Gymnastics Is More Than Competition
Posted by: Mr.Admin in Gymnastic Sites and The Best ArticlesThe reality is that gymnastics is a great “gateway” sport, that is, it prepares any child for a higher level of participation in many activities because of the confidence developed and body awareness attained - both attributes of gymnastics training. There are also different levels of competition that don’t have to lead to Olympic competition or years of grueling training. By that, I mean that routines developed by USA Gymnastics can be used by AAU (Amateur Athletic Union), YMCA, school, and recreational programs without the emphasis on competition for competition’s sake but for learning how to perform, learning to enjoy the competitive experience, and learning how to express oneself through movement. Recovery from a fall Another great benefit of gymnastics training is an increased awareness of the body in activity making recovery from falls or strategic changes in body position easier to accomplish. Many gymnastics skills have a takeoff phase, the skill performance, and a landing pha …
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