Carmina F.

Patenia
BSED-Ⅰ ENGLISH

REFLECTIVE ESSAY - IMPORTANCE OF GYMNASTICS IN PHILIPPINE

SCHOOLS

Gymnastics is important in school because it imbibes in children on how to improved their self-

confidence. Self-confidence is gained with each trick and tactful skill performed on beams and

bars. This reflects in other areas of their lives. Physical strength and power are also built with

gymnastics. Besides numerous health benefits that come with gymnastics, it is also a unique and

excellent means to educate social values and develop qualities of teamwork, healthy competition

and dedication. Students who indulge in regular practice in gymnastics in school master

fundamental skills of patience, planning and perseverance. They are more aware of their

relationships with others, keep positive attitude towards their bodies and have trust in their

abilities. They are more mannered and have co-operative attitude towards other people. Their

increased agility and coordination keep them charged to do better in every aspect of life.

Gymnastics brings a sense of self-fulfillment and ability to face challenges with positive attitude

in students involved in this sport in their school. Fitness and body control are also achieved

through gymnastics. Children who undergo training gymnastics understand that for their bodies
to function well and to carry out gymnastics in routine they must give proper rest and nutrition to

their bodies. Body control comes to their internal self at an early age and also puts them at

reduced risk of obesity and other health disorders that affect children with sedentary lifestyle and

unhealthy eating habits. Gymnasts maintain a proper body alignment with the type of activities

they perform and also correct posture essential for good health, that is why gymnastics is

important in school.