Benefits
Gymnastics is a goal-oriented sport. Becoming a good gymnast teaches the student to set goals and develop a plan of action. A gymnast learns to monitor their progress relative to their plan.When goals are not achieved, the gymnast must modify the plan to continue to progress.
Gymnastics builds strong bodies, good self esteem, and flexibility.
This process of goal setting, self-evaluation and behavior modification develops skills necessary for success not only in gymnastics but also in life. Success in gymnastics happens when gymnasts achieve the goals they set and this experience contributes to the development of positive self-esteem.
The physical skills developed by gymnastics include strength, flexibility, coordination, and spatial awareness. These skills are universal and will help students find success in many sports, thus time spent in gymnastics, especially by younger children, can foster success in other sports.