INTERWORLD COLLEGES FOUNDATION, INC.

Burgos St., Paniqui, Tarlac

COLLEGE DEPARTMENT
S.Y. 2022 – 2023 First Semester

FUNDAMENTALS OF GYMNASTICS

Credit: 2 units
Time Allotment: 18 weeks / 36 hrs.

Student’s Name _______________________________________Student Number __________________

Course / Year _______________________________________
Schedule: ______________ (days) ______________ (time) ________________ (room)

Prepared by:

APRIL JOY D. DALAYOAN

Instructor

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

LIGAYA B. AUSTRIA MARY ANN C. PABALAN

School Director School Administrator
 MODULE 2
BASIC POSITIONS IN GYMNASTICS

LESSON OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

1. Identify the different basic positions in gymnastics;
2. Appreciate the importance of gymnastics in our school curriculum;
3. Demonstrate the basic positions in gymnastics.

GOOD POSTURE

Good posture is the proper alignment of body parts whether in standing, walking, sitting,
or running.

1. A Good Standing Posture

a. Chin parallel to the floor
b. Feet parallel, toes pointed forward
c. Rib cage lifted, "tummy in", shoulders relaxed
d. Ears above the middle of the shoulder
e. Arms at the side of the body

2. The Mechanics of Walking

a. Assume a good standing posture, toes pointed
forward, walk in two parallel lines, one for the right foot and one for the left foot.

b. The weight of the body falls on the heels of the foot first and then it rolls to the balls of
the foot.
c. Swing arms moderately forward and backward.
d. Knees slightly flexed.

3. The Mechanics of Sitting

a. With your back towards the chair, place one foot under the chair.

b. Bend trunk slightly forward and reach far back the chair.
 Basic Positions Where Most Exercises Begin

A. Standing Positions

1. Feet together or Feet Parallel

The feet are about one (1) inch apart, toes pointing forward.
Arms at the sides.

2. Stride Position
The feet are apart about 12 inches wide. The stride may be
made wider than 12 inches. The weight of the body is on both
feet and the trunks is at the center. Arms at sides.

3. Lunge Position
Bend one knee, the other leg straight. Weight on both
feet. Hands on hips.

4. Half-Knee Bend
Feet together, bend knees to about 45° angle; feet flat
on floor, body erect; hands on hips.

5. Full Knees Bend or Squat Position

The knees are fully bent, sit on the heels of the feet.
The weight of the body is on the balls of the feet.

B. Sitting Positions

1. Long Sitting Position

Sitting with legs extended forward, toes pointed; trunk erect
and hands on hips.

2. Hook Sitting Position

Sit on buttocks, bend knees close to the body. Trunk erect,
hands on shin of the legs.

3. Long Sitting Rest Position

Legs and toes are extended forward; hands at the rear on the
floor. Elbow and boy straight.
4. Tuck Sitting Position
Sit on buttocks, bend knees close to body; round back so
that the forehead and the knees are in contact; hold shin of
legs.

5. Stride Sitting Position

Sitting on buttocks, spread legs apart, trunk erect, hands
on thighs.

6. Side Sitting Position

Sitting on buttocks, bend right or left leg in front; other leg
extended sideward. Hands on knees.

7. Hurdle Sitting Position

Sitting on buttocks, bend right leg at the back about 90°
angle, the other leg extended diagonally forward.

8. Heels Sit
From kneeling position, sit on the heels of the feet, toes
pointed. Hands on hips.

9. Cross Sitting

10. Frog Sitting or Tailor Sitting

REFERENCE:
REX BOOK STORE – GYMNASTICS BOOK BY CLARITA P. DINOSO, Ed.D.