Gymnastics is a great activity for children as it offers a range of physical and cognitive benefits.  Those who develop their coordination skills through gymnastics learn how to use and move their body in various ways.  It also allows them to understand the principles of discipline and self control.

Sports Beijing gymnastic program offers gymnastics at different levels. Ages shown in the schedules are guidelines. There may be older and younger gymnasts in the class. Coaches may request gymnasts to move to another class if that class is more suited to their ability and development level.

Beginner Level

The Beginner Level recreational gymnastics program is designed as an introduction to the  sport. The initial focus in these classes is on increasing body awareness and developing agility and flexibility in preparation for more complex gymnastic skills. This program is for gymnasts in the aged 5 and above.

Intermediate Level

Intermediate level is designed for young gymnasts with some experience of the sport – ideally those who have already completed the beginner level with Sports Beijing. Emphasis will be on developing skills in tumbling and on the beam, vault and uneven bars.

Advanced Gymnastics

This class is for keen gymnasts with previous experience that want more rigorous and technical training. The class focuses on strength development and learning advanced techniques and skills.  Advanced gymnasts with the prerequisite skills and training attitude may be invited by the coaches to try a Team Gymnastics training class.

Australian Gymnastics Standards
BEGINNER:
Limited to no formal gymnastics training.
LEVEL 1:
Straight jump vault, pullover on bars, forward roll, cartwheel, straight jump on floor. Usually participates in internal competitions within his/her own club.
LEVEL 2:
Handstand flat back vault, back hip circle on bars, sole circle dismount on bars, jumps on beam, backward roll on floor, full handstand on floor, cartwheel 1/4 turn on floor.
LEVEL 3:
Dive roll vault, stride circle on bars, small handsstand on beam, small split leap on beam, round off, handstand forward roll, bridge kick-over.
LEVEL 4:
Handspring to flat back vault, front hip circle on bars, handstand on beam, round off back handspring on floor.

Coaches may request gymnasts to move to another class if that class is more suited to their ability and development level.

Recreational gymnastics will take place at the International School of Beijing (ISB) Gym #3