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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 channel is the gymnastics world championships 2009 on?
You can watch it online at http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/events/2009/worlds/ or on universalsports.com. As far as television goes, I'm not sure.
How do you make your parents let you do gymnastics?
I was a gymnast myself. I did it for 5 years then my mom stopped bringing me to classes. Anyway, Just one day go up to them and say mom/dad I'm really interested in doing gymnastics. do you think you could sign me up? if they say no don't freak out! (also ask about gymnastics when they r in a good mood) If they say no just do chores, bring up your grades, and don't whine.
then ask again about 3 weeks-1 month later and see if they change their mind. If they don't research gymnastics, look at leotards, ask yourself if you want to compete, and look for any gyms near you! (BTW this will show your very interested!!)
What are the basic gymnastics positions?
Could overweight tweens do gymnastics and handstands and bars?
When taking gymnastics when I was a kid, the worse feeling was putting on spandex. But now there are more options. Yoga capri pants. They move with you, no worries about length tripping you, and you can easily throw on a favorite t-shirt. If worried about doing handstands and other stomach possibly showing activities, long tank tops under the shirt. Tuck into pant and you're good. Also remember, if you're out there having fun that's the biggest part. You're doing things not everyone else can. Be proud!
How long does a gymnastics beam routine go for?
in the Olympics 1 minute. but in just plain old meets at least 1 minute and 30 sec
What are good colleges to attend for gymnastics?
well Georgia have won the NCAA national championships for 10 years. this year the finals went - 1st Georgia, 2nd Alabama, 3rd Utah, 4th Florida, and 5th Arkansas.
What is Shawn Johnson's cellphone number?
Why do you think she deserves to have her privacy violated by her cellphone number being given out to the public?
Is it scary your first day in gymnastics class?
Well my friend told me that it is fun and you won't be stuck with the little kids because in my gym when you sign up you have to pick an age and a level. remember on your first day wear shorts and a shirt. I'm so scared because i starting tomorrow!
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.
