5 Phe Course Content 5
5 Phe Course Content 5
5 Phe Course Content 5
GYMNASTICS
History and development
Gymnastics comprises series of specialized useful motor skills. The history of the
origin of Gymnastics can be traced to 2600bc. This was when the Chinese
developed some Gymnastics activities mainly for medical purposes and as physical
fitness exercises.
The record has it that, the actual development of Gymnastics began in the early
Greek and roman periods of history. The ancient Greece gymnasts and athletes
compete in Olympics game every four years. The Greek education gave
consideration to Gymnastics in their educational training programme.
The roman gave consideration to Gymnastics in their military training. They took
example from the Greeks and used various Gymnastics activities for the training of
their youths.
Over the years enormous changes has taken place in the history of Gymnastics.
Today, Gymnastics take important place in the school and sports programmes.
More Gymnastics equipment have discovered and designed while Gymnastics
Sports have become very important and standardized events.
Gymnastics have been the major activities used for aerobics exercises in which for
most people engaged for fitness programme.
VALUES OF GYMNASTICS
It develops the muscles of the arms, shoulders, chest and abdomen.
It develops physical strength and power.
It develops physical fitness, agility and flexibility.
It develops the ability to co-ordinate and balance.
It develops courage.
It develops means of livelihood.
It develops ability to break fall.
It is designed for alertness.
It is for development of skills that are useful for sports and games.
GYMNASTICS APPARATUS
Gymnastics apparatus are those equipment used to perform Gymnastics activities.
Examples are as follows:
(i) Vaulting box
(ii) Gymnastics mat
(iii) Parallel bar
(iv) Un-even bar
(v) Trampoline
(vi) Balancing beam
(vii) Horizontal bar
(viii) Side horse
(ix) Gymnastics rope
(x) Rings and hoops
(xi) Gymnastics bench
(xii) Medicine ball
(xiii) Bean bag
(xiv) Agility mattress
(xv) Chair and stool
(xvi) Vaulting horse
(xvii) Pommel horse