Beginning Boys and Girls Gymnastics

Beginning boys and girls classes are designed for children 5 years and up that are able to stand in line and follow directions. In these classes students will improve their coordination, strength, flexibility, and self-esteem through gymnastics exercises. They will begin learning basic gymnastics skills on each event. For example, they will learn forward and backward rolls, headstands, handstands, cartwheels, and bridges on the floor.

They will learn how to walk on the balance beam (forward, backward, sideward) both flatfooted and on toes. They will learn basic terminology of beginning gymnastics skills. They will begin learning how to do pullovers on bars and other basic skills. They will learn how to use a vaulting board correctly. Boys will begin learning how to swinng on P-Bars and High Bar. Our classes are designed to be fun and challenging. Your child will feel a sense of accomplishment each time they learn something new. Improving their strength and flexibility will help them in gymnastics as well as any other sport they choose to participate in later on. Classes are 1 hr, 1-1/2 hr, or 2 hours long, depending on your preference.

Links

• USA Gymnastics
• Sooners - Men's Gymnastics
• Sooner's Women's Gymnastics
• Int'l Gymnast Magazine
• GymnasticsNet - News & Links
• Wikipedia - Gymnastics