YMCA of Frederick County

FAQ's

Posted by Brianna Keller on 10/29/2018

Frequently Asked Questions about our Sport!

1)    Can gymnastics help my child be more successful in school?

Yes it can!  Heavy Work is the phrase used in the therapy world to describe activities that demand moving large muscles and the compression of joints.  Vaulting, hanging, flipping, climbing, and leaping are excellent examples of Heavy Work opportunities for children.  Heavy Work activities are one way to improve focus of the brain.  Focusing more easily leads to learning more easily.

 

Other types of movement that encourage brain development are swinging, twisting, and rolling.  The back and forth movement that occurs in swinging, rotational movement that happens in twisting, and the up and over movement that is used in rolling assist the vestibular system develop properly.  The vestibular system is the sensory system that helps coordinate movement with balance.

 

2)    How does gymnastics benefit my child?

 

·       Improve coordination, body management, locomotive, non-locomotive, and manipulative skills.

·       Improve self-esteem and self-confidence.

·       Encourage self-discipline and concentration.

·       Improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and agility.

·       Reinforce values.

·       Encourage new friendships.

·       Provide a FUN activity in a safety-conscious, positive environment.