Which section should I send an 8-year-old girl to? Martial arts for girls - strength, agility, grace. Sports sections by age

Natalia Govorova

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Perhaps you dreamed of giving it away martial arts, but if the child is small and not ready for such physical activity, you can start with swimming - it will strengthen the muscles, develop ligaments and harden him for other sections.

Anyway, you need to listen to the interests of the child , showing him a wide range of possibilities.

Which sport to enroll your child in – we select a sports section based on the child’s individual characteristics

If you notice that your child is an extrovert, simply open and sociable, then you can try to succeed in speed-strength sports. For example, short-distance running and swimming, alpine skiing, big and small tennis. Gymnastics, snowboarding or acrobatics are also worth trying.
If your child is an introvert, i.e. closed, analytical, thoughtful, try cyclical sports - for example, triathlon, skiing, athletics. The advantage of your child is that he tolerates monotonous activities well, is hardy, disciplined and, therefore, will be able to take prizes over long distances.

Children with a closed character are not interested in collective sports. They are unlikely to enjoy football or a team relay race. But they may be interested in shaping, swimming or bodybuilding. They usually have a low level of anxiety, which is why they achieve better results in serious competitions.
Unlike the previous type impressionable children of sensitive psychotype Group games are suitable. They play harmoniously because they are not interested in their own independence. What kind of sport to engage your child in is your personal business, but it is important to check that the child likes these activities and is comfortable in a real team.

Complaisant dependent children- the so-called conformers, quickly “grasp” the rules of the game and “reach out” to the recognized leaders. Collective games in a large team suit them.
Proud children of hysterical psychotype love to be the center of attention. However, they are not comfortable in those sports that involve a lengthy determination of victory over the course of an entire competition.

If your child is prone to apathy and often shows irritability, you need to take into account his cycloid type and change sports hobbies more often.
For the psychoasthenic type playing sports is not at all attractive. But especially them long legs provide an opportunity to realize your potential in cross-country skiing or athletics.
Asthenoneurotics and epileptoids They get tired quickly and need additional health improvement, for example, swimming.

When to send your child to sports so as not to miss the moment - a useful sign for parents

What kind of sport to choose for a child 4 - 6 years old. At this time, babies cannot yet concentrate their attention, so the exercises may not be performed accurately enough. They learn to coordinate their movements and have good stretching. Classes can be conducted in the form of a game, but often children like the serious “adult” approach of the coach, which teaches self-discipline and responsibility.

What sports should a child 7 - 10 years old take up? During this period, physical tone and coordination improve, but stretching worsens. Therefore, the skills acquired at 4-6 years of age must be constantly maintained. After all, good stretching is needed in many sports - for example, in combat. WITH power load It’s worth waiting, because you need to develop strength gradually as you grow older.
What sport should I send my 10-12 year old child to? Good coordination, accurate understanding of exercises, good reaction - these are the advantages of this age. However, the reaction rate can be increased.

What kind of sport should a child 13-15 years old take up? This is when tactical thinking appears, which, along with natural coordination, can give good results in any sport. All that remains is to improve physical training so that it does not limit strategies.
What sport to choose for a child 16-18 years old. This age is suitable for good athletic activity, because the skeleton is stronger and ready for serious stress.

A short table of when to send your child to sports:

Swimming– 6-8 years. Strengthens muscles and teaches healthy posture.
Figure skating- 4 years. Develops body plasticity, coordination and artistry.
Hood. gymnastics- 4 years. Builds a flexible body and self-confidence.

Game sports– 5-7 years. Improves communication skills and collaboration skills.
Combat sports– 4-8 years. Develops reaction, improves self-esteem.

In this article we will consider at what age to enroll boys in one sport or another, and how to take into account the child’s temperament, physique, and physiological predisposition when choosing a section. We will also touch on the financial side of attending sections. After reading this article, you will decide which sports section to send your boy to.

Best boys' sports section by age

There are no clear rules according to which a boy should be taken to specific classes at a certain age. But there are recommendations when it is worth sending a child, taking into account the specifics of the sport itself and the readiness of children for the level of physical and psychological stress:

At the same time, many boys can study even in two or three sections. But parents must be vigilant so that the child does not become overloaded and stressed.

What to consider when choosing a sports club

Many adults choose a sport for their son solely for their own reasons, without taking into account the opinion of the child himself, or his inclinations, or objective physical data. It even happens that children are sent to study in the sports club that is closest to their place of residence. And this is fundamentally wrong, because when choosing a section you simply need to take into account all the key points:

The most important thing is the boy’s age, because for different disciplines there is a minimum threshold and the most suitable years for starting classes;
Health restrictions and diseases;
Physiological predisposition to a particular sport, when taking into account the height, weight, muscle development and even the structure of the child’s skeleton;
The desire of the boy himself to engage in a specific sports section, because classes “under pressure” will not bring good results and sooner or later will be abandoned;
The financial capabilities of the parents are also taken into account, since it is almost always the responsibility of relatives to provide the boy with sports uniforms and equipment;
The recommendations of specialists should also be taken into account - some of the children should try to learn to communicate in a team, others should become more focused and improve their reaction, etc.

Convenience of visiting the place of classes also plays a certain role in the choice, because a small child must be accompanied by an adult. For this you need free time and means of transportation if you have to travel to remote areas from home.

Which sports section should a boy be enrolled in, taking into account his physique and temperament?

In order for a child not just to play sports solely for his own and “mother’s” pleasure, but to be able to show good results, one must take into account his physical and psycho-emotional characteristics.

Body type:

Asthenic boys They have a thin build with long limbs and weakly defined muscles. Therefore, when choosing a section, you need to pay attention to those that train mobility, endurance, and flexibility. For example, this is swimming or ballet.
For thoracic type children are physically strong, active, with good muscle mass. Football, hockey and figure skating would suit them perfectly.
"Strong ones" with a large skeleton are to the muscular type. Parents should send them to the type of martial arts their child likes.
Boys who are not very active, usually overweight, are digestive body type. They don’t like sports a priori, but they especially need it. Therefore, you need to start with simpler disciplines that help you relax, for example, swimming, gymnastics, running, cycling.

Height is also taken into account, because a short boy is more comfortable wrestling than playing basketball.

Temperament the future man also plays an important role. Hyperactive children who have a lot of energy need to get active sports types. For quiet and shy boys, we can recommend team games, where they will not be leaders, but excellent members of a single whole team.

Features of a boy's health when choosing a section

In any sports section for children, before enrolling, parents must be required to provide a certificate of their son’s health. Special load when sports training always affects the cardiovascular system, so an ECG is necessary. If this aspect of the boy’s health is not all right, then sports such as swimming, figure skating, tennis, football, and hockey may simply not be allowed.

For scoliosis and flat feet, it is better to choose sections that will help strengthen the muscle frame and correct these problems. For example, swimming and horse riding. But all jumping and running, as well as weight lifting types of physical activity should be excluded.

The financial side of classes in the section

When sending your precious child to sports clubs, relatives need to be prepared not only to pay for direct training, but also to incur additional expenses. This includes the cost of purchasing sports uniforms and shoes, special equipment, financial sponsorship fees for competitions, etc.

Disciplines such as hockey are considered especially expensive - all equipment costs about 100 thousand rubles, and dancing - each costume can cost several thousand. In this case, you can save money by buying sports equipment secondhand, because children grow quickly, and uniforms and equipment that are in good condition can be sold.

Which sports section to send a boy to is a question that needs to be decided together with the child. Then the classes will be productive, and the child will spend time not only usefully, but also with pleasure.

What sport should my child play? When choosing a sport, parents are often guided by such considerations as the proximity of the sports section to their home, the number of broadcasts on television, or the attention paid to a particular sport on the Internet. What do you really need to think about if you are deciding what sport a girl should take up? Alina Volkova, manager of the rhythmic gymnastics goods store "Grace&Sport" and the center's trainer, tell sports development"Constellation Sports" Galina Kandaeva.

The first thing to keep in mind is the girl's age. In some sports, it simply doesn't make sense to start too early: the training won't be effective and the results won't be serious or noticeable. Of course, most sports sections organize recruitment for the youngest, but let's be honest: this is often done out of a banal desire to make money. Here are some examples.

If a girl has a mischievous character and you see that she will be interested in martial arts, do not rush to enroll her in karate, sambo or other martial arts sections. In these sports, it makes sense to start training after 10 years. Early classes, of course, are not forbidden, but money spent without much effect is a reason to think about it.

If in your understanding aerobics is something that is best done from a young age, then you are not entirely right: 7 years is the minimum bar, as, for example, for tennis. But you can send a girl to rhythmic or artistic gymnastics earlier - at 5-6 years old. However, many schools and clubs accept earlier, this is not forbidden. The reason is simple - it’s generally good to start training the body for stretching and flexibility not too late, so it will be easier for the girl to train in the future.

Pay attention to those physical characteristics of the child that are necessary in the chosen sport - this will make it easier for the child to get used to it and show his inclinations.

For example, in rhythmic gymnastics, a coach often pays attention to a girl’s external data, primary flexibility, and predisposition to be overweight. With cycling, everything is much simpler, although it is also recommended to start doing it at an early age. The body's endurance is more important here, but serious stretching - the main torment of beginner gymnasts - is not required at all. The same can be said about swimming or the already mentioned martial arts.

It is worth noting that not all sports can be used as an interesting option for general physical training for a child, because often parents send a girl to a sports section precisely for this purpose. The same gymnastics - acceptable, but not very good a good option activities for health. Of course, flexibility and endurance are good, but the necessary frequency of training, loads, and achieving results over many years of work make this wonderful sport “long-term.”

There are myths among parents that this or that sport will not require significant investments from them. Indeed, volleyball, basketball and other team games (with the exception of football and hockey) do not involve huge expenses: you will need a uniform and shoes for practice, which the coach will recommend, and almost everything else will be available in the gym. Skiing or skating is no longer just about skis and skates of certain brands, but also more complex equipment and an ever-growing child.

And here’s what the costs look like in rhythmic gymnastics. For training, a gymnast needs certain clothes - it’s inexpensive: the cost of a suit will not exceed 1000 rubles. The half-toes that the little athlete trains in are also cheap, but they will change more often than you expect!

However, in this sport there are also objects that gymnasts work with: hoops, clubs, ribbons, balls. The cost of a gymnastic ball, for example, varies from 300 rubles to 6,000 rubles and more, depending on the age of the gymnast, the manufacturer and the quality of the item. The situation is approximately the same with clubs: from 300 rubles to 6,000 and above. Add to this special cases, mini-pumps, bags. At the same time, a change of subject is inevitable: the girl is growing up, and she needs a different model.

Now let’s imagine that the gymnast has grown up to perform, and she needs a special leotard to work in front of the judges. Prices for good leotards start from 8,000-10,000 rubles and can easily reach 30,000. True, many mothers, when the girl grows up, sell the leotard to the mothers of younger gymnasts. This “circle of things” is a normal practice in almost any sport, but primary costs are inevitable.

Child's health

Some coaches, depending on the sport, may ask parents for permission from a doctor, and this is correct. Suppose you want to enroll your daughter in a section where she will be required to stretch her ligaments during training: in this case, an examination and consultation with a doctor is simply necessary.

Child's wish

And finally, talk to your daughter herself. Of course, parents’ ideas about sports are much broader than children’s, but children have more developed intuition. You definitely need to find out what the girl likes, what her soul is about. At the same time, explain that during any training you will have to work, and motivate so that the child does not give up because of inevitable minor failures. But this is the task of the coach too.

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I wouldn’t mind taking my daughter to the pool for a swim. From an early age she will engage in proper sports and will be in good physical shape and the expenses for this will be small.

Marika, you are absolutely right about Sasaki and performances: performance swimsuits are not cheap. Yes, and new things are constantly required.

However, in the part of the article that you are writing about, we are talking about basic training clothes when entering classes - naturally, additional sets (and in the future - a sea of half-fingers) are not taken into account: otherwise we will not be talking about a set of clothes for training - and about the whole training period :)

[link-1] - this kind of leotard, for example, is suitable for training a little gymnast. It costs 470 rubles. But with long sleeves - it costs 700 rubles: [link-2]. Add socks to the leotard - and the mini-gymnast can train))

However, globally, you are right: this is not a cheap sport for parents, unfortunately...

In the topic about rhythmic gymnastics there are very strange prices. This is where you can outfit a girl for 1000 rubles? One long-sleeved T-shirt - 850 RUR, plus leggings, plus a short-sleeved T-shirt, plus shorts. Leggings are worn out on the knees at cosmic speed. White socks - pairs 10 at least. Plus leg warmers. If you buy everything branded (from Sasaki, for example), then the prices are even higher.
You can buy a decent swimsuit for 10 thousand second-hand. A new one will be around 15-20 thousand.
And the performing girl’s items should definitely be branded.

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Oh what a nightmare. Recommended here, dear mother. We heard a ringing... So. In order.

There is not just a difference between karate and taekwondo, but a huge one. Taekwondo uses almost only the legs. And all the kicks are high. You can't hit him in the thigh. Hence all the specifics of training. Emphasis on stretching, coordination, jumping. Injuries are not great. Defense is used and kicks to the head are rarely missed.

Karate is, in the sense of clarity of concept, like an engineer or a programmer. They say, for example, an engineer. What he can do and what he is strong at is unclear. If you take karate, it is important to understand the style. The differences are huge. In short, you need to immediately remember two styles - Kyokushin and Ashihara (spun out from Kyokushin). These are the toughest styles in which punches to the head are prohibited. But no defense is used, the fight goes until the opponent is knocked out (if this is not the case, then the judges decide) and when submitting to belts, there are strict sparring conditions (from 30 minutes to several hours of continuous combat with changing opponents and also tamashiwari - breaking boards with three different frequent bodies). All videos where powerful men break concrete blocks, break bats with their bare feet, and knock down bulls with fist blows are Kyokushinkai. Google Masutatsu Oyama and check it out if you're interested. On the other side of karate are non-contact forms with strike designations. At the head of these styles is Shotokan (Shotokan). There is an emphasis on sharpness, technique, correct stances, combinations, etc. This is fencing with hands and feet. Those. you need to understand what type of karate style you have, what style belt your trainer has.

Aikido is dangerous at a high level. Definitely more than non-contact karate. It involves a lot of falling into uncomfortable positions. I, having a black belt in Kyokushin karate, had no injuries at all, although I was a prize-winner of the Russian Kumite Cup. And in aikido I received a serious injury to the cervical vertebrae in the first six months.

I know the struggle worse. I was in training, there was a lot of specificity on pumping up the neck, a lot of pushing. Less complex warm-up and general physical training. But again, judo is more similar to karate in terms of training. But Greco-Roman wrestling is very specific. This is upper body work. This is what the emphasis is on during preparation.

At the same time, at 6 years old all types of martial arts are the same. This is very good physical training and discipline training. I would choose contact style karate for a boy. There is stronger physical training and a more “practical emphasis”. But from the age of 10, when sparring specialization begins, maybe it would be transferred to non-contact. Although if the boy is strong and stubborn, contact styles will suit him. There are few injuries there. But there are specifics - padded knuckles, shins, forearms.

The advice to look at the coach is excellent. This is what is important in martial arts. But if you have an idea to train for a long time, then you need to look at whether the coach is related to the federation, whether he can take on belts, whether he submits athletes to competitions, etc. And the federations are different. Kyokushin and Shotokan are strong. Passing for black belts often occurs even in Japan, Poland, etc. Competitions at the World Championship level are held in decent large halls. Lots of spectators. Shows, demonstrations, etc. Interesting for everyone.

In general, it’s better to do anything than lie on the couch at home with a tablet. Especially at 6 years old.

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Thanks everyone for the responses, I'm sitting and studying. What are your opinions about sambo-judo-Greco-Roman wrestling?
Thank you-)

Tell me what sport to send a 4-year-old girl to. Needs physical activity, sleeps very poorly since birth. The neurologist said to try the load. We went to cheerleading and slept better. But now we don’t have the opportunity to go there. I want to give it to sports, but...

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No matter how much I’ve driven mine, it’s located somewhere close to home)) so that rain and snow don’t interfere with enthusiasm)
And most importantly, where the section itself (well, in terms of the premises, the team) and most importantly the coach will be good. Very often this is the decisive factor.
I went to figure skating as a child, I highly recommend it for my health, just as soon as I started, I stopped getting sick at all. But I don’t take my daughter, we don’t have one nearby, and I need her to be able to walk like her son when she’s older. He went swimming himself, and now he goes to basketball.
By the way, he loves basketball more, but before there wasn’t a section nearby, just to take people there, but we also work... But two years ago they opened it, and now he goes there.
My daughter is still at the dance, also close to the house, but we’ll see.

It’s not just sports, if you have time and someone to take it to, I’ve been doing this for two years now. Three types of clubs:
dancing, choir and drawing, at first I thought that we would walk around a little and choose what we liked best... and she didn’t give up, it turned out that everything was sooooo interesting to her:))
According to the results, of course, dancing is better, but drawing is bad, but this is where we develop perseverance and attentiveness to school.

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I remember that some professor came to our pioneer camp and checked, among other things. spine, diagnosed many with scoliosis. He said that sports with high jumps such as basketball are harmful in this case, but he recommended table tennis. We were a couple of years younger than your daughter then, and no one complained of back pain. The camp was ordinary, a comrade, it seemed to me, was collecting material for some kind of work. Of course, he also advised exercise therapy and swimming. But neither one nor the other bothered me, and then I played table tennis for a couple of years. On the one hand, I’m not sure that this is a suitable activity if your back hurts, on the other hand, I think you can try it and understand based on your own feelings.

Having three grown-up children who have been playing tennis almost since birth and have been doing horse riding, swimming and dancing for years, now, 15 years later, it seems to me that group sports are still very, very important for teenagers.
Whether it’s volleyball or hockey, it doesn’t matter, as long as it’s with a group of like-minded people. So that there is an incentive to go to work when it’s dark, cold outside, and you want to sit in front of the TV at home.

And also - if she doesn’t want to just swim - look for a water polo group, or diving in a pool - they not only dive with balloons, but first “warm up” for 500 meters - swim, do all sorts of exercises in the water - very intense fitness results - under the guise of diving:) In six months of lessons, we have trained much more in intensive, complex swimming (with weights, with tasks, exercises) than before in regular swimming lessons:)

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I got a boy. From the age of 6 we tried karate, at first it seemed okay, but then I categorically refused. He said that as long as they run and jump, he likes it, but he doesn’t like all sorts of tricks. I had to take him to where they run and jump)) - to athletics. This turned out to be his occupation. He is also very energetic, but at the same time he is on his own; team sports are not for him. Although, by and large, at the thematic age there are physical training and outdoor games. And then according to abilities.

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do what you like and want without reference to growth. I was such a tall girl, how the constant offers to play volleyball/basketball infuriated me!
I chose mountaineering on my own, it was really interesting - the team, training camps, DISCIPLINE.

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Let him try different types and like some of them. Rock climbing is quite popular. Our pool is just for general swimming, not for competitive swimming. So, stretch the muscles. Before this, an hour-long session in the gym in a small group under the guidance of a trainer + some non-strength exercises (children under 14 years old only do this in this sports club). I really like kayaking. We rent a kayak, paddle and vest at the club. Wants to try cycling. I used to do judo, but I wasn't happy with it. Now he plays tennis as part of a school club. He wins interschool competitions, but neither we nor he have a goal to become a champion. I like it and it’s good. But at our school we have a lot of sports as part of the program. Athletics all year round, and depending on the term, football (goes well), rugby (most boys at school don't like it) and a choice of cricket or golf (goes great) + additional clubs. Until the 7th grade, the school took us to the city swimming pool, now they will build their own.

athletics, fencing, wushu.

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I highly recommend water polo, my son was involved in it, and it was the guys of your son’s build who achieved very good results by the age of 14.
They usually take it there from the age of 7, before that it is better for the child to be a swimmer.

judo, sambo, wrestling in general. The child will be torn off with his arms and legs, since cords are always in short supply, they are groomed and cherished.

There are a lot of such aunts and even girls in Russia without water sex around us. My friends have a thin, sonorous girl, of asthenic build, a master of science in swimming at the age of 13. I think one of the disadvantages is that this is a team sport, and not an individual one, like swimming.

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Check out photos of water polo girls at this link. They are not that huge. Of course, they are larger than the synchronized swimmers, but quite normal. I see them every day)))
And then, if after training you eat pizza and buns, then it will destroy the synchronized swimmer)))

As a mother of a waterfowl child, water polo would be the last thing I would consider. There are such huge girls there, just horses. They are broad-shouldered, their legs are healthy, I personally don’t like them. These men are water polo players, yes :)) Handsome :) But the women are almost the same.
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It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to lose weight there, but it’s very possible to get pumped up like a man.

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Good afternoon. My name is Dmitry. I would like to add a comment. Having started practicing judo at the age of 10 and until I left for the army, having reached the CMS, I knew and understood that I had chosen the right type of martial arts. Yes, it’s hard and painful, abrasions and tears, bruises and fractures. But after the first year, I could no longer help but go to training. Girls of the same age also worked a lot. Now girls and women have a fit and feminine figure. My opinion is that both boys and girls should take up judo, there’s nothing wrong with that. I also enrolled my daughter in judo only when she turned 10. At school, having learned about this, the relationship immediately improved, they stopped touching and offending. They knew that if he caught him, he wouldn’t let him go and would answer for his grievances. It also helped me in the army. So give up the children and don’t be afraid, EVERYTHING WILL BE OK!!!

I did judo as a teenager.
I wonder why they write that this is a tough sport, when even the name translates as “flexible path”? Throws, grabs, holds, choking and painful techniques... There are no strikes. Just a struggle. In which flexibility and correct calculation of one’s own forces and the enemy’s forces are very important. They will teach you to fall. A lot of attention is paid to this. The coach will not allow you to fight if you don’t know how to catch yourself during a fall. You will practice until you learn. They usually pair up with their own weight, and beginners will not be able to throw their opponent very far, no matter how hard they try. At first it’s just fussing around on the tatami. Quite a useful fuss. It has little to do with self-defense (although it was useful to me a couple of times, but this is rather an exception). To protect yourself you need to be able to hit, and in sports judo hitting is strictly prohibited. But stretching and dexterity will appear after classes, and self-confidence too. All our guys and girls were calm, because a person who knows how to fight tries to avoid fights in ordinary life. A great activity for a teenage girl.

P.S. As the daughter of a coach I know said when he invited her to go dancing: “Dad, if someone attacks me, will I dance with him?”

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I would recommend aikido. My daughter has been going for two years now and she really likes it. All other types of wrestling require strong physical training. Aikido is a more flexible and peaceful form of struggle, focusing on the human spirit. I think your daughter will like it.

Where should I send a 9 year old girl? My daughter is almost 9 years old. We tried ballet and figure skating. Ideally, I would like her to dance and have good posture, but apparently this doesn’t suit her at all.

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Son is 8 years old diagnosis of mental retardation, put it on skiing, I like it, of course the movement correction is broken, but the coach says it can be fixed

09/27/2017 20:10:27, Ilgizar

I also have a 5.5-year-old son with mental retardation, and also, as doctors say, somatically weakened.
I tried for 2-3 years in a row to accustom him to the pool, it seems to be the most useful and strengthening sport, first on my own for 1.5 years periodically, then in a group with a trainer. But the pool didn’t go: my son is afraid of splashes in his face and water on his head. It might be more successful to try it individually with a coach, but I decided to leave swimming for now. For two winters in a row I went to the skating rink with him, again not very well: he’s afraid of falling, so he doesn’t like it yet.
Now they have started taking him to a children's correctional center for exercise therapy, he likes it and I think this is the most optimal thing now.

Of the minuses, they lived only by sports, constant training, there was not enough time for anything, zero education, professional sports send children mainly from the periphery, where life is hard and you can’t count on And do you want a sports future for a girl? If not, then why do we need a sports school?

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Thanks everyone for your opinions. All in all. I took the path of removing responsibility from myself - I gave the choice to my daughter)
She confirmed that she wants to move to another school for 2 training sessions. She described all the disadvantages in terms of loads, gaps, etc., she also said about girls who don’t go... the answer is, well, mom, you already heard the answer, why did you ask me at all?
We talked to the teacher at the music school, she was upset because she had already entered some competition, she had selected a program for this year... but in general, we decided that for now we would do standard training and put gymnastics as a priority. The teacher agrees) The school also warned the teacher, who asked, if possible, to formally keep the child enrolled in school - without attending classes. But I don’t know whether this will work in practice. In general, we’ll try it and see how it turns out.

I agree with your husband. Now you can still try. If he doesn’t go, he’ll give up and have time to fill in the gaps (if they suddenly appear) both in general education and in musical education, i.e. Over the next 2 years, both you and the child will understand 100% whether it’s yours or not.
My colleague transferred his daughter from 3rd grade to external education because... they have serious tennis lessons.
The neighbor's girl was suffering - figure skating and general education school:(. Training in the morning at CSKA (Moscow), running to school for the second lesson (I never had time for the first), and after the sixth lesson I rushed to training in Belyaevo (on rented ice). And "Hard" is not the right word, but she liked skating and she would never leave it.
And you have wonderful conditions. And training, and studying, and feeding, and under supervision until 18 pm. Transfer and try, and then decide whether you will become a professional or not. Your daughter will always be accepted into a comprehensive school.

girl and swimming. My friends have been taking their girl to a swimming school for two years. The advantages of swimming are the healthiest and non-traumatic sport up to a certain level, and the opportunity. I’m going to send my daughter to swimming, so any information is very important.

Discussion

IMHO, it’s not worth it for sports. The shoulders will be blown apart.
I was taken away because of this in third grade after 5 years of classes. So then, after 5 years, I saw my former classmates. ALL girls have terrible figures.

First, look at the figure of the mother and the girl :)) If she is “light” and thin and not very tall, then the girl will be easy in synchronized, if she is inclined to be overweight, then most likely she will not exercise for a long time.
If the arms and legs are long, have a predisposition to be tall, and are physically strong enough, then swimming is better. If the joints are flexible - swimming, if the back is also swimming, if the girl is just light as a feather - synchronized. You also need to watch how the girl behaves in the water. Perhaps it’s better for her not to make much choice at all, but to just learn to swim well and then do something else.
The advantages of synchronized - the choreography is strong, a good figure (by the way, their shoulders are also not small, like their backs, but their chests develop amazingly beautifully).
If a girl had problems with ICP in childhood, she should absolutely not do synchronous training.
Disadvantages - staying under water for a long time is very harmful; there are frequent cases where girls lose consciousness. And a completely creepy atmosphere among the parents :)) The same as in FC or HG.
The advantages of swimming - the healthiest and most non-traumatic form
sports to a certain level, and then the opportunity to go into water polo, modern pentathlon, water skiing, etc.
Disadvantages - you have to finish at approximately the level of the KMS, then problems begin. This is about 12-14 years.
As for the terrible masculine figure, if a girl has a slender, good figure, swimming will not spoil her, but if she does not have flexible long arms and legs, good height and broad shoulders, then she will not swim at the MS level. And there will be just those who naturally have wide shoulders and long arms.
True, there are coaches who simply start pumping up short girls so that they swim using physics, but swimming itself has nothing to do with it.
By the way, Hungarian Egerszegi is a famous fashion model, our Stasya Komarova became Miss KP :))
Whereas the figure of Olya Brusnikina is an acquired taste.
So don’t focus on “what the figure will be.”
A certain sport only develops what is given by nature, but it will not make them skinny, just as a gymnast will never turn into a chubby gymnast.

10.03.2004 22:23:08, Crab stick

Young children carry an incredible amount of energy, which is very important to channel in the right direction in a timely manner. Therefore, many parents of older children think about various types of sports activities. The question of a difficult choice arises. What to consider when choosing a sport? What sport to choose if there is a daughter in the family?

What age is ideal for sports?

It is believed that a child should be introduced to sports from preschool age. But, unfortunately, our desires and capabilities do not always coincide. Not all sections and sports accept girls, and even those so young. If you want sport to become your child’s whole life activity in the future, then training in sports begins from birth. How do they do this? A sports corner is organized in the house, which contains various sports equipment. From birth, a child will see all these things and get used to them. If your child gives preference to sports activities from a very early age, he will be able to overcome any fears, improve his health, gain new skills, and simply have fun doing what he loves. What are the benefits of playing sports at a certain age?

Age groups

2-3 years. Babies belonging to this age category are quite energetic, active, and in some cases hyperactive. Daily gymnastics exercises are great for them. Since, due to their age, children get tired quite quickly, such an activity should not last more than 5-10 minutes.
4-5 years. Girls at this age are gradually beginning to show their own talents. The body type is considered to be already fully formed, and the character has already emerged. For this age group, classes to develop movement coordination are perfect. For example, acrobatics, rhythmic gymnastics, tennis, trampolining or figure skating are perfect.
6-7 years old At this age, it’s time to develop plasticity and flexibility. Gymnastics and swimming are suitable as a sport.
8-11 years old. Activities that develop speed, as well as agility and dexterity are suitable for this age group. These sports include rowing, cycling or fencing.
from the age of 11, focus on developing such a quality as endurance. After eleven years of age, children become more resilient, can withstand prolonged loads and perform complex movements. You can do any sport related to ball, athletics or shooting.
After 13 years of age, it is worth mastering workouts that develop the child’s strength and endurance.

If you decide to send your child to sports at an early age, for example, starting from the age of three, then it is important to remember that a child, and especially a girl at that age, cannot be heavily loaded. Excessive loads and grueling workouts are useless. Suitable for such a baby sports activities V mild form, as a circle. First, get your child interested in sports. Don't force or force him there. After all, there is nothing worse than an unloved activity.

Sports sections by age

Certain sports activities are suitable for each age group. For example, three-year-old children will never be taken to boxing or football. Find out which section is right for your baby?

Swimming

Girls from three or four years old are invited to swimming lessons. Everything will depend on the health status of your child. This will be determined by your pediatrician. The sport is perfect for both girls and boys. But doctors tend to recommend this sport from the age of five. Since it is at the age of five that the child’s skeleton is fully formed and his bones are strengthened. Why is swimming so beneficial?

Helps dramatically strengthen the immune system. The child begins to get sick noticeably less often, unlike his peers.
Helps strengthen musculoskeletal system. Corrects posture, removes stoop and scoliosis, which is very important for a girl’s figure, especially as she matures.
The whole body is hardened, endurance increases, and coordination develops.
Improves the functioning of the breathing apparatus. The child gains the skill of deep breathing. The lungs begin to work better.
Helps in the complex treatment of obesity and myopia.

There are a number of contraindications: girls with asthma and other pulmonary diseases, heart defects of various etiologies, diseases of the mucous membrane and other skin diseases should not go swimming. For classes you need to purchase a rubber cap, swimsuit, rubber slippers and a towel.

swimming

skiing

Girls aged five or six years old are recruited for skiing lessons. Basic beneficial features of this sport:

Skiing helps in shaping correct breathing, as well as strengthening the pulmonary system.
It hardens the child’s entire body and strengthens the functioning of the immune system as a whole.
Improves the musculoskeletal system, as well as the leg muscles and vestibular system.
Trains the heart muscle. Due to this, endurance and overall performance of the entire body increases.

There are some contraindications: children with myopia, asthma, lung diseases and problems of the musculoskeletal system are not allowed to ski. For classes, parents should purchase skis and ski poles, boot mounts and special waterproof boots.

skis

Figure skating

This sport includes both rhythmic gymnastics and ice skating. Children can take up figure skating from the age of four. How is this sport useful?

Figure skating helps develop agility as well as a sense of balance.
It can improve metabolism and improve the functioning of many circulatory organs.
Due to such exercises, immunity is increased and leg muscles are strengthened.
All training is carried out to music, which contributes to the development of musical ear and artistry in the child.

There are a number of prohibitions on admission to classes: figure skating training for girls with myopia, problems with the musculoskeletal system, lung diseases, asthma, brain injuries and problems with kidney function is prohibited. For practice, buy high-quality figure skates, preferably made of genuine leather. You will also need thermal underwear, light and comfortable. sports suit, knee pads and fall protection shorts.

Ballroom dancing

This sport is perfect for girls. Ballroom dancing is a very beautiful activity, one might say “airy”. Children from 3.5 years old are accepted for training. Dance classes charge you with positivity and positive energy for the whole day. What is it positive sides ballroom dancing?

The child develops a sense of rhythm, hearing, and artistry.
During classes, almost all muscle groups are involved.
The baby becomes more confident. He manages to perform in front of a large audience.
Correct posture is corrected and formed.
The functioning of the cardiovascular system is strengthened.

There are absolutely no contraindications to this sport. Ballroom dancing is considered an absolutely non-hazardous activity. To attend training, you need to purchase Czech shoes, a knee-length skirt, and a knitted swimsuit that fits under the skirt.

Tennis

Children aged five or six years old are recruited for tennis lessons. Tennis training is very interesting and exciting. This sport has many positive aspects.

Tennis helps develop a child's agility and observation skills.
All muscles of the body are trained.
The reaction speed develops and the body tone increases.
The work of the eye muscles is strengthened.
Excellent prevention of osteochondrosis.

There are a number of different contraindications for this sport: girls with sore joints and spine, inflammatory processes, heart disease, flat feet, peptic ulcer. For practice, it is important to have a high-quality tennis racket, several balls, sportswear and comfortable sneakers.

tennis

The art of dance

Dance classes are held for girls aged three or four years. Choreography is beauty. The desire to practice is important here. If your child strives to gain choreographic skills, then this sport will bring him a lot of benefits.

Correct posture will be formed for the rest of your life.
An ear for music and a sense of rhythm will develop.
Coordination of movements, artistry and plasticity will be formed.
Unnecessary fears and complexes will pass. The child will become more relaxed.

Of course, as in many other sports, there are some health restrictions: children with flat feet, problems with the musculoskeletal system, low percentage of vision are not allowed to participate in classes. For training, you should purchase shoes or pointe shoes, a leotard, a ballet tutu and a ribbon. For boys - suit, Czech shoes.

Capoeira

Capoeira is a national Brazilian martial art with dance elements. Girls aged four years and older are allowed to take classes. But it’s better to introduce your child to this sport no earlier than six years old. This sport is considered exclusively for men. This is an erroneous judgment. For girls, this sport is suitable for self-knowledge and their own capabilities. After all, being “strong” is sometimes extremely necessary for the weaker sex. This type of martial arts has its positive aspects.

The training combines several types of sports activities.
Loads are applied in doses, which leads to improved functioning of the whole organism.
Hardening and plasticity develop.
The child receives a lot of positive emotions.

Contraindications here include: heart and blood vessel diseases, injuries of various etiologies and eye diseases. For classes, purchase a special uniform and comfortable shoes with a thin sole. Oddly enough, this type of sport is perfect for girls.

Personal characteristics of the child

If a child is in poor health, this can only mean one thing - sports are not intended for him. But don’t despair, because you can always find another activity that your baby will like. In what cases are you not allowed to play sports? First, you must undergo an ECG. If the cardiogram of the cardiovascular system has some shortcomings, then the doctor is unlikely to approve your idea. If a child has congenital bronchial asthma, as well as problems with blood pressure and blood vessels, then he should refrain from swimming, volleyball and alpine skiing. It is important to know when to stop. You should not load your children to capacity. Any load should be applied moderately and gradually. Only then will there be truly amazing results.

Remember that health is something that cannot be bought. Therefore, take care of your children. Don't force them to do what only you like. Listen to their opinions. Then your baby will reach great heights. We wish you success in sport.

When a child grows up and becomes more active, some parents have a desire to send him to a sports section. stands before them difficult choice, in which they are often guided either by their taste preferences, or the degree of distance of the section from the house. What should you pay attention to when choosing a sport for your child?

Young children have an incredible amount of energy and it must be channeled in a positive direction. This will make you calm and your baby cheerful, healthy and cheerful. Most suitable option- sport. But here the question of choosing the right sport immediately arises.

First you need to take a close look at your child. Sports must suit his inclinations and character. Forget about your ambitions and consider only the interests of the child.

At what age is it better to send a child to sports?

When should you send your son or daughter to sports? - It is best to start teaching children about sports from preschool age, but this is not always possible - young children are not accepted into all sports sections.

If parents plan to subsequently make sports a significant part of their child’s life, they need to teach their children to sports from the cradle. How to do it? Set up a small sports corner at home with a wall bars, a rope and other equipment. Studying with early childhood, the child will overcome fear, strengthen some muscle groups, master existing equipment, and feel pleasure and joy from the activities.

2-3 years. Children at this age are full of energy, active and mobile. That is why at this time it is recommended to do gymnastics with children every day. Kids get tired quickly, so classes should not be long, just do a few simple exercises (claps, swinging your arms, bending, jumping) for 5-10 minutes;
4-5 years. This age is especially noteworthy because the baby’s body type has already been formed (as well as his character), and his talents are just beginning to emerge. This period is most suitable for finding a suitable sports club for your child. This age is good for developing coordination. Offer your child a choice of acrobatics, gymnastics, tennis, jumping or figure skating. From the age of five you can start classes at a ballet school or try your hand at hockey;
6-7 years. An excellent time to develop flexibility and plasticity. Within a year, the joints will reduce their mobility by about 20-25%. You can send your child to any type of gymnastics, swimming, start martial arts or football;
8-11 years. This age period is best suited for the development of speed, agility and dexterity in a child. A great idea is to take him to rowing, fencing or cycling;
From 11 years old You should focus on endurance. Children after 11 years of age are able to withstand heavy loads, master complex movements and hone them. Choose any sports with a ball, consider athletics, boxing, shooting as options;
After 12-13 years comes the age when optimal solution will be training aimed at developing strength and endurance.

So at what age can you enroll your child in one sport or another? There is no definite answer here, since each person is individual. There are children who, at the age of three, can skateboard or ski. Others are completely unprepared for most sports even by the age of nine.

Eat general recommendations, which you should listen to when choosing a sports section. For example, classes to develop flexibility should start with early years, since at this time the child’s body is more pliable for stretch marks. With age, flexibility decreases. But as for endurance, it, in general, develops gradually - from 12 years to 25.

If you decide to send a three-year-old child to a sports club, then take into account that the child’s bones and muscles will only be fully formed by the age of five. Excessive loads before this age can lead to unpleasant consequences, for example, scoliosis. For children under 5 years old, light exercise and active games are actually enough.

Which sections accept children at different ages?

5-6 years. Accepted for various types of gymnastics and figure skating;
7 years. Acrobatics, ballroom and sports dancing, martial arts, swimming, darts, as well as checkers and chess;
8 years. At this age, children are taken to badminton, football, basketball and golf. There is an opportunity to learn alpine skiing;
9 years. From now on, there is a chance to become a speed skater, master sailing, take up rugby and biathlon, and start athletics;
10 years. Upon reaching 10 years of age, children are accepted into boxing and kickboxing, pentathlon, and judo. You can send your children to weight training, billiards and cycling;
From 11 years of age, children are taken into sections according to various types shooting;
From 12 years old, the child will be accepted into bobsleigh.

Gifted children can be enrolled in the sports section one year younger.

We choose a sport, taking into account the child’s physique

Having decided to send your child to sports, you should pay attention to his body type. This is important because different sports take into account different body structure features. Tall height is preferred for basketball, while this feature is not valued in gymnastics. If a child is prone to obesity, parents should pay even more attention to the choice of direction in sports, because the results of training, and therefore the level of children’s self-esteem, will depend on this. Having excess weight, the child is unlikely to become a good striker in football, but he will be able to achieve results in judo or hockey.

There are several types of body structure, according to the one used in medical practice scheme of Stefko and Ostrovsky. Let's look at them in detail:

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Asthenoid type– this body type is characterized by pronounced thinness, the legs are usually long and thin, and the chest and shoulders are narrow. The muscles are poorly developed. Often, people with an asthenoid body type exhibit a stooped posture along with protruding shoulder blades. Such children tend to feel awkward. Considering these factors, it is important for parents to find a section where their child will feel comfortable in psychologically. What is important here is not only the direction in the sport itself, but also a suitable team. It is easy for such children to engage in gymnastics, basketball, as well as any sports where the emphasis is on speed, strength and endurance - skiing, cycling, jumping, rowing, throwing, golf and fencing, competitive swimming, basketball, rhythmic gymnastics.
Thoracic type body build is characterized by equal width of the shoulder girdle and hips, the chest is often wide. The rate of muscle mass development is average. These children are highly active and are suitable for sports that involve speed and develop endurance. Active children are suitable for various races, motorsports, skiing, and they will make excellent football players and biathletes, acrobats and figure skaters. You can send a child with this body type to ballet, capoeira, jumping, or get them interested in kayaking.
Muscle type build is typical for children with a massive skeleton and developed muscle mass. They are resilient and strong, which means they should choose a sport aimed at developing strength and speed. Such children can prove themselves in mountaineering, martial arts, football, powerlifting, take up water polo and hockey, and also achieve good results in weightlifting and WorkOut.
Digestive type- digestive body type is characterized by short stature, wide chest, the presence of a small tummy and fat mass in other parts of the body. These guys are not very agile, they are slow and clumsy. However, this does not mean that he cannot join the sport. To instill in them an interest in activities, choose weightlifting, shooting, hockey, athletic gymnastics, consider martial arts or motorsports, throwing and WorkOut as an option.

How to choose a sport, taking into account children's temperament?

Character also matters when choosing sports. It depends on him what success the child can achieve. For example, children with a high degree of activity are unlikely to be able to excel in sports where training is an endless series of repetitive exercises that require the ability to concentrate. They need to choose activities where the child can throw out excess energy, preferably a team sport.

Sports for sanguine people. Children with this type of temperament are leaders by nature, they are not inclined to give in to fear, they like extreme sports, sports are suitable for them, where they can demonstrate all these qualities and show their own superiority. They will feel comfortable in fencing, mountaineering, and karate classes. Sanguine people will enjoy hang gliding, alpine skiing, and kayaking.
Cholerics– emotional people, but they are able to share victory with someone, so it is better for children with this temperament to find themselves in team sport. Wrestling or boxing is a good option for them.
Phlegmatic children tend to achieve good results in everything, including sports, because their natural qualities are perseverance and calmness. Invite a child with such a temperament to take up chess, figure skating, gymnastics, or become an athlete.
Melancholic people– very vulnerable children, they can be hurt by the excessive severity of the coach. It is better to choose one of the team sports for them or take them to dance. Horseback riding is a great option and is suitable for everyone, but shooting or sailing are also worth considering.

Which section should children be sent to, taking into account their state of health?

If you have chosen a direction in sports for your children, taking into account all the factors - their preferences, body type, character, then now you should pay attention to the health of future athletes. It is better to consult a pediatrician who knows the characteristics of the child’s body. The doctor will tell you which sports are contraindicated in each specific case, and which will be beneficial. The pediatrician will determine what level of exercise is appropriate for your children. Let's consider recommendations regarding the choice of sport for various diseases.

Volleyball, basketball and football classes Contraindicated for myopic children, as well as those who suffer from asthma or flat feet. But these sports will help strengthen the musculoskeletal system;
Gymnastics will relieve the child of flat feet and help strengthen the back muscles, form beautiful posture;
Swimming- Suitable for all children without exception. Exercises in the pool have a beneficial effect on the muscles of the whole body, including the back, and strengthen the nervous system;
Hockey contraindicated if the child has chronic diseases, but he develops the respiratory system well;
Martial arts, rhythmic gymnastics, skiing and figure skating indicated for poorly developed vestibular apparatus;
If you have a weak nervous system, classes are suitable children's yoga, swimming and horse riding;
Tennis It’s worth doing to develop fine motor skills and attention, but this sport is not suitable for myopic children and those who suffer from stomach ulcers;
Horse riding recommended for convulsive syndrome, diseases gastrointestinal tract and diabetics;
You can strengthen your heart and respiratory system by exercising speed skating, athletics or diving;
Figure skating Contraindicated for severe myopia and pleural diseases.

If you want to introduce children to sports, you should not be afraid of experiments, there will be victories, and there will be failures. However, never attribute your child’s failures in sports to various circumstances, because they are the result of the efforts made. Having achieved success through their efforts, children will again strive for victories; when faced with failure, they will begin to make more efforts.

Any sport is useful and important, because it develops a strong character, responsibility and discipline. The main thing is that the child enjoys doing it!

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Sport sections for children They will lay the foundation for the child’s health, strengthen his character, teach him to live in a competitive environment, and achieve his goal in this difficult world.

The physical development of a child greatly depends on whether he engages in physical education.

Modern children are accelerators. Their baby teeth are replaced earlier, they grow faster and gain weight. But, unfortunately, the body weight of most children is exceeded due to the predominance of adipose tissue. In half of children, the level of secretion of adrenal hormones is below normal and does not correspond to development. This leads to development , neurocirculatory dystonia and other health problems in children of different ages.

Why is it advisable to enroll your child in a sports section?

A healthy child is active, he needs to splash out his energy somewhere. One of the conditions for the full development of a child is a properly formed musculoskeletal system. The growing skeleton of a child requires a constant supply of proteins, and microelements. When moving, the nutrition of bone tissue improves, pathological processes appear less often in it, the consequences of which are often difficult to correct. Weak back muscles can cause the development of scoliosis and kyphoscoliosis in school-age children.

In a child up to 5-7 years of age, muscle bundles are attached by short, wide tendons somewhat further from the axis of rotation, so movements in children may be somewhat angular. Only by the age of 8–10 years does the final differentiation of the connective tissue framework of the muscles end: endomysium and perimysium.

Children's muscles develop unevenly: the muscles of the shoulder and forearm mature first, the muscles of the hands develop later. Children under 6 years of age find it difficult to exercise fine motor skills and get tired quickly.

Ligaments become stronger from 8 to 9 years of age. Taking these features into account, physical education (including in sports sections) should be strictly dosed and under the supervision of a competent trainer.

Regular exercise plays a big role in the functional and structural development of muscles. Children involved in sports clubs already know well what it means to achieve a goal, they are more disciplined, in the future such children do better at school, they have a fighting sports character.

Practice shows that physically active children have better academic performance than those who constantly sit over textbooks or at the computer. Participating in sports sections also has a positive effect on improving health (we are not talking about big sports, which have nothing to do with health).

Different age groups have their own standards motor activity. So children 3 - 4 years old should take 9,000 - 10,500 steps. For schoolchildren aged 11-15 years, 20,000 steps is considered the norm. Children should be in a state of movement for up to 6 hours a day.
Hypokinesia (lack of mobility), as well as excessive uncontrolled passion for sports, attempts to achieve the highest possible results in a short time, can pose a real threat to health and lead to serious consequences.

Start of classes in the children's sports section

Based on the characteristics of the age-related development of the child’s musculoskeletal system, recommended start dates for classes in the sports section.

Types of sports for children and the age in years at which they are allowed to participate in sports school

Gifted children can be enrolled in the sports section one year younger.

But in fact, in groups of beginners, for example in sports schools figure skating, they are recruited from the age of 3 to 4, despite the fact that experts say that a child in the sports section has nothing to do on the ice until the age of five.

Of course, there are situations when a child’s athletic talent is noticeable almost from birth.

What you need to know before enrolling your child in a sports section

Make sure that he does not have congenital defects or diseases that are incompatible with participation in a particular sports section. A certificate to the sports section should under no circumstances be fictitious.

What kind of sport should my child take up?

It all depends on the child’s inclinations, desires and goals: either these are free sports sections purely for health, or a direct focus on Olympic results. Sometimes children know better than adults which sports section is best for them. The child’s temperament, physique, flexibility, reaction speed, and the predominance of fast or slow muscle fibers in the body (their ratio is genetically determined) determine which sport the child should choose.

Sports for hyperactive children

It is advisable to offer a child with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) a sports section, a sport that would teach him to concentrate and instill self-discipline. For boys with ADHD, martial arts are most suitable: aikido, taekwondo. For girls - sports dancing.

Team or overly active sports (boxing, football) are not recommended for such children. The opinion that a child with ADHD needs to throw out excess energy somewhere is not entirely correct. Children with ADHD have an easily exhausted psyche; excessive mental stress in sports sections can lead to a psychiatrist.

Children with ADHD require special attention, therefore, for him it is necessary to choose not only a sports section, but also a patient coach who can find a child individual approach. There is no need to give up on a child with ADHD. Michael Phelps, a multiple world champion swimmer, was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the sixth grade, and at the age of 15 he already took part in the Olympic Games.

If you have chronic diseases, when choosing a sports section, you should consult your doctor, as some sports can aggravate the course of the disease. For example, swimming will aggravate chronic sinusitis, and winter sports are not suitable for a child with bronchial asthma and allergies to cold.

When choosing a sports section, you must be guided by common sense and the child’s health. Although, you can make a strong athlete.

When a child grows up and becomes more active, some parents have a desire to send him to a sports section. They are faced with a difficult choice, in which they are often guided either by their taste preferences or by the degree of distance of the section from home. What should you pay attention to when choosing a sport for your child?

Young children have an incredible amount of energy and it must be channeled in a positive direction. This will make you calm and your baby cheerful, healthy and cheerful. The most suitable option is sports. But here the question of choosing the right sport immediately arises.

First you need to take a close look at your child. Sports must suit his inclinations and character. Forget about your ambitions and consider only the interests of the child.

At what age is it better to send a child to sports?

If parents plan to subsequently make sports a significant part of their child’s life, they need to teach their children to sports from the cradle. How to do it? Set up a small sports corner at home with a wall bars, a rope and other equipment. By exercising from early childhood, a child will overcome fear, strengthen some muscle groups, master existing equipment, and feel pleasure and joy from the activity.

2-3 years. Children at this age are full of energy, active and mobile. That is why at this time it is recommended to do gymnastics with children every day. Kids get tired quickly, so classes should not be long, just do a few simple exercises (claps, swinging your arms, bending, jumping) for 5-10 minutes;
4-5 years. This age is especially noteworthy because the baby’s body type has already been formed (as well as his character), and his talents are just beginning to emerge. This period is most suitable for finding a suitable sports club for your child. This age is good for developing coordination. Offer your child a choice of acrobatics, gymnastics, tennis, jumping or figure skating. From the age of five you can start classes at a ballet school or try your hand at hockey;
6-7 years. An excellent time to develop flexibility and plasticity. Within a year, the joints will reduce their mobility by about 20-25%. You can send your child to any type of gymnastics, swimming, start martial arts or football;
8-11 years. This age period is best suited for the development of speed, agility and dexterity in a child. A great idea is to take him to rowing, fencing or cycling;
From 11 years old You should focus on endurance. Children after 11 years of age are able to withstand heavy loads, master complex movements and hone them. Choose any sports with a ball, consider athletics, boxing, shooting as options;
After 12-13 years There comes an age when the optimal solution is training aimed at developing strength and endurance.

So at what age can you enroll your child in one sport or another? There is no definite answer here, since each person is individual. There are children who, at the age of three, can skateboard or ski. Others are completely unprepared for most sports even by the age of nine.

There are general recommendations that you should listen to when choosing a sports section. For example, classes to develop flexibility should start from an early age, since at this time the child’s body is more pliable for stretching. With age, flexibility decreases. But as for endurance, it, in general, develops gradually - from 12 years to 25.

Which sections accept children at different ages?

5-6 years. Accepted for various types of gymnastics and figure skating;
7 years. Acrobatics, ballroom and sports dancing, martial arts, swimming, darts, as well as checkers and chess;
8 years. At this age, children are taken to badminton, football, basketball and golf. There is an opportunity to learn alpine skiing;
9 years. From now on, there is a chance to become a speed skater, master sailing, take up rugby and biathlon, and start athletics;
10 years. Upon reaching 10 years of age, children are accepted into boxing and kickboxing, pentathlon, and judo. You can send your children to weight training, billiards and cycling;
From 11 children are taken to sections for various types of shooting;
From 12 years old, the child will be accepted into bobsleigh.

Gifted children can be enrolled in the sports section one year younger.

We choose a sport, taking into account the child’s physique

Having decided to send your child to sports, you should pay attention to his body type. This is important because different sports take into account different body structure features. Tall height is preferred for basketball, while this feature is not valued in gymnastics. If a child is prone to obesity, parents should pay even more attention to the choice of direction in sports, because the results of training, and therefore the level of children’s self-esteem, will depend on this. Being overweight, a child is unlikely to become a good striker in football, but he will be able to achieve results in judo or hockey.

There are several types of body structure, according to the scheme used in medical practice by Stefko and Ostrovsky. Let's look at them in detail:

Note to moms!

Asthenoid type– this body type is characterized by pronounced thinness, the legs are usually long and thin, and the chest and shoulders are narrow. The muscles are poorly developed. Often, people with an asthenoid body type exhibit a stooped posture along with protruding shoulder blades. Such children tend to feel awkward. Considering these factors, it is important for parents to find a section where their child will be comfortable psychologically. What is important here is not only the direction in the sport itself, but also a suitable team. It is easy for such children to engage in gymnastics, basketball, as well as any sports where the emphasis is on speed, strength and endurance - skiing, cycling, jumping, rowing, throwing, golf and fencing, competitive swimming, basketball, rhythmic gymnastics.
Thoracic type body build is characterized by equal width of the shoulder girdle and hips, the chest is often wide. The rate of muscle mass development is average. These children are highly active and are suitable for sports that involve speed and develop endurance. Active children are suitable for various races, motorsports, skiing, and they will make excellent football players and biathletes, acrobats and figure skaters. You can send a child with this body type to ballet, capoeira, jumping, or get them interested in kayaking.
Muscle type build is typical for children with a massive skeleton and developed muscle mass. They are resilient and strong, which means they should choose a sport aimed at developing strength and speed. Such children can prove themselves in mountaineering, martial arts, football, powerlifting, take up water polo and hockey, and also achieve good results in weightlifting and WorkOut.
Digestive type- digestive body type is characterized by short stature, wide chest, the presence of a small tummy and fat mass in other parts of the body. These guys are not very agile, they are slow and clumsy. However, this does not mean that he cannot join the sport. To instill in them an interest in activities, choose weightlifting, shooting, hockey, athletic gymnastics, consider martial arts or motorsports, throwing and WorkOut as an option.

How to choose a sport, taking into account children's temperament?

Sports for sanguine people. Children with this type of temperament are leaders by nature, they are not inclined to give in to fear, they like extreme sports, sports are suitable for them, where they can demonstrate all these qualities and show their own superiority. They will feel comfortable in fencing, mountaineering, and karate classes. Sanguine people will enjoy hang gliding, alpine skiing, and kayaking.
Cholerics– emotional people, but they are able to share victory with someone, so children with this temperament are better off finding themselves in team sports. Wrestling or boxing is a good option for them.
Phlegmatic children tend to achieve good results in everything, including sports, because their natural qualities are perseverance and calmness. Invite a child with such a temperament to take up chess, figure skating, gymnastics, or become an athlete.
Melancholic people– very vulnerable children, they can be hurt by the excessive severity of the coach. It is better to choose one of the team sports for them or take them to dance. Horseback riding is a great option and is suitable for everyone, but shooting or sailing are also worth considering.

Which section should children be sent to, taking into account their state of health?

Volleyball, basketball and football classes Contraindicated for myopic children, as well as those who suffer from asthma or flat feet. But these sports will help strengthen the musculoskeletal system;
Gymnastics will relieve the child of flat feet and help strengthen the back muscles, form beautiful posture;
Swimming- Suitable for all children without exception. Exercises in the pool have a beneficial effect on the muscles of the whole body, including the back, and strengthen the nervous system;
Hockey contraindicated if the child has chronic diseases, but he develops the respiratory system well;
Martial arts, rhythmic gymnastics, skiing and figure skating indicated for poorly developed vestibular apparatus;
If you have a weak nervous system, classes are suitable children's yoga, swimming and horse riding;
Tennis It’s worth doing to develop fine motor skills and attention, but this sport is not suitable for myopic children and those who suffer from stomach ulcers;
Horse riding recommended for convulsive syndrome, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and diabetics;
You can strengthen your heart and respiratory system by exercising speed skating, athletics or diving;
Figure skating Contraindicated for severe myopia and pleural diseases.

Any sport is useful and important, because it develops strong character, responsibility and discipline. The main thing is that the child enjoys doing it!

We also read:

In addition to school, it is necessary to pay attention to sections additional education, in particular, sports. This is how the child will develop physically:

strengthen muscles and the entire musculoskeletal system;
straighten your posture;
take care of the immune system;
restore emotional background;
train your lungs and heart.

Moral qualities will also develop:

strength of mind;
desire to win;
leadership;
courage;
perseverance.

In this article we will tell you which sport to enroll a girl in to strengthen her physical condition so that she enjoys the sport.

What to look for when choosing classes

Choosing the right direction depends on many factors:

age;
inclinations and hobbies;
physique;
goals pursued;
health conditions;
temperament.

It is also important to consider:

cost of education;
the location of the club and the opportunity to visit it regularly;
training schedule;
team of students and teaching staff;
costs for additional inventory.

Features of the figure

Ballet schools are more suitable for fragile inches with an ascetic physique. Large-boned babies will have a hard time lifting themselves on their toes - this can lead to injury, and they will also feel uncomfortable in a ballet class. It would be best for them to choose dances of other styles - pop, sports, folk or modern.

Also suitable for thin people is artistic or gymnastics, it strengthens the muscles and skeleton, making it stronger. Slender but athletic girls aged 10-12 will feel comfortable in athletics, rowing, cycling, swimming or skiing. Such exercises strengthen muscles and develop endurance, willpower, and speed.

If your child has a tendency to be overweight or has problems with excess weight, then it is worth considering options with moderate but regular physical activity. So that after the first workout the schoolgirl does not feel exhausted, she needs to gradually increase the load, which will give an excellent result. Figure skating and gymnastics perfectly develop flexibility, while honing your figure.

Equestrian sport is suitable for a short child. Short riders are easier to handle in the saddle and achieve greater results.

In team sports for girls (usually 11-13 years old), body type must also be taken into account. Women's hockey is suitable for large schoolgirls, basketball and volleyball for tall ones, and synchronized swimming or pair figure skating for short, skinny girls.

Age limits

Starting from the age of three, the baby should already be taught to exercise in order to improve health and direct activity in the right direction. But from the age of 5-6, you can already think about a professional career if the child strives for this. Preschool children are put into groups with special coaching staff - instructors are trained to properly communicate with little athletes, from a psychological point of view, they find good motivation and teach them not to lose heart in case of failure.

But if you are not trying to raise a future Olympic champion, but are simply deciding which sport to choose for the general development of a girl aged 7 to 12-15, in order to keep her occupied after school, then the choice is very large. It’s never too late to start training, but the schoolgirl must have a desire and interest, then the training will be most effective. The optimal periods for different directions are:

For rhythmic gymnastics, figure skating, water skiing, diving, big and table tennis, acrobatics and dancing – from 6 years.
For alpine skiing, badminton, basketball and football - from 7 years.
For hockey, biathlon, athletics, baseball or rounders - from 8 years.
For cycling, equestrianism, fencing and different types wrestling - from 9 years.
Rowing and shooting, including archery – from 10 years.

Sports or pop dancing is suitable for any age.

What kinds of sports are there for girls with health restrictions?

Most sections recruit based on medical certificates provided by parents. Depending on the diagnosis or susceptibility to diseases, the following may not be suitable:

Shooting, tennis, biathlon - not recommended for children with poor eyesight. With high myopia, there may also be restrictions on strength and traumatic activities, since a fall from a horse, a blow during sparring and other mechanical impacts can lead to serious deterioration.
If you have spinal problems, you should not put excessive stress on the lumbar area. Gymnastics can negatively affect a girl’s condition due to bending and bending.
Cardiovascular disease is a contraindication for cardio training, so skiing, athletics and speed skating are not suitable for such children.

Positive influence provide:

Children's yoga, Pilates - on the nervous system.
Swimming generally strengthens the body; exercise in the pool is recommended for all people at any age, including for recovery from injuries. You should not exercise only if you have dermatological problems.
All winter sports for girls are the best helpers for strengthening immunity and hardening at the age of 6 to 13 years. With the onset of adolescence, disruptions in the immune system may appear and you need to insulate yourself more. Stayer brand clothing is suitable for adult athletes and tall teenagers. This company produces high-quality sports equipment at affordable prices.
Cardio training strengthens the heart, blood vessels, and lungs.
Dancing and gymnastics, acrobatics - contribute to the development of flexibility and strengthening of the entire musculoskeletal system.

What sports sections are there for girls 5 years old?

Preschool children are positively affected by those sports that do not disrupt the natural development and formation of muscles. The skeleton should also not be overloaded. Therefore, it is necessary to choose clubs with professional trainers who will plan feasible loads.

The following activities are optimal:

Swimming. Training in the pool helps relieve tension and nervous excitement, this will calm the baby. The girl will subsequently be able to go to the section on synchronized swimming or diving, but at the age of 5-6 years it is important to learn to swim different styles and master the basic rules of direction.
If you have a tomboy growing up, then you can consider group training in women's football, hockey, basketball, volleyball or handball. At such a section she will be able to find friends with a similar temperament. But you should not forget about safety precautions, choose the appropriate equipment and sportswear.
An artistic girl can be encouraged to express herself in rhythmic gymnastics or acrobatics. Preschoolers are very flexible, so this age is ideal for starting classes.
Athletics is the choice of active and restless teenagers. Running and jumping will help the child to splash out his energy and at the same time cultivate determination and discipline.
Winter sports will help strengthen the little athlete's immunity. If you ski yourself, then it will be easier for you to teach your daughter and involve her in family time. Don't forget about warm and comfortable clothing. The online ski clothing store "Stayer" offers sets at an affordable price. Stayer products are very wear-resistant - a down jacket will last you at least 5-6 years of constant wear.
Figure skating and dancing form a polished figure and grace. Girls like such activities most of all, so they continue to practice in the sports section until they are 10-13 years old to improve their skills. Many girls go to training even after finishing school.

Memo to parents: what you need to know before visiting a sports club

First of all, sport should be useful, interesting and accessible. That's why:

Before your first classes, undergo a medical examination. The pediatrician will assess the baby’s general well-being, tell you how she is developing physically and what needs to be emphasized. Often these are tips to strengthen your posture. Learn about non-recommended exercises. Take the necessary certificates for the institution; without them, you may not be allowed to participate in swimming pool classes or group clubs.
Develop a routine. If a girl goes to kindergarten, preschool or school, take care of an even load. If you have several hobbies, you shouldn’t put them on top of each other, otherwise you may not have any strength left for anything. Spread your workouts on different days.
Meet the coaching staff, ask for instructor certificates and diplomas. Having an incompetent teacher next to your child can lead to injury or simply an ineffective, uninteresting time.
Buy sportswear and equipment. A number of clubs require expensive equipment - for cycling, equestrian sports, snowboarding, cross-country skiing. In addition to the main equipment, you need to purchase sportswear and shoes. If a girl has signed up for dancing or figure skating or gymnastics, then for performances she will need outfits that can be sewn to order or independently.
Consider the financial side of the issue. Some workouts can be done with your family - running in the morning, skiing or skating, but visiting the section is paid monthly.
Think about transport accessibility. If you have the opportunity to transport your daughter in your car, then calculate the distance and choose a route. If a schoolgirl travels on public transport herself, then she needs to look at the bus directions so that she doesn’t have to travel with transfers or for a long time stand in traffic jams.

With the transition to the middle school level, the desire to continue training often disappears, but it is from the age of 13-14 that parents begin to worry about their daughter’s employment.

Adolescence dictates its own rules, therefore:

Don't insist. If you force a teenager to attend classes, this will only lead to rejection and open confrontation.
Encourage. The girl wanted to quit dancing and decided to sign up for hockey? Approve her choice, maybe this is exactly what she needs now.
Let's choose. Offer several options with tempting prospects. She will probably like something from the list.

We talked about sports for girls and gave some tips on choosing a sports section. Instill a love of physical activity from childhood!

Remember your childhood? Our parents taught many of us to do morning exercises and sent us to various sports sections and creative clubs. And those who have gone through such “tests” are now largely grateful to their fathers and mothers. We learned to swim, run, dance, skate, and today we must help ensure that our children are not left without happy emotions.

Sport is an activity not only for gentlemen, but also for little ladies. Training will strengthen your baby’s muscles, help develop correct posture, and increase stamina and health.

Important! Scientists have proven that at the age of 5-8 years the risk of developing diseases such as atherosclerosis and heart attack is determined. The more actively a child trains, the less likely it is that illnesses will occur in adulthood.

The benefits of sports for children

What are the benefits of sports sections for girls? It's very simple: training helps:

Improving health: regular implementation physical exercise not only prevents the risk of a number of diseases, but also treats some diseases.
Character formation: sport increases endurance, “tempers” nerves, teaches you to make decisions at crucial moments and never give in to difficulties.
Maintaining tone: daily exercise will help your child stay alert, energetic and cheerful.

However, which section should the girl be sent to? First of all, you should ask the baby what she would like to do. If a little athlete is confused and cannot choose a specific preference, the responsibility falls on the parents.

Important! When choosing a sports section for your daughter, focus on the baby’s inclinations and preferences. An important factor is the age of the child.

The table shows the main requirements for the age of future athletes, put forward by coaches of different sections:

*Kind of sport*	*Girl's age*
Sports and rhythmic gymnastics, aerobics, sports dancing, swimming
Martial arts, athletics, figure skating, tennis, team game(volleyball, basketball, football)
Skiing, sports tourism, golf, biathlon
Horse riding, cycling, fencing, kayaking, weightlifting
Mountaineering, bobsled, triathlon, rock climbing

Popular children's sections

Here is the TOP 8 best sports sections for girls. The most structured information will provide comprehensive information: at what age is it better to send a child to training, what are the positive and negative aspects of a particular sport, indications and contraindications for classes.

Option #1. Gymnastics, sports dancing

You should start training between the ages of 3 and 4 years.

Gymnastics and dancing contribute to:

development of grace, flexibility, accuracy and confidence of movements;
formation of a fit figure and correct posture;
manifestation of the child’s creative potential.

Another advantage of training is relatively cheap equipment. But the drawback is serious and lies in high probability getting injured.

Indications and contraindications. Gymnastics and dancing are suitable for any girl, regardless of body type, character, or temperament. It is prohibited for children suffering from myopia, scoliosis, or heart disease to engage in such sports.

This is interesting! World champion in gymnastics Alina Kabaeva first visited sports sections at the age of 3.5 years.

Option #2. Swimming

Swimmers are first introduced to the pool at around 3-4 years of age. At the same time, future athletes can count on:

strengthening the musculoskeletal system;
stabilization of blood circulation and nervous system;
obtaining a hardening effect.

Swimming is useful for girls with myopia, diabetes mellitus, scoliosis, obesity. You cannot train in the pool if you have eye or skin diseases.

Option #3. Figure skating

strengthening the cardiac system, musculoskeletal system;
formation of endurance, grace, artistry;
providing a hardening effect on the body.

Indications and contraindications: Ice skating is suitable for active, agile girls who can easily tolerate the cold. The sports section is useful for osteochondrosis and scoliosis, but is prohibited for asthma, myopia, and some lung diseases.

Important! Another “winter” type of training is skiing, where you can take your baby as early as 7-8 years old.

Option number 4. Tennis

Girls from 5 years old can get acquainted with tennis. This sport promotes:

development of dexterity, speed of reaction;
desire for victories;
improving coordination, stabilizing the functioning of the respiratory organs.

Tennis is indicated for girls with osteochondrosis and metabolic disorders. The section is suitable for ambitious, energetic little ones. Contraindications include diseases such as asthma, flat feet, and myopia.

This is interesting! “The first racket of the world” Maria Sharapova, who came to tennis at the age of 4, was distinguished by a very gentle, calm character. However, despite the coach’s doubts, she achieved unsurpassed results in sports. The main thing is to have a solid inner core.

Option #5. Athletics

The set of sections covering athletics classes is numerous. This includes running, walking, javelin throwing, and jumping.

The age “start” of athletes is 5-6 years. Classes in the sports section guarantee strengthening of the musculoskeletal system, increasing the child’s agility, speed, strength and endurance.

Contraindications to athletics diseases covered:

Of cardio-vascular system.
Kidney.
Diabetes mellitus.
Progressive myopia.

This is interesting! World-famous track and field athlete Sergei Bubka joined the sports section at the age of 11 and until the age of 40 he took victories one after another.

Option number 6. Team sports

There are different team sports - volleyball, football, basketball, hockey, etc. It is better to start training at 5-6 years old, counting on:

development of endurance, speed and reaction;
strengthening the visual and respiratory organs, normalizing heart function;
gaining skills in teamwork and peaceful conflict resolution.

Contraindications to sports: asthma, flat feet, ulcers, instability of the cervical vertebrae.

Option No. 7. Martial arts

The best martial arts for girls are karate, sambo, judo, aikido. Different sections have their own age requirements. On average, training begins at 5-6 years of age.

Martial arts:

build endurance, good reaction, accuracy of movements;
teach self-defense skills;
have a healing effect.

Contraindications to sports are quite extensive, including chronic diseases of the spine and cardiac system, as well as acute diseases.

This is interesting! Jean-Claude Van Damme gave up ballet at the age of 11 and joined the karate section, subsequently taking a worthy place among Hollywood action movie actors.

Option No. 8. Horseback riding

It is required to start horse riding training no earlier than 10 years of age. The advantages of such an aristocratic sport are described:

receiving vivid emotions;

possibility of treatment mental disorders with cerebral palsy.

Equestrian sport is suitable for reserved, insecure girls, as well as children who love animals.

Contraindications for horse riding include asthma, scoliosis, cervical instability, and horse hair allergies.

This is interesting! World-famous rider Rodrigo Pessoa has won fifty grand prix races throughout his career and won more than 6 million euros.

Be careful when choosing a sports section. There is no need to send your girl to figure skating just because it is your unrealized childhood dream. Observe the baby, study her preferences. As a last resort, take the child to several sections at once, and then give the girl an independent choice of training.

Sports sections for children They will lay the foundation for the child’s health, strengthen his character, teach him to live in a competitive environment, and achieve his goal in this difficult world.

The physical development of a child greatly depends on whether he engages in physical education.

Why is it advisable to enroll your child in a sports section?

Different age groups have their own standards for physical activity. So children 3 - 4 years old should take 9,000 - 10,500 steps. For schoolchildren aged 11-15 years, 20,000 steps is considered the norm. Children should be in a state of movement for up to 6 hours a day.
Hypokinesia (lack of mobility), as well as excessive uncontrolled passion for sports, attempts to achieve the highest possible results in a short time, can pose a real threat to health and lead to serious consequences.

Start of classes in the children's sports section

Based on the characteristics of the age-related development of the child’s musculoskeletal system, recommended start dates for classes in the sports section.

Types of sports for children and the age in years at which they are allowed to participate in sports school

Gifted children can be enrolled in the sports section one year younger.

But in fact, in groups of beginners, for example, in figure skating sports schools, they are recruited from the age of 3-4, despite the fact that experts say that a child in the sports section has nothing to do on the ice until the age of five.

Of course, there are situations when a child’s athletic talent is noticeable almost from birth.

What you need to know before enrolling your child in a sports section

What kind of sport should my child take up?

Sports for hyperactive children

Children with ADHD require special attention, therefore, for him it is necessary to choose not only a sports section, but also a patient coach who can find an individual approach to the child. There is no need to give up on a child with ADHD. Michael Phelps, a multiple world champion swimmer, was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the sixth grade, and at the age of 15 he already took part in the Olympic Games.

When choosing a sports section, you must be guided by common sense and the child’s health. Although, you can make a strong athlete.

What sport should my child play? When choosing a sport, parents are often guided by such considerations as the proximity of the sports section to their home, the number of broadcasts on television, or the attention paid to a particular sport on the Internet. What do you really need to think about if you are deciding what sport a girl should take up? The manager of the rhythmic gymnastics goods store "Grace&Sport" Alina Volkova and the coach of the sports development center "Constellation Sport" Galina Kandaeva tell the story.

Pay attention to those physical characteristics of the child that are necessary in the chosen sport - this will make it easier for the child to get used to it and show his inclinations.

It is worth noting that not all sports can be used as an interesting option for general physical training for a child, because often parents send a girl to a sports section precisely for this purpose. The same gymnastics is an acceptable, but not very good option for “health” activities. Of course, flexibility and endurance are good, but the necessary frequency of training, loads, and achieving results over many years of work make this wonderful sport “long-term.”

Child's health

Child's wish

Discussion

I wouldn’t mind taking my daughter to the pool for a swim. From an early age she will engage in proper sports and will be in good physical shape and the expenses for this will be small.

Marika, you are absolutely right about Sasaki and performances: performance swimsuits are not cheap. Yes, and new things are constantly required.

However, globally, you are right: this is not a cheap sport for parents, unfortunately...

In addition to school, it is necessary to pay attention to additional education sections, in particular sports. This is how the child will develop physically:

strengthen muscles and the entire musculoskeletal system;
straighten your posture;
take care of the immune system;
restore emotional background;
train your lungs and heart.

Moral qualities will also develop:

strength of mind;
desire to win;
leadership;
courage;
perseverance.

In this article we will tell you which sport to enroll a girl in to strengthen her physical condition so that she enjoys the sport.

What to look for when choosing classes

Choosing the right direction depends on many factors:

age;
inclinations and hobbies;
physique;
goals pursued;
health conditions;
temperament.

It is also important to consider:

cost of education;
the location of the club and the opportunity to visit it regularly;
training schedule;
student body and teaching staff;
costs for additional inventory.

Features of the figure

Rhythmic or artistic gymnastics is also suitable for skinny people; it strengthens the muscles and skeleton, making it stronger. Slender but athletic girls aged 10-12 will feel comfortable in athletics, rowing, cycling, swimming or skiing. Such exercises strengthen muscles and develop endurance, willpower, and speed.

Equestrian sport is suitable for a short child. Short riders are easier to handle in the saddle and achieve greater results.

Age limits

For rhythmic gymnastics, figure skating, water skiing, diving, tennis and table tennis, acrobatics and dancing - from 6 years.
For alpine skiing, badminton, basketball and football - from 7 years.
For hockey, biathlon, athletics, baseball or rounders - from 8 years.
For cycling, equestrian sports, fencing and various types of wrestling - from 9 years.
Rowing and shooting, including archery – from 10 years.

Sports or pop dancing is suitable for any age.

What kinds of sports are there for girls with health restrictions?

Most sections recruit based on medical certificates provided by parents. Depending on the diagnosis or susceptibility to diseases, the following may not be suitable:

Shooting, tennis, biathlon - not recommended for children with poor eyesight. With high myopia, there may also be restrictions on strength and traumatic activities, since a fall from a horse, a blow during sparring and other mechanical impacts can lead to serious deterioration.
If you have spinal problems, you should not put excessive stress on the lumbar area. Gymnastics can negatively affect a girl’s condition due to bending and bending.
Cardiovascular disease is a contraindication for cardio training, so skiing, athletics and speed skating are not suitable for such children.

The following have a positive effect:

Children's yoga, Pilates - on the nervous system.
Swimming generally strengthens the body; exercise in the pool is recommended for all people at any age, including for recovery from injuries. You should not exercise only if you have dermatological problems.
All winter sports for girls are the best helpers for strengthening immunity and hardening at the age of 6 to 13 years. With the onset of adolescence, disruptions in the immune system may appear and you need to insulate yourself more. Stayer brand clothing is suitable for adult athletes and tall teenagers. This company produces high-quality sports equipment at affordable prices.
Cardio training strengthens the heart, blood vessels, and lungs.
Dancing and gymnastics, acrobatics - contribute to the development of flexibility and strengthening of the entire musculoskeletal system.

What sports sections are there for girls 5 years old?

The following activities are optimal:

Swimming. Training in the pool helps relieve tension and nervous excitement, this will calm the baby. The girl will subsequently be able to join the synchronized swimming or diving section, but at the age of 5-6 years it is important to learn how to swim in different styles and master the basic rules of the direction.
If you have a tomboy growing up, then you can consider group training in women's football, hockey, basketball, volleyball or handball. At such a section she will be able to find friends with a similar temperament. But you should not forget about safety precautions, choose the appropriate equipment and sportswear.
An artistic girl can be encouraged to express herself in rhythmic gymnastics or acrobatics. Preschoolers are very flexible, so this age is ideal for starting classes.
Athletics is the choice of active and restless teenagers. Running and jumping will help the child to splash out his energy and at the same time cultivate determination and discipline.
Winter sports will help strengthen the little athlete's immunity. If you ski yourself, then it will be easier for you to teach your daughter and involve her in family time. Don't forget about warm and comfortable clothing. The online ski clothing store "Stayer" offers sets at an affordable price. Stayer products are very wear-resistant - a down jacket will last you at least 5-6 years of constant wear.
Figure skating and dancing form a polished figure and grace. Girls like such activities most of all, so they continue to practice in the sports section until they are 10-13 years old to improve their skills. Many girls go to training even after finishing school.

Memo to parents: what you need to know before visiting a sports club

First of all, sport should be useful, interesting and accessible. That's why:

Before your first classes, undergo a medical examination. The pediatrician will assess the baby’s general well-being, tell you how she is developing physically and what needs to be emphasized. Often these are tips to strengthen your posture. Learn about non-recommended exercises. Take the necessary certificates for the institution; without them, you may not be allowed to participate in swimming pool classes or group clubs.
Develop a routine. If a girl goes to kindergarten, preschool or school, take care of an even load. If you have several hobbies, you shouldn’t put them on top of each other, otherwise you may not have any strength left for anything. Spread your workouts on different days.
Meet the coaching staff, ask for instructor certificates and diplomas. Having an incompetent teacher next to your child can lead to injury or simply an ineffective, uninteresting time.
Buy sportswear and equipment. A number of clubs require expensive equipment - for cycling, equestrian sports, snowboarding, cross-country skiing. In addition to the main equipment, you need to purchase sportswear and shoes. If a girl has signed up for dancing or figure skating or gymnastics, then for performances she will need outfits that can be sewn to order or independently.
Consider the financial side of the issue. Some workouts can be done with your family - running in the morning, skiing or skating, but visiting the section is paid monthly.
Think about transport accessibility. If you have the opportunity to transport your daughter in your car, then calculate the distance and choose a route. If a schoolgirl travels by public transport herself, then she needs to look at the bus directions so that she does not have to travel with transfers or stand in traffic jams for a long time.

With the transition to the middle school level, the desire to continue training often disappears, but it is from the age of 13-14 that parents begin to worry about their daughter’s employment.

Adolescence dictates its own rules, therefore:

Don't insist. If you force a teenager to attend classes, this will only lead to rejection and open confrontation.
Encourage. The girl wanted to quit dancing and decided to sign up for hockey? Approve her choice, maybe this is exactly what she needs now.
Let's choose. Offer several options with tempting prospects. She will probably like something from the list.

We talked about sports for girls and gave some tips on choosing a sports section. Instill a love of physical activity from childhood!

Sport is an activity not only for gentlemen, but also for little ladies. Training will strengthen your baby’s muscles, help develop correct posture, and increase stamina and health.

The benefits of sports for children

What are the benefits of sports sections for girls? It's very simple: training helps:

Improved health: Regular exercise not only prevents the risk of a number of diseases, but also treats some diseases.
Character formation: sport increases endurance, “tempers” nerves, teaches you to make decisions at crucial moments and never give in to difficulties.
Maintaining tone: daily exercise will help your child stay alert, energetic and cheerful.

Important! When choosing a sports section for your daughter, focus on the baby’s inclinations and preferences. An important factor is the age of the child.

The table shows the main requirements for the age of future athletes, put forward by coaches of different sections:

*Kind of sport*	*Girl's age*
Sports and rhythmic gymnastics, aerobics, sports dancing, swimming
Martial arts, athletics, figure skating, tennis, team play (volleyball, basketball, football)
Skiing, sports tourism, golf, biathlon
Horse riding, cycling, fencing, kayaking, weightlifting
Mountaineering, bobsled, triathlon, rock climbing

Popular children's sections

Option #1. Gymnastics, sports dancing

You should start training between the ages of 3 and 4 years.

Gymnastics and dancing contribute to:

development of grace, flexibility, accuracy and confidence of movements;
formation of a fit figure and correct posture;
manifestation of the child’s creative potential.

Another advantage of training is relatively cheap equipment. But the disadvantage is serious and lies in the high probability of injury.

This is interesting! World champion in gymnastics Alina Kabaeva first visited sports sections at the age of 3.5 years.

Option #2. Swimming

Swimmers are first introduced to the pool at around 3-4 years of age. At the same time, future athletes can count on:

strengthening the musculoskeletal system;
stabilization of blood circulation and nervous system;
obtaining a hardening effect.

Swimming is beneficial for girls with myopia, diabetes, scoliosis, and obesity. You cannot train in the pool if you have eye or skin diseases.

Option #3. Figure skating

strengthening the cardiac system, musculoskeletal system;
formation of endurance, grace, artistry;
providing a hardening effect on the body.

Important! Another “winter” type of training is skiing, where you can take your baby as early as 7-8 years old.

Option number 4. Tennis

Girls from 5 years old can get acquainted with tennis. This sport promotes:

development of dexterity, speed of reaction;
desire for victories;
improving coordination, stabilizing the functioning of the respiratory organs.

Option #5. Athletics

The set of sections covering athletics classes is numerous. This includes running, walking, javelin throwing, and jumping.

The age “start” of athletes is 5-6 years. Classes in the sports section guarantee strengthening of the musculoskeletal system, increasing the child’s agility, speed, strength and endurance.

Contraindications to athletics diseases covered:

Of cardio-vascular system.
Kidney.
Diabetes mellitus.
Progressive myopia.

This is interesting! World-famous track and field athlete Sergei Bubka joined the sports section at the age of 11 and until the age of 40 he took victories one after another.

Option number 6. Team sports

There are different team sports - volleyball, football, basketball, hockey, etc. It is better to start training at 5-6 years old, counting on:

development of endurance, speed and reaction;
strengthening the visual and respiratory organs, normalizing heart function;
gaining skills in teamwork and peaceful conflict resolution.

Contraindications to sports: asthma, flat feet, ulcers, instability of the cervical vertebrae.

Option No. 7. Martial arts

The best martial arts for girls are karate, sambo, judo, aikido. Different sections have their own age requirements. On average, training begins at 5-6 years of age.

Martial arts:

build endurance, good reaction, accuracy of movements;
teach self-defense skills;
have a healing effect.

Contraindications to sports are quite extensive, including chronic diseases of the spine and cardiac system, as well as acute diseases.

This is interesting! Jean-Claude Van Damme gave up ballet at the age of 11 and joined the karate section, subsequently taking a worthy place among Hollywood action movie actors.

Option No. 8. Horseback riding

It is required to start horse riding training no earlier than 10 years of age. The advantages of such an aristocratic sport are described:

receiving vivid emotions;

the possibility of treating mental disorders in cerebral palsy.

Equestrian sport is suitable for reserved, insecure girls, as well as children who love animals.

Contraindications for horse riding include asthma, scoliosis, cervical instability, and horse hair allergies.

This is interesting! World-famous rider Rodrigo Pessoa has won fifty grand prix races throughout his career and won more than 6 million euros.