Gymnastics a self-motivating activity where one can manipulate the

different parts of the body into varied positions or movements

PHASES of Gymnastics Program

1. Conditioning program
Exercises are selected for the purpose of preparing the body for more
complicated movements and skills. It can also be considered as
Calisthenics since routine can be made out of the exercise in the
conditioning program
2. Rhythmic gymnastics
Routines or exercises accompanied with music are called Rhythmic
gymnastics. They are also called because they are performed in rhythmic
manner and the movements are flowing.
3. Stunts
Activities in the form of play and they test ones strength, flexibility, balance,
agility, endurance and coordination
4. Tumbling
Most important phase of the gymnastics program because this is where the
ability of the performer is tested as he/she rolls to and fro; twist, turn and
springs about on the mat, floor and in the air
5. Apparatus exercises (Heavy)
This includes Exercises done on the balance beam, vaulting horse, parallel
bars, uneven bars, rings and trampoline.
6. Pyramid building
This phase makes a picture (mural) out of the body static position. The
position should be properly arranged and selected so that they form the
shape of a pyramid.
Objectives
1. To improve & maintain a physically fit body.
2. To improve efficiency through the exploration of new movements and
movements combination
3. To improve courage, initiative, determination and perseverance
4. To stimulate interest and enjoyment of gymnastics.
TERMS
Arch a position where the body is curved like an arc of a circle with the hip
forward and head and trunk bent backward.
Dismount a stunt used by performer to get off the apparatus
Exercise or routine exercises planned series of dance skills, locomotor
skills, gymnastic skills and tumbling skills with or without music.
Held or static position - a position held for 2 seconds
Mount stunts performed by a performer to go on an apparatus
Press application of steady pressure to a particular muscle or group of
muscle in order to attain a desire stretch

Scale support on one leg with the other leg raised at the back and the body
arch
Split a position where the legs are extended forward and backward in a
straight position
Spotter a person who helps a performer to go about a skill for 1 st time.
Spotting act of helping a person to go about a skills for a very 1 st time
Tuck position where the head & knees are in contact and the trunk is
curved

TYPES OF BODY MOVEMENTS

Axial movements movements done by part or several parts of the body in
stationary
Locomotor movements the movements that bring the performer from
one place to another
Axial Movements
Bend or flex to move the body or part of the body around a wide axis
Lift, raise to elevate a part of the body /whole body to a desire level
Stretch, extend and straighten to lengthen a part of the body
Twist to move a body around a long axis
Turn, rotate to change direction to move around the axis
Locomotor Movements
Preparatory to locomotor movements
Point to touch the floor with the toes, the knees well extended
Step to transfer weight from one foot to another
Place to touch the floor with the whole of the foot with slight body weight
on it
Spring to push off the leg or legs in the air. It is a combination of a bend on
the knees and leg stretch
Types of Locomotor Movements
Walk a series of steps in all direction
Run is a walk with longer strides and there is a push-off by the foot to
suspend the body momentarily in air
Hop is a spring on one foot and land on the same foot
Skip is a step and hop with the same foot in one count
Jump is to spring on both feet and land on one or both feet
Directions of movements
1. Forward
5. Diagonal/oblique
2. Sideward
6. Clockwise
3. Upward
7. Counter clockwise
4. Downward
8. Backward

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10.SAFETY SUGGESTIONS
Pre-work out period includes all activities and procedures that prepares
the individual for the actual instruction and practice of all gymnastic skills
a. Check-up of uniforms
b. Warm-up
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Work-out period (Actual practice) in every plan, safety instruction
should be incorporated when reviewing and demonstrating the skills: the
class should be aware of maximum safety precautions while it is performing
the exercises and skills.
1. Full attention is needed when a new skill is discussed and
demonstrated
2. When in doubt, ask questions
3. When doing a skill for a first time, have a ready spotter
4. Master the fundamental before doing the skills
5. Stop when instructions are given to stop
6. Foolish acts have no place in the class
7. Learn to relax and fall to prevent injuries.