Gymnastics
The Targeted Sports Participation Growth Program developed by Gymnastics Australia has two components – AEROSkools and GYMSkools.
AEROSkools
AEROSkools is a grassroots sports aerobics participation program conducted in schools by teachers or qualified instructors. Participants are then encouraged to compete in a regional event with the winners moving on to the national championships.
The AEROSkools program is aimed at children and youths aged 10 to 18 years, and provides a sequential program of skill development over three separate levels.
Participating schools are provided with resources including a video, music CD and routine notes, and are offered in-service training to educate the teacher(s) on how the program may be run.
Through the program, Gymnastics Australia aims to establish a sports aerobics school competition, at a regional, state and national levels, based on their National Levels Participation Program.
More information on the AEROSkools program is at http://www.aeroskools.com.au/.
GYMSkools
GYMSkools is a five or ten-week gymnastics program delivered in schools by accredited coaches. The lessons are designed to enhance and support schools’ physical education curricula, while enhancing and creating valuable school–club links.
The program targets primary school children aged 4 to 12 years, and focuses on developing gymnastic skills in a safe, fun and dynamic way.
Gymnastics Australia has established a business partnership with Kidskills Australia to deliver the GYMSkools program. Gymnastics Australia will utilise its Club 10 Network to link local clubs with the school program.
More information about the GYMSkools program is at http://www.gymskools.com.au/.
