Getting All You Can Out of Gymnastics Classes
Each year at Kehler's Gymnastics Centers the curriculum is carefully planned so the children in the Class program are taken systematically through the correct technique for lead up skills and beginner through advanced gymnastic skills. During the 8 week session the children will practice skills on all the gymnastics apparatus and tumbling areas, however, each session will have a concentration on one specific area of apparatus and a specific area of tumbling.
By attending for the whole school year students are able to take advantage of the entire curriculum as the skills from one session build on those from the previous sessions. When gymnasts skip an 8 week session in the middle of the year they miss that part of the curriculum and so they may not get all they should out of the program. Our curriculum has been carefully planned by certified teachers and professional instructors to help your gymnast, but to get the most out of our program it is important that they attend for the whole school year.
By attending for the whole school year students are able to take advantage of the entire curriculum as the skills from one session build on those from the previous sessions. When gymnasts skip an 8 week session in the middle of the year they miss that part of the curriculum and so they may not get all they should out of the program. Our curriculum has been carefully planned by certified teachers and professional instructors to help your gymnast, but to get the most out of our program it is important that they attend for the whole school year.
GYMNASTICS HELPS KIDS LEARN MORE IN SCHOOL?
Gymnastics does teach children that even difficult tasks can be over come by mastering one step at a time.
According to many recent studies programs like KEHLER'S GYMNASTICS really do seem to have a positive effect on a child's general ability to learn, even in academic areas!
According to the former U.S. Secretary of Education, William Bennett, "Youngsters who participate in structured programs of vigorous exercise possess greater mental acuity and stronger interest in learning than those who do not."
According to many recent studies programs like KEHLER'S GYMNASTICS really do seem to have a positive effect on a child's general ability to learn, even in academic areas!
According to the former U.S. Secretary of Education, William Bennett, "Youngsters who participate in structured programs of vigorous exercise possess greater mental acuity and stronger interest in learning than those who do not."
Spring Fling: Free trophy & Free Party
Every student in our developmental classes* who participated in our skill evaluations for all five Sessions (Oct. thru June) will receive a FREE TICKET for our Annual Spring Fling Gymnastics Party! (A $35 value). Each student at the party will receive a Free Trophy!
Although this is meant as a reward for those who participated in the skill evaluations all year, students who did not participate for the entire school year are permitted to attend as well. Tickets go on sale in May. We will be splitting the students into different times so everyone does not have to come at the same time. This will make for smaller groups and more fun for everyone!
*Tumble Tykes & Gymstarz classes are excluded at the overwhelming request of the parents.
Although this is meant as a reward for those who participated in the skill evaluations all year, students who did not participate for the entire school year are permitted to attend as well. Tickets go on sale in May. We will be splitting the students into different times so everyone does not have to come at the same time. This will make for smaller groups and more fun for everyone!
*Tumble Tykes & Gymstarz classes are excluded at the overwhelming request of the parents.
Winners All Exhibition
This is not a competition, but an exhibition!
All Boys & Girls from Developmental Classes are invited. (K- 3rd & 4th grade & over)
Coaches will help those who need it. This is a fun exhibition for our families and we hope every one participates!
Meet date: See Calendar (Usually May/June)
Lots of FREE STUFF!!!
Every Child gets Award Ribbons, a Judges Score Card, & Certificate!
All Boys & Girls from Developmental Classes are invited. (K- 3rd & 4th grade & over)
Coaches will help those who need it. This is a fun exhibition for our families and we hope every one participates!
Meet date: See Calendar (Usually May/June)
Lots of FREE STUFF!!!
Every Child gets Award Ribbons, a Judges Score Card, & Certificate!
SEDENTARY BEHAVIORS IN YOUTH PREDICT INACTIVITY LEVELS AND RISK OF OBESITY IN LATER LIFE
Active kids are more likely to remain lean and healthy during their youth and inactive adolescents are more likely to become adults who do not exercise, according to new results on tracking of physical activity behaviors in children to help predict the physical activity and fitness levels of adults. Researchers also say physically-active children do not necessarily grow up to be adults who exercise. Their results were presented at the American College of Sports Medicine's 50th Annual Meeting in San Francisco, May 28 - 31.
The first set of data examined changes in activity in young children during middle childhood (roughly kindergarten through third grade), an important transition period for youth. Researchers studied a large group using accelerometers and surveys to quantify activity. This method allowed researchers to track real-time movement and determine which activities children were performing at what times of day, and the intensity of each activity. Researchers also measured the level of fatness of the children involved in the study. Results suggest those engaged in vigorous activity are more likely to stay lean, while TV viewing was the behavior most likely to predict weight gain during middle childhood. These results show children who watch the most TV were more than 2.4 times more likely than peers to gain high levels of fat in middle childhood.
"There is enough evidence at this point to suggest that physical activity promotion for children matters a great deal in that it impacts children's immediate health," said Kathleen Janz, Ed.D., FACSM, one of the session's presenters. "This information may also help establish the stability of physical activity as a behavior to ensure active adults."
Another set of tracking data demonstrated the instability of physical activity behavior and physical fitness of young males and females who were followed over a period of 23 years, from age 13 to age 36. The study, conducted in Amsterdam, found inconsistent physical activity behaviors in adolescents and young adults: active adolescents are not more active at all at later ages, and the opposite was shown to be true. Researchers explain this means physical fitness factors such as endurance and muscle force show more stability than other exercise behaviors, such as the frequency and intensity of exercise.
The collective data points to early and consistent health promotion across the lifespan as the key to getting adults to embrace physical activity as part of their daily routine. Researchers note they are interested in learning how effective a tool health promotion and public education can be in the combating the nation's emerging public health crisis in its obesity epidemic.
"Although inactive children are likely to grow up to be inactive adults, it is certainly not true that when you are physically active in your youth that you also stay active in your adult years," said Han CG Kemper, Ph.D., FACSM. "It appears that, to be most effective, physical activity promotion must be a life-long activity."
The American College of Sports Medicine is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. More than 20,000 International, National, and Regional members are dedicated to promoting and integrating scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.
Reported by USAG 5/03
The first set of data examined changes in activity in young children during middle childhood (roughly kindergarten through third grade), an important transition period for youth. Researchers studied a large group using accelerometers and surveys to quantify activity. This method allowed researchers to track real-time movement and determine which activities children were performing at what times of day, and the intensity of each activity. Researchers also measured the level of fatness of the children involved in the study. Results suggest those engaged in vigorous activity are more likely to stay lean, while TV viewing was the behavior most likely to predict weight gain during middle childhood. These results show children who watch the most TV were more than 2.4 times more likely than peers to gain high levels of fat in middle childhood.
"There is enough evidence at this point to suggest that physical activity promotion for children matters a great deal in that it impacts children's immediate health," said Kathleen Janz, Ed.D., FACSM, one of the session's presenters. "This information may also help establish the stability of physical activity as a behavior to ensure active adults."
Another set of tracking data demonstrated the instability of physical activity behavior and physical fitness of young males and females who were followed over a period of 23 years, from age 13 to age 36. The study, conducted in Amsterdam, found inconsistent physical activity behaviors in adolescents and young adults: active adolescents are not more active at all at later ages, and the opposite was shown to be true. Researchers explain this means physical fitness factors such as endurance and muscle force show more stability than other exercise behaviors, such as the frequency and intensity of exercise.
The collective data points to early and consistent health promotion across the lifespan as the key to getting adults to embrace physical activity as part of their daily routine. Researchers note they are interested in learning how effective a tool health promotion and public education can be in the combating the nation's emerging public health crisis in its obesity epidemic.
"Although inactive children are likely to grow up to be inactive adults, it is certainly not true that when you are physically active in your youth that you also stay active in your adult years," said Han CG Kemper, Ph.D., FACSM. "It appears that, to be most effective, physical activity promotion must be a life-long activity."
The American College of Sports Medicine is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. More than 20,000 International, National, and Regional members are dedicated to promoting and integrating scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.
Reported by USAG 5/03