General Gymnastics
Gymnastics is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK and participation has never been higher. It involves lots of activities children and young people love, from bouncing on trampolines to performing handstands, somersaults and finding other fun ways of moving.
But more importantly, gymnastics can help to develop great physical competencies such as motor skills like postural control and coordination providing the ability to jump, land and fall safely as well as physical attributes such as strength, flexibility and balance.
Research carried out by Sport England in 2016 identified a number of positive outcomes gained as a result of participation in gymnastics, including
Strong / developed fundamental movement skills
Risk-taking and trying new things
Strong training ethos and disciplined approach to training
Positive attitude
Physical skills
- Boosting concentration
