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PED 246: Methods and Techniques of Dance and Gymnastics

PED 246: Methods and Techniques of Dance and Gymnastics. Chapter 1 Introduction. Philosophy. Kinesthetic sense – knowing where you are and how you move All people will succeed at different levels. History. Greeks and Romans - Gymnastics is described as any physical activity of any kind

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PED 246: Methods and Techniques of Dance and Gymnastics

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  1. PED 246: Methods and Techniques of Dance and Gymnastics Chapter 1 Introduction

  2. Philosophy • Kinesthetic sense – knowing where you are and how you move • All people will succeed at different levels

  3. History • Greeks and Romans - Gymnastics is described as any physical activity of any kind • Greeks – a way of beautifying the human body • Promote health, comfort, strength and vigor • Roman – military training programs

  4. History Cont. • Johann Basedow – 1723-1790 • Opened a school that included physical training as part of the educational program. • Friedrich Gutsmuths – 1759 – 1839 • Grandfather of gymnastics • Natural gymnastics

  5. History Cont. • Friedrich Jahn – 1778 – 1852 • Followed Gutsmuths • Father of gymnastics • Rejuvenate and Restore Germany through the youth • Physical education • Adolph Spiess – 1810-1858 and Pehr Ling – 1776 -1839 • Swedish system

  6. History Cont. • Physical education became popular when wars were initiated. • American civil war • Battle of the Systems • Which of the European systems is correct?

  7. School Curriculums • K-12 • Values • Strength • Flexibility • Balance • Endurance • Kinesthetic • Agility • Self-discipline • Coordination • Courage • Self-confidance • Social Awareness • Perseverence

  8. Abilities • NEVER over or under-estimate students abilities • Underestimating • Could lead to boredom • Leads to unwanted and unsafe behaviors • Overestimating • Leads to injury, burnout, failure

  9. Atypical students • Obese • Obese and weak • Weak • Defeatists • Apprehensive • Audacious • Self-conscious • Kinesthetically inadequate • Nonorthopedic handicapped

  10. Spotting • MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF GYMNASTICS • Giving assistance to the performer • Aiding to prevent injuries • Preventing the head from contacting the floor • Preventing falls of breaks • Do not interfere in the skill • Performer is responsible for action

  11. Spotting • The spotter should know: • The position of the body from the beginning throughout the entire skill • What parts of the body produce the force or momentum to initiate movement of the skill • What parts of the body control the movement of the skill, such as hands, hips or feet • In what parts of the skill are accidents most likely to occur, and what can be done to prevent accidents or to assist the performer at that point • Can a young student be the spotter, or should it be the teacher or adult supervisor?

  12. Organizing the class • Tumbling mats and vault apparatus should be against the wall • Avoids others walking in front of someone running or tumbling (collisions) • Alternate students in locations and attempts • X X X X • X XXX

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