Anonymous wrote:Climbing is great.

+1 and lots of strong girls older than her to look up to.

My completely nonathletic DD loves tae kwon do

Cheer

Rock climbing

Have you talked with her about what she's interested in?

Anonymous wrote:Ice skating!! Gymnastics.

What?! I guess I don't get what OP means by non-athletically inclined- are you talking about not loving competition or not being coordinated. Because that change answers drastically. I know swimming gets thrown around a lot with this question- its GREAT for learning and getting energy out- like any sport, at a certain age, it does matter if you are athletic or not (I was a college swimmer) and won't be fun if you are only around those who excel at it, but I always say its great for all kids at this age.

Tennis and golf.

karate

Dance, tennis, swimming and hiking with the family, yoga, and trying out team sports to see if there is something she will like.

Crossfit

Anonymous wrote:What about Martial Arts, such as Tae Kwon Do?

I agree this is a good idea. Lots of girls are doing TKD these days, and they really focus on self discipline and other important skills for kids as well as exercise.

Anonymous wrote:I know quite a few non athletic girls who ice skate.

I was one of them! I LOVED skating - had no talent, but LOVED it. True, once you get good enough, a little athleticism is necessary to progress. But who knows? Maybe she is athletic, but just not in traditional ways?


For my own 6 yo non athletic son, we've seen that he really likes to run. He's done a few "fun runs" and although he's far from the front of the pack, he has real endurance and is very proud of himself when he completes a race.

swimming or tennis

I know quite a few non athletic girls who ice skate.

What about Martial Arts, such as Tae Kwon Do?