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Artistic Gymnastics is the art of completing a 30-90 second routine on a mixed selection of apparatus. Men's and women's requirements differ slightly with men's being more about strength and women's being more about artistic agility.

Popularity
Gymnastics is hugely popular in whatever discipline you choose to train, most schools have teams and there are local, county and international teams.

Location
Schools, sports centres, clubs and teams through out the UK and the world.

Age
Many children start from a young age with some form of gymnastics, though sometimes gymnastics starts with school aged children, learning Artistic Gymnastics usually starts in the teens.

Ability
A good sense of health, physical fitness and concentration is required for this sport.

Description
Artistic Gymnastics is a perfect balance of athletics and aesthetics, gymnastics is one of the most popular events within the Olympic Games. Artistic Gymnastics is almost a form of graceful and stylish acrobatics requiring strength and agility. Using rings, parallel bars, pommel horse and many more, the men's competition differs slightly from that of the women's. Olympic level has been performed and enjoyed by 2006 for over the last quarter-century.

Dedication
100% dedication is required, athletes need strength, agility and a good sense of direction.

Potential
Join a school or local team, though there is the potential to go national and international with the right dedication.

Closely Related Activities
Rhythmic Gymnastics 698. Trampolining 615.

Cost
Costs start from the price of a leotard and rise depending on weather you are a member of a club or receiving private tuition, check out your local sports centres and stores for more information on up to date costs.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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