Pinetown Gymnastics club has been hosting school visits for many years and we believe that we have developed a program that is not only great fun for the children, but also has an educational aspect with regards to the physical activities that we do as well.
A typical days program outlined below
Acticity | Outcome |
Introduction - Staff & Gym | Safety aspects of a gym & info on some of the potential hazards regarding games, trampolines & the foam pit |
Warm up games | High activity in a fun manner – all kinds of locomotion, balancing individually & with partners & making shapes individually and with partners & groups – use of music to encourage a fast pace |
Warm up - Basic stretching | Introduce the importance of stretching the whole body |
Basic activities on floor - Forward rolls | Introduce a roll using a slope – safe & assists rolling action |
Basic jumps on trampoline and/or mini trampoline / trampoline track | Safety points on trampoline, basic 2 foot jumps with different body shapes, landing or “stopping” |
Basic locomotion on beams | Balancing on narrow and raised surface, concentration during locomotion, landing drills at end |
Swings on the rings into the pit | Fun & Fun !! – Great for grip strength & to get the timing of a swing – great sense of achievement for kids who may not be that brave when they “bomb” into the pit |
Conclusion | Stickers all round and back in line |
Snacks & Juice | Schools normally bring a snack & juice on the outing which may be enjoyed in the children’s playground in Lahee Park (adjacent to the gym) or by choice / inclement weather in the gym in the upstairs viewing area Tea & coffee is available for staff & “drivers” during or after the session in our staff lounge |