Gymnastics for Everyone

by Bennett, John P.

• ISBN13: 9780896412361
• ISBN10: 0896412369
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1995-03-01
• Publisher: Amer Pr

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Gymnastiac Preview	viii
Educational Gymnastics	1	(24)
Introduction	1	(3)
Thematic Construction	4	(1)
Movement Content	5	(1)
Lesson Planning	6	(2)
Lesson Plan Format	8	(2)
Teaching Approach	10	(2)
Themes and Tasks	12	(7)
Equipment	19	(1)
Sample Lesson Plan	20	(3)
Summary	23	(1)
Additional Readings	24	(1)
The ``Bridge'' to Artistic Gymnastics	25	(10)
Introduction	25	(1)
Dominant Movement Patterns	26	(8)
Static Positions	27	(1)
Landings	28	(1)
Rotations	29	(1)
Swing	30	(1)
Spring	31	(2)
Flight and Height	33	(1)
Checklist for Dominant Movement Patterns	34	(1)
Summary	34	(1)
Additional Readings	34	(1)
Artistic Gymnastics (Olympic Style)	35	(32)
Introduction	35	(3)
Warm-up Activities	38	(2)
Floor Exercise	40	(3)
Vaulting	43	(2)
Balance Beam	45	(3)
Uneven Parallel Bars	48	(3)
Parallel Bars	51	(1)
Horizontal Bar	52	(2)
Rings	54	(2)
Pommel Horse	56	(2)
Organizing the Program	58	(1)
Lesson Plan Content and Sample	59	(3)
Evaluation	62	(2)
Summary	64	(1)
Additional Readings	64	(3)
Rhythmic Gymnastics	67	(38)
Introduction	67	(1)
Fundamental Movement Patterns	68	(5)
Ropes	73	(3)
Balls	76	(4)
Hoops	80	(3)
Ribbons	83	(3)
Clubs	86	(3)
Games---Developmental and Creative	89	(4)
Organizing the Program	93	(3)
Lesson Plan Content and Sample	96	(3)
Evaluation	99	(2)
Summary	101	(1)
Additional Readings	102	(3)
Gymnastic's Resources	105