GYMNASTICS!

Recently in PE we've been learning about and practicing gymnastics skills.  The students love doing tumbling (rolls on mats) and balancing skills.  We talked about how important it is to keep your muscles tight when doing gymnastics.  Gymnasts have to maintain a strong core and upper body muscles and be really flexible.


























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