Modern parents are worried about the health and comprehensive development of their baby.
It's no secret that the right physical exercise already with early years positively affect the formation of not only the musculoskeletal system of the child, but are also an integral part of the formation of his character.
Having made the decision that their baby should play sports, parents are faced with a difficult choice: what kind of training to prefer?
Recently, children's fitness has become increasingly popular - this is a relatively new sports area designed specifically for kids.
What are the benefits of such classes, and what are the specifics of training programs within this innovative industry - further.
The main positive features of fitness for children should be considered:
- Training does not last long, do not overload the child;
- Aerobics for children involves group (including game) forms of work - accordingly, in addition to physical development, this makes it possible to form a number of necessary communication skills in children;
- The instructor always practices an individual approach to each ward;
- Gymnastics for children is the best choice if the child does not attend a preschool and, against this background, experiences a lack of communication and physical activity;
- During training, children develop many useful skills - in particular, flexibility, mobility, coordination, teamwork, agility, strength, etc.
Any fitness classes will certainly contribute to the normalization of the child's body weight, in addition, physical exercises are an excellent prevention of diseases. of cardio-vascular system, scoliosis, lesions of the knee joints.
The main advantage of children's fitness is a wide range of activities and, accordingly, the presence of the main motive to engage in: the interest of the child in this form of pastime.
How are the workouts
Children's fitness for kids involves active activities in game form. So, children dance, perform simple physical exercises to specially selected songs from cartoons or to classical music.
Modern fitness centers offer many options for children's workouts. Here are the most popular ones:
- Logo aerobics. The essence of this direction is the combination of physical exercises with the recitation of poems, unrhymed phrases. The main goal of the classes is the development of coordination.
- step by step. At such trainings, instructors teach children to walk correctly, form the ability to keep the balance of the body, and develop fine motor skills.
- Fit Ball. Active physical exercises using large inflatable balls. Classes help develop the musculoskeletal system of the child.
- Yoga for kids. Training has a positive effect not only on physical development but also on the emotional sphere of kids.
- Children's training in the pool. Swimming with elements of aqua aerobics. Great choice for hyperactive kids.
Classes intended for children aged 3 to 7 should not last longer than half an hour. Trainings are held in specially equipped rooms with good ventilation and absence of traumatic objects.
The frequency of visits to the gym depends on the age of the baby:
- Children under three years old usually train no more than 1-2 times a week (30 minutes);
- 3-6-year-olds can already practice three times during the same time period;
- The same amount is recommended for adolescents to train, but at the same time, the duration of their stay in gym increases from half an hour to 40-45 minutes.
What form of fitness is better to prefer? Here everything is individual and due to age. So, preschoolers are more suitable for dancing and game lessons, but for students of primary and secondary grades, more complex training programs, think over physical exercises that purposefully develop their musculoskeletal system.
Expert opinions regarding strength training(i.e., weight work) for teenagers diverge. But most of them agree on one thing: the wrong execution basic exercises(barbell squats,) can affect the health of the guys and significantly affect the subsequent formation of their ODA.
It is better for girls and boys under the age of 16 to replace strength training with training with own weight(horizontal bar, push-ups, fitness aerobics) and cardio loads - running, jumping, etc.
A set of exercises for children at home
Consider the option of a simple home workout for a child:
- Starting position - feet are shoulder-width apart. The left (after - right) leg bent at the knee should be lifted and touch it with the elbow of the right (after - left) hand. The exercise is repeated six times for each side.
- Hands on the belt, setting the legs - wider than shoulder level. The right leg slowly bends at the knee, the weight of the body is transferred to it, while the left leg is on the toe. After returning the body to starting position the exercise is repeated on the other side. The number of repetitions - five times on the right and left leg.
- Starting position - lying on your stomach, arms extended forward. It is necessary to simultaneously tear off the upper and lower limbs from the floor, fix the position of the body at the maximum lifting point for a few seconds. The optimal number of repetitions for this exercise- six times.
- Feet are shoulder width apart, hands on the belt. Turning your feet outward and keeping your back straight, you should sit on your toes, while stretching your arms forward. Next, you need to return to the starting position. The exercise is repeated six to eight times.
- Feet shoulder-width apart, back straight, in the hands - gymnastic stick. You should alternately step over the sports equipment with each foot, while trying to keep the stick as close to the ends as possible. The optimal number of repetitions for this exercise is 10 times for each leg.
So, children's fitness is a relatively new, but very effective approach to organizing training process for toddlers, preschoolers and students of primary and secondary grades. This form of study is not related to professional sports, its goal is to improve the health of children and contribute to their comprehensive development (including psycho-emotional).
Ludmila Krapivina
GCD in fitness aerobics for children 5–6 years old
Synopsis of the district open GCD for fitness - aerobics. Group "Grace". Instructor for physical culture d./s "Teremok" Krapivina Lyudmila Mikhailovna, age children 5 - 6 years old.
Area integration: "Communication", "Motor",
"Gaming".
Form of activity: Instructor's joint activity
with kids.
Activities: "Communicative"(general,
"Cognitive".
Program tasks:
Educational: learn children climbing a step-platform, placing the right - left foot on the toe with exercises for the hands; perfect step touch up and down (front approach); fix the base (basic) step (front).
Educational: develop physical qualities (flexibility, endurance) and motor abilities; develop dexterity and coordination of movements; develop in children interest in classes on the step platform.
Educational: to cultivate a value attitude towards one's health; to cultivate the ability of emotional expression of emancipation and creativity; educate the need for daily activities exercise and sports.
Conduct form: demonstration of the work of the circle for teachers of the district.
Class equipment: step - platforms by number children, gymnastic mats, audio tape recorder, musical phonograms, hoops for the game.
Lesson scheme:
1. Warm up; 2. Outdoor switchgear ; 3. Parterre (exercises, lying and sitting);4. Education (exercises on the step platform);5. Final part.
1. Warm up.
Walking normal
At an average pace
On socks
On the heels
In a semi-squat
Walking right - left side, side step.
Running with high knees
With whipping of the lower leg back
Running with Hand Challenges
2. Outdoor switchgear
1) I. p. o. with. 1-2-hands through the sides up, right foot back on the toe. 3-4 - the same left.
2) I. p. o. with. 1-2 put your foot on the toe on the platform, spread your arms to the sides - turn to the right, 3-4 to the left.
3) I. p. o. with. 1-2 climb alternately onto the platform from the left foot and put your hands alternately on the belt, 3-4 get off.
4) I. n. standing legs apart 1- tilt, touching the platform, 2- and. p. 3-4 the same.
3. Parterre.
5) I. n. kneeling emphasis on the platform (palms) 1- straighten the left leg to the side, 2- and. n. 3-4 to the right
6) I. p. gray legs apart on the platform, emphasis with hands behind. 1- bend your legs at the knees, bring them to your chest (clasp hands) 2nd. p. 3-4 the same.
7) I. p. sitting on the left edge of the platform, the emphasis at the back. 1- roll onto your back, bend your knees, pull them up to your chest, 2- and. p. 3-4 the same.
8) I. p. o. with. hands behind the back, jumping on two legs - legs apart, legs together.
4. Training.
a) teach how to climb a step-platform, put the right - left foot on the toe with exercises for the hands;
b) improve the touch at the top and bottom (front approach);
c) fix the base (basic) step (front).
5. Final part. P / s "Homeless Bunny".
1-2 min. Keep your head straight, back straight, do not slouch, look forward.
Hands on the belt, elbows apart, back straight.
Run easy, breathe through your nose. Raise your knees higher.
The arms are straight, the toe is stretched, the knee is not bent.
Hands straight, fingers together, turn exactly to the sides.
Pay attention to the position of the feet and the position of the body.
Do not bend your knees.
Do not bend your back, look forward.
Keep your knees together with your back straight, chest forward.
Do not spread your knees, the roll is softer.
Jumping higher, lighter, softer.
Play at a slow pace (walking).
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Warm up in kindergarten and physical education at school is, of course, good, but not enough for the formation of a physically healthy child. Few of the teachers devote to the development special program special attention, trying to adjust the lesson for each student. Concerning sports sections, then they are not suitable for everyone, as they have a narrow age variation and target orientation, they accept children of the appropriate level physical training.
The best option is children's fitness, the features and benefits of which we will discuss in this article.
Children's fitness is complex sports activities that include aerobics, yoga, martial arts, choreography, swimming, posture exercises, with a rope, as well as elements of gymnastics. Such a mix is obtained, aimed at general development. The number of group members varies from 10 to 15 people. Such fullness is optimal, and allows the child not only to develop flexibility, dexterity, strengthen the body, but also receive a charge of positive emotions while interacting with other children.
Groups are formed according to age and physical abilities. There is such a division by age categories:
- from 3 years to 6 years;
- from 7 to 11 years old;
- from 12 to 16 years old.
The duration of classes for children of the first category is set within 20-30 minutes 2 times a week. Children of the middle category can already visit the fitness club 3 times with a “lesson” duration of 30 minutes. senior group it is allowed to go to classes 3 times a week, exercise for 40 minutes a day and include simulators in training.
Why fitness is for kids
Children really need fitness for several reasons:
- No need to win. Everyone is on an equal footing and is encouraged equally. Winning is not as valued as participation.
- Game form of training. The training program is built in such a way that the children want to return to the walls of the fitness club, do the exercises and enjoy it exclusively.
- Possibility to choose. The nature of each child is individual. Some will not like dancing, others will not like repetition exercises. Therefore, sports institutions give the child the opportunity to choose the direction and type of activities that will make up his program, after giving him the opportunity to familiarize himself with each of the options.
- Security. The likelihood of injury during training is reduced to zero. The instructor keeps constant control over the children, and the exercises are selected very carefully.
- Availability. The doors of the fitness club or dance school, which also conduct children's fitness classes, are open to all children from 3 years old. And here the level of physical fitness does not play a role, since fitness is designed to strengthen the kids.
A little about training
All sports organizations that provide children's fitness services, give visitors necessary equipment. In the first days, the instructor conducts an introduction and a full briefing.
For schoolchildren, that is, children from 6 years old, new opportunities are opening up. Their training program includes new equipment - children's exercise equipment. At this age, the child is predisposed to develop flexibility, endurance, speed, strength and coordination. So special simulators would be most relevant here. Training to work with them is mandatory.
All classes begin with a warm-up. At this stage, children are walking in place, running, squatting. Next, add variety to your workout. dance exercises. They are needed for the development of rhythm and musical ear in children. In the main block, there is an emphasis on strengthening the muscles of the legs, back, abs and arms.
Restrictions? Unfortunately…
Although children's fitness is designed to strengthen the child's body, the presence of certain pathologies requires approval from a health worker to attend training. So, in case chronic diseases before starting classes, it is necessary to consult with the attending physician and trainer, develop and agree on a training program that will not worsen the situation, but will contribute to recovery. For example, asthma involves limiting aerobic exercise. Problems with the spine will worsen if you load the child strength exercises, but swimming and aerobics will improve his condition.
Children's fitness is a necessary thing in the life of children. Another thing is that not all families can afford to take a child to a fitness club. In this case, it would be advisable to practice at home.
To do this, it is enough to consult with a pediatrician and find video tutorials on performing a number of exercises for children with the recommendation of trainers. The Internet spaces are filled with educational reviews on the subject of children's fitness, so it will not be difficult to provide yourself with information.
The benefits of children's fitness
The decision to include children's fitness in a child's life will only have positive consequences. So, as a result of training:
- the perseverance of children appears in the lessons at school, because all their accumulated energy is completely released in training;
- attention, coordination develops;
- there is confidence in oneself and one's abilities;
- the muscular corset is strengthened, flexibility and mobility develop, which helps to avoid scoliosis and other problems with the musculoskeletal system;
- Strong immunity and healthy sleep are guaranteed.
And this is only part of the positive factors. The benefits of fitness for a child can hardly be overestimated. Therefore, feel free to give your child into the hands of an experienced coach and rejoice in his success!
Abstract of a children's fitness lesson "At the Zoo"
Target : To fix the actions of correlating objects by size, colors; to help children comprehend the concepts of “high”, “low”, “wide”, “narrow”; develop an eye;
promote the development of jumping ability, agility, speed, coordination of movements;
to form the skills of cooperation of children with each other;
to develop the creative abilities of children, the ability to use familiar objects in unusual situations.
Manuals and materials: big toys: giraffe, bear, monkey; three toy hares different sizes; a long rope (elastic band) with small rubber balls suspended on it in nets (for each child); 2 arcs for crawling; cardboard carrots in three sizes; mushrooms and berries of six colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple), baskets of six colors; 5-7 cardboard "coconuts", cut in half, differing sequentially by 0.7-1 cm; bows, balls, ribbons.
The hall is festively decorated as a “zoo” with arched gates. Children, together with the teacher, enter the hall to cheerful music, stop in front of the “gate”.
Educator:
We're going to the park today
To our fun zoo.
We will meet hares and bears -
Monkey neighbors.
There the giraffe stands and waits,
Who will visit them?
We go to the zoo together
You need to feed the animals.
Let's not offend them
Let's all play together.
The teacher, together with the children, passes through the “gates” - arcs to the “zoo”.
Children perform crawling under the arcs, without touching the floor with their hands, one by one, approach the place where 3 toy hares are sitting: large, medium, small.
1 stop - "Hares".
Educator: Let's play with the bunnies, sing and dance with them. Repeat after me.
Zainka, stamp your foot,
Gray, stamp your foot,
Like this, stomp your foot!
Like this, stomp your foot! (Children stomp their feet, hands on their belts)
Zainka, clap your hands,
Gray, clap your hands,
Like this, like that, clap your hands (2 times) (Children clap)
Bunny, turn around
Gray, turn around
That's it, that's it, turn around! (2 times) (Children turn 1-2 times, hands on the belt)
Zainka, dance,
Gray, dance;
Like this, dance like that! (2 times) (Children bounce on two legs, as best they can)
Zainka, bow,
Gray, bow;
Like this, bow like that! (2 times) (Children bend over, arms to the sides)
Educator: Played, danced? Let's treat the bunnies with carrots. You noticed that our bunnies are different. What are they? (Children answer) That's right, one is large, the other is smaller - medium, and the third is small. We need to distribute carrots to them so that they are all full. We have small, medium and large carrots. To whom shall we give? (Children answer)
The teacher, together with the children, lay out carrots near the bunnies, according to their size.
Educator: Well done! Done with the task! All bunnies were happy. Let's go further?
The teacher, together with the children, approaches the giraffe toy (dressed up with bows, balls, ribbons)
2 stop - "Giraffe".
Educator:
Look big giraffe
All smart and funny.
It's his birthday
He has been waiting for a gift for a long time.
Come on, kids, stand in a circle and wish the giraffe a happy birthday.
Children stand in a round dance around the giraffe and, together with the teacher, follow each other and sing a song:
Like a birthday giraffe
We baked a loaf
Here is such a height, (raise their hands up),
Here is such a bottom, (squat, lowering their hands down),
Here is such a width, (diverge to the sides),
Here is such a supper, (converge to a giraffe toy).
Let's dance together and sing
We live happily together. (Play 2-3 times)
Educator: Did you like playing with the giraffe? And he was very glad that you came to congratulate him. But other animals are waiting for us in our cheerful zoo.
The teacher and the children approach the gymnastic ladder. A monkey toy is fixed between the upper crossbars. A rope (elastic band) is stretched in front of her with small balls in nets suspended at the height of the child's outstretched arms.
3 stop - "Monkey"
Educator: Look, children, who is waiting for us here! Merry monkey! Where is the monkey sitting? High or low? (Children answer). The monkey wants to play with us. She easily jumps from tree to tree, from palm tree to palm tree and takes out coconuts that grow high. Come on and we will jump like a monkey and try to touch the “coconuts”.
Children jump up, trying to touch each of their balls with their hands.
Educator: Oh! Look, the monkey dropped “coconuts” from the palm tree, and they broke. Let's help the monkey collect them.
Children, with the help of a teacher, collect whole “coconuts”, picking up and folding two suitable halves.
Educator: Well done! All "coconuts" were collected correctly. Let's leave them to the monkey, and we'll move on. Good? Then go ahead!
The teacher, together with the children, approaches the bear toy.
4 stop - "Bear cub".
Educator:
What are you, Mishenka, sad?
Are you laughing, are you kidding?
Will you play with us?
To catch up with the kids?
Good clearing, here
Mushrooms, berries grow.
The guys will pick them up
And run away from the bear.
Children with a teacher play the game "At the bear in the forest."
(Children walk, squat and pick up colorful mushrooms and berries, which are previously scattered across the “clearing”.)
Educator: Well done! You were dexterous, managed to collect a lot of mushrooms and berries and quickly ran away from the bear. Now let's see what color our mushrooms and berries are. (Children look at mushrooms and berries).
Let's go to the teddy bear. And so that he does not get angry with us, we will treat him with the collected mushrooms and berries. Look, the teddy bear has multi-colored baskets and in them we must put mushrooms and berries of the same color.
With the help of a teacher, children lay out mushrooms and berries in baskets of the corresponding colors. Check the correctness of the task.
Educator: Let's leave these baskets to the teddy bear, and he will feast on berries and mushrooms all winter, and remember us. Goodbye, little bear!
The teacher, together with the children, goes outside the “gates” of the zoo.
Educator: Did we have fun? Played with the animals
Fed, danced,
And not at all tired
And now, kids
It's time for us to join the group.
The teacher leaves the room with the children.
In school years, it is very important to correctly form the mental and physiological health of the child. For the successful formation of the physical aspect, many parents prefer to give their children to various sections. In these sections, children master a certain sport. In recent years, children's aerobics has gained considerable popularity. What does this species consist of? children's sports And is aerobics really that good for health?
Aerobics is considered the most real and complex sports direction . Judge for yourself. It simultaneously includes gymnastic exercises, various artistic elements, dance movements and elements used during fitness classes. Aerobics can be practiced both at home and by visiting a special section. All sports and dance movements should be performed to music.
Whole varieties of children's aerobics are known. Let's get to know them better.
Main types
There are several varieties.
dance
It involves performing a series of movements in a dance format. All movements used may refer to different types dancing. Such aerobics should last no more than one hour a day. Loads are moderate.
Each lesson consists of three parts:
Children of school age (7-13 years) and older can do dance aerobics. Thanks to such activities, the level of endurance increases in children, and coordination of movements also improves. Dance aerobics helps to accustom the child to a full and healthy lifestyle life.
Animal aerobics. This species with an interesting name involves the performance of exercises that resemble the movements of animals.
Sports
This species is fundamentally different from all other varieties. It is considered a real sports destination, which in the future may become part of the Olympic Games program.
This direction has a lot in common with gymnastics.. Exercises sports aerobics reminiscent of gymnastics. The only difference is in the degree of their complexity. The sports course does not imply the performance of complex acrobatic movements, which are mandatory in gymnastics. To perform this kind of exercise requires special training.
Children over five years old can do sports aerobics. Often children are engaged in sections. If the child meets certain requirements (good flexibility, plasticity and strength data), he will be accepted into the sports aerobics section. The frequency of classes depends on the skills and abilities of the child. The first time the visit to the section takes place at least three times in Week.
For the lesson, it is not only necessary to meet certain criteria, but also to have a certain type of clothing and shoes with you. Girls should stock up on Czechs and a swimsuit, and boys should wear Czechs, shorts and a T-shirt.
Sports exercises give good physical fitness.
Step aerobics
Step aerobics children of all ages are free to play. All group classes are based on an individually designed set of programs. The complex for classes is compiled taking into account the physical preparation of children. It also takes into account:
Charging for children 10 years old and below step aerobics should consist of the following steps:
- The duration of each lesson is no more than 35 minutes.
- The lesson necessarily includes a small morning gymnastics.
- The exercises performed are of a recreational nature.
Step aerobics in itself has a beneficial effect on the health of the child. The movements performed teach children to keep balance correctly. Classes develop the necessary dexterity, strength and speed. Step aerobics helps to better learn how to navigate in space. The movements of the child become more precise.
What does such physical education for children consist of
There are several sets of exercises used in the children's fitness program for preschoolers. They are just as useful as shaping and fitball. Let's pay attention to one of them. Considered by us