What is the historical background of gymnastics?
Gymanstics, as an activity sport, has been around for over 2000 years but as an competitive sport it is a little more than 100 years old. Mass and individual exhibitions were conducted by various clubs and ethnic groups such as the Turvereins and Sok ols. While it was slow-growing in the club area, it was fast-growing sport in the Turvereins and Sokols. In 1830s, the sport of gymnastics was introduced to United States and its school systems by such immigrants as Charles Beck, Charles Follen and Franci s Lieber. In 1881 the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) was formed, later was renamed to Bureau of the European Gymnastics Federation. This organization pioneered the international competition. The Amature Athletic Union (AAU) was formed in United Sta tes in 1883. Along with other amature spotts in United States, this organization took over the control of the gymnastics in U.S. Various "championships" started to develop by various clubs and organizations at about the same time during 1880s. Source: http://www.straipsniai.lt/en/Sport Gymnastics is a very fun sport . Shane one of the best gymnest was the winner in dancing with the stars. go shane. Vlader22
What can you do in gymnastics on the bar?
It is right that you can do a lot of cool things in gymnastics but here is jus t some things for level 1-3. Beginning gymnastics (level 1); floor: handstands headstand forward rolls backwards rolls Backwalkovers with a spot down a wedge mat ( spot; help) Beam; forward walks backwards walks arabesque straight jump dismount sideways walks Bars; jump up ontop of the bar casts Forward roll down hang straight with legs in front for 10 seconds. Chin up to the bar for 10 seconds Intermediate girls ok I haven't finished. Please do not edit I will finish soon
What are the different faces of gymnastics?
the phases of gymnastic program has the only way to have some idea o remain the
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How do you backflip multiple times on a trampoline on a trampoline?
Firstly what type of trampoline do u want? Because there are the black tightly weaves elastic ones which are quite common and are found in back gardens and the sports ones. In my back garden I have a 10ft which is good but my friend has a 14ft (I think) which is huge and therefore much bouncier. (REMEMBER- always get a safety net so you can't fall off) then there is also the indoors trampolines which are incredibly bouncy and are often rectangular and are White thick strips of elastic loosely woven so that you can bounce really high! These are really expensive though and also have to be indoors and you will need safety mats all around it. I think these are a standard size and don't vary alot. DON'T GET ANY SMALLER THAN 10 ft for outdoors garden though because you can barely move and I only just fit! :) hope this helps
When does an average woman's gymnastics career start and end?
well depends what level your in. level 3 and 4 wg are in the gym for 3 and a half hours. level 1 and 2 are in the gym for 2 and a half hours
Show the actual pictures of the basic skills of gymnastics?
To find images of the basic position in gymnastics simply do a basic Internet search. Use the string of words, "images basic positions gymnastics" and you should find what you are looking for in the top results.
How many medals has the US woman won in gymnastic Olympics?
0.
Through 2008, the U.S. women's indoor volleyball team has won 3 total medals, 2 silver and 1 bronze. Silver was won at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles and the 2008 Games in Beijing. Bronze was won at the 1992 Games in Barcelona.
What is a canon is gymnastics?
its basically where there are a group of people and they do the same move one after another.
Where to get a green leotard from?
Leotards can be bought in traditional offline sportswear stores. Howeve,r if you want to save some money you can buy leotards online. Just goodle keyword "cheap gymnastic leotards" and you will get plenty of results.
Do kids in gymnastics go to school?
It depends on their level and age. For example, most elementary school kids who are in gymnastics go to public school, because elementary school is not very stressful or time consuming, and they tend to be at a lower level because of their age. However, when you get into high school gymnasts, many competetive female gymnasts homeschool because they may train 6 - 8 hours a day. It is very hard to do that AND attend high school full-time! Some may go to school for a half day and then go to training. This is mostly at the elite (Olympic-level) and almost-elite levels.
A back handspring is when u swing ur hands back and sitting as if u wore sitting in a invisible chair and jump back into sort of an arch and u push off ur hands and spring up. <3 baby cayyycayyy
Who is the most famous gymnast from new zealand?
Gymnastics is a sport that is celebrated around the world. Gymnasts in New Zealand who need a bit of inspiration can look to Tanya Moss and David Phillips.
How many medals does beth tweedle have?
you spelt beth tweedle wrong its supposed to be Beth Tweddle! honestly
You don't "Play" Gymnastics, you "Do" Gymnastics. And anyways, You learn how to do stuff on beam, vault, bars, and my personal favorite, floor. Gymnastics takes a lot of hard word and dedication, and it takes a lot of time. You can also get hurt easily and maybe even die. It's probably tougher than any other sport out there. However, this is coming from a 13 year old girl... but still.
Do you need to be flexible in trampolining?
Flexibility is important during trampolining if you are not flexible then you would not be able to perform many skills. In trampolining it is important to be able to do the simple skills such as a pike straddle etc and if you cannot do these then you wont be able to build them up and perform more complex skills
What are the common problems encountered by the gymnasts?
There are many gym accidents that can happen and they are not specifically limited to the gym. The most common are back injuries, bruises and contusions, overtraining sydrome, sprains and strains mainly ankle and wrist versions, and stress fractures from impact in your bones. A particular health problem unique to females is amenorrhea which is the loss of peroids which is caused by too much stress and too little energy stores to support a healthy body.
How do you do the hitch kick in gymnastics?
The Glide Kip... Ahhh... Such memories in learning this move. Its probably the hardest basic skill to get, and then one of the easiest after you get it. Trust me, bars is so much more fun once you get your kip.
First, Lay on the ground, in hollow position [[on your back, like you just finished a glide swing]], with your arms over your head. Quickly pull your feet to your hands, and sit up as you pull your hands down to your hips. This simulates what a glide kip should feel like.
After you do that a couple of times, go to the low bar. Stand in front of it and do a powerful swing. If you are tall, or have trouble with piked glide swings, do it in straddle. The more power you get out of you swing, the better (and easier) your kip will be. When you reach the end of your swing, quickly bring your toes to the bar. When your toes touch the bar, pull the bar down to your hips [sort of like pulling up your pants]... Once the bar is at your hips, KEEP PULLING on the bar. Rotate your hands to the top of the bar, and throw all your weight down to the floor below you. Don't try to look at the high bar, look down to the floor when you are trying to get to front support. Don't try to kick away from the bar, or arch to get up. It will only make the process of learning your kip much, much slower. Ask your coach to spot you through your kip so you can feel the timing of the move. This is mostly a timing move. Strength will help, but it won't do you much good if you don't have the right timing. It takes patient. You have to wait until your glide swing is FULLY stretched out before you try to kip.
Don't get discouraged!!
Some conditioning that will help with the strength you will need for your kip are:
~Hanging leg lifts. These will help with the strength needed to pull your legs to the bar, and hold the there during your kip.
~Lateral Pull Downs. These will help with the strength needed to complete the kip, and reach front support.
What do you ware on the first day of gymnastics?
Gymnastics wear things called leotards or leo for short. It looks like a one piece bathing suit.
How do female gymnasts not show their private parts?
if you mean like regular jeans or sweats because the might get in the way of doing skills and they might not stretch far enough
Stretch pants or leggings, or even tights, can get in the way or cause a gymnast to slip. If the gymnast is being spotted doing an advanced skill, the coach could grab the pant leg or the hand could slip, which could cause a dangerous situation. It is NOT for your personal enjoyment.
First you need to know how to do your kartwheel (with 2 hands). Then you need to know how to do a kartwheel with (one hand). Lastly get a coach to see you doing a normal kartwheel and the 1 handed kartwheel. If she says "yes now you are ready to do a aerial with my help" etc. then give it a try if you cant do it then you will have to pratice like every gymnast did. I hope this helps :)
Is 5'3 too tall for a woman gymnast?
Anyone can do gymnastics, no matter how tall or short they may be. There is no height limit.
How do you do a quadruple backflip?
You have to be a fairly good jumper. Jump and when you're at your highest, lean back. Pretend you're doing a front flip but just looking the wrong way. If done correctly, you should be able to backflip.
DANGER: IT'S BEST TO FIRST ATTEMPT A BACKFLIP ON A SOFT SURFACE (TRAMPOLINE, BOUNCY CASTLE, ETC.)Aerial
A stunt in which the gymnast turns completely over in the air without touching the apparatus with his or her hands.
All-Around
A category of gymnastics that includes all of the events. The all-around champion of an event earns the highest total score from all events combined.
Amplitude
The height or degree of execution of a movement. In general, the higher the salto or the more breathtaking the movement, the better the amplitude and the score.
Apparatus
One of the various pieces of equipment used in gymnastics competitions.
Arch Position
The body is curved backwards.
Back-in, Full-out
A double salto with a full twist (the complete twist performed during the second salto).
"Code of Points"
The official FIG rulebook for judging gymnastics skills.
Composition
The structure of a gymnastics routine. Each individual movement or skill is a building block; the arrangement of the moves in the exercise is called the composition of the routine.
Deduction
Points taken off a gymnast's score for errors. Most deductions are pre-determined, such as a 0.8 deduction for a fall from an apparatus or a 0.1 deduction for stepping out of bounds on the floor exercise.
Dismount
To leave an apparatus at the end of a routine; usually done with a difficult twist or salto.
Execution
The performance of a routine. Form, style, and technique used to complete the skills constitute the level of execution of an exercise. Bent knees, poor toe point and an arched or loosely-held body position are all examples of poor execution.
FIG
The International Gymnastics Federation is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and is responsible for the governance of the sport of gymnastics on the international level.
Flexibility
The range of motion through which a body part can move without feeling pain.
Flic-Flac
Also known as a flip-flop or back handspring. Take off on one or two feet, jump backwards onto hands and land on feet. This element is used in a majority of tumbling passes on the floor exercise. It's also used a great deal on the balance beam.
Full-in, Back-out
A double salto with a full twist (the complete twist performed during the first salto).
Gaylord
On high bar, a front giant into a one-and-one-half front salto over the bar to regrasp. First done by U.S. gymnast Mitch Gaylord.
Giant
A swing in which the body is fully extended and moving through a 360 degree rotation around the bar.
Half-in, Half-out
A double salto with a half twist on the first salto and a half twist on the second salto.
Handspring
Springing off the hands by putting the weight on the arms and using a strong push from the shoulders; can be done either forward or backward; usually a linking movement.
Kip
Movement from a position below the equipment to a position above, usually on the uneven bars, parallel bars or high bar.
Layout position
A stretched body position.
Olympic order
The international competition order that is decided by the FIG. Olympic order for women is vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise.
Men compete in the following order: floor exercise, pommel horse, still rings, vault, parallel bars and horizontal bar.
Olympic order for rhythmic gymnasts is rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon.
Pike Position
Body bent forward more than 90 degrees at the hips while the legs are kept straight.
Pirouettes
Changing direction or moving in a circular motion by twisting in the handstand position.
Release
Leaving the bar to perform a move before re-grasping it.
Round-off
A dynamic turning movement, with a push-off on one leg, while swinging the legs upward in a fast cartwheel motion into a 90 degree turn. The lead-off to a number of skills.
Routine
A combination of stunts displaying a full range of skills on one apparatus.
Salto
Flip or somersault, with the feet coming up over the head and the body rotating around the axis of the waist.
Scissors
A combination requirement in a competitive routine on the pommel horse, which combines cuts and undercuts. It begins in a stride support and ends in an opposite stride support.
Sequence
Two or more positions or skills which are performed together creating a different skill or activity.
"Stick" landing
Slang term used for when a gymnast executes a landing with correct technique and no movement of the feet.
Tuck
A position in which the knees and hips are bent and drawn into the chest; the body is folded at the waist.
Twist
Not to be confused with a salto, a twist occurs when the gymnast rotates around the body's longitudinal axis, defined by the spine.
Virtuosity
The artistry, or the degree of rhythm and harmony, displayed while a movement is executed. In general, the more flowing and seamless a series of skills appears to be, the greater the virtuosity and the higher the score.
Yurchenko Vault
Round-off entry onto the board, flic-flac onto the vaulting table and salto off of the vaulting table. The gymnast may twist on the way off.