Specifics of a GYMSTERS Class

Generally, each lesson is divided into 4 activities; each activity is designed with the young child in mind.
What does the GYMSTERS child need?

• to learn the skills necessary to perform safe activities.
• to develop muscle strength to become physically fit.
• to be able to have fun while participating in various daily physical activities.
• to become knowledgeable about the body (through anatomy and physiology) and understand what it means to be healthy.
• to understand why a physically fit body can maximize success in all parts of life; GYMSTERS gives the child a basic foundation for: problem solving, language and social development, emotional interaction, and skills in the social arena

Each 30 minute lesson includes:

Activity	Description
Exercise/Warm-up	Preparation is made for the upcoming activities by stretching, performing aerobics, practicing movements within one's own body space, and/or cooperating with others.
Two Gross Motor Activities	Both of these areas encompass gross (large muscle group) motor activities using unique physical education equipment that entices the young child to want to participate, either independently or within the group.
Cool down	Fine (small muscle group) motor activities include learning sign language words, where students shape their hands in the position of the sign language word for the week. In conjunction, bone and muscle names are assimilated into each lesson by playing name games with the children.

Reminder: Parents need and want to know what their child is doing in GYMSTERS, so...

• Lesson cards are posted at each school.
• Note that the lessons change each week.
• Distinct equipment is used each assignment to tantalize the child while performing a new physical feat.