GYMNASTICS

BRIEF HISTORY OF GYMNASTICS

HISTORY
 Derives its name from the ancient Greek “gymnazo” whose
meaning to “train naked” or generally means to “to train or
to exercise”.
 This includes disciplinary exercises, combines physical
skills such as body control, coordination, dexterity,
gracefulness, and strength with tumbling and acrobatic
skills, all performed in an artistic manner.
MODERN GYMNASTICS
 (1774) Prussian, Johann Bernhard Basedow, included
physical exercises with other forms of instruction at his
school in Dessau, Saxony. With this action began the
modernization of gymnastics, and also thrust the Germanic
countries into the forefront in the sport.
MODERN GYMNASTICS
 (Late1700s), Friedrich Ludwig Jahn of Germany developed
the side bar, the horizontal bar, the parallel bars, the balance
beam, and jumping events. He, more than anyone else, is
considered the "father of modern gymnastics."
MODERN GYMNASTICS
 (1800s) Gymnastics flourished in Germany.
 In Sweden a more graceful form of the sport, stressing
rhythmic movement, was developed by Guts Muth.
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 (1811) The opening of Jahn's school in Berlin, to promote
his version of the sport, was followed by the formation of
many clubs in Europe and later in England.
 The sport was introduced to the United States by Dr. Dudley
Allen Sargent, who taught gymnastics in several U.S.
universities about the time of the Civil War.
MODERN GYMNASTICS
 (1880s) Most of the growth of gymnastics in the United
States centered on the activities of European immigrants,
who introduced the sport in their new cities. Clubs were
formed as Turnverein and Sokol groups, and gymnasts were
often referred to as "turners."
 Modern gymnastics excluded some traditional events, such
as weight lifting and wrestling, and emphasized form rather
than personal rivalry.
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 Men's gymnastics was on the schedule of the first modern
Olympic Games in 1896, and it has been on the Olympic
agenda continually since 1924.
 Women’s gymnastic competition began in 1936 with an all-
around competition and in 1952 competition or the separate
events was added.
MODERN GYMNASTICS
 In the early Olympic competitions the dominant male
gymnasts were from Germany, Sweden, Italy, and
Switzerland, the countries where the sport first developed.
But by the 1950s, Japan, the Soviet Union, and the Eastern
European countries began to produce the leading male and
female gymnasts.
MODERN GYMNASTICS
 Modern gymnastics gained considerable
popularity because of the performances
of Olga Korbut of the Soviet Union in the
1972 Olympics and…
MODERN GYMNASTICS
 Nadia Comaneci of Romania in the 1976
Olympics.
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SAFETY MEASURES
SAFETY MEASURES
Gear Guidelines
 Wrist straps, guards, and grips. These are used by male gymnasts
on the still rings, high bar, and parallel bars and by female gymnasts
on the uneven bars.
 Footwear. What you wear (or don't wear!) on your feet depends on
the event, the performing surface, and your experience.
 Spotting belts. You'll want to use a safety belt whenever you are
practicing a new trick or attempting difficult maneuvers. Generally,
these belts hook into cables that are attached to the ceiling.
SAFETY MEASURES
Maintaining a Safe Facility
 Get into the habit of checking that the equipment you'll be
performing (or practicing) on is in good working order.
 The floors of the facility should be well padded to reduce the force
from landings. Mats should be placed under the equipment and
properly secured at all times.
 Be sure there is first aid — and someone who knows how to
administer it — available anywhere you practice or compete.
SAFETY MEASURES
Before practice or compete
 Stay in good shape. Eating a healthy diet and staying in good
physical shape — whether you're competing or not — is
particularly important for gymnasts.
 Get a good night's sleep before a practice or competition.
 Warm up.
 Know your own skill level.
 Progress on each piece of equipment incrementally.
SAFETY MEASURES
While practicing and competing
 When practicing a routine or trick that is difficult or dangerous,
have a coach spot you and ready to catch you in the event of a fall.
 If you don't feel comfortable doing a maneuver, let your coach
know. Gymnastics is supposed to be fun.
 Know and follow all the rules governing your event, and always
know where you are during practice and competitions.
SAFETY MEASURES
While practicing and competing
 If you notice any pain or discomfort while performing a routine, let
your coach know right away. Don't do any more gymnastics until
the pain goes away or you've had the injury looked at by a doctor
and been cleared to start practicing again.
 If your school or gym club has a trampoline, don't go on or under it
when someone else is using it.
GYMNASTICS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
1. Flexibility
2. Disease prevention
3. Strong and healthy bones
4. Increased self-esteem
5. Daily exercise needs
BENEFITS
6. Increased cognitive functioning
7. Increased coordination
8. Strength development
9. Discipline
10. Social skills
GYMNASTICS
STUNTS
STUNTS
 Activities in the forms of play that test one’s self on
flexibility, agility, balance coordination, strength, and
endurance.
 Can also be activities that serve as conditioning exercises
and can also be introductions to some gymnastic skills and
tumbling skills.
TYPES OF STUNTS
 Individual Stunts
 These are the stunts performed by only one person
 Dual Stunts
 These are the stunts performed by two.
 Group Stunts
 These are stunts performed by three or more persons.
GYMNASTICS
GUESSING GAME (STUNTS)
STUNTS
 Rocking Chair

INDIVIDUAL
STUNTS
 Rocking Chair
 In tuck sitting position back until the buttocks are up. Return to
tuck sitting position. Do this several times.
STUNTS
 Scorpion (for flyers)

GROUP
STUNTS
 Scorpion (for flyers)
 Stand up straight then grab the outer side of your back foot
with the hand from that same side.
 Start pushing up with your back foot.
 Turn the elbow of the pulling hand outwards as your foot moves
higher then push your leg hinder.
 Grab your back leg with your other hand and aim it higher.
 Keep practicing and stretch when you’re finished.
STUNTS
 Frog Kick

INDIVIDUAL
STUNTS
 Frog Kick
 From a squat position, hands on the floor in front of the knees,
push with the feet so that the buttocks are lifted in rear. The
weight of the body should be on the hands.
STUNTS
 Wheelbarrow

DUAL
STUNTS
 Wheelbarrow
 Lie flat facing the floor.
 Let your partner hold the lower part of your legs from in
between.
 Then let him/her lift up your legs.
STUNTS
 Get Up back to back

DUAL
STUNTS
 Get Up back to back
 Partner should have the same height.
 Sit down back to back.
 Hook each other’s arm then be in a long sitting position.
 Stand up carefully with the same position.
STUNTS
 Jump to Fall turn (Jumping Jack)

INDIVIDUAL
STUNTS
 Jump to Fall turn (Jumping Jack)
 From a half-knee bend, jump in air then at the same time turn
in air as the body in suspended. End facing the same direction.
STUNTS
 Needle (for flyers)

GROUP
STUNTS
 Needle (for flyers)
 Pull your scorpion.
 Extend your scorpion until your arms are straight.
 Take your left hand then bring it a few inches down on your leg.
 Take your right hand and repeat the process of bringing your
hand down a few inches.
 Continue to repeat the process of bringing your hands down
until your leg is completely straight.
STUNTS
 Heel Stretch (for flyers)

GROUP
STUNTS
 Heel Stretch (for flyers)
 Stand with your feet together and legs straight.
 Put your other arm in a “High-V”.
 Always keep your body straight and base leg straight and
finished.
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TUMBLINGS
TUMBLING
 Also known as “power tumbling”.
 An acrobatic sporting discipline which combines skills of
artists gymnastics with those trampolining.
 Tumbling, which originated for entertainment purposes, is
now codified, regulated, judged, and performed using
standardized special acrobatic equipment
TUMBLING
 Tumbling elements, such as the round-off and back-
handspring (flip) , are commonly integrated into the balance
beam routines of gymnasts.
 Tumbling has been an Olympic event only once, at the 1932
Summer Olympics, and was a demonstration event in 1996
and 2000.
 It is one of the events of the World Games and is annual
World Championship held in conjunction with the
Trampoline World Championships.
TUMBLING COMPETITION
 Competitors, both male and female, perform two passes,
each containing eight skills, along the track.
 In competition, only feet and hands are allowed to make
contact with the track.
 Governed by rules established by the Federation
Internationale de Gymnastique.
BASIC TUMBLING MOVES
 CARTWHEEL
BASIC TUMBLING MOVES
 HANDSTAND
GYMNASTICS
HUMAN PYRAMID
HUMAN PYRAMID
 The pyramid is one of the most recognizable stunts in
gymnastics, cheerleading and dance. It is also one of the
most involved stunts to pull off. Doing the pyramid requires
balance, grace, flexibility and agility.
 Trust on your team.
 Enough practice and determination to build a sturdy pyramid
amongst your teammates
HUMAN PYRAMID
 The base of the pyramid is usually composed of people with
a lot of strength. They tend to be the tallest of the group.
 Conversely, the shortest person is usually at the top of the
pyramid. He or she is generally the lightest person and has
the most balance and flexibility.
HUMAN PYRAMID
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