GYMNASTICS

GYMNASTICS

“gymnastics” derives from the Greek word “gymnos” meaning

naked.
As one of the many physical activities refers to a system of
physical exercise used for therapeutic, educational and
competitive purposes.
THERAPEUTIC GYMNASTICS
THERAPEUTIC GYMNASTICS

Is a series of selected exercise

that help relieve physical
discomfort or restore function to
disabled people
EDUCATIONAL GYMNASTICS
EDUCATIONAL GYMNASTICS
Is a program that challenges
students to master tactics
involving strength, rhythm,
flexibility, balance and
agility.
COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS
COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS

Consist of prescribed sets

of events for men and
women, each of which is
scored separately in order
to determine a winner.
GYMNASTICS

 As one of the many physical activities refers to a system of physical exercise used for
therapeutic, educational and competitive purposes.
 Gymnastics activities also improves poise, posture and coordination of movements of
an individuals.
 Gymnastics is a type of sport that includes physical exercises requiring balance,
strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and endurance. The movements involved in
gymnastics contribute to the development of the arms, legs, shoulders, back, chest,
and abdominal muscle groups
The following people where considered
great contributors in the development of
gymnastics.
JOHANN BERNHARD BASEDOW (1722-1790)
• Introduced gymnastics into the program of instruction in schools
JOHANN CHRISTOPH FRIEDRICH GUTSMUTHS (1759-1839)
• Great grandfather of gymnastics and wrote the first book “Gymnastics for the youth”
 PERH LING (1776-1839)
• Invented the stall bars and the vaulting box. He was the first to appreciate the
corrective value of gymnastics
FRIEDRICH LUDWIG JAHN (1778-1852)
• Accepted as the “father of Gymnastics”
 FRANCISCA REYES-AQUINO
• Together with Director Candido Bartolome they started gymnastics in the Philippines.
MEANING OF GYMNASTICS

Gymnastics is defined as a self-motivating activity where

one can manipulate the different parts of the body in varied
movement.
Gymnastics is the performance of systematic exercises often
with the use of light apparatus like rings and wands and
other heavy gymnastics apparatus.
Gymnastics is a type of sport that includes
physical exercises requiring balance, strength,
flexibility, agility, coordination, and endurance.
The movements involved in gymnastics
contribute to the development of the arms, legs,
shoulders, back, chest, and abdominal muscle
groups
OBJECTIVES
Improve and maintain physically fit body
Improve efficiently of movement through grace, poise, dignity,
form and rhythm.
Improve social development, initiative, determination and
perseverance.
Corrections of minor posture defects
Stimulate enjoyment and interest in gymnastics.
PHASES OF
GYMNASTICS
 .
1 CONDITIONING PROGRAM
The exercises are selected for the purpose of
prepairing the body for more complicated movements
and skills.
2. Rhythmic Gymnastics
Routines exercise accompanied with music are called “Rythmic Gymnastics”.
3. STUNTS
Stunts are activities in the form of play and they test one’s strength, flexibility, balance, agility, endurance, and coordination.
4. TUMBLING
This is the most important phase of the gymnastics program, because this is where the ability of the performer is tested as he rolls to and fro; twists, turns and springs about on the mat, floor, and in the air.
5. APPARATUS EXERCISE
This includes exercise done on the balance beam, vaulting horse, parallel bars, uneven bars, rings and the trampoline.
6. PYRAMID BUILDING
This phase of the program makes a picture (mural) out of body statics positions. The position should be properly arranged and selected so that they form a shape of a pyramid.
HELPFUL TERMS USED
IN GYMNASTICS
Agility
Agility
 Axial Movement
Agility
 Axial Movement
Body Composition
Agility
 Axial Movement
Body Composition
Cardio Respiratory Endurance
Agility
 Axial Movement
Body Composition
Cardio Respiratory Endurance
Cartwheel
Agility
 Axial Movement
Body Composition
Cardio Respiratory Endurance
Cartwheel
Combative Stunts
Composition
Composition
Conditioning
Composition
Conditioning
Coordination
Composition
Conditioning
Coordination
Dismount
Composition
Conditioning
Coordination
Dismount
Dual Stunts
Composition
Conditioning
Coordination
Dismount
Dual Stunts
Execution
Exercise
Exercise
Fitness
Exercise
Fitness
Flexibility
Exercise
Fitness
Flexibility
Group Stunts
Exercise
Fitness
Flexibility
Group Stunts
Gymnastics
Exercise
Fitness
Flexibility
Group Stunts
Gymnastics
Health Related Fitness
Individual Stunts
Individual Stunts
Locomotor Movement
Individual Stunts
Locomotor Movement
Muscular Strength
Individual Stunts
Locomotor Movement
Muscular Strength
Nutrition
Individual Stunts
Locomotor Movement
Muscular Strength
Nutrition
Performance Related Fitness
Individual Stunts
Locomotor Movement
Muscular Strength
Nutrition
Performance Related Fitness
Physical Education
Physical Fitness
Physical Fitness
Pike
Physical Fitness
Pike
Power
Physical Fitness
Pike
Power
Pyramid Building
Physical Fitness
Pike
Power
Pyramid Building
Reaction Time