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TEACHING GYMNASTICS TO YOUNG CHILDREN - Coggle Diagram
TEACHING GYMNASTICS TO YOUNG CHILDREN
EDUCATIONAL GYMNASTIC SKILLS
we mean gymnastics, an informal approach to basic body management skills
child-centered
non-competitive
creative approach to movement
challenged to problem solve
create movement
develop skills at an appropriate level
ROLLING
Rolling is a horizontal transfer of weight that can take many forms and move in forward, backward, or sideward directions
This is the most basic movement activities and is excellent for developing balance, body and spatial awareness
BALANCING
wide base is better than narrow base
when a person is balanced, his/her center of gravity is over the base of support
whether that base is a foot, two feet, two hands, or the head or hands
dynamic balance is balancing body parts while moving
static balance is balancing skills occurs in a stationary position
examples of balancing activities
walk on a making tape, string and rope
balancing on various body parts (low and high levels)
high level : tiptoe on one foot, with knee bent and eyes closed
low level: on two hands and one knee
TRANSFERRING WEIGHT
Is the smooth shift of the body’s weight from body part(s) to body part(s)
Example walking: transfer weight from foot to foot.
Example hands and knees, knees and elbows, knees alone, the tummy (nothing else should be touching the floor), the back, one side of the body, bottom only, hands and feet and just feet
CLIMBING
Pushing and pulling and supporting one’s weight while moving the body up or down.
Muscular strength: leg, arm, upper trunk, shoulder strength.
Requires apparatus.
HANGING AND SWINGING
Arms should remain fairly straight (the elbow should be slightly bent) while hanging and swinging.
Muscular strength: arms, upper trunk, shoulder strength.
With supervision, children should hang from apparatus no higher than their heads.
SAFETY
Use safe surface. Place mats under and beside equipment. Check for glass and other sharp objects and provide large mats to protect skin and clothing.
Set up equipments on a non-skid surface (e.g. a rubber mat).