Sports sections for children: what to do?
Sports schools in Kiev offer a lot of thematic areas related to both classic and modern sports. Where should you opt for?
Psychologists and practicing coaches recommend that parents not realize their childhood dream in their child and not enroll him in the section of the youth sports school on the basis of personal sympathy for the discipline. Especially the warning applies to power types: boxing, wrestling, karate.
Harmonious development of a child’s personality is possible only in his awareness of the aesthetic component of the sports direction. Everything is great in a beautiful body, so experts recommend focusing on:
- swimming;
- choreography and dancing;
- rhythmic gymnastics;
- squash;
- tennis, etc.
It is important to consider choosing children’s sports sections:
- the age and gender of the child;
- physical condition and health features;
- temperament, character traits;
- personal desire to engage in a particular sport.
How old should you start?
As soon as the child has taken his first step, he begins to engage in vigorous physical activity: running, jumping, dancing, twisting funny steps. Early preschool age is the ideal time to take your toddler to a private sports school.
Swimming, rhythmic gymnastics, squash, tennis, choreography and dancing are possible for the smallest «conquerors of Olympus» - children from 2 years old - in the sports school based on the elite fitness club «5th Element».
Certified experienced specialists working with «little champions» for many years will help you decide on the direction, considering:
- the age and gender of the child;
- physical development;
- temperament, creative preferences;
- the wishes of the parents.
If necessary, on the basis of the «5th Element» club, you can get professional advice from a medical specialist, who excludes contraindications to practicing a specific sport.
Age criteria for choosing a sports club
Sports sections for children 2-3 years old are exciting outdoor games with elements of dance, aerobics, gymnastics, etc. The child develops coordination of movements, improves walking and jumping skills. At this age, it is recommended to enroll children in general early development groups, as well as swimming, choreography.
For a 4-year-old child, the doors open to real - «adults» - sports disciplines: tennis, squash, children’s judo, etc. Often, sports sections for children from 4 years of age and older are recommended by a pediatrician in order to improve physical shape, correct posture, strengthen muscles, and develop personal and volitional qualities.
Sports sections for children 5 years old are organized full-fledged leisure. The child joins the training schedule, becomes organized, responsible for himself and his team. Strong sympathy for sports discipline is developed. Changing sections is also not prohibited, because from 5-6 years old a child is interested in active team games.
The format of training, the atmosphere in the group, the authority of the coach are undoubtedly important factors in determining a sports club, but for children, physical, moral, and intellectual readiness for this or that activity is still important.
The respectability of the school plays an important role: every parent wants his child to attend the best sports club for children in Kiev.
«Dad, mom, I - sports family!»
This slogan is experiencing another peak of popularity, and it is no coincidence: the fashion for a healthy lifestyle dictates its own canons of beauty. In addition, family physical culture leisure unites!
Under the auspices of professional masters, it is easy to achieve not only the first sports results, but also to adjust your life priorities. In other words, a sports school is a forge of spiritual satisfaction. But is each one right for you?
When choosing a children’s sports school, parents start from the following factors:
- geographic location;
- service cost;
- ramification of sports areas;
- the level of the material and technical base of the institution;
- professionalism of mentors;
- the ability to combine children’s sections with classes for adults.
Advantages of children’s sports sections of the «5th Element» club
The sports school of the club «5th Element» is chosen in particular by those who were previously enrolled in other sports schools in Kiev. All because we guarantee:
- an individual approach to each child, even during collective, group lessons;
- the modern material base, focused on the specifics of sports leisure (5 tennis courts with different types of surface for year-round lessons, 3 squash courts, 6 swimming pools, 18 studios for classes);
- a modern approach to classical disciplines (in addition to classical choreography and ballroom dancing, children are taught creative types of dance: contemporary, Funk, Popping, jazz-funk, hip-hop and many others);
- roller skating training;
- the schedule of classes that is most convenient for you;
- age complete set of groups with the right to choose;
- open, trusting dialogue between coaches, administration, child and parents.
The elite fitness club «5th Element» is a harmonious leisure time not only for the child, but also for the parents. Check out the list of club services by calling the administrator by phone.
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