Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. PowerPoint ® Lecture Slide Presentation prepared by Mary J. Sariscsany, California State University Northridge DYNAMIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN R O B E R T P A N G R A Z I S I X T E E N T H E D I T I O N Chapter 20 Gymnastic Skills
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Gymnastic Activities Important part of every child’s physical education experience Contribute significantly to physical education goals Helps strengthen dedication and perseverance Develop resourcefulness, self-confidence, courage Benefit from social interplay Nurture tolerance, helpfulness, courtesy, appreciation
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Gymnastic Activities Offer body management opportunities Enhance Coordination Flexibility Agility Develop strength and power in diverse body parts
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Progression and Developmental Level Placement Progression is important Little or no experience should place children in a lower developmental level Developmental Level I Relies on simple student Gradual introduction to tumbling stunts Developmental Level II and III Built on activities a progression developed earlier Learning more standard gymnastic activities
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Progression and Developmental Level Placement Six basic activity groups: Animal movements Tumbling and inverted balances Balance stunts Individual stunts Partner and group stunts Partner support activities
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Instructional Methodology for Gymnastics Warm-up and flexibility activity Normal introductory and fitness activity provide sufficient warm-up Extra flexibility may be required in wrists, ankles, and neck Effective class management All children should be active Perform across mats sideways if mats are limited Consider station teaching if equipment is limited
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Formations for Teaching Squad Mats placed in a line Squads lined up behind mats Semicircular Directs attention toward the teacher U-shape Mats placed in large U-shape Offers excellent view for teacher Demonstration Mat Mat in central position
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Safety Considerations Safety is foremost consideration Plan to avoid harmful situations Spotting Safety and injury prevention Guide performer through stunt Help support body weight Probably best to avoid activities that require spotting if teachers feel they are not qualified Do not force students to participate in inverted balance and tumbling activities
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Gymnastic Skills Instructional Procedures Use mats for some stunts Partners are about the same size Respect individual differences, different levels of success Relate new activities to previous activities Use a standard counting system When appropriate, have children work in pairs Shifting of mats is not necessary during instruction
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Basic Mechanical Principles Momentum Center of weight positioned over the center of support Hips projected upward and forward to raise the center of gravity Proper hand position is essential to effective performance
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Basic Gymnastic Positions Tuck Pike
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Basic Gymnastic Positions Straddle Front-support Back-Support
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Gymnastic Dance Positions Attitude Lunge
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Gymnastic Dance Positions Arabesque
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Gymnastic Dance Positions Plié Relevé Jumps Chassé
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Progression: Developmental Level I Consist primarily of imitative walks and movements Selected balance stunts and rolls Animal movements Alligator Crawl Kangaroo jump Puppy dog run Bear walk Gorilla walk Siamese Twin Walk Crab Walk
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Progression: Developmental Level I
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Progression: Developmental Level I
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Progression: Developmental Level I
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Developmental Level I: Tumbling and Inverted Balance Rolling log Side roll Forward roll (tuck) Back roller Forward roll (straddle) Backward curl
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Developmental Level I: Tumbling and Inverted Balance
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Developmental Level I: Tumbling and Inverted Balance
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Progression: Developmental Level I Backward roll (handclasp) Climb-up Three-point tip-up Mountain climber Switcheroo
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Progression: Developmental Level I
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Progression: Developmental Level I
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Developmental Level I: Balance Stunts One-Leg Double-knee Head touch Head balance One-leg Balance touch Hand-and-knee Single-knee
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Developmental Level I: Balance Stunts
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Developmental Level I: Balance Stunts
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Developmental Level I: Balance Stunts
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Progression: Developmental Level II Forward roll (pike) Backward roll (regular) Frog handstand (tip-up) Half teeter-totter Cartwheel Forward roll to a walkout
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Progression: Developmental Level II
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Progression: Developmental Level II
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Progression: Developmental Level II Forward roll combinations Backward roll combinations Headstand practice and variations Teeter-totter Handstand
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Progression: Developmental Level II
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Progression: Developmental Level II
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Partner and Group Stunts
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Partner and Group Stunts
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Partner and Group Stunts
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Partner and Group Stunts
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Developmental Level III
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Developmental Level III
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Developmental Level III
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Developmental Level III