Gymnastics and Active therapy

Spartac Gymnastics Club

Apart from individual therapy a child can become involved in Active therapy through Spartac Gymnastics Club based at Edge Hill College, Ormskirk. Parents and gymnasts can benefit from the club atmosphere where they can meet others in a similar situation.

Your child will be encouraged, together with their siblings, to reach their true potential by applying a developmental strategy specifically designed to meet their needs. Parents can come and watch or become actively involved of they wish.

The Club provides opportunities for young people to participate in gymnastics, regardless of their ability. Our club was given the honour of being selected to participate in the 2003 World Gymnaestrada in Lisbon, Portugal and 2007 World Gymnaestrada in Dornbirn, Austria. We were invited to Eurogym 2004 in Finland.
These are all mainstream events.

In addition to events abroad we are regular attendants at National Festivals here in Britain. Our gymnasts are well known and are regarded as the one of the best display teams in the UK.

Developing Self-Esteem

Working together with Spartac Gymnastics Club

Active therapy has developed in many different directions according to the needs of the individual. By using the “Active” techniques all the participants go on to far greater achievements than ever thought possible, whether within the gymnastics environment, at school or at home. Our programme enables, not only the participant to develop their skills, but also parents, teachers, siblings, friends and peers to join in to develop a much greater understanding of their roles and how to deal with different situations. 

Stillness

During the Behaviour Modification study we established that to enable one to control movement the art of “stillness” first had to be mastered.

This principle is used throughout the programme and has enabled many of our clients to participate in activities which have brought them and their families great pleasure.

Some of our more disabled clients have even progressed to representing their country in “mainstream” gymnastics events.

 The fundamental principle and belief within the Active therapy programme is:
No matter what ability you have – failure need not be an option.