All across the country it happens. A parent will call their local gymnastics club and ask questions about the program. The parents mostly say, “I’m not looking for my child to the world’s best gymnast but it would be nice for them to improve their balance and have something to do.”

The questions these parents have about the gymnastics classes usually are along the lines of, “How much does it cost?” “When are the classes?” and “What will they learn?” These sound like simple questions but they don’t always have simple answers. Each lesson only costs a couple of bucks. Classes are held at certain times on certain days, usually weekly. What a child learns in gymnastics usually takes longer to explain. A coach’s role is to help a student to learn cartwheels rollovers and looking for young talent but what else?

We get that question alot at Currumbin Gymnastics Gold Coast.

It might surprise you to know that the statistics show a clear link between physical activity and self esteem. (“From the Office” USECA Newsletter, July 2003) but that’s just the begininng. Other benefits include:

Physical

• Physical activity prevents or delays the onset of Juvenile diabetes and asthma
• Improves bone density
• Increases flexibility, muscle tone and balance and aids injury prevention
• Prevents some forms of cancer
• Improves strength

Mental

• Increased cognitive skills
• Improves communication skills
• Develops a longer attention span

Social

• A study done by the California First Five Commission in 2002 showed that for every $1 spent on early learning programs, society recouped $7.14 in lowered crime, welfare and special education costs.

So when you call up the local Gym and ask what your child will learn, be prepared to be slightly amazed.

If you are looking for Gold Coast Gymnastics clubs pop into Currumbin Gymnastics and Dance or visit the site at www.currumbingymnastics.com.au or even give us a call on 0755341655