1:1 & 1:2 GYMNASTICS
Flip for Function offers 1:1 and 1:2 adaptive gymnastics classes for children of all abilities and those who need a little extra support, to facilitate movement and participation in the sport. We build rapport from the beginning and tailor each session to capitalize on your child’s strengths and interests, to promote the highest level of enjoyment and success. These sessions will be led by Occupational Therapists or coaches trained under OT’s with experience working with children with different needs. These sessions will provide your child with various sensory and motor opportunities, helping to regulate attention, awareness and behavior. Each session will be full of opportunities to overcome challenges and achieve victories.
Availability
Monday – Saturday
Times by appointment only
Location
Nashville, Hermitage, Madison & Franklin, TN
Group Gymnastics
Flip for Function strives to provide opportunities for all children to participate in recreational gymnastics and to have fun through movement. We offer both adaptive and inclusion gymnastics classes as a way to meet each child where they are & ensure they have the support needed to thrive. Our adaptive classes provide higher levels of adult support for children learning how to participate in movement based group classes. Our inclusion gymnastics classes offer children a welcoming environment to engage with peers while progressively building new gymnastics skills.
Adaptive Gymnastics Classes:
Adaptive gymnastics classes are tailored sessions designed to accommodate children with specific needs or challenges. In these classes, you can expect:
A smaller adult to student ratio (1:2-3)
Slower pace of activities
Focus on task engagement, participation, and attention
Explore movement through gymnastics and play
Inclusive Gymnastics Classes:
Inclusion gymnastics classes are welcoming environments where children of all abilities participate together. In these classes, you can expect:
Larger adult to student ratio (1:4-5)
Encouragement for social participation
More linear gymnastics skill progressions
All of the classes listed below, with the exception of My Grown-Up and Me, are offered as adaptive or inclusive classes. Provided for each class are age groups and requirements to help you choose which would be the most beneficial for your kiddo!
Our inclusion and adaptive classes operate using similar principles to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for all our kiddos. The main difference in these classes is the level of support provided.
My Grown up and me
(18 mo -3 1/2 yo)
Our inclusion based program is designed specifically to engage your child in a fun, play based environment.
Your gymnast will be introduced to foundational gymnastics skills, turn taking, following 2-4 step circuits, while also developing body awareness and regulating their sensory systems. This class requires caregiver support and encourages caregiver/child bonding.
Mini Muscles 1 & 2, Ages 3-5
Mini Muscles is a small group inclusion class consisting of children with all abilities. Your gymnast will be introduced to foundational gymnastics skills while also developing body awareness and regulating their sensory systems.
Mini Muscles 1 Adaptive
Follows one-step directions with direct support from adult
Visual demo or adult support for initiating body movements
Able to remain in specified area with high support
mini muscles 2 Adaptive
Follows one-step directions with visual and/or verbal cues
Able to attend to task for at least 30 seconds
Able to redirect attention with visual cues and/or adult support
Demonstrates turn taking with adult support or visual aid
Mini Muscles 1 Inclusion
Follows 1 step directions independently or with visual support
Attempts to replicate body movements with visual support
Able to stay in specified area with low support
Mini Muscles 2 Inclusion
Able to attend to task for at least 1 minute
Able to redirect attention with low support
Able to transition from one activity to the next with low support
Demonstrates turn taking with low support
Little Leapers, Level 1 Ages 6-11
A Level 1 small group gymnastics class. This class utilizes the fundamental skills of gymnastics to foster an environment where your child will learn self-regulation strategies, increased attention to a task, new motor skills and how to build relationships with peers.
Little Leapers Adaptive
Follows one-step directions with low support
Able to attend to task for 1-2 minutes with low support
Able to remain in designated area with low support
Demonstrates turn taking with low support
Little Leapers Inclusion
Follows 1-2 step directions independently
Able to attend to task for 2 or more minutes at a time
Able to remain in designated area without elopement
Demonstrates turn taking independently
Junior Jumpers, Level 2 Ages 6-11
A level 2 gymnastics class designed to grow both their gymnastics skills and their social skills. This small group class focuses on strengthening existing skills and acquiring more advanced gymnastics skills, increasing overall body awareness, self regulation, and self confidence.
Junior Jumpers Adaptive
Able to attend to task for at least 3 minutes at a time with low support and breaks as needed
Able to follow multi-step directions with high support
Demonstrates impulse control with low support
Junior Jumpers Inclusion
Able to attend to task for 3-5 minutes at a time
Able to follow multi-step directions with low support
Demonstrates impulse control
Able to identify when a break is needed
Flying FLippers, Level 3 Ages 6-11
A level 3 gymnastics class designed to grow both their gymnastics skills and their social skills. This small group class focuses on strengthening existing skills and acquiring more advanced gymnastics skills, increasing overall body awareness, self regulation, and self confidence.
Flying Flippers Adaptive
Able to follow multi-step directions with low support
Able to express when help is needed during an activity
Able to transition between activities with low support
Flying Flippers Inclusion
Able to attend to task for at least 5 minutes
Able to follow multi-step directions with low support/ independently
Able to transition between activities with minimal disruption
Pre Teen/Teen, Ages 11+
This is a gymnastics class for teens/pre-teens where they can learn gymnastics skills in a small class environment, while gaining emotional regulation strategies and self confidence. Teens will participate in team building and partner activities while developing social skills as well as working on individual gymnastics/fitness skills!
Pre Teen/Teen Adaptive
Able to follow 1-2 step directions with low support
Able to attend to task for 2-3 minutes at a time
Able to remain in designated area with low support
Pre Teen/Teen Inclusion
Follows multi-step directions with minimal support
Able to attend to task for 5+ minutes
Able to remain in designated area without elopement