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Overview of Gymnastics Disciplines

- The word gymnastics comes from the Greek vocabulary and means exercise in the nude, giving rise to its practice in ancient times. Modern gymnastics consists of six disciplines regulated by the International Gymnastics Federation: general, artistic, rhythmic, aerobic, acrobatic, and trampoline. The document provides instructions on basic gymnastics exercises such as somersaults and handstands.

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Overview of Gymnastics Disciplines

- The word gymnastics comes from the Greek vocabulary and means exercise in the nude, giving rise to its practice in ancient times. Modern gymnastics consists of six disciplines regulated by the International Gymnastics Federation: general, artistic, rhythmic, aerobic, acrobatic, and trampoline. The document provides instructions on basic gymnastics exercises such as somersaults and handstands.

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Ministry of Popular Power for Education

National High School 'Juan Crisóstomo Falcón'

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The word gymnastics comes from the Greek vocabulary 'gymnazein'
What does exercising nude mean, which gives an idea of the way in which
this practice was commonly carried out in that village
antiquity. Of course, the form of gymnastics that the Greeks
what was practiced is not what we know today, but it definitely gave rise to
to its subsequent development and also to the adoption of the name.

General gymnastics

General gymnastics is a discipline in which people participate in


all ages in groups from 6 to 150 gymnasts who perform or
they perform choreographies in a synchronized manner. The groups can consist of
one type of sex or any type of sex (mixed). General gymnastics is
divide into three categories which are: white groups, blue groups, and red groups. The
white group is the most basic category, the blue group is the
intermediate and the red group is the most advanced. Each of these has
certain rules to follow based on gymnastic elements that must
To carry out. It is characteristic of general gymnastics the use of uniforms and
accessories to characterize a theme and thus perform a choreography
linked with gymnastic elements that are suitable for any age and
gymnastic level. The great advantage of this discipline is that
it can include dynamic activities and exercises from artistic gymnastics,
rhythmic, aerobic, acrobatic, trampoline, and dance in one.

Artistic gymnastics

Main article: Artistic gymnastics

Artistic gymnastics is an Olympic discipline that consists of the


creating a choreographic composition, combining, in a way
simultaneously and at a high speed, body movements. It consists of
of different modalities according to male and female categories.
The apparatus used in the women's category are uneven bars,
balance beam, floor and pommel horse, while in the category
male events are rings, fixed bar, pommel horse, parallel bars,
horse vault and floor.
Rhythmic gymnastics

Irina Risenson during the World Gymnastics Championships Final


Rythmics of 2008 in Benidorm, Spain.

Main article: Rhythmic gymnastics

Rhythmic gymnastics is an Olympic discipline in which


they combine elements of ballet, gymnastics, dance, and the use of various
devices such as the rope, the hoop, the ball, the clubs, and the ribbon. In this
sports both competitions and exhibitions are held, in which the
the gymnast is accompanied by music to maintain a rhythm in their
movements. Two modalities can be distinguished: the individual and the
sets. When scoring, it is done on a maximum of 20 points.

Modern rhythmic gymnastics developed from the 1950s.


In 1963, the first tournament was organized in Budapest.
International Rhythmic Gymnastics. One year later this Tournament
Budapest International was officially declared as the first
World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship. At the Olympic Games of
Los Angeles, celebrated in 1984, becomes an Olympic discipline,
although only the individual modality is accepted then. In the Games
Atlanta 1996 Olympics, the modality of the is also admitted.
sets.

Aerobic gymnastics

Aerobic gymnastics, formerly known as sports aerobics, is


a discipline of gymnastics in which a routine lasting between
100 and 110 seconds with high intensity movements derived from
traditional aerobics as well as a series of difficulty elements. This
routine must show continuous movements, flexibility, strength and a
perfect execution in the elements of difficulty.

Acrobatic gymnastics

Acrobatic gymnastics, also known as acrosport, is a


group discipline in which there are couple modalities
male, female couple, mixed couple, female trio and quartet
male. Collective gymnastic demonstrations are held where the
the body acts as a motor, support, and propeller for other bodies
performing jumps, figures, and human pyramids.

Trampoline gymnastics

Trampoline gymnastics is a discipline that consists of


perform a series of exercises executed on various elastic equipment,
where acrobatics is the main protagonist. They mainly exist
three specialties: tumbling, double mini-tramp, and trampoline,
the last of them Olympic since Sydney 2000.

HANDSTAND.

Starting from the initial standing position, with arms extended.


vertically above the shoulders take a deep step to the
front (to the back) bringing the legs extended at first, then it
bends upon contact with the ground, then the hands are placed down
that should be approximately separated in width of the
shoulders and with the fingers spread, the gaze should be directed in between
the hands, without exaggerating the length of the neck at this precise
moment, the leg (delayed) that had remained extended is
push seeking the vertical, then the other leg reaches the
first to achieve balance, once achieved it is maintained
for a few seconds (approximately 3) then the elbows flex
brings the chin to the chest and rolls over onto the back to finish in
squats.

Perform leg raises, from the lunge position with hands on


support arriving at the vertical and just there go down changing from
legs
handstand in front of a partner, maintain balance and
return.

Perform the previous movement, but this time indicating the way of
to roll.

Perform a handstand against the wall, trying to maintain the


balance separating from it.

METHODOLOGY

Perform hand support with shoulder projection from the


squat position.

Perform leg raises from the lunge position with hands on


support.

Perform leg raises from the lunge position with hands on


support reaching the vertical and right there lower changing from
legs.

handstand in front of a partner, maintain balance and


return.

Perform the previous movement, but this time indicating the way to
to roll.
Execute a handstand against the wall, trying to maintain the
balance separating from this.

Perform a handstand on the mat with the given technique.

BASIC TECHNICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF GYMNASTICS

Some generalities

History of Gymnastics

Adaptation and setting

Aerobics

* Rhythmic schemes = Choreographies

Basic skills:

Turns

Rolls or Somersaults:

roll forward

Arc:

Arc from the floor = From the high or standing position

Inverted:

* Vela =rueda = rondada = parada de manos = parada de cabeza


OTHERS:

Dove

Mortals forward and backward


ACHIEVEMENT OF THE SECOND UNIT

Schemes and plates

Correctly execute the basic technical fundamentals of the


gymnastics like the rolls, the arch, the wheel, the half moon, the position of
head and the handstand as fundamental elements for the
creation of pyramids, plates, and gymnastic diagrams

To complement your knowledge of volleyball, we will see a


promotional video about its history.

The word Gymnastics comes from the Greek vocabulary 'gymnazein' which
means naked exercise, which gives an idea of the way in which it
I used to carry out this practice in that town in ancient times.
Of course, the form of gymnastics that the Greeks practiced is not the
that we know today, but definitely gave rise to its later
development and also to the adoption of the name.

Gymnastics, as an activity, has existed for more than 2,000 years,


but its development as a competitive sport only began recently
more than 100 years. During the early decades of the 1800s,
individual and group exhibitions were conducted by several
clubs, schools, and athletic organizations

As time went by, FRIEDRICH JAHN became known


as the 'father of gymnastics' was the one who introduced the horizontal bar,
the parallel bars, the side horse with the pommels, the balance beam,
the scale, and the horse jump to be practiced only by men.

Modern gymnastics, regulated by the international federation of


GIMNASIA oF.I.G. consists of six disciplines: General, artistic,
rhythmic, aerobic, acrobatic, and trampoline.
Progressive exercises for Forward, Short, Long, and High Somersaults

It is necessary to know and assimilate the technique of Forward Rolls,


Short, Long, and High to prevent trauma in the occipital region when
The apprentice 'launches' forward without bending the elbows and neck.
In general, problems also arise during the support of the
hands, and in some cases they do not support them well causing sprains
at the cervical level or at the level of the wrists and/or fingers.

To avoid inconveniences during the learning of the Somersaults


Forward, Short, Long back, it is necessary for the individual to adopt the
round back, maintaining the correct body posture and good
hand placement, as well as knowing the physical qualities
natural characteristics of their students.

Since the part with the most difficulty is generally integrating at the end.
from the movement, it is suggested that it helps the performer by placing themselves in front.

from him with arms extended in such a way that he can hold it.

It is important for the performer to remain completely focused, their


the body must adopt a semi-circular shape with the back and neck
to be able to roll and finish in the same initial position.

In the somersault, it is recommended to refer to the teacher's manual.


undergymnasticshow the movements of the long somersault are performed
to better understand its execution. In order to proceed safely it is necessary
that the performer maintains the rounded posture of the back and
extend the arms vigorously when the hands make contact
with the mat.
In the long somersault, greater distance should be achieved, whereas in
in a high somersault, the body must reach, during the flight phase, the
hip height, at a minimum.

At this level of teaching the progressives for learning the


Forward Somersaults, Short, Long, and High, it is hoped that the students
they are at

correctly executing the somersaults passing through the vertical with the
knees and elbows extended. They should know through which
fundamental movements of the body or its different segments are
achieve the execution of the somersaults. The teacher must insist on the
adoption and maintenance of correct postures and steps from the point
from a mechanical, functional, and aesthetic point of view, using for it the
repetitions and the correction on the execution.

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