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Gymnastics
Gymnastics is an artistic sport involving performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, agility and complex coordination.
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What are the equipment and facilities used for gymnastics activities?
It depends how advanced the gym pupils want to become. The better the equipment the easier it is to progress, but here are a few things that are useful for gymnastics:
Beam (not needed for boys)
Vault
Bars (asymetric for girls, parallel for boys)
Sprung floor
Pommel horse (boys only)
Rings (boys only)
Foam pit (useful for practicing trickier skills so you can have a soft landing)
Chalk and handguards so you prevent blisters and rips when on bars
Trampets can be useful
Mats of course for safety! Very important!
Weights etc. for conditioning
How to learn to do a side-flip without a trampoline for a beginner?
first you lean backwards, and swing your arms back.
then you bend backwards and try and touch the floor, and flipping your legs over. do this slowly at first. once you can master the easy process, you can do it really fast. easy strategies- 1. lean back
2. bend your legs
3. push backwards
How old are people when there in level 7 gymnastics?
There is not a specific age group but since most gymnasts start out when they are young, I would say that level 4 gymnasts are 5-8 years old. Hope this helps:)
At my gym most of the level 4 gymnasts are probably like fifth grade.
How do you do a round-off flick?
* make sure you can do both skills individually before you progress to the full round off flip * Keep you body tight throughout the tumble * In the round off come into it with you hand straight (as in a handstand) and turn them 90 degrees just before they reach the ground * Keep you arms tight at all times particularly when they are supporting you weight * push off the floor with you hands in the round off and bring your chest up quickly * lean back (almost sit on a imaginary chair) into you flip, dont go straight up * again push off the floor with you hands and bring your chest up quickly * When you are doing well I suggest you do a round off rebound (which is when you staight jump after the flip) * if you are doing round off flip rebound make sure you land in a "motorbike" landing and dont step * Stand up straight and present nicely
How do you do a split when you are not flexible?
Stretch every day, you can not do the splits if you are not flexible enough. So, as i said just stretch and don't be impatient.
Are there any rules in gymnastics?
The rules of gymnastics are different depending on several factors. There are different countries, leagues, levels, etc. For instance, in the US, one of the most prominent leagues is USAG (USA Gymnastics). In USAG, there are different programs. The most popular one is probably J.O., short for Junior Olympic. The JO women's artistic gymnastics score out of a "10". Then there ar elite gymnasts. These are the gymnasts who have a shot at going to the Olympics. They no longer score out of a "perfect 10" because in recent years, it has been a major concern in the gymnastics world, that some gymnasts would do much harder routines than others, and score lower because of execution. Today, elite gymnasts (and olympians) are scored by execution (which is still out of a "10"), and difficulty (which is determined by what skills one does).
All in all, different programs, leagues, genders, and other varying factors can influence rules. It's the same as any other sport.
Is gymnastics an individual or team sport?
It can be both - sometimes you are competing for you team or for yourself, but if you mean if you swim as a team, then no. You can swim FOR a team, but not as a team. So it is individual if you mean it that way.
What colour represents gymnastics?
the colors that stand for gymnastics are whatever your gymnastics colors are. for example, red and black are my gymnastics colors,so they stand for gymnastcs for me. lol
The size of gymnastic floor exercise mat?
The dimensions of a floor exercise mat used in competitions administered by the International Federation of Gymnastics, such as the Olympics and World Championships, is 12 meters long (39 feet) and 12 meters wide (39 feet) with a 'safety border' of 1 meter (3.3 feet). The safety border is what you hear considered as 'out of bounds'.
How does Gymnastics get scored?
There is there is an A and a B judge. The A judge adds up certain points (that are known to all gymnasts and coaches) for each skill that is completed sucessfully. The B judge score out of ten and deducts for any mistakes i.e. falls, wobbles, extra swings/steps, bent arms/legs, low landings, "closed shoulders, incorrect body positions etc.These to scored are then added together to give a final score for the gymnast. On vault a score is tabulated for each vault and then the average is found( at major competitions and the olympics). On other occasion the higher score is taken. A good detailed explaination of this is shown on the NBC Website(http://www.nbcolympics.com/gymnastics/insidethissport/scoring/newsid=116807.html) This is what it states: Scoring Basics Since the 2004 Games in Athens, a code of points system was introduced in 2005 to replace the old scoring system for all events. The Perfect 10 as a maximum score was abolished in favor of an open-ended system, designed to allow greater separation of gymnasts' scores. Here is how it works: * One panel of judges starts from 0, adding points for requirements, difficulty and connections.
* A second panel of judges starts from 10.0, and deducts for execution and artistry. * The final score is determined by adding the difficulty score and the execution score. A typical score under today's rules ranges from 14 to 17 points.Outside of the change in a gymnasts' final score, the most notable change is that gymnasts are more heavily penalized for execution errors. Falls now cost eight-, instead of five-tenths of a point. Who's to judge? For each Olympic gymnastics event, 9 judges are chosen from a FIG pre-approved pool of multi-national judging candidates. The chosen judges are categorized into 3 groups:
1. The Apparatus Supervisor, or head judge (1 judge)
2. The A panel, who calculate the Difficulty Score (2 judges)
3. The B panel, who judge the Execution Score (6 judges)Difficulty Score (A Panel) The Difficulty Score represents what was previously known as the start value and includes difficulty and credit for connections (two high-level skills that are connected) and element group requirements, which are the basic categories of skills/elements that must be included in a routine. The element group requirements vary by apparatus. This score is determined by the A Panel, which is a two-person panel. The difficulty score is determined by totaling values for the 10 most difficult skills, which includes the dismount. Each skill has a set difficulty value, as outlined in the Code of Points, and for the women are divided into seven classifications, with six for the men. The difficulty value of a skill or element is not recognized if it fails to meet its technical requirements. Also, credit is also only given once for a skill.
For vault only, each vault has a predetermined Difficulty Score, which the gymnast or his/her coach enters on an electronic scoreboard at the beginning of the runway. The number of the specific vault and its Difficulty Score are flashed to the judges.
On every event but vault, connection value is awarded when specific skills or skill types are executed successfully in succession. The women can earn connection values for the balance beam, uneven bars and floor exercise, while the men can earn it for the floor exercise, still rings and horizontal bar. For men and women, each connection value is either 0.1 or 0.2 points.
Element group requirements are the basic skills or elements that must be included in each routine and vary by apparatus. If all of the requirements are included, a maximum of 2.5 points is awarded.
Execution Score (B Panel) The Execution Score, determined by a six-person B Panel, now begins at 10 and deductions are made for errors and faults in technique, execution and artistry/composition. The deductions for various errors have increased from previous years. They now range from 0.1 points for a small error to 0.8 points for a fall (previously, a small error was .05 points and a fall was 0.5 points). Neutral Deductions Neutral errors include those for stepping out of bounds or violating time requirements, as well as attire or podium violations. Determining the final scoreEach judge on the A Panel independently reaches his/her Difficulty Score and then the two compare and reach a consensus. Each judge on the B Panel independently determines his/her score. The highest and lowest scores are dropped, and the gymnast's execution score is the average of the remaining four judges' scores FINAL SCORE = [DIFFICULTY + EXECUTION] - ANY APPLICABLE NEUTRAL DEDUCTIONS Inquiries After the score has been posted, a coach may inquire about the Difficulty Score, first verbally and then in writing. An inquiry may be resolved by using video review. The initial inquiry must be made prior to the completion of the next gymnast's routine. The written inquiry must be submitted before the end of the rotation, and the Superior Jury reviews the inquiry. A fee is assessed for filing an inquiry; it is returned if the inquiry is upheld.
What is used of rope in gymnastics?
Rope is usually used as a You climb up the rope in different ways.
Does it matter how tall you are to do a back flip?
you have to jump high enough to do a 360 in the air
What are the level 3 gymnastics requirements?
for bars you need: a pullover,backup circle, leg over leg back and dismount for beam: split jump, straight jump, tuck jump, front handstand, sideways handstand, and the mount floor: handstand forward roll, backward pike roll,cartwheel, handstand,roundoff,back walkover, and front limber vault: run arm circle flat back onto squishy pit, straight jump onto squishy pit
How do body systems work in gymnastics?
you run (move legs) and your body reaceat properly and some time u get goneriea and the goneria works with the legs to make poop it might be crazy but and u spit because watter makes pee and liquid
Some of the events include:
Vault, in which you would naturally use the vault and you might use mats or springboards for practicing. (Used in Girls and Boys gymnastics.)
Floor, in which you might use mats or springboards for practice. (Used in Girls and Boys gymnastics.)
Bars, in which you use the bars. You also might use grips for your hands, tape, or chalk. (Used in Girls and Boys gymnastics. Girls use uneven bars and boys use parallel bars as well as the high bar.)
Beam, in which you use the beam, and a mat for practice. (Used in Girls gymnastics.)
Rings, in which you used the rings and you might use mats, a foam pit, or chalk. (Used in Boys gymnastics.)
Pommel Horse, in which you use a pommel horse and maybe some chalk. (Used in Boys gymnastics.)
Who is the tallest us gymnast to go to the Olympics?
The youngest American gymnast is Bridget Sloan, who was born on 6/23/1992. Bridget is 16 years old. Shawn Johnson is the second-youngest American gymnast, born on 1/19/1992.
Gymnastics international federation (FIG) requires that senior elite gymnasts (Olympic level) be 16 years old, or turn 15 years old before the year ends, to compete internationally at the Senior Level.
This requirement means that a girl on the 2008 Beijing Olympic team must either be 16 years old or turn 16 years old by December 31, 2008.
What is a gymnasts outfit called?
a leotard ---- I don't think you'll find too many guy gymnast, no matter what gymnastic sport they do, who call their uniform a leotard (leo). guys you have: competion tops or "Competion Tanks" comp. pants (used to be called whites cause they by rule had to be white. That's changed) comp shortsanti-gravityzone.com
Why do gymnasts wear leotards while doing gymnastics?
Gymnasts wear leotards in gymnastics for a few different reasons. One is that they are very aerodynamic and comfortable to move in plus you don't have to worry about your shirt flying up when you are flipping through the air. Also, like any other sports gymnasts get sweaty and hot leotards and they only cover part of the body so girls can stay cool as they work out. Leotards often have intricate desings to show team unity like any other uniform and can show individuality. While on the bars if they are wearing a loose shirt it can get wrapped around the bar.
Also a close fitting leotard allows the coaches and judges to see who the athleat is moving which is the basis for scoring in gymnastics.
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Coaches prefer a gymnast to wear a leotard while training, mainly because it keeps them from getting tangled in a gymnasts clothing while spotting.
What is Olympic order for women' s gymnastics?
Check out the Olympic site. I'm sure they'll know. Good luck!
How many Olympic gold medals did Nadia Comeneci win?
She scored a 10 seven times acctually, but the first time she scored a 10, she was 14 years old.
High level gymnasts perform incredible feats that involve moving at high speed and flipping and twisting several times through the air. They also perform these skills on a wood balance beam that is 4 inches wide. In some cases, missing a catch on the bars or slamming into the beam could cause serious injury, such as dislocated elbows, broken bones, and head injury.
In addition, gymnastics involved pushing the body to and past its limit. Overuse injuries and stress fractures are prevalent in high-level gymnastics. To put it simply, the human body was not designed to do things like this: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/tahn_cowie/BeSsOnOvA_096.jpg Constant impact and pushing natural (and lack of natural) flexibility can lead to injuries and problems later in life, like the type seen in contortionists.
What 3 types of Body Composition do gymnastics need?
You don't need to be skinny to do gymnastics it's just a matter of how flexible you are. Everyone's different, so it doesn't make any difference whether you're overweight, underweight or normal it just depends on flexibility.
no, if you work hard and practice alot a back flip will become really easy to you. You just have to stick at it! Ask someone you know who can do a back flip to help you at first.
No, it's hard your first few tries but it gets easier. Ask your friends if they think a back flip is hard. It's not really.
