Today, every parent is interested in his child developing comprehensively, both spiritually and physically. That is why many mothers and fathers are faced with the problem of how to choose a developmental circle for a child and where to send children. Now there are many clubs for children, both for toddlers and teenagers. If we talk about what kind of circles there are for children who are already 12 years old, then among their variety the most popular ones can be distinguished: sports, art, dance school, chess, vocals, acting and variety art, technical and computer, etc.

For most parents, the main principle that guides them when choosing a circle is health first of all! That is why children are given hobby groups for children to sports. You can start classes in this kind of section from the age of 4. It all depends on the sport. Classes in such circles contribute to the fact that the child is more likely to get used to physical activity. As a result, endurance is increased.

Once upon a time there was only one artist ...

Art circles are suitable for those children who have perseverance. Classes in such circles will help not only to reveal the talent of a young artist, but also contribute to the development of his own taste and spatial thinking.

If your child has enough plasticity, flexibility and loves to dance, invite him to go to a dance and choreography school. This is a great option for both boys and girls. The child will have a beautiful stately posture and a good figure, which is important both for health and beauty, because very soon your son or daughter will turn into a teenager.

To whom chess will do circle?

Classes in the chess circle are suitable for those children who, from an early age, were distinguished by a special sharpness of mind, and already in the elementary grades showed the ability to solve complex mathematical problems. Constant training in such sections will contribute to the further development of the child, and the formation of the ability to calculate the situation in advance.

Circles of acting and variety art

The circle of acting and variety art is perfect for those children who have not been shy from childhood strangers and behaved confidently in public. Classes in such circles will also help those teenagers who are not confident in themselves and doubt their abilities.

How are technical classes useful for children?

Technical circles will be especially interesting for those children who are fond of science and various modern gadgets. The air club can also be attributed to this kind of section. In the classroom, children are taught the basics of modeling. In this case, everything begins with an acquaintance with the device of the aircraft, its main components.

Recently, computer circles for children are gaining special popularity. And all this is easy to explain, since in the digital age, it cannot be otherwise. Today, there is hardly a teenager who was not interested in modern devices and computer technology.

Marina
27.01.2020

Reviewed by Marina

My daughter and I express our gratitude to coaches Vladimir Zrelov and Pavel Zrelov for interesting training! An individual approach, regardless of how many people in the group are engaged at the same time. Both Vladimir and Pavel are kind, calm, attentive coaches. My daughter is ready to practice every day! Thank you very much for a great job!
And in general, we really like the European Gymnastics Center - the cool equipment, the ability to register online for classes at a convenient time for us, and not attachment to a certain time, a large number of centers throughout Moscow! Super! We are very happy!

Daria
10.01.2020

The first "Going into Force" competition! we are still very far from the ranks, but children (especially adults) tried hard! Thanks to our EUROPEGYM (Lokomotiv) for the excellent organization of the competition, for the festive and exciting, positive atmosphere! It was especially interesting to look at the older children (in particular, the daughter), with what struggle, awareness and responsibility they approached the fulfillment of the tests, which was unexpected for me. The results of the oldest child made me very happy (47th place out of 134 children in the age group of 7-11 years old)! The youngest, of course, had more fun and failed half of the tests, well, what to take from a small, hooligan-awkward man, who is not even 4! But the best part is that absolutely all children received medals, balloons and rubber bracelets "Going into Force", so the end of the competition was truly festive, joyful and bright! Many thanks to our coaches Pavlov Konstantin (coaches daughter - age 7-11) and Smirnov Alexander (coaches son - age 3-5). Everyone deserved the award! It's a pity that there are only 3 medals in big-time sports!

Maria
01.01.2020

Reviewed by Maria

We have been studying with my daughter in a group of 1.5-3 years for several months. Excellent center, I am glad that all inventory is in excellent condition, clean. Special thanks to our coach Radmir Gareev. He is wonderful with a very attentive, calm and friendly approach to children. The training program is varied and rich. The child is looking forward to classes and is very happy. Thank you very much Radmir for his attitude and work!

Julia
16.12.2019

Reviewed by Julia

We work in the center with the whole family: parents in a group of 18+ at the same time with children in a group of 5-7. Every time we go to class as if it were a holiday. This center is just a godsend for us: 1) Family subscription, 2) you can start practicing from any level of training - everyone is given essentially an individual task. I started with zero preparation. 3) Simultaneous workout for the whole family - no one gets bored in the corner. 4) flexible class schedule - you can go to your age group any day, to any coach. 5) I especially want to note the discipline in the classroom. The trainers are smiling, polite, but consistent.
For six months, the children have noticeably strengthened and tightened up. If in the CYSS they train with the capable and focus on the strong, then here they train with everyone and rejoice in overcoming themselves even in small things. Thank you for the joyful sport!

Olga
11.12.2019

Review from Olga

I would like to thank the wonderful coach Radmir Gareev! Thanks to a well-structured training process, the son happily goes to classes, and then with no less joy and pride, returning from training, declares: "I was doing well today!" The son became more interested in a sports lifestyle, which immediately affected his physical development... Both children and parents are very happy with the result of the lessons! Many thanks!

Olga
07.12.2019

Review from Olga

Since September, my son has been in a group led by Dmitry Kalyuzhny. The child is engaged with great pleasure and does not want to go to classes to anyone else. The result was visible within a month. The perfect combination of discipline and ability to understand and communicate with children. Thank you so much for your professionalism.

When a child studies in elementary school, for parents it is not difficult to come up with useful activities outside the lessons. It's quite another matter when a child becomes a teenager. At the age of 10-16, his ideas about life change, and it is no longer so easy for adults to persuade him to sign up for English or dancing.

We tell you about 5 useful and unusual circles that your teenager cannot refuse.

Travel to the Rhythm Project

Journey to the Rhythm is a drum school where drums are taught musical instruments(marimba, djembe, congo and others). Instead of boring traditional lessons in a music school, team trainings, concerts, communication with peers and teachers await the child here. Playing percussion instruments is a great opportunity to liberate yourself and throw out aggression in a peaceful way.

The school was organized by Petr Glavatskikh - a graduate of the Moscow State Conservatory, a graduate student of the Higher School of Music in Stuttgart, a diploma student international competitions... He believes that playing the drum will help the child not only express emotions, but also give the opportunity to feel and cope with the rhythm of routine work, which is very important for a teenager.

The nearest metro station: Voykovskaya.

Theater studio "Classics »

The Center for Theater Arts under the direction of Alexander Tattari is not like other theater studios. A child who enters the studio immediately finds himself on the big stage of a professional drama theater. Teachers of several directions work with him at once: choreography, vocals, acting, stage speech.

Studying in the studio, its pupils often take part in social projects. For example, the play "A Dog's Life" is played, after which all the funds raised from ticket sales go to help shelters for dogs. The New Year's musical "Buratino" is shown annually by the studio participants for children with special needs and disabilities. Thus, teenagers learn not only acting, but also kindness, humanity and responsiveness.

The nearest metro station: VDNKh.

Children and youth club "Zuid-West"

You can open new locations not only in the virtual space, but also in the real world. Offer your teenager a try-out at the Zuid-West Club, which is a water travel club with research work... The club is part of the Moscow Center of the Russian Geographical Society. Everyone who crossed the threshold is accepted to participate high school(from grade 5).

The club's classes are held in classrooms in winter, and in the warm season - in the field: at the water base in Strogino, in ecological camps in the Moscow region, Crimea, the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. Here they study maritime business, provide tourist training, acquaint with the history of navigation, geography, landscape science, hydrobiology, botany, zoology. Teenagers participate in the historical, cultural and ethnological research of Russia.

Nearest metro station: Troparevo.

Courses "Policent"

The only way to tear teenagers away from their home computer is to invite them to make a new gadget with their own hands. All children 10-14 years old will have such an opportunity, who will enroll in the courses of the Polytechnic Museum "Polisent".

Ionocraft course (10-14 years old)

Ionokraft is an aircraft without propellers and fuel, without any rotating parts, absolutely silent, using high voltage.

On the course, children will learn how to create their own ionocrafts, understand many concepts of electrostatics, learn how to create electrostatic motors and batteries, and also master other skills in research and design work.

UDK 3D Game Making Course (11-14 years old)

The course on creating 3D games on the Unreal Developmental Kit gaming platform is a good compromise between the children's interest in computer games and the study of complex technologies for creating and managing the gaming environment.

Unreal Engine is a game engine developed and maintained by Epic Games. It allows you to create modern games with realistic graphics. It employs professionals who program 3D worlds for different gaming platforms.

Now even children can learn to program games! They will gain the necessary skills and be able to create their first game for the PC or iPhone themselves.

Cyber ​​Physics Course (10-13 years old)

The course consists of a series of practical tasks for creating things that work on their own: they study the world, make decisions and act - move, exchange data, control other devices. The Arduino platform is used as a basis.

Students create devices that read data about the outside world from a variety of sensors, process information, exchange data with a PC and other devices, and control displays and movement.

Quadcopter Creator Course (11-14 years old)

As the child grows up and becomes more active, some parents have a desire to send him to sports section... They are faced with a difficult choice, in which they are often guided either by their own taste preferences, or by the degree of remoteness 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 directed in a positive direction. This will make you calm, and the baby - cheerful, healthy and cheerful. Most suitable option- sports. But then the question of choosing a suitable sport immediately arises.

First you need to take a close look at your child. Sport must match 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 is it worth sending a son or daughter to sports? - It is best to start teaching children to sport with preschool age, but this is not always possible - not all sports clubs admit young children.

If the parents plan to subsequently make sports a significant part of their child's life, it is necessary to teach children to sports from the very beginning. How to do it? Equip a small sports corner at home with a wall bars, rope and other equipment. Studying from early childhood, the child will overcome fear, strengthen some muscle groups, master the available equipment, feel pleasure and joy from the exercise.

• 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 the classes should not be long, it is enough to do a few simple exercises (claps, hand waving, bending, jumping) for 5-10 minutes;
• 4-5 years old. This age is especially remarkable in that the baby's body type has already been formed (as well as his character), and talents are just beginning to appear. 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 yourself in hockey;
• 6-7 years old. 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 kind of gymnastics, swimming, start martial arts or football;
• 8-11 years old... This age period is best suited for the development of speed, agility and dexterity in the child. It's a great idea to give it to rowing, fencing or cycling;
• From 11 years old it is worth focusing on endurance. Children after 11 years old are able to withstand heavy loads, master complex movements and hone them. Choose any kind of ball sports, consider athletics, boxing, shooting as an option;
• After 12-13 years the age comes when training aimed at developing strength and endurance will be the optimal solution.

So at what age can you send a child to this or that sport? There is no single answer here, since every person is different. There are children who, at the age of three, can ride a skateboard or alpine skiing. Others are completely unprepared for most sports by the age of nine.

There is general recommendations to listen to when choosing a sports section. For example, classes for the development of flexibility should be started from an early age, since at this time the child's body is more pliable for stretch marks. Flexibility decreases with age. 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 bones and muscles of the child will only be fully formed by the age of five. Excessive exertion before this age can lead to unpleasant consequences, for example, to scoliosis. For kids under 5 years old, in fact, light loads and active games are enough.

Which sections accept children of different ages?

• 5-6 years old... Accepted for various types of gymnastics and figure skating;
• 7 years... Acrobatics, ballroom and dance Sport, 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 skiing;
• 9 years... From that time on there is a chance to become a skater, master sailing, take up rugby and biathlon, start athletics;
• 10 years... Upon reaching the age of 10, children are admitted to boxing and kickboxing, pentathlon, judo. You can send children to classes with kettlebells, billiards and cycling;
• S 11 years old children are taken to the section on different types shooting;
• From 12 years, the child will be taken to bobsleigh.

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

Choosing a sport, taking into account the physique of the child

Having made the decision to give your child to sports, you should pay attention to his body type. This is important because in different types sports take into account various features of the structure of the body. High growth is preferable for playing basketball, while this feature is not appreciated in gymnastics. If the child is inclined to be overweight, parents should pay even more attention to choosing a direction in sports, because the results of training will depend on this, and therefore the level of children's self-esteem. 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 Shtefko and Ostrovsky scheme used in medical practice. Let's take a look at them in detail:

1. Asthenoid type- this type of physique is characterized by pronounced thinness, the legs are usually long and thin, and rib cage and the shoulders are narrow. Muscles are poorly developed. Often in people with an asthenoid type of body constitution, a stoop is observed along with protruding shoulder blades. Such children tend to feel uncomfortable. Considering these factors, it is important for parents to find a section where their child will be psychologically comfortable. Here, not only the direction in sports itself is important, but also the right team. It is easy for such children to do gymnastics, basketball, as well as any sports where speed, strength and endurance is emphasized - skiing, cycling, jumping, rowing, throwing, golf and fencing, sports swimming, basketball, rhythmic gymnastics.
2. Thoracic type The addition of the body is characterized by the equal width of the shoulder girdle and hips, the chest is often wide. The indicator of muscle mass development is average. These children are very active, they are suitable for sports related to speed and developing endurance. Various races, motor sports, skiing are suitable for mobile children, they will make excellent football players and biathletes, acrobats and figure skaters. You can send a child with this type of physique to ballet, capoeira, jumping, and captivate them with kayaking.
3. Muscle type addition is typical for children with a massive skeleton and developed muscle mass. They are hardy and strong, which means it is worth choosing a sport aimed at developing strength and speed. Such children can prove themselves in mountaineering, martial arts, football, powerlifting, water polo and hockey, as well as achieve good results in weightlifting and workout.
4. 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 mobile, they are slow and clumsy. However, this does not mean that he cannot join the sport. To instill in them an interest in exercising, choose weightlifting, shooting, hockey, athletic gymnastics, consider martial arts or motor sports, throwing and WorkOut as options.

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

Character also matters when choosing a sport. It depends on him what success the child can achieve. For example, highly active children are unlikely to excel in sports where training is an endless series of repetitive exercises that require concentration. They need to find activities where the child can throw out excess energy, it is best that it be a team sport.

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

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

If you have chosen a direction in sports for your children, have taken 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 right for your children. Consider the recommendations regarding the choice of a sport for various diseases.

• Volleyball, basketball and football contraindicated for myopic children, as well as those who suffer from asthma or flat feet. But these sports will help to strengthen the musculoskeletal system;
• Rhythmic gymnastics relieve the child of flat feet and help strengthen the muscles of the back, form a beautiful posture;
• Swimming- suitable for all children, without exception. Swimming in the pool has a beneficial effect on the muscles of the whole body, including the back, strengthens 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 with a poorly developed vestibular apparatus;
• With a weak nervous system, classes are suitable children's yoga, swimming and equestrian sports;
• Tennis worth doing for development 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, track and field athletics or diving;
• Figure skating contraindicated in severe myopia and pleural diseases.

Wanting to introduce children to sports, you should not be afraid of experiments, there will be victories, there will be failures. However, never blame a child's failures in sports on different circumstances, because they are the result of efforts. By achieving success through their efforts, children will again strive for victories, 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 does it with pleasure!

At what age should the child go in for sports and what kind of sport should I choose for the child?

How to help your child choose a sport

Remember your childhood? Many of us were taught by our parents to do morning exercises, were sent to various sports sections, creative circles. And those who have gone through such "tests" are now in many ways grateful to dads and moms. We learned to swim, run, dance, skate, and today we must help our children not be left without happy emotions.

Sport is an occupation not only for gentlemen, but also for little ladies. Exercise will strengthen the baby's muscles, help develop the 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 the child trains, the less the likelihood of ailments in adulthood.

The benefits of sports for the child

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

1. Better health: regular performance physical exercise not only prevents the risk of a number of diseases, but also treats some diseases.
2. Formation of character: sport increases endurance, "hardens" the nerves, teaches you to make decisions at crucial moments and never give in to difficulties.
3. Toning: Daily exercise will help your child stay alert, energetic and cheerful.

However, which section should the girl go to? First of all, you should ask the baby what she would like to do. If the little athlete is confused and cannot choose any particular 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 basic requirements for the age of future athletes, put forward by the coaches of different sections:

Popular children's sections

Here is the TOP 8 of the 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 sides a specific sport, indications and contraindications for classes.

Option number 1. Gymnastics, sports dancing

It is necessary to start practicing at the age of 3 to 4 years.

Artistic gymnastics and dance contribute to:

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

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

Indications and contraindications. Gymnastics and dancing will suit any girl, regardless of physique, character, temperament. It is forbidden to engage in such sports for children suffering from myopia, scoliosis, heart disease.

It is interesting! World champion in gymnastics Alina Kabaeva visited the sports section for the first time at the age of 3.5 years.

Option number 2. Swimming

Swimmers are first immersed in the pool at about 3-4 years old. 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 can not train in the pool for diseases of the eyes, skin.

Option number 3. Figure skating

• strengthening the heart system, musculoskeletal system;
• the formation of endurance, gracefulness, artistry;
• providing a hardening effect on the body.

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

Important! Another "winter" type of training is skiing, where you can send your little one as early as 7-8 years old.

Option number 4. Tennis

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

• the development of dexterity, speed of reaction;
• striving for victories;
• improving coordination, stabilizing the work of the respiratory organs.

Tennis is indicated for girls with osteochondrosis, metabolic disorders. The section will suit ambitious, energetic babies. Contraindications are diseases such as asthma, flat feet, myopia.

It is interesting! “The first racket of the world” Maria Sharapova, who came to tennis at the age of 4, was distinguished by a very soft, 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 number 5. Athletics

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

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

Contraindications to athletics cover diseases:

1. Of cardio-vascular system.
2. Kidney.
3. Diabetes mellitus.
4. Progressive myopia.

It is interesting! World-renowned track and field athlete Sergei Bubka entered the sports section at the age of 11 and took victories one after another up to 40 years old.

Option number 6. Team sports

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

• development of endurance, speed and reaction;
• strengthening of the visual and respiratory organs, normalization of the heart;
• obtaining teamwork skills, peaceful resolution of conflicts.

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

Option number 7. Martial arts

The best martial arts for a girl are karate, sambo, judo, aikido. Different sections put forward their own age requirements. On average, training starts at 5-6 years old.

Martial arts:

• form 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 diseases in an acute form.

It is interesting! Jean-Claude Van Damme at the age of 11 threw ballet and moved to the karate section, subsequently taking a worthy place among the actors of Hollywood action films.

Option number 8. Horseback riding

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

Equestrian sports are suitable for withdrawn, insecure girls, as well as for children who love animals.

Contraindications to horse riding include asthma, scoliosis, cervical instability, horse hair allergy.

It is interesting! The world famous rider Rodrigo Pessoa has won over fifty grand prix and won over 6 million euros throughout his career.

Pay attention to the choice of the sports section. You don't need to give a 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 workouts.