Introduction to the Children’s Aerial Syllabus
Introduction to the Children’s Aerial Syllabus
This syllabus outlines the WILD Level One Rainbow program for children training in:
- Aerial Hoop
- Aerial Pole
- Aerial Hammock
- You also have a separate Bungee Syllabus
It is designed specifically for developing bodies and follows child development principles.
The syllabus prioritises:
- Joint protection
- Grip endurance management
- Safe inversion progressions
- Controlled landings
- Age-appropriate strength development
- Emotional readiness
It is a child-specific progression framework.
Syllabus Principles
All apparatus follow these core rules:
- Low before high
Skills are mastered close to the ground before elevation increases. - Supported before unsupported
Inversions and dynamic skills are introduced with spotting or apparatus support. - Control before complexity
Clean technique is required before adding transitions or speed. - Strength before endurance
Repetitive drills and long hangs are limited to protect growth plates and grip fatigue. - Exit strategy required
Every skill must include a taught, controlled dismount.