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    Gymnastics has its origins in ancient Greece, where athletes would train and compete naked. The modern sport developed in the late 18th century in Europe, focusing on exercises, hygiene, and physical therapy. The Federation of International Gymnastics was established in 1881 to govern international competitions, and gymnastics became an Olympic sport starting in 1896. Notable gymnasts include Nadia Comanea, who won three gold medals at the 1976 Montreal Olympics for Romania.

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    Gymnastics has its origins in ancient Greece, where athletes would train and compete naked. The modern sport developed in the late 18th century in Europe, focusing on exercises, hygiene, and physical therapy. The Federation of International Gymnastics was established in 1881 to govern international competitions, and gymnastics became an Olympic sport starting in 1896. Notable gymnasts include Nadia Comanea, who won three gold medals at the 1976 Montreal Olympics for Romania.

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    HISTORY OF GYMNASTICS

    -requires balance, strength, flexibility

    ETYMOLOGY

     Greek
     “Gymnos” or “ Naked”
     “Gymnazo” or “ to train naked”
     1570s
     “fond of or skilled in bodily exercise” -gymnatikos
     “to execise or train” -gymnazein

    Girolamo Mercuriale (1569)


     Forli, Italy
     Sept. 30, 1530 – Nov. 8, 1606
     Italian philologist and physician

    Le Arte Gymnastica
     diet, exercise, hygiene
     explained the principle of physical therapy
     Education: University of Bologna, University of Padua

    Johann Friedrich
    Aug. 9, 1759 – May 21, 1839

    Friedrich Ludwig Jahn


    Aug. 11, 1778 – Oct. 15, 1852

    The Federation of International Gymnastic (FIG)


     July 23, 1881
     Liege, Belgium
     First “modern” Olympic games in 1896 (men’s gymnastic competition)
     Lausanne, Switzerland (headquarters)
     Members: Belgium, France, Netherlands (1921)
     Women (1920s) calisthenics, track and field
     1928, Amsterdam

    Nadia Comanea
     1976 Montreal, Canada
     Coached in Romania (Bela Karoyli)
    TERMS IN GYMNASTICS
     Press (desired stretch)
     Arch
     Dismount
     Exercise/Routine (8 to 16 counts)
     Scale (support on one leg)
     Split
     Tuck
     Spotter
     Static (steady, 2 secs)
     Mount (stunt)

    Leotard
    Acro shoes, foot thongs

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