Chapter 1
History and Development of Gymnastics1. Historical background2. Gymnastics in the Philippines3. Gymnastics defined4. Objectives of gymnastics
Historical background Gymnastics is one of the world’s oldest physical
activities and sports. Gymnastics as a system of harmonious sports. Earliest recorded activities in gymnastics:
Exercises Stunts Thumbing
Early civilization Hanging Climbing with ropes Swinging Balancing on stone and log flipping Turning
Chinese Kung Fu
India Yoga
Germans The greatest contributor of present
gymnastics program
International Gymnastics federation 1881 European Gymnastics Federation
1921 Non European countries joined the
federation Reorganized into its present form
Was included into the program 1896 Summer Olympics Women were not allowed Olympic games 1928
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.
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.
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.
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
Objectives of gymnastics1. To develop coordination and vigor2. To provide students with activities that will
assist to correct minor postural defects3. To maintain normal functioning of the organic
system of the body4. To improve and maintain agility and suppleness5. To increase muscular strength and6. To learn exercises that will be useful throughout
life as conditioning or “keeping fit” exercises
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