Read now on the BK’s Gymnastics blog: What Are Vestibular Activities & Why Are They Important?
The vestibular system is located in the inner ear and helps control balance, spatial orientation, and coordination. It works like the body’s internal GPS, telling the brain where the head and body are in space. This system is essential for posture, eye movement, and smooth motor control.
Vestibular activities are movements that stimulate this system by changing head position and engaging the body in dynamic motion. These activities help children develop balance, coordination, and body awareness.
In gymnastics, these movements often occur naturally through rolls, somersaults, cartwheels, and balance beam work, which challenge equilibrium and spatial awareness.
What Are Some Examples of Vestibular Activities?
- Swinging (on playground swings)
- Rolling (log rolls on mats or down gentle slopes)
- Spinning (in circles or on a spin board)
- Jumping (trampolines or hopscotch)
- Hanging upside down (on monkey bars or gymnastics apparatus)
- Obstacle courses
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Why Are These Activities Important for Children?
- Improve balance and coordination
- Support visual tracking (important for reading and writing)
- Enhance attention and focus
- Aid emotional regulation (can calm or energise)
- Build confidence and motor planning skills
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