PHED214 - PRELIM REVIEWER
5. Jack
INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF AERO
GYMNASTICS
AERO GYMNASTICS
- is a fun and energetic activity which utilizes
strength, flexibility and agility.
- combines gymnastics skills with dance in a
fast-paced, fun and energetic gym sport.
- can be performed as a solo gymnast or with
friends, both providing for a highly
entertaining and crowd-engaging sport
- It is usually a high cardio and high intensity
routines for core maximum development, for
strength, flexibility and muscle power.
- A dance routine that has many levels and it
portrays continuous body movements with
high and low impact, show of strength and
utilization of seven basic steps to create a
rhythmic and nonstop sequence
performance.
AEROBIC GYMNASTICS ROUTINE
- is a creative combination of “Basic Steps”
and “Elements”.
- It interprets a piece of fast paced, upbeat
music through movement
BASIC STEPS AND ELEMENTS
1. March
- toe-ball-heel locomotion (e.g., v-step,
grapevine, step touch, heel dig)
2. Jog
- knee flexion (e.g., circular, backward)
3. Skip
- knee flexion to extension (e.g., front, side,
traveling)
4. Lunge
- extension of one hip, flexion of the other
with a knee flexion (e.g., front, side,
traveling)
- abduction of the hips (e.g., cross jack,
sideways moving)
6. Knee lift
- flexion of the hip to at least 90 degrees with
knee flexion (e.g., cross, front, side)
7. Kick March
- flexion or abduction of the hip to at least 90
degrees (e.g., side, front, moving
backwards)
DIFFICULTY OF ELEMENTS
- These are considered as support variations
which add flair and spark to the
performance.
FOUR AEROBIC DIFFICULTY ELEMENT
GROUPS:
➢ GROUP A (Dynamic Strength):
- pushup, straddle pushups, triceps pushups,
hinge pushups, explosive pushups, free fall,
leg circles
➢ GROUP B (Static Strength):
- supports held for 2 seconds (V support,
straddle support, L support, Lever, Planche)
➢ GROUP C (Jumps and Leaps):
- Split Leap, tuck, straddle, pike, jump full turn
➢ GROUP D (Flexibility and Balance/Turns):
- vertical splits, frontal splits, pancake, full
pirouette, illusions
ROUTINE COMPOSITION
- is a creation of certain style of movements.
1. Transition of movements should be smooth
at all time. For example, from an element to
basic movement, from floor to surface
2. There should be no obvious pauses in the
routine
 3. Each beat of the music should be VISION
accounted for
4. Must travel in different directions like:
A premier inclusive university of choice
a. Forwards
b. Backwards
aspiring to improve man as man by
c. Sideways
developing individuals through a legacy of
d. Diagonally excellent education and compassionate
e. In circles value formation.
5. Arms and leg movements are strong and
with definite shape
6. Must be in correct posture MISSION
7. No prohibited moves – like leap, jump and
twist. The Our Lady of Fatima University,
together with Fatima Medical Science
Foundation, Inc., is dedicated to the
LOCOMOTOR
improvement of man as man through the
- This are done by moving the body from one
holistic formation of individuals imbued
place to another
with knowledge, skills, and virtues.
NON-LOCOMOTOR
- Or “Axial Movement”
- Done in place OLFU Core Values and Graduate
Attributes

A – Aspires to do his Best

C – Credible and Compassionate
H – Hardworking and Honorable
I – Inspiration to Others
E– Efficient, Effective and Ethical
V – Visionary
E – Entrepreneurial, Employable and
Excellent Work Habits
R – Responsible