GYMNASTICS

GYMNASTICS
• Is a competitive sport in which performers
do optional and prescribed acrobatic feats
mostly on special apparatuses to
demonstrate their strength, balance,
coordination.
 RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
• Is a sporting event performed on the floor
with music, showcasing the basic skills of
gymnastics.
• The routine can be performed with free
hands or with apparatuses such as ball, a
hoop, a rope, clubs, and a ribbon.
HISTORY: RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

• It started as a women-only event.

• In 1800’s, rhythmic gymnasts was held
under the guise of group gymnastics.
• In 1930, it was held as a competition in
Europe.
HISTORY: RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

• It started as a women-only event.

• In 1800’s, rhythmic gymnasts was held
under the guise of group gymnastics.
• In 1930, it was held as a competition in
Europe.
HISTORY: RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

• 1963 – the World Gymnastics Federation

recognized rhythmic gymnastics as an
official discipline.
• The first international tournament was
held in Budapest, Hungary.
HISTORY: RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

•Rhythmic gymnastics was

recognized through:
•Andreina Gotta of Italy
•Berthe Villancher of France.
Basic skills
 Jumping
• This is the takeoff and landing with the use of both
feet.
• Type of jump include:
• Tuck Jump 4. Star Jump
• Cossack jump 5. Straddle Jump
• Pike Jump 6. Arch Jump
 Leaping
• This should be executed using one foot that lands
with other foot.
• Ring leap
• Double Ring Leap
• Stag Leap
• Split Leap
 Balancing
• This is staying in one position, but exercising some
parts of the body.
• One leg balance
• Arabesque
• Swan
• V-sit with arm support
• Knee scale