INTRODUCTION

Gymnastics is an exciting activity that serves as the foundation of all sports and other physical activities.

Gymnastics gives a sound foundation in the movement for people of all ages. This lets everyone to
improve their whole body which is beneficial in all other sports and activities.

Gymnastics’ is derived from the Greek word ‘gymnos’, which means to exercise naked.

The main goal of gymnastics was to prepare strong and capable soldiers for war.

Many writers on education have valued gymnastics from the point of view of health and advocated the
benefits of gymnastic exercise for the body.

FORMS OF GYMNASTICS

Artistic Gymnastics

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Aerobic Gymnastics

Artistic Gymnastics

The most popular and widely-practised form, artistic gymnastics is divided into women’s and men’s
gymnastics.

The sport consists mainly of the use of various gymnastic apparatus, as well as the use of the floor for
different exercises.

Rhythmic Gymnastics

The performance of various gymnastics moves and dance exercises to music, with or without various
gymnastic apparatus.

The sport combines elements of ballet and gymnastics in the performance of five separate routines with
the use of one of the five apparatuses: ball, ribbon, hoop, clubs and rope.

Aerobic Gymnastics

The sport involves the performance of routines by individuals, pairs, trios, or groups of up to six people.
It also performed on floors, without the use of other apparatus.