INSTRUCTIONAL
GYMNASTICS
WINTER SESSION 2009
January 5 - March 14 (9 weeks)
Class
Schedule
CLASS
DESCRIPTIONS
PRESCHOOL
- GIRLS AND BOYS - AGE 3 - 5
Beginner
I
Teaches
basic movement and tumbling skills. Helps to improve body
awareness, motor skills, coordination, balance, and listening
skills. Ues modified equipment with a fun and creative
approach to learning.
Beginner
II
For
beginner level preschoolers who have previously taken
gymnastics class. Gymnast should have mastered skills
from Beginner I. Must be able to perform a forward roll,
donkey kicks and walk on a low balance beam unassisted.
Intermediate
For
preschool gymnasts who have mastered the Beginner II skills.
Must be able to perform a bridge and walk on the high
balance beam. Will begin to transfer skills to the regulation
equipment.
Advanced
For
preschool gymnasts who have mastered skills in the intermediate
level. Must be able to perform a handstand, cartwheel
and a pullover on bars (assisted). This class will prepare
the gymnast for the instructional program.
Tumblers
and Dynos
An
accelerated class for gymnasts who have shown high potential.
Girls age 4-8.
GIRLS
- AGE 6 - 14
Beginner
I
Emphasis
is on tumbling skills with exposure to the balance beam,
uneven bars, vault and dance. This class is suited for
girls who have never taken a gymnastics class before.
Beginner
II
For
beginner level gymnasts who have previously taken a gymnastics
class. Gymnast should have mastered skills from Beginner
I. Must be able to perform a cartwheel on floor and walk
on a high balance beam unassisted.
Intermediate
Should
have mastered skills from Beginner II. Must be able to
perform a handstand forward roll and round-off on the
floor and pullover on bars. Gymnasts will learn to perfect
their basic skills as well as learn more advanced skills
on all events.
Advanced
I
For
gymnasts who have mastered skills from the intermediate
level. Must be able to perform a backbend-kickover and
front limber on floor and a back hip circle on the bars.
There is an emphasis on strength, flexibility and form.
Advanced
II
For
gymnasts who have mastered skills from the Advanced I
level. Must be able to perform a front and back handspring
on the floor and a cartwheel on the high balance beam.
Prepares the gymnast for high school competition.