3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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
8. Objectives of
gymnastics1. To develop coordination and vigor
2. To provide students with activities that will
assist to correct minor postural defects
3. To maintain normal functioning of the organic
system of the body
4. To improve and maintain agility and
suppleness
5. To increase muscular strength and
6. To learn exercises that will be useful
throughout life as conditioning or “keeping fit”
exercises
