Rope Skipping

Objectives

Rope Skipping aims to cultivate a holistic approach of healthy lifestyle in our students. It is also a platform for our students to develop effective communication and social interaction skills. At the same time, it provides the learning experiences for our students to be confident and self-disciplined individuals, as well as team players, who demonstrate GRIT.

Overview

Rope Skipping CCA started in 2009. It is a form of exercise that involves swinging a rope around the body and jumping over it as it passes under the feet. It is a cardiovascular training that is beneficial both our physical body and mental mind. Other than being an efficient cardio exercise that benefits our physical body, it also strengthens our full body, boosts bone density, increases agility, improves coordination, trains power and enhances balance. In the area of mental mind, it increases the level of concentration, improves spatial visualization and develops creativity.

During the weekly CCA sessions, skippers learn rope skipping skills from the professional coaches and are engaged in discussions on learning dispositions and holistic healthy lifestyle.

Teachers-in-Charge

Schedule

• Monday (Weekly CCA) - 7.40am to 9.40am

• Wednesday / Friday (Extra Training) – 2.15 pm to 4.15 pm (Selected students will be informed)

Achievements

Additional info

Rope skipping is an exciting sport where you will exercise and learn cool tricks in a skipping rope at the same time. During every session, students are given the opportunity to train with various types of ropes such as long rope and speed rope. They can jump to music and learn tricks in different types of ropes and combination. Rope Students’ perseverance and self-motivation will be cultivated through training. They will be given opportunities to represent Admiralty Primary School for competitions and performances. We welcome all students who are keen in skipping to join us.

FAQs:

1. Does my child need to be good at skipping in order to join Rope Skipping?
   

No, your child needs not have to be good at rope skipping in order to join. In our CCA, our coach will teach your child from basic skills. Most importantly, your child must be interested to learn more about rope skipping and have the motivation to practise during non-CCA days.

2. Does my child need to have own skipping rope in Rope Skipping?
   

Yes, your child is strongly encouraged to have own rope as each rope will be adjusted to each child’s height. However, do not buy any rope on your own as there is specific requirement for type of rope used for the different skills. The coach will recommend and advise accordingly.

3. How can I better support my child in his / her rope skipping?
   

Encourage him / her to make skipping as part of his / her routine to exercise at home daily. Allow him / her to use additional online resources, e.g. tutorial videos from YouTube or other websites.