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Why teach gymnastics in primary school?

Aspire-Ed

Flexibility, strength, technique, speed, control, coordination and balance are all developed through gymnastics. KS1: “Pupils should develop fundamental movement skills, become increasingly competent and confident and access a broad range of opportunities to extend their agility, balance and coordination, individually and with others.

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How to coach someone to improve their balance

Sports Coaching FAQ

Often overlooked as a natural ability, this cornerstone of effective performance can be developed like any other skill, and therefore intentional practice, in particular with kids at an early age, can greatly enhance performance and achievement in sport and exercise and can also provide benefits for general health.

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You Are Your Child’s First Coach—Freeing Your Child from Oppressive, Hyperorganized Sports

Whole Child Sports

As our children grow into physically active, upright beings and we introduce them to sports, we pass the coaching baton to others, hopeful that while playing sports with their peers, our kids will be taught new skills, make friends, and develop a passion for exercise. To shove our kids down such a narrowly defined pathway to achievement?