Tammy Robinson, operations manager of Footscray City Gymnastics Club, is an enthusiastic proponent of the benefits of gymnastics for children.
A gymnast for more than 30 years and a kinda gym teacher for 20, Tammy says a kinda gym program is a great way to have fun with your child and experience many social, cognitive and physical benefits.
“Kinda gym is also the ideal platform for not only further gymnastic programs but for all sports. It gives a child the chance to develop strength, coordination, balance, flexibility and, perhaps most importantly, confidence,” she says.
“Kinda gym offers positive movement experiences and supports development of skills for life.”
Tammy says studies have shown that children learn cognitive skills more effectively in an environment that includes the body as well as the mind (Barrett, 1998).
She said research suggests that children who have participated in early movement education activities, such as kinda gym, sleep better, have longer attention spans, increased communication skills, better general problem solving skills and improved self-esteem (Taylor, 2003).
The Footscray gymnastics club has been around since 1981, giving children a great start to a happy and healthy life.
Contact Tammy to discuss how your child can take part.
Footscray City Gymnastic Club is at 10 Mitford Parade, West Footscray. Inquiries: 9315 4010 or footscraycitygymnastics.org.au
