Bike Riding
Sporting Schools is an Australian Government initiative designed to help schools to increase children's participation in sport, and to connect them with community sporting opportunities.
AusBike, opens in a new tab is Australia’s national bike education program, designed to give kids aged 5 to 12 years the essential skills to experience the freedom, fun and adventure of life on two wheels!
The program has been designed by expert coaches and is delivered in a variety of settings around the country by accredited instructors. AusBike caters for kids with all levels of bike riding experience – whether they’re just off training wheels, or further down the track with their cycling journey.
The AusBike program is fun, interactive and progressive. With a focus on developing fundamental skills, safety and confidence, kids will work their way through a number of core skills, progressing from beginner to expert level throughout the program.
An evidence-based program
AusBike is based on the CORE4Skills™, an evidence-based framework for developing, practicing, and embedding fundamental bike skills.
The core skills are:
1.Modulation - understanding the required amount of functional body engagement to complete a skill - for example, how much pressure to apply on the brakes to stop within three metres from a high speed.
2.Dynamic Weight Transfer - the ability to position the body appropriately to manoeuvre the bike – for example, shifting the bike using your weight to control the bike movement.
3.Static Balance - the ability to be able to maintain control of the bike, with minimal movement. In real life, this could look like waiting at traffic lights or doing a trail check before riding the trail.
4.Situational Appropriateness - the ability of the rider to make the appropriate choice, action and reaction to the situation.
AusBike is proudly designed, developed and delivered by AusCycling, Australia’s national sports organisation for all forms of cycling and riding, The program has been developed with the support of the Australian Government through the Australian Sports Commission.
AusBike’s schools programs have been developed with support from ACPHER - the Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
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Primary school program
There are two options for AusBike when delivered in schools:
- The four-session Progressive program
- The two-session Immersion program
Both programs are delivered by AusCycling-accredited instructors. The sessions can be held in a school setting before, during or after school. AusCycling encourages students to bring their own bikes and helmets, however if this is not possible, contact AusCycling regarding options for borrowing equipment.
Progressive program | Immersion program |
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The Progressive program includes four hours of content and is generally delivered as four x one-hour sessions (this may be adjusted to suit the needs of the schools): Session 1: Introduction to fundamental riding skills
Session 2: Extend the development of skills
Session 3: Application of Skills
Session 4: Embedding of skills
| A faster, fun program held over two x one hour practical sessions, the Immersion Program is ideally suited for class groups of up to 30 students. With its shorter format, schools can run multiple sessions per day, providing more kids with the AusBike experience! The Immersion format involves both on and off bike activities, with a focus on inclusion, fun games, and skill acquisition! Suitable for Years 3 to 6. Day 1: Early in term
Day 2: Towards end of term
Included in the immersion program is the AusBike Digital modules, the perfect companion to practical bike education. Developed with experts from AusCycling and ACHPER, and aligned with ACARA State and National Curriculum Standards, AusBike Digital provides a comprehensive learning experience you can trust.
These modules are to be an extra resource for teachers to complete with their classes during the term, between their on-bike immersion days at their school. |
Equipment
Schools can purchase a Ride Nation Schools equipment kit from our provider. Delivery of equipment packs are subject to availability.
Each kit costs $350 and includes:
- Kitbag
- 48 x coloured cones
- 10 x traffic cones
- 10 x hi-vis vests
- 3 x rubber chickens
- 3 x whistles
- 1 x bike pump
- 1 x stopwatch
- 1 x bucket of chalk
- 1 x small first aid kit
Programs do not include bike hire. Please contact us about potential bike hire, subject to providers' availability.
Teachers
Teachers can deliver cycling in Sporting Schools by meeting the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Must hold relevant AusBike Instructor, opens in a new tab accreditation
Please note the teacher upskilling accreditation is not age specific.
Coaches
To deliver bike riding as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
To deliver on behalf of an NSO, coaches need to:
- Be connected to an endorsed provider, SSO or NSO in OfficialsHQ
Coaching Providers
To deliver bike riding as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment (as determined by the NSO)
To be an endorsed provider for AusCycling and deliver on behalf of NSO, providers must also meet the requirements below:
- Agree to Memorandum of Understanding with NSO/SSO
- Please contact AusCycling at ausbikeschools@auscycling.org.au to register as a AusBike Schools provider and complete associated induction
- Agree to AusCycling's License Agreement
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.
AusBike Instructor Training
The AusBike Instructor training will introduce you to worldwide recognised best bike education Instructor practices. The course is aimed at club and community members, parents and teachers who want to help build and develop beginner level bike riders (aged 5-12) to improve their bike riding skills.
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AusBike for Schools
AusBike is Australia’s national bike education program, designed to give kids aged 5 to 12 years the essential skills to experience the freedom, fun and adventure of life on two wheels!
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AusCycling
Contact: Emily Wilson Email: emily.wilson@auscycling.org.au Phone: (02) 7229 6465