Minnesota Xtreme: Tumbling Fundamentals: Ages 6-12

Course Description:

This class focuses on building strong foundational tumbling skills while progressing through our beginner

curriculum. Athletes will work on proper technique, body control, coordination, and safe skill execution in a

positive and encouraging environment.

Athlete Attire:

Athletes should wear athletic clothing, such as shorts or fitted athletic pants with an athletic top. Please avoid

overly loose clothing. Athletes may participate barefoot or wear clean indoor athletic shoes. Hair should be

pulled back and off the face, and jewelry is not permitted during class.

Skills Learned/Worked On:

 Basic motor development

 Basic body positions: pike, tuck, straddle, and straight stand

 Tumbling lunge

 Lever

 Forward roll

 Backward roll

 Bridge/elbow bridge

 Beginner handstand

 Cartwheel