Chapter 1

History and Development of Gymnastics1. Historical background2. Gymnastics in the Philippines3. Gymnastics defined4. Objectives of gymnastics

Historical background Gymnastics is one of the world’s oldest physical

activities and sports. Gymnastics as a system of harmonious sports. Earliest recorded activities in gymnastics:

Exercises Stunts Thumbing

Early civilization Hanging Climbing with ropes Swinging Balancing on stone and log flipping Turning

Chinese Kung Fu

India Yoga

Germans The greatest contributor of present

gymnastics program

International Gymnastics federation 1881 European Gymnastics Federation

1921 Non European countries joined the

federation Reorganized into its present form

Was included into the program 1896 Summer Olympics Women were not allowed Olympic games 1928

Gymnastics in the Philippines Gymnastics referred to some kind of

conditioning exercises, games, and dancing. Mass demonstration

Gymnastics performances Competitive gymnastics Six member gymnastics team

Sent to the World Olympics in Tokyo, Japan in 1964

First to represent in world-wide competition.

Three women (Far East University) Three men (Boys Town)

Grown popularity in the school athletic meets

Gymnastics Association of the Philippines(GAP) Promotes gymnastics in the Philippine

schools. Director Candido Bartolome (University

of the Philippines) Introduced gymnastics in the school

curriculum of the Philippine educational system.

Gymnastics defined Systematic bodily exercises based on

the scientific principles There must be a reason for every

movement Derived from the word “gymnasium” A self motivating activity where one can

manipulate the different parts of the body into varied movements.

Such as Pike Tuck Lay out Split and etc.

All these skills are attained through the use of the body. Preparation Strength Flexibility

Recognized by Changes and renewed interest Form Dignity Grace Rhythm and Following movement are emphasized

Therefore Calisthenics Light and heavy apparatus work Tumbling Stunts Pyramid marching

Objectives of gymnastics1. To develop coordination and vigor2. To provide students with activities that will

assist to correct minor postural defects3. To maintain normal functioning of the organic

system of the body4. To improve and maintain agility and suppleness5. To increase muscular strength and6. To learn exercises that will be useful throughout

life as conditioning or “keeping fit” exercises

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