1. The learning process in each class Adapted from Guy Lavoie’s model

2. Satisfaction  Make sure that each student is satisfied at the end of the class.  Having fun creates a winning environment.  Have exercises tailored to each student

3. Time of motor engagement  Plan the activities.  Keep everybody busy by planning a circuit.  Plan exercises if they have to wait for their turn.  Give short feedback.  Propose corrections via exercises rather than by long explanations.

4. Physical preparation  Develop the flexibility relevant to the results anticipated.  Develop the strength required for the discipline.  Develop motor qualities: agility, balance, coordination, spatial orientation.

5. TECHNICAL WORK  Work on prerequisites.  Develop schemas of bodily action relevant to circus disciplines.  Evolution of the movement: prepare for the next step once the exercises are controlled.

6. 70% of success rate  When the majority of the exercises are performed successfully, it develops self confidence.  When new challenges are introduced, it is stimulating.

7. Ability to concentrate  03 – 07 year old: Seconds – minutes.  08 – 09 year old: Few minutes.  10 – 11 year old: Approximately 10 min.  12 – 15 year old: More than 20 min.

8. Volume of repetitions With the focus on the same goal.  Repetitions 01 – 05:Marked increase.  Repetitions 06 – 10:Stabilization.  Over 10 repetitions:The quality decreases.