This project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description
Mini Movers is designed for children age 1 to 2 years with the pre-requisite of being able to walk. The program helps develop strength, flexibility, co-ordination, balance and improve cognitive development.The program will assist perceptual-motor development and strengthen the foundations of skills the child will be learning in the next year of life.
Pre-Requisites
Baby must be walking
Outcomes
The program will help stimulate motor skill development, build strength, balance and coordination. We feel Mini Movers will have a positive impact on both the child and the parent. Helping to educate parents on child development and provide techniques to safely exercise children age 1 to 2 years. Simple, constructive playtime activities are introduced to stimulate the child mentally and physically. Your child will learn to use equipment to encourage physical movement such as rolling, balancing, hanging, walking and learning to enhance cognitive and motor development. Lots of music, praise and repetition to secure a sound routine for exercise. We hope to prepare the Mini Mover to enter into the Smarties program.
Parent Participation
Parents are asked to assist their child to participate in all activities as directed by the instructor. Please do not leave the group or use any equipment without the direction of the instructor. As your child gains independance parents are encouraged to leave the gym area and soon your child will graduate to a Smarties class.
Class Timetable
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Description
Smarties is a fun introduction to gymnastics equipment and gymnastics movement. The program includes activities of swinging, jumping, hopping, balancing, hanging, stretching, landing, rolling, bouncing, climbing and movement to music.
Prerequisites
Ability to understand and follow simple instructions from the coach. Ability to interact in a safe and appropriate way.
Outcomes
The program helps develop strength, flexibility, co-ordination, balance and posture. The children will also learn to follow instructions in a group, interact socially and make great new friends in the gym. The program will prepare each child to enter the Jelly Tots class. Your child will learn to use the balance beam, trampoline, rings, foam pit, uneven bars, climbing rope, crash mats, beatboards and will be introduced to other equipment as their term progresses. In this stage of development, we place a large focus on having fun whilst learning and improving basic gymnastic ability.
Parent Participation
Parents are asked to help their child to participate in all activities as directed by the instructor. Please do not leave the group or use any equipment without the direction of the instructor. As your child gains independance parents are encouraged to leave the gym area and soon your child will graduate to a regular Jelly Tots class.
Class Timetable
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Description
Jelly Tots is designed for children aged 3 to 4 years with the pre-requisite of being able to follow the instructions of the leader during a 45 minute class. The program helps develop strength, flexibility, co-ordination, balance and improve cognitive development. This program has obvious physical benefits including perceptual-motor development and improving posture. There are a maximum of six children in any Jelly Tots class. Parents are encouraged to support the instructor and never attempt to coach their child from the waiting room or offer them technical advice.
Parent Participation
Parent Participation Is NOT PERMITTED in the Jelly Tots class.
Outcomes
The program helps develop strength, flexibility, co-ordination, balance and posture. The children will also learn to follow instructions in a group, interact socially and make great new friends in the gym. The program will prepare each child to enter the Jelly Beans class.
Your child will learn to use the balance beam, trampoline, rings, foam pit, uneven bars, climbing rope, crash mats, beatboards and will be introduced to other equipment as their term progresses. In this stage of development, we place a large focus on having fun whilst learning and improving basic gymnastic ability.
Class Timetable
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Description
Jelly Beans is designed for children aged 4 to 5 years with the pre-requisite of being able to follow the instructions of the leader during a 60 minute class. The program helps develop strength, flexibility, co-ordination, balance and improve cognitive development. This program has obvious physical benefits including perceptual-motor development and improving posture. There are a maximum of seven children in any Jelly Beans class. Parents are encouraged to support the instructor and never attempt to coach their child from the waiting room or offer them technical advice.
Parent Participation
Parent Participation Is NOT PERMITTED in the Jelly Beans class.
Outcomes
The program helps develop strength, flexibility, co-ordination, balance and posture. The children will also learn to follow instructions in a group, interact socially and make great new friends in the gym. The program will prepare each child to enter Gold Coast Gymnastic’s Pre-Levels programs.
Your child will learn to use the balance beam, trampoline, rings, foam pit, uneven bars, climbing rope, crash mats, beatboards and will be introduced to other equipment as their term progresses. In this stage of development, we place a large focus on having fun whilst learning and improving basic gymnastic ability.
Class Timetable
Click here for class timetables.
