Gymnastics

Gymnastics is a sport that includes exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and endurance. The movements involved in gymnastics contribute to the development of the arms, legs, shoulders, back, chest, and abdominal muscle groups.

Alertness, precision, daring, self-confidence, and self-discipline are mental traits that can also be developed through gymnastics.

Mr Murgatroyd runs a Gymnastics club once a week at Applecroft School. It’s for years 5 and 6.

Basketball

Basketball is a team sport in which two teams oppose one another on a rectangular court. They compete with the aim of shooting the basketball through the defender's hoop. This club is for years 5 and 6.