SELF-PACED LEARNING MODULE

COLLEGE DEPARTMENT

MODULE 3
Subject:

PHYSICAL EDUCATION-1

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 Unit GYMNASTICS AND CALISTHENICS
Module TERMS IN GYMNASTIC
PE1 Physical Education-1 Units: 80hrs Page | 2

INFORMATION SHEET PR-3.1.1

“TERMS IN GYMNASTIC”

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
 To improve and maintain a physically fit body.
 To improve efficiency of movement through grace, poise, dignity, form and rhythm.
 To enhance creativity through the exploration of new movements and movement combination.
 To improve courage, initiative, determination and perseverance.
 To stimulate interest and enjoyment of gymnastics.

TERMS IN GYMNASTICS
1. Arch •is a position where the body is curved like an arc of a circle,
with the hip forward and the head and trunk bent backward.
2. Dismount •is a stunt used by a performer to get off the apparatus.
3. Exercise or Routine • Exercises planned series of dance skills, loco-
motor skills, gymnastics skills and tumbling skills performed with or
without music.
4. Held or Static Position •these are positions held for 2 seconds.
5. Mount •are stunts performed by a performer to go up on an apparatus.
6. Press •in the application of steady pressure to a particular muscle or group of muscle in order to
attain a desired stretch.
7. Scale •is support on one leg with the other leg raised at the back and the body arch.
8. Split •is a position where the legs are extended forward and backward in a straight position.
9. Spotter •is a person who helps a performer go about a skill for the first time.
10. Spotting •is the act of helping a person to go about a skill for the first time.
11. Tuck •is a position where the head and the knees are in contact and the trunk is curved.

BODY MOVEMENTS
There are two types of body movements:
• Axial Movements –are movements done by a part or several parts of the body in stationary place.
• Loco-motor Movements –are movements that bring the performer from one place to the other.

1. AXIAL MOVEMENTS
a. Bend or Flex –to move the body or part of the body around a wide axis. b. Lift, Raise –to elevate a
part of the body or the whole body to a desired level.
c. Stretch, extend, and straighten –to lengthen a part of the body
d. Twist –to move a body around a long axis.
e. Circle –to move a body around a point.
f. Swing –to move continuously from one point to another.
g. Turn, Rotate –to change direction to move around an axis.

SUBJECT TEACHER: APPROVED FOR IMPLEMENTATION:

MODULE 3rd
PRELIM
3 Meeting MS. ROSARIANNE E. MOJICA MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
Subject Teacher School Director
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Module TERMS IN GYMNASTIC
PE1 Physical Education-1 Units: 80hrs Page | 3

2. LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS
• The preparatory movements to loco-motor movements.
a. Point –to touch the floor with the toes, the knees well extended.
b. Step – to transfer weight from one foot to the other.
c. Place –to touch the floor with the whole of the foot with slight body weight on it.
d. Spring –to push off the leg or legs in the air. It is a combination of a bend on the knees and leg stretch.

TYPES OF LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS

a. Walk –is a series of steps in all directions
b. Run –is a walk with longer strides and there is a push off by the foot to suspend the body
momentarily in air.
c. Hop –is a spring on one foot and land on the same foot.
d. Skip –is a step and hop with the same foot in one count.
e. Leap –is to spring on one foot and land on the other foot.
f. Jump –is to spring on both feet and land on one foot or both feet

DIRECTIONS OF MOVEMENTS
• There are different movements done in several directions:
1. Forward
2. Diagonal or Oblique
3. Sideward
4. Clockwise
5. Upward
6. Counterclockwise
7. Downward
8. Backward

SAFETY SUGGESTIONS
•Knowledge of safety in gymnastics activities is a very important teaching prerequisite. To prevent
injuries while learning gymnastics, the class is divided into three periods.
1. Pre-work Out Period
This includes all activities all activities and procedures that prepares the individual for the actual
instruction and practice of all gymnastics skills.
a. Checkup of uniforms
b. Warm-up

2. Workout -Period. (Actual Practice)

In every plan, safety instructions should be incorporated when reviewing and demonstrating the skills;
the class should be aware of the maximum safety precautions while it is performing the exercises and
skills.

SUBJECT TEACHER: APPROVED FOR IMPLEMENTATION:

MODULE 3rd
PRELIM
3 Meeting MS. ROSARIANNE E. MOJICA MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
Subject Teacher School Director
 Unit GYMNASTICS AND CALISTHENICS
Module TERMS IN GYMNASTIC
PE1 Physical Education-1 Units: 80hrs Page | 4

Safety Suggestions for All

a. Full attention is needed when a new skill is discussed and demonstrated.
b. When in doubt, ask questions.
c. When doing a skill for the first time, have a ready spotter.
d. Master the fundamentals before doing the skill.
e. Stop when instructions are given to stop.
f. Foolish acts have no place in the class.
g. Learn to relax and fall to prevent injuries.

3. Postwork-Out Period
a. Relaxation exercises
b. Keeping of equipment used in their proper places.

TERMS IN GYMNASTICS EXERCISE OR ROUTINE

ARCH

DISMOUNT

SUBJECT TEACHER: APPROVED FOR IMPLEMENTATION:

MODULE 3rd
PRELIM
3 Meeting MS. ROSARIANNE E. MOJICA MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
Subject Teacher School Director
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Module TERMS IN GYMNASTIC
PE1 Physical Education-1 Units: 80hrs Page | 5

HELD OR STATIC POSITION

MOUNT

PRESS

SPLIT

SCALE

SUBJECT TEACHER: APPROVED FOR IMPLEMENTATION:

MODULE 3rd
PRELIM
3 Meeting MS. ROSARIANNE E. MOJICA MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
Subject Teacher School Director
 Unit GYMNASTICS AND CALISTHENICS
Module TERMS IN GYMNASTIC
PE1 Physical Education-1 Units: 80hrs Page | 6

SPOTTER
SPOTTING

TUCK

SUBJECT TEACHER: APPROVED FOR IMPLEMENTATION:

MODULE 3rd
PRELIM
3 Meeting MS. ROSARIANNE E. MOJICA MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
Subject Teacher School Director
 Unit GYMNASTICS AND CALISTHENICS
Module TERMS IN GYMNASTIC
PE1 Physical Education-1 Units: 80hrs Page | 7

PERFORMANCE TASK PR-3.1.1

OPERATION TITLE: Illustrate 11-terms in gymnastics
SUPPLY MATERIALS:
1. Oslo/Long bond paper (Landscape)
2. Ruler
3. Pencil
4. Coloring materials
ASSESSMENT METHOD: DEMONSTRATION ASSESSMENT:

CRITERIA SCORING
Did I . . . 1 2 3 4 5
1. Neatness
2. Color

TEACHER’S REMARKS:
 QUIZ  RECITATION  PROJECT GRADE:

5-Excellently Performed
4-Very Satisfactorily Performed
3-Satisfactorily Performed
2-Fairly Performed
1-Poorly Performed

Physical Education 1

MS. ROSARIANNE E. MOJICA

Teacher

SUBJECT TEACHER: APPROVED FOR IMPLEMENTATION:

MODULE 3rd
PRELIM
3 Meeting MS. ROSARIANNE E. MOJICA MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
Subject Teacher School Director