History of Gymnastics Pommel horse

A typical pommel horse exercise involves both single leg

Gymnastics is a sport practiced by men and women
that requires balance, strength, flexibility, agility,
coordination, endurance and control. The movements
involved in gymnastics contribute to the development
of the arms, legs, shoulders, back, chest
and abdominal muscle groups. Alertness, precision,
daring, self-confidence and self-discipline are mental
traits that can also be developed through gymnastics.
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 Gymnastics evolved from exercises used by the
ancient Greeks that included skills for mounting and
dismounting a horse, and from circus performance
skills.
and double leg work. Single leg skills are generally found in
the form of scissors, an element often done on the
pommels. Double leg work however, is the main staple of
this event. The gymnast swings both legs in a circular
motion (clockwise or counterclockwise depending on
preference) and performs such skills on all parts of the
apparatus.
 Rings
The rings are suspended on wire cable from a point 5.75
meters from the floor. The gymnasts must perform a
routine demonstrating balance, strength, power, and
dynamic motion while preventing the rings themselves
from swinging.

Equipment of Gymnastics
Vault
In the vaulting events, gymnasts sprint down a 25 metres
(82 ft) runway, jump onto a springboard (or perform a
roundoff or handspring entry onto a springboard), land
momentarily inverted on the hands on the vaulting horse
or vaulting table (pre-flight segment), then propel
themselves forward or backward off that platform to a
two-footed landing (post-flight segment).
Uneven bars
On the uneven bars, the gymnast performs a timed routine
on two parallel horizontal bars set at different heights.
These bars are made of fiberglass covered in
wood laminate, to prevent them from breaking. The width
and height of the bars may be adjusted to the size needed
by individual gymnasts.
Parallel bars
Men perform on two bars executing a series of swings,
balances, and releases that require great strength and
coordination. The width between the bars is adjustable
dependent upon the actual needs of the gymnasts and
usually 2m high,.
Horizontal bar
A 2.8 cm thick steel or fiberglass bar raised 2.5 m above
the landing area is all the gymnast has to hold onto as he
performs giant swings or giants (forward or backward
revolutions around the bar in the handstand position),
release skills, twists, and changes of direction. 
Floor
Male gymnasts also perform on a 12meter x 12meter
spring floor. A series of tumbling passes are performed to
demonstrate flexibility, strength, and balance. Strength
skills include circles, scales, and press handstands.

Balance beam

The gymnast performs a choreographed routine of up to

90 seconds in length consisting of leaps, acrobatic skills,
somersaults, turns and dance elements on a padded
beam. The beam is 125 centimetres (4 ft 1 in) from the
ground, 500 centimetres (16 ft 5 in) long, and 10
centimetres (3.9 in) wide.[9]

Floor

The event in gymnastics performed on floor is called floor

exercise. In the past, the floor exercise event was executed
on the bare floor or mats such as wrestling mats. The floor
event now occurs on a carpeted 12m × 12m square, usually
consisting of hard foam over a layer of plywood, which is
supported by springs generally called a "spring" floor.
What is Culture
Culture is the social behavior and norms found
in human societies. Culture is considered a central concept
in anthropology, encompassing the range of phenomena
that are transmitted through social learning in
human societies. Some aspects of human behavior, social
practices such as culture, expressive forms such
as art, music, dance, ritual, and religion,
and technologies such as tool usage, cooking, shelter,
and clothing are said to be cultural universals, found in all
human societies. The concept of material culture covers
the physical expressions of culture, such as technology,
architecture and art, whereas the immaterial aspects of
culture such as principles of social organization (including
practices of political organization and
social institutions), mythology, philosophy, literature (both  the form of symbols and stories that make them easier
written and oral), and science comprise the intangible
cultural heritage of a society.
Characteristics of Culture
Culture is Shared
Every culture is shared by a group of people, usually
inhabiting the same part of the world. The region they
live in, the geographical conditions around them, their
country's past, the belief system and values of its
people, and the heritage they are proud of, constitute
their culture. Being common to a group, these aspects
develop a sense of unity and belonging among the
people of that group. People of the same community
share the same values, beliefs, and traditions.  because of the rapid changes that occur which may be
Culture is Learned
Culture is not biologically passed from older
generations to the newer ones. It is learned through
experience. The members of a culture share certain
ideals which shape their lives. The future generations
learn to follow the same ideals. Culture propagates
through generations, which adopt their old customs and
traditions as a part of their culture. The ideals they base
their lives on, is a part of their culture. Cultural values
are imparted from one generation to another, which is
the reason why they continue.
Culture is Change
Cultures undergo a gradual change. With passing
time, some beliefs change, certain traditions or rituals
are eliminated, language and mannerisms of people
change, and thus their culture. Migration and
globalization lead to a mixing of cultures. When people
from different parts of the world come together, they
influence each other and effectively, each other's
cultures. These factors contribute to the formation of a
multicultural society and sometimes, even new cultures
develop.
Culture is Transmittable
Cultural values are transferred across generations in
to understand. The beliefs that a culture holds, take the
form of customs and rituals that people are supposed to
follow. The languages which are a part of culture, are
integrated into the education system. Sometimes,
values and religious beliefs are also made a part of it.
The art, music, and dance forms that are representative
of a culture are also transmitted across generations.
Culture is Dynamic
CULTURE IS DYNAMIC  This is a characteristic of culture
that stems from its cumulative quality. No culture is
ever in a permanent state. It is constantly changing
because new ideas and new techniques are added and
old ways are constantly modified and discarded. This is
introduced from within or without. It also grows by the
spread of traits from individual and from one group to
another which is termed as diffusion.