Studies show that children learn cognitive skills more effectively in an environment that includes the body as well as the mind (Barrett, 1998). Gymnastics and early childhood movement education is directly attributed to developing neurological pathways in students and promoting reading readiness. While the preschool gymnastics teacher runs about and plays with the little kids in her class, she is preparing her students for successful experiences in school; children who have participated in movement education activities have longer attention spans, increased communication skills, general problem solving skills and improved self-esteem.
Physical activity is instrumental in preventing certain cancers; from colon cancer and breast cancer to prostate cancer (Merrett, Theis & Ashbury, 2000). Increased exercise helped reduce the risk of developing diabetes by 58% (Yale University School of Medicine, 2001). Beginning a physical activity such as gymnastics at an early age is no guarantee but active children are more likely to grow up to be active and healthy adults.
Fitness gymnastic benefits can be life long. At DC Gymnastics & Tumbling, your child will reap the benefits of our quality gymnastics, tumbling, and cheerleading instruction. High repetitions of activities like swinging, springing, and climbing are needed to improve physical, motor, and psychological attributes:
| Fitness | Physical | Flexibility | Strength |
| Power, etc. | Psychological | Confidence | Discipline |
| Enthusiasm, etc. | Motor | Balance | Spatial awareness |
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