Sport Aerobics is a fantastic group or individual sport for females and males of all ages. In 2003, VicHealth recognised it in their Partnerships for Health (PfH) scheme. The scheme aims to facilitate various sporting organisations, in this case, Gymnastics Victoria, to undertake a range of activities, such as Sport Aerobics, to increase participation in healthy and welcoming environments.

The aerobics program begins with simple movements done to music and develops to highly complex combinations, which require great coordination, strength, agility, and fitness. You are able to choose the level that suits your ability and ambition. Come to gymnastics and learn how easy it is to get involved

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The definition of Sport Aerobics is the ability to perform continuously complex and high intensity movement patterns to music- which originate from traditional aerobics - with a high degree of perfectly executed elements of difficulty. The routine must demonstrate creativity with the perfect integration of all movement, music and expression.

The performance area is 7m x 7m. Performers fit into divisions: Junior Divisions, made up of Primary and Secondary teams; Novice Divisions including Individual Men and Women; Intermediate Divisions comprising Individual Men and Women, Mixed Pairs and Trios; and Elite Divisions including Individual Men and Women, Mixed Pairs and Trios. Step teams and general divisions also exist.

The performances are made up of the following elements: dynamic strength, static strength, jumps and leaps (power), kicks (dynamic strength), balance and flexibility. The routine must be performed entirely to music.

Performances are scored on: artistic quality, creativity, execution, and difficulty. Sport Aerobics has State, National and International competitions, including a World Championships.

Introducing Sport Aerobics to your school/club
Aeroskools is a levels based program with set routines to set music and is ideal for teachers and coaches who aren't familiar with Sport Aerobics. It is cheap to run, minimal equipment is required, it is a great sport for improving fitness and most importantly, the participants have fun! As long as you have a teacher, coach or even a student, with some energy and enthusiasm, Sport Aerobics will boom in your school!
 

Gymnastics Victoria produces an annual Sport Aerobics Manual with an overview of divisions, coaches and judges courses, workshops, requirements, competitions and other information. 

Where do I begin
If you want to take up this explosive fun sport, contact Gymnastics Victoria for your nearest club/group.

Or if you would like to order the Aeroskools resources to get you up and running, download the order form here, and fax or send it through to Gymnastics Victoria.