1. Increasing the popularity of gymnastics in Australia

2. Introduce gymnastics to core curriculum in Australia
1st Strategy
Introduce gymnastics to core curriculum in Australia

3. Set of school or college courses
(Core Curriculum, 2010)
(Your Dictionary, 2009)
Core curriculum
Set of school or college courses
Subjects considered essential to education
Provides necessary skills
Common cultural knowledge

4. Participation encouraged through the curriculum Amezdroz et al, 2010
Primary Schools
Participation encouraged through the curriculum
Amezdroz et al, 2010
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Ensures that children are introduced to the sport at a very young age
Amezdroz, et al, 2004
Becomes a core element of an individual’s education
Helps shape who we are and what we are interested in
Popularity increases
As more children are exposed, it becomes more familiar
Becomes socially acceptable within the school community

5. Sport and physical activity
Secondary schools
Sport and physical activity
is highly valued
(Amezdroz et al, 2010).
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has formed an important part of some young people’s cultures
(Amezdroz et al, 2010)
is more likely to achieve valuable educational outcomes if these activities are taken seriously as learning experiences
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Continue with the curriculum
further shape and influence participation

6. Specific examples of strategies
Compulsory sessions within school hours
Block Training programs
After or before hours for keen students
Male and female coaches
Teachers and parents to participate (role models)
Outsides sources / professional gymnasts used at school
Teams to compete against other schools
Theory

7. Socialisation defined as
Schools can play a powerful role in the socialisation of individuals into sport and physical activity
(Amezdroz et al, 2010)
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Socialisation defined as
is a process by which we learn and are taught to conform to existing norms and values
(Amezdroz et al, 2010).
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“the process by which individuals learn to modify their behaviour to conform to what is considered ‘acceptable’ in their society. It includes learning the cultural attitudes, values and roles of society”
(Amezdroz et al, 2004).

8. This means that
Through the process of socialisation, gymnastics becomes a pivotal part of a child’s physical education and development
(Amezdroz et al, 2004).
It is about how individuals learn to conform to social norms and how to behave in accordance with our culture
(Amezdroz et al, 2010).
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By introducing gymnastics into the curriculum for boys and girls, it will become acceptable in Australia for all genders and body shapes.
It helps to develop positive values, attitudes and behaviours in relation to gymnastics.
Gymnastics in schools can also provide opportunities to allow young people to meet adults who may become mentors in their lives
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Helps to change the mind set and gives students role models to look up to.

9. TASK ***NOTE*** Remember to personalise where possible
Statement for first strategy
Define Core Curriculum / Curriculum
Discuss (with examples)
Link to Socialisation (with example)
***NOTE***
Remember to
personalise where possible
steer your argument towards gymnastics