Almost all girls from an early age dream of being beautiful, graceful and able to move smoothly. Someone wants to be a ballerina, there are those who yearn to be a dancer, but rhythmic gymnastics would be a much more interesting choice. A complex training process, which ultimately makes it incredibly easy to perform the most complex elements, a fragile, but at the same time strong and athletic body of a girl - this is what a girl can get from training in rhythmic gymnastics.
Peculiarities
Rhythmic gymnastics is a rather young sport, having appeared in the 1900s. For its beauty, grace and simultaneous connection with titanic efforts, very soon this type of activity became popular and won a place among the Olympic sports disciplines. Almost everyone at least once saw gymnasts compete on TV or live, marveling at the ease of their movements, the refinement of all elements and not suspecting how difficult it is to achieve such a final result.
Children in rhythmic gymnastics must withstand enormous loads, therefore, out of 100 girls who came to training, only a few reach competitive activities. Classes for little gymnasts should be built according to their age and capabilities, which a professional coach does with success.
If a child complains of fatigue or difficulty in training, then it is worth talking about this with her mentor, resolving the issue immediately so as not to harm the growing body.
The rhythmic gymnastics section can give both benefit and harm, because it is worth consciously giving your child to such difficult and demanding activities. Those girls who come to the hall should clearly understand that they will have to work a lot, and most importantly, know what the whole group is working for. Watching rhythmic gymnastics competitions on TV with your parents will be an excellent motivation, and even better - a trip to some championship that will be held in the city. There will be a lot of emotions from such an event. And the more often such trips are organized, the more return will be in training.
Since this type of sports activity is a complex of exercises with objects and music, it is important that young gymnasts have a good ear and the ability to move to the beat of the music. Constant training will help improve these qualities, but those for whom music will be a natural means of expressing emotions through movement will have an advantage.
So, rhythmic gymnastics gives a growing body a lot of advantages.
- Excellent external data. Almost everyone who spends more than 5 years in the gym retains a good figure, even posture and a beautiful graceful gait for the rest of their lives.
- Work on character. After hard and frequent training, when there is no strength left for anything, the child can give up and give up everything, but those who stay and fight grow into a strong and strong-willed person who is able to self-discipline himself in everything. Such children become more independent and responsible, do not lose concentration in a stressful situation.
- Hard training makes it possible develop endurance and strength.
- Musical accompaniment helps improve hearing, accurately feel the rhythm and tempo of any music.
- The regularity of training allows support the respiratory and cardiac systems in great condition.
- Development of flexibility makes it possible not only to be flexible in life, but also to avoid the danger of injury at home due to clumsiness and sluggishness.
Rhythmic gymnastics has many advantages, therefore it is worth talking about it in more detail and thoroughly.
The benefits of training
The benefits of training in rhythmic gymnastics are undeniable. It consists in the development of the whole body of the girl, the inclusion of all muscles, even the smallest, in the work, a variety of activities that exclude a narrow focus, which allows you to grow a beautiful lady from an ordinary child. In addition to the sports component, this type of activity also captivates with its aesthetic side, because girls must go to training in swimsuits with hair neatly gathered into a bun, which imposes a certain manner of keeping both in the gym and outside it.
Those children who attend training will compare favorably with their peers both externally, due to the fit of the figure and the presence of relief muscles, and in terms of the abilities that they will already have: flexibility, coordination, ability to handle different objects, dexterity and so on. Any sports events in the kindergarten and school will be won by the gymnasts, who are able to make all the necessary efforts and willpower to achieve the result. Artistry and musicality will help keep up with matinees, various holidays, where the artists will have something to show. Such opportunities for self-realization will give the girl a chance to feel special and gain self-confidence.
Gymnastics training makes it possible not only to develop the child's body evenly and fully, but also to prevent certain types of diseases, if they are at the initial stage: clubfoot and scoliosis. In addition, if you attend classes regularly, you can ensure your child is in good health and has a minimum of colds. Such a complex sport helps not only develop muscles, but also character, forcing you to solve complex problems in stressful situations. All the skills acquired in childhood do not go anywhere and help to effectively deal with any life's adversities and prevail over them.
Those children who attend training grow up more conscious, because they spend their time on self-realization, and not on aimless games in the yard, where they will teach everything that they should not know.
The right environment, the right ideals - all this forms a comprehensively developed personality who, having experienced by his own example all the complexity of training, their necessity and benefits, will definitely lead his child to sports.
Injuries and problems you may encounter
Rhythmic gymnastics is not only good, there are those components that can harm a young body. Stretching is the basis on which muscle strength is layered, which in total give the result the artist needs. The process of obtaining the necessary flexibility of the child is complex, and most importantly, painful. No matter how flexible a young gymnast will be, she will still need to improve her level, which means going through painful exercises.
The complexity of this gymnastics is that in order to get a good result, girls must train a lot. If 1-2 hours is enough for kids several times a week, then athletes who are preparing for the tournament need from 8 to 14 hours daily to bring the program to an ideal state. All this entails overwork, problems with the back, knees, joints and more. Because of the huge loads and the small amount of time for rest and relaxation, nervous breakdowns often occur.
Since not only the program itself and its technical component are important for the result at the competitions, but also the appearance of the athlete, the girls must constantly monitor their diet and control their weight so as not to gain too much. For some, this becomes a real test, provoking a wide variety of problems.
Another problem area is the school, which professional athletes simply do not get because of constant training. Often, preparation for lessons takes place before and after the lesson, often right in the sports complex, which affects the quality and grades.
The children's psyche can withstand a lot, but it also needs relaxation and switching, because rhythmic gymnastics training, with all its beauty and power, is not suitable for everyone. Those who admire gymnasts and want to be able to do the same can do it not professionally, but for the soul and health benefits, eliminating all the risks described above and getting maximum pleasure.
At what age should you start training?
In relation to rhythmic gymnastics, age plays a big role. It is important here not to miss the moment when you need to start, so that you do not have to catch up with your peers for a long time. They try to take kids at 2 years old to developmental sections, where children are introduced to the features of training, taught to repeat movements after the coach, remember and show certain actions. From the age of 3, you can already try more serious activities, although children at this age are still too small for a full-fledged sports section.
Pediatricians unanimously say that it is impossible to subject three-year-old children to serious stress, since they have not yet completed all development processes. In addition, the kids will hardly be able to repeat the various coordination movements that will be given in training. Another reason why you should not give it to sports equally is the increased fatigue of a child of this age. Three-year-olds usually attend kindergarten, sleep during the day, and without this daily cycle, they will hardly remain active, cheerful, and most importantly, tuned in to classes.
It is best to give to the rhythmic gymnastics section at the age of 5, the deadline is 6 years, when the child's body is fully prepared for work. This period is marked by the most favorable indicators of the development of flexibility, which fall every year, and it becomes more difficult to work with girls. Such early dates are due to the fact that by the age of 20 the career of gymnasts ends, and they can devote themselves to any other activity. In order to have time to do as much as possible, it is worth starting training activities on time.
The process of the lesson itself is built in different ways, depending on the age of the pupils. For kids, a game is being thought out that uses those items that will be needed in the future: a ball, a hoop, a rope. Three-year-olds don't have to do anything complicated with the objects, and the training process itself is more like a game. Such an activity develops a desire to attend classes, and the child does not notice how he gradually moves from the game to learning the bridge or another rather complex element.
A feature of this gymnastics is the obligatory musical accompaniment, because children are initially taught to it, learning various movements for specific accompaniment at different tempos. The older the children get, the more difficult tasks they get. After 7–8 years, work begins on the development of equipment, because the muscular corset is already fully prepared and the level of flexibility is at the proper level. When the shells begin to submit, it comes to competitions, which are first held at the intra-club level, after - inter-club, and only then is participation in the national championships.
Specificity of competitive activity
Since rhythmic gymnastics is an Olympic sport, the assessment follows the Olympic system. To participate in tournaments, you need to have a certain qualification. If these are city-level competitions, then all athletes of the city, regardless of level, can be allowed to participate, divided by age. Gradations can be different, and this is prescribed in the regulations for each sporting event.
If we are talking about more serious competitions, then ranks are needed, and the higher they are, the greater the heights you can achieve by participating in prestigious tournaments. The most desirable for athletes are: European Championship, World Championship, All-Russian and Olympic Games.
If we talk about the awarding of categories, then in this sport it is carried out in this way:
- at the age of six, a girl can only receive 3rd youth sports category;
- at 7 and 8 years old it can be 2 and 1 digits of the same level;
- upon reaching 9 years old, you can apply for category 3, which will no longer be youthful;
- at 10 years old it can be the 2nd category;
- by the age of 11 you can get 1 adult category;
- at the age of 13, with successful sports activities, you can get the title of candidate for master of sports;
- at the age of 16, successful athletes receive the title of master of sports and the international level of this title.
To participate in competitions, girls prepare a specific program in which they use the equipment necessary for her. It's good if the artist has the same control over all the shells: this will give her higher marks from the jury. Competitive activity includes performance with such projectiles as:
- ribbon;
- hoop;
- clubs;
- jump rope.
Performances are prepared in such a way as to impress the judges and spectators with a variety of tricks, complex elements, but, in addition, beautiful swimsuits and catchy makeup are also important, which make the participant bright and memorable. External data for this type of activity are of tremendous importance, because it is so important to have an excellent figure, proportional facial features and be able to work both with objects and with the public, causing her respect and enthusiastic reaction.
The training process does not require the presence of beautiful costumes and cosmetics, therefore, the emphasis is on working out the technique of all elements. To minimize injuries, girls use knee pads, especially in the process of practicing difficult tricks. A clear and beautiful execution of the program at competitions is the result of very hard work in the gym under the guidance of an experienced coach who found a common language with the pupil, which is also important for such a level of training activity.
Of course, doing gymnastics is not easy for both children and their parents, who should also become part of this whole process: encourage the child, help him and push him to conquer new heights. Another difficulty is the high cost of this sport due to many hours of practice almost every day.
Such trainings are quite expensive, so not everyone can pull a professional level. Of course, sponsors can help girls who participate in competitions and bring victories, but even with them the cost will remain considerable.
A separate conversation about the equipment with which the girls train and compete in tournaments. For kids, you can buy something inexpensive and far from professional, but for those who crave victories and results, you can’t do without buying the entire set of equipment that girls use daily in the process of training, and an additional set specifically for competitions.
Another item of expenditure is costumes. They need to be sewn individually for each performance, choosing the color, pattern and pattern that will look best on the athlete, so only a few can participate in all tournaments of the year.
Often, the coach herself distributes who and where will go, so that all pupils perform evenly. It is for these reasons that not everyone can do rhythmic gymnastics at a serious level.
For professional advice on rhythmic gymnastics for children, see the following video.
Rhythmic gymnastics occupies a special place among aesthetic sports. It is beauty and grace that attract athletes and connoisseurs: in combination with a wonderful musical component and with additional items - a hoop, ribbon, ball, mace - we get a breathtaking spectacle, a triumph of aesthetics and physical fitness.
Russian athletes traditionally excel in this sport. It is no coincidence that in many cities there are sections, youth sports schools (CYSS), in which experienced coaches train girls in the direction of "Rhythmic Gymnastics". Our city was no exception: if there is a desire and free time, girls can attend these unusual workouts, which take place on a special gymnastic carpet.
Indeed, the advantages of rhythmic gymnastics are obvious: posture and bearing are improved, muscles and muscles are strengthened. This activity also has an excellent effect on the work of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Do not forget about increasing coordination, endurance, flexibility. In addition, girls learn more about world culture, cultivate their musical and artistic taste, and learn to work in a team.
Choosing the right shoes for a young gymnast
The main mistake of parents choosing shoes for their daughter, who has started rhythmic gymnastics, is that they buy Czech shoes or ballet slippers. This is fundamentally wrong! It is necessary to take into account the specifics of the lesson and choose other shoes, namely half shoes. Their main advantage is an easy fit on the leg and inexpensive cost. With their help, you can easily perform various movements and turns, and outwardly they look very nice. But in any case, depending on the age, characteristics of training and the structure of the foot, it is better to consult a trainer or teacher on this issue.
How to avoid injury in rhythmic gymnastics
Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that attracts with its beauty and grace. But not everyone knows that behind the external lightness and smoothness of the movements of athletes, years of hard training are hidden, during which something that everyone would like to avoid happens - injuries. Everyone wants to protect themselves from them: the gymnasts themselves, their parents, and coaches. Just the same, the young lady falls into the hands of which coach, and the risk of injury depends. An experienced specialist is fluent in all methods, they perfectly understand the psychology and physical capabilities of girls of different ages. He will not overload the fragile body in order to achieve results as soon as possible. In addition, it is important in which room the training takes place. Too tight a gym indirectly affects injuries: athletes can collide with each other or stumble on gymnastic equipment, so such “boxes” are best avoided. It is also important to strike a balance between training and rest, as with excessive loads there is a risk of damaging muscles and tendons.
Artistic gymnastics in numbers
What unites gymnastics and mathematics? Probably, accuracy: it is adventurous and wrong to rely "at random" both in science and in sports. Some values that are the standard in rhythmic gymnastics cannot be neglected. For example, the diameter of a hoop for competitions must strictly be within 80-90 cm, and its weight must exceed 300 g. - at least 400 g). Another beautiful component of rhythmic gymnastics - maces - should be 40-50 cm long.
When parents are faced with the question of which section to send their daughter to, one of the most popular answers is rhythmic gymnastics. Although since the end of the 20th century this sport has ceased to be purely female, it is still traditionally much more common among girls.
We talked to the gymnast Yana Kudryavtseva and found out what parents who want to see their child in rhythmic gymnastics should be ready for. We figure out what skills gymnastics develops, at what age you can start practicing, what costs you need to be prepared for and how to choose a sport for your child in general.
Rhythmic gymnastics: what is the essence and what skills does it develop?
Rhythmic gymnastics is beauty, and hardly anyone can argue with that. The essence is simple: an athlete performs gymnastic exercises with various objects - a hoop, a ribbon, maces, a ball, a rope - to the music. As a rule, a competitive exercise should not last more than one and a half minutes. You can perform both individually and in a team.
Interesting: rhythmic gymnastics is the only Olympic sport that originated in Russia.
Now let's move on to the skills that rhythmic gymnastics develops. The first thing that comes to mind is flexibility. Excellent stretching, flexibility of the ligaments and mobility of the joints, good posture, coordination and accuracy of movements are the main things that gymnastics provides in the physical plane. The integral parts of gymnastics are also the development of artistry, a sense of rhythm, self-control, discipline, willpower and the ability to make instant calculations in the head: for example, with what force and at what angle it is necessary to throw an object in order to catch it after a certain time.
In numbers: at what age to start practicing and how popular gymnastics is with us
Usually, children at the age of 5-6 are recruited into rhythmic gymnastics. Quite often kids start to be engaged earlier: in 3-4 years. Perhaps the optimal age is 4-5 years.
It's important to know: Not all kids are accepted in the gymnastics section. Physique plays an important role: coaches look at the figure, the flexibility of the ligaments and the ability to stretch. Often they pay attention to the addition of parents in order to approximately understand what the child will be like in a few years.
Rhythmic gymnastics is very popular in Russia. This is explained both by the fact that this sport appeared in our country, and by the fact that gymnastics is aesthetics and strength. Assessing the popularity of gymnastics, we would put 8 out of 10.
Competitive system and development
In rhythmic gymnastics, the Olympic system operates. In general, gymnastics is a sport in which many competitions of various levels are provided. There are various international competitions, including European and world championships, All-Russian and regional competitions.
If we talk about categories, then from the age of 6 a child can be assigned III youth sports category, and from 7 and 8 years old - II and I, respectively. From 9, 10 and 11 years old, you can get III, II and I sports categories (no longer youthful), respectively. You can become a candidate for a master of sports at the age of 13, and a master of sports and a master of sports of international class - from the age of 16.
Question price: what costs you need to be prepared for
The cost of the lessons themselves varies. In Russia, there are many free sections of rhythmic gymnastics, including in schools of the Olympic reserve. If you take paid classes, then the average price will be 3-5 thousand rubles per month. A list of sports schools can be found, for example,.
Now let's talk about equipment. What the child will need for classes:
- leggings, t-shirt, socks~1500-2000 rubles. At the initial stage, you can get by with such a set of clothes;
- half shoes~500 rubles;
- gymnastic leotard~1000 rubles;
- gymnastic ball from 500 rubles;
- gymnastic clubs from 500 rubles;
The cost will be higher (~ 3000 rubles) when the child grows up and he needs clubs that are more suitable in size. And the maces differ in material, which also affects changes in price.
- gymnastic ribbon with stick from 500 rubles;
- gymnastic hoop~1000 rubles;
- gymnastic rope~1000 rubles;
- knee pads~500 rubles.
Your child may not need all of this at first. Before purchasing equipment, you must consult with the trainer. You also need to consider that with age, the child is likely to need more expensive equipment and equipment.
5 tips for parents who want to send their child to rhythmic gymnastics
- Stock up on patience. Your child will need support and your attention. Be prepared for the fact that the training will continue at home.
- Discuss with your child what you expect from sports. If you have really serious intentions and you set a goal, for example, to compete at the Olympics, then you need to be prepared for the fact that studies will fade into the background.
- Be prepared for the fact that after the first classes, your child will have severe muscle pain due to intense stretching. This period must be endured.
- Most likely, your child will have to perform a lot, so you should explain to the young champion that we can all make mistakes and that we don’t need to be very upset and give up if we fail.
- If the child is not just periodically capricious, but receives only displeasure from training for a long period of time, you should think carefully about whether it is worth putting pressure on him.
Advice for parents who are thinking about which sport to send their child to:
There are special testing centers where your child will undergo psychological and physiological studies, after which they will give you a conclusion. It will indicate which sports your child is most inclined to, and which options are better to refuse.
Welcome to Elite School of Rhythmic Gymnastics in Moscow. It is in our section that your daughter will be able to realize herself and become a great athlete! Rhythmic gymnastics is recognized as the most graceful, graceful and beautiful sport for children, which will give the girl flexibility, body control, health, agility and determination for life.
Our team consists of masters of sports and well-known choreographers who are aimed at obtaining an excellent result. You can find prices and reviews of classes on our website.
Rhythmic gymnastics for children in the SWAO
There are several groups in our school, therefore, before recording, the first trial lesson is mandatory, at which the coach determines the level of preparation. For girls are presented:
- Initial level of training.
- Advanced level. Professional training of schoolgirls from 8 to 14 years old, who have been doing gymnastics for several years.
- Intensive classes that include choreographic exercises.
Groups have several directions depending on the goal that the young athlete has set for herself.
Rhythmic gymnastics for children: reviews
Is it worth giving a girl to sports? Advantages of classes in the rhythmic gymnastics section:
- Early hardening, which reduces the risk of developing colds.
- The condition of the musculoskeletal system improves, scoliosis and flat feet disappear.
- Gymnasts develop the habit of gracefully and femininely assuming poses and making every movement.
- The psycho-emotional state improves. In the process of training, the hormone of happiness is produced, and achieving success in the implementation of an element or a smart execution of a program causes self-satisfaction.
- High level of discipline. From an early age, athletes fulfill the requirements of the coach.
- Serious approach to any business.
- Building for life.
- Self-confidence.
- How old do you have to be in rhythmic gymnastics? Ideal age is 3-6 years old.
- Girls know how not only to win, but also to accept the bitterness of defeat.
Rhythmic gymnastics is one of the most popular sports for girls. And this is not surprising, young gymnasts are delighted with bright costumes, communication with peers and the first small victories. For parents, in turn, it is important that their girls grow up graceful, strong and successful. Gymnastics is the ideal sport to achieve these goals. It includes dance elements, acrobatic etudes and good psychological preparation. Thanks to this, gymnasts from a young age have grace, plasticity, flexibility, a sense of rhythm and psychological stability.
It is important for parents that their girls grow up graceful, strong and successful.
Parents should be aware that behind the veneer of this romantic sport, a hidden world can hide: the first defeats and disappointments, hard work and even injuries of your child. You should also correlate desires with financial capabilities, gymnastics is not a cheap sport. Sewing bright costumes, buying the necessary shells and shoes will fall on the shoulders of the parents.
Having assessed the pros and cons of sports, as well as the potential and desire of you and your child, you must definitely send the girl to rhythmic gymnastics.
Getting Started in Rhythmic Gymnastics
How old can you practice
At what age to start doing gymnastics depends on the goals. You can start classes for yourself personally, that is, to maintain harmony, form flexibility and plasticity at any age. However, it must be remembered that there is a strict age limit for serious gymnastics.
The first time to train should come at the age of 3 years. At this age, bring your child to the rhythmic gymnastics hall for one hour a week. This is necessary for the baby to get used to the environment. At 4 years old, the baby can be brought to classes 2-3 times a week, however, to overcome psychological discomfort, parents should be close to the sports school at this time.
The official enrollment of young athletes in the rhythmic gymnastics section begins at the age of five. At this age, qualified coaches can conduct a cruel selection, after which only those children who are well developed both physically and psychologically remain in the sport.
Parents should be prepared that a lot of time is spent on training. By the age of 12-14, the gymnast will spend 5 hours daily in the gym. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare a child from childhood for the fact that sport requires certain efforts, without which success cannot be achieved.
How to get your child interested in rhythmic gymnastics
Children and sports are inextricably linked, however, when a child starts playing sports, he experiences psychological and physical shock, this is normal. Sooner or later, a young athlete will face difficulties and will not want to go to classes.
When a child starts playing sports, he experiences psychological and physical shock, this is normal.
Often parents think that children do not understand anything because of their age and you can simply force them to go to gymnastics. However, remember that children in sports mature psychologically very early, so try to explain to your child the benefits of playing sports:
- Prospects for the future
- Can get a job early
- The figure of a gymnast girl is distinguished by harmony and smartness
- Internal psychological core
If the child is too small for serious conversations about the future and interest in prospects, try not to force him, but to distract him:
- Buying a beautiful uniform for classes
- Makeup and hair workout
- Training in a swimsuit for performances
- Buying equipment and accessories (rope, ball, etc.)
The most important thing is to distract the child before the first performance. If the result is successful, then he will still have an incentive to study for a long time. If the first time is not successful, do not scold the athlete, but praise him for the elements that turned out. In both cases, it is necessary to devote some time to mistakes so that the next time the little athlete improves his result.
Never compare your child with others, and in no case say in front of him that there are few chances at the competition, because there will be very strong competitors. By doing this, you doom your young athlete to low self-esteem. If you think that the child is still too young and does not understand anything, you are deeply mistaken. At a young age, children absorb any information like a sponge.
Gymnastics for beginners
The best option to start classes is to enroll in a sports school. However, gymnastics is available to all ages. If you decide to go in for sports at a conscious age, it is best to start with individual rhythmic gymnastics lessons. A qualified trainer will assess your athletic abilities and body condition. He will be able to build a training methodology for a girl in such a way as to get the desired result in a minimum amount of time and without negative consequences.
Behind the veneer of this romantic sport, a hidden world can hide: the first defeats and disappointments, hard work and even injuries.
If it is not possible to take individual lessons in rhythmic gymnastics in gyms, start exercising at home. Get a mat and a comfortable sportswear, consult your doctor about the absence of contraindications and start doing gymnastics exercises for beginners.
Rhythmic gymnastics for beginners includes rules, the implementation of which will help in achieving results:
- Training should be regular (3-4 times a week)
- The duration of the session must be at least 30 minutes.
- Do not eat 40 minutes before the start of the workout
- Warming up is a mandatory element of training, you must remember that you need to develop all muscle groups to avoid injury.
- After training, it is necessary to carry out a hitch and stretching
Basic exercises
Gymnastic basic exercises will help you learn rhythmic gymnastics at home, they include general physical training, so the implementation of these elements by beginners will not require special skills. They should be performed physically separately. When your muscles get stronger and the body gets used to the loads, you should move on to more complex elements.
Lunges
Beginners should do the exercise with support on a chair. We perform 15 repetitions with the left and right legs. The angle in front of the standing leg should be blunt, the knee should not go beyond the heel. The knee of the supporting leg drops to the floor. The exercise engages the muscles of the abs, thighs and buttocks.
slopes
Performed with support on the wall. We put our feet shoulder-width apart, the hand reaches for the knee. We make 10-15 repetitions. We perform the exercise exclusively on warm muscles. The muscles of the body are involved.
Squats
You should spread your legs wide, make sure that the socks look exactly forward. We shift the body weight from the left leg to the right, perform 15 approaches. This exercise targets the inner thighs and buttocks.
Push ups
Beginners need to start the exercise with an emphasis on the knees. To obtain the desired effect, you need to keep your back straight and reach your chest to the floor. The exercise engages the muscles of the back, chest, abdomen and shoulders.
Knee lift
We stretch our arms parallel to the floor, we start walking, we pull our knees to our hands.
Schedule and school performance
People believe that serious sports cannot be combined with good studies. This opinion is completely wrong. Often athletes learn better than their peers due to discipline and responsibility. A busy schedule from childhood allows the child to concentrate on homework and complete homework faster than peers.