development of preschool and elementary-aged children, as well as how to establish environments that are conducive to learning. The first in a three-part series, the course aims to give instructors a deeper comprehension of how children's brains, cognitive abilities, and social skills develop. Understanding how a child grows can help educators design learning settings that are better suited to their needs, giving kids a more enjoyable and healthy learning experience that will help them acquire the skills being taught.

This online course takes approximately 60–90 minutes to complete. Participants may complete the course over multiple sessions, with progress saved automatically. Rather than attempting to finish in a single sitting, participants are encouraged to pace their learning over several days or weeks, allowing time to thoughtfully review and reflect on the content and concepts. After successful completion, the content will remain accessible for review at any time.

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).