Parkour

Parkour classes at Nile Wilson Gymnastics Academy offer an exciting way for children in Years 1 to 8 to engage in physical and mental activities through diverse skills like jumping, swinging, and rolling. These classes promote regular exercise and movement, which are crucial for a child’s healthy development.

Why Choose Parkour?

Parkour is more than just a sport; it’s a holistic approach to physical literacy and personal growth. Here’s why you should enrol your child in our Parkour classes:

Critical Thinking Development
Parkour challenges children to navigate their environment efficiently. By facing and overcoming obstacles, kids develop critical thinking skills that help them break down tasks and solve problems in all areas of life.

Risk Management and Minimisation
Parkour teaches children to assess and manage risks. Through training, they learn to evaluate their strength, understand technical movements, and ensure mental readiness before tackling challenges, promoting a safe and thoughtful approach to physical activity.

Discovery of New Ways
Our classes encourage children to develop “Parkour vision,” which helps them see and utilise their environment in new ways. This perspective fosters creativity and exploration, empowering children to think outside the box in everyday scenarios.

Confidence Building
Parkour instils self-belief and confidence as children master new skills and overcome physical challenges. This confidence carries over into other aspects of their lives, helping them approach problems with a positive and determined mindset.

Motor Skill Development
Through task-oriented practices, our instructors guide children in developing essential motor skills like balancing, vaulting, rolling, jumping, and climbing. These skills enhance their physical literacy and overall coordination.

Fitness and Strength
Parkour is a full-body workout that strengthens muscles and improves fitness. It requires quick thinking, builds core strength, and develops skill-related fitness, ensuring children remain active and healthy.

Problem-Solving Skills
Parkour trains children to adapt to their environment and solve problems creatively. By constantly evaluating their capabilities and developing flexible skill sets, they become more innovative and resilient.