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Objectives of Gymnastics

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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OBJECTIVES OF GYMANSTICS

Angelyn Chiu and Mary Angeli Angga
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To Improve & maintain a Physically Fit Body

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To improve efficiency of movements, grace, poise, dignity, form and rhythm

To enhance creativity through the exploration

of new movements and movement combination.

To Improve

INITIATIVE

COURAGE

Determination

To stimulate interest and enjoyment of gymnastics

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Good Posture

Maria Bacolod
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Good Posture

  • is proper alignment of body parts whether in standing, walking, sitting or running

Good Standing Posture

  • A. Chin Parallel to the floor
  • B. Feet parallel, toes pointed forward
  • C. Rib cage lifted "tummy in" shoulders relaxed
  • D. Ears above the middle of the shoulder
  • Arm at the side of the body

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The Mechanics of Walking

  • A. Assume a good standing posture, toes pointed forward, walk in two parallel lines, one for the right foot and one for the left foot.

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  • B. The weight of the body falls on the heels of the foot first and then it rolls to the balls of the foot
  • C. Swing arms moderately forward and backward.
  • D. Knees slightly flexed
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The Mechanic of Sitting

  • A. With your back towards the chair, place one foot under the chair.
  • Bend trunk slightly forward and reach far back the chair
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