Gymnastics for All Resources

GymFun & GymSkills

GymFun is the second of the three sequential programs within LaunchPad and is specifically designed for children aged between 5 - 8 years old. It focuses on the fundamental movement patterns that will help kids to progress into more advanced skills or activities. Just like KinderGym, the games and activities in GymFun are safe and encourage kids to work with others, cooperate and build self-esteem.

GymSkills is the third program within LaunchPad and is specifically designed for children aged between 8 - 12 years old.

After being involved in GymSkills, children will have had the opportunity to increase their confidence and competence in movement; preparing them for a wide range of other sports and activities.

To learn more about the LaunchPad resources, visit the LaunchPad website.

FreeG Kids

Designed to capture the excitement and fast pace of Ninja Warrior, the LaunchPad FreeG Kids program is now available for clubs and schools.

FreeG is a term used to describe a new and rapidly developing activity which encourages participants to use traditional gymnastics equipment in new ways. It draws on influences from martial arts, free-running, parkour, tricking and breakdance. The FreeG Kids program introduces participants to key concepts and basic skills. The 8 sessions are structured using a wide variety of ‘Warrior Circuit’ activities to keep children active and engaged. As with all LaunchPad Gymnastics programs, FreeG Kids sessions focus on teaching children fundamental movement skills using fun and engaging sequential activities that build on the existing skills and knowledge of each participant.

Children are given opportunities to develop their ability to combine elements of effort, space and time when performing movement sequences with and without equipment.  They will discuss and demonstrate different movement pathways and flow when solving movement challenges.

GymMix

GymMix is a coaching and teaching resource for coaches, clubs and schools developed by Gymnastics Australia for use in Gymnastics for All or Recreation Programs. The resource:

- includes a manual covering the basics of coaching gymnastics which introduces the fundamentals of gymnastics using a challenging, enjoyable and safe approach.
- is a sequential levels program for participants of all abilities involved in: Gymnastics for All (GfA) or recreational gymnastics programs with fundamental movement relative to all sports. Part A offers Levels 1-3 of GfA Australian Levels Program, Part B follows with Levels 4 – 6, Part C is still in production with Levels 7 - 10
- offers a fusion of all Gymsports: Artistic Gymnastics combined with Rhythmic, Acrobatic, Aerobic, Trampoline, Cheerleading and Display Gymnastics
- gives ideas on how to teach skills safely whilst having fun by providing a fundamental, sequential gymnastics program. It is an update and combination of Gymnastics Australia’s “Introductory Gymnastics” with the “Gymfun” and “Gymskills” manuals.

GymMix Series A (GfA National Levels Program Levels 1-3):
- A set of three posters, sticker samples, sample Participant Record Booklet and sample Certificates) and CD-ROM
- GymMix Program – an introduction to the teaching of gymnastics activities
- GymMix Activity Cards
- Coaching Tips
- GfA National Levels Program Levels 1-3
- Lesson Plans - Generic, Cheer, Aerobics, Hand Apparatus
- Templates – certificates, assessment and participant records, DIY circuit cards

GymMix Series B (GfA National Levels Program Levels 4-6):
- CD-ROM
- GymMix Program – Tips on creating displays
- Lesson Plans - Trampoline
- Templates – certificates, assessment and participant records

GymAbility GymMix

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