Learning At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

Outcom  Discuss the meaning of Gymnastics

es  Identify the different timeline in the history of Gymnastics.
 Demonstrate the different basic positions in Gymnastics
 Engage in Gymnastics activities that promotes Physical Fitness and Right Posture.
Core Determination-
Values/ “Don’t give up when things become difficult”. We all know that we are different from one
Biblical another when it comes to multi intelligences, maybe some of us are Logically Smart but not
Referen Bodily-Kinesthetic Smart , and some are Bodily-Kinesthetic Smart but not Logically Smart,
ce that is why we must have the determination to get out of our comfort zone and learn new
skills and knowledge. In this course, challenge yourself not because you just want to get
passing grades but to acquire new skills and knowledge that you will apply in you daily living,
considering how these can Physically and Mentally benefit us.
Referen  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gymnastics
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WHAT IS GYMNASTICS?

Gymnastics includes physical exercises requiring physical fitness components such as strength,

balance, agility, flexibility, endurance, and coordination. 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 evolved from exercises used by the ancient Greeks that included skills for
mounting and dismounting a horse and from circus performance skills. Learning the basic gymnastics
may also contribute to your physical well-being when applied with discipline and consistency, such as
having a good posture and healthy bones and muscles that you will be needing in your future career.

THE PHASES OF THE GYMNASTICS PROGRAM

1. Conditioning Program

This exercise aims to prepare the body for more complicated movements and skills. This phase is also
considered as “Calisthenics” wherein routines can also be made out of the exercises in the conditioning
program.

2. Rhythmic Gymnastics

These are routines or exercises accompanied with music .They are performed in a rhythmical manner
and included free hand exercise or with the use of light apparatuses such as wands, rings, hoops,
dumbbells, ropes, or ribbons. Gymnastics skills such as, stunts and tumbling skills are combined with
dance skills to form a routine on the floor. This is where the performer can create and develop her own
routine according to her abilities.
3. Stunts

These are activities in form of play to test one’s strength, flexibility, balance, agility, endurance and
coordination. These may be considered also as conditioning exercises, because some of the stunts may
be used as preparations to tumbling skills.

4. Tumbling

Considered to be most important phase of the gymnastics, wherein the performer’s ability is tested as
he/she rolls, twists, turns, and springs on the floor, and in the air.

5. Apparatus Exercise (Heavy)

Exercises that were done with the use Heavy apparatuses such as, the vaulting horse, balance beam,
uneven bars, parallel bars, trampolines and rings.

6. Pyramid Building

This phase is about making a properly arranged pyramid-like shapes or mural out of body static
positions.

BRIEF HISTORY OF GYMNASTICS

The Germans were the greatest contributors to our present gymnastics program. The following people
were instrumental in the development in gymnastics:

Johann Basedow – He introduced gymnastics in the school curriculum in 1723 .

Johann Guts Muths- was called the “great grandfather of gymnastics”. He authored a book entitled
Gymnastics for the Youth. He invented the apparatuses for outdoor gymnastics such as the climbing
rope, balancing beam, the vault apparatus, and the rope ladder in 1759.

Freidrich Jahn- was considered the “Father of Gymnastics”. He introduced the horizontal bar, the
parallel bar, the side horse, and the vaulting buck in 1778.

Adolf Spiess- He introduced the use of music during march and free hand exercise in 1810.

Perh Ling- a Swedish enthusiast, who invented stall bars and the vaulting box or Swedish box in 1776.

Dr. Dudley Sargent- He was the first American contributor to gymnastics because he was instrumental in
including gymnastics in the school curriculum.

Director Candido Bartolome (University of the Philippines) and Mrs. Francisca Aquino (Bureau of Public
Schools)- The two exponents of physical education who introduced gymnastics in the Philippines.
BASIC POSITIONS WHERE MOST EXERCISES BEGIN

A. Standing Position

1. Feet together or Feet Parallel https://books.google.com.ph/books?

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2. Stride Position https://books.google.com.ph/books?

The feet are apart about 1 feet wide. Put the weight of the id=99gzikydTWEC&pg=PA1&source=gbs
body on both feet and trunks is at the center. Arms at sides in _toc_r&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false
blade. Maintain proper posture.

3. Lunge Position https://books.google.com.ph/books?

Move one leg forward, Bend the front knee and keep the id=99gzikydTWEC&pg=PA1&source=gbs
other leg straight. Put weight on both feet. Hands on waist. _toc_r&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false
Maintain proper posture

4. Half- knee Bend https://books.google.com.ph/books?

Feet together, bend knees to about 45 degree angle, keep the id=99gzikydTWEC&pg=PA1&source=gbs
feet flat on floor, hand on waist. Maintain proper posture. _toc_r&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false
5. Full Knees Bend or Squat Position https://books.google.com.ph/books?
Bend the knees fully with your hips sitting on the heels of the id=99gzikydTWEC&pg=PA1&source=gbs
feet. Put the weight of the body is on the balls of the foot. _toc_r&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false
Maintain proper posture.

B. Sitting Positions

1. Long Sitting Position https://books.google.com.ph/books?

Sitting with legs extended forward, keep toes pointed, and id=99gzikydTWEC&pg=PA1&source=gbs
hands on waist. Maintain proper posture. _toc_r&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false

2. Hook Sitting Position https://books.google.com.ph/books?

While sitting, bend your knees close to the body, hands on id=99gzikydTWEC&pg=PA1&source=gbs
shin of the legs and maintain proper posture. _toc_r&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false

3. Long Sitting Rest Position https://books.google.com.ph/books?

Legs are extended forward, toes are pointed, hands at the id=99gzikydTWEC&pg=PA1&source=gbs
back on the floor. keep your Elbow and body straight. _toc_r&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false
Maintain proper posture.

4.Tuck Sitting Position https://books.google.com.ph/books?

Bend knees close to body while sitting, keep the chin and id=99gzikydTWEC&pg=PA1&source=gbs
chest in contact, and hold shin of legs. _toc_r&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false
5. Stride Sitting Position https://books.google.com.ph/books?
Spread legs wide apart, hands on thighs, Maintain proper id=99gzikydTWEC&pg=PA1&source=gbs
posture. _toc_r&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false

6. Side Sitting Position https://books.google.com.ph/books?

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sideward. Hands on knees. Maintain proper posture. _toc_r&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false

7. Hurdle Sitting Position https://books.google.com.ph/books?

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degree angle, keep the other leg extended diagonally _toc_r&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false
forward, hands on knees, Maintain proper posture.

8. Heels Sit https://books.google.com.ph/books?

Sit on the heels of your feet, Point your toes, hand on hips, id=99gzikydTWEC&pg=PA1&source=gbs
and Maintain proper posture. _toc_r&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false

9. Cross Sitting https://books.google.com.ph/books?

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10. Frog Sitting or Tailor Sitting https://books.google.com.ph/books?
id=99gzikydTWEC&pg=PA1&source=gbs
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Related Learning

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