Gymnastics is an acrobatic sport which requires strength, agility and co-ordination.
An Overview of Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a sport that involves performing exercises that require balance, strength, flexibility, agility, endurance, and control.
There are many disciplines involved in gymnastics, from artistic and acrobatic gymnastics, to trampolining and tumbling.
Benefits
- Improve flexibility
- Improve balance
- Boost mental wellbeing
Involvement
Disability gymnastics is a discipline offered through British Gymnastics and provides details on where an individual with a visual impairment can get involved.
For more information visit the British Gymnastics website or email: disability@british-gymnastics.org
While gymnastics is not a Paralympic sport, there are many opportunities available for you to get involved in. This includes local events, and elite level competition.
Sight classifications are important to ensure fair and equal competition. Success at competitions should be defined by an athlete's skill and ability, not their impairment. The sight classifications should give all athletes the confidence that they are competing against others equally.
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Adaptations and Equipment
Mainstream gymnastics can be easily adapted to include people who are blind or partially sighted. Depending on your level of sight, adaptations may include counting the number of steps for a vault run or memorising the distance of the beam from end to end.
In terms of clothing, compression sportswear, leggings or footless tights are ideal for beginners.
Gymnastics clubs will provide the equipment.
Sport England is committed to helping people and communities across the country create sporting habits for life.
Croft Church Of England Primary School is a small, family feel school who believe in a holistic approach to education so health and well being feature highly in our curriculum offer.
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Our Holiday clubs are 3 camps in 1, with stage, sports and solve, there is guaranteed to be an activity your child will love! We bring children together in fun, safe and active environments where they can try many activities and learn new skills
Uttoxeter Leisure Centre is the perfect place for everyone to come and enjoy the wide range of facilities and activities, regardless of your age or leisure and fitness preferences.
Club Capital is a social impact investment fund and is the first of its kind to focus specifically on gymnastics.
Upstarts Gymnastics CIO is seeking an enthusiastic Level 2 Coach to be Recreational Gymnastics Lead.
Initially we are looking for someone to be in the gym for the following:
Monday 3.45 - 8.15pm
Thursday 3.45 - 6.15pm
Friday 3.45 - 8.45pm
With additional hours for absence cover, and potential to build the hours.
As well as coaching hours, the administration work is paid as five hours a week; this is to be spread over the week as necessary to cover routine emails and daily planning. Long term, there may be scope to increase coaching hours.
Salary: Pro Rata
Full Time Employment - E £24,390
