Teaching Children Gymnastics

Teaching Children Gymnastics
Author: Peter H. Werner
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2012
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1450410928

This text introduces gymnastics education in two parts. Part one presents the importance of using a developmentally appropriate approach, how to tailor gymnastics intruction to fit your teaching situation. Part two is organized around three skill themes: travelling, statics and rotation.

KiDnastics

KiDnastics
Author: Eric Malmberg
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2003
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780736033947

In this child-centred approach, Malmberg empowers the instructor to challenge students to improve their movement. This is achieved through manipulation of the practice environment and the sequencing of their movements into routines with partners, in threes or small groups to develop co-operation and teamwork.

Complete Guide to Primary Gymnastics

Complete Guide to Primary Gymnastics
Author: Lindsay Broomfield
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2011
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0736086587

Gymnastics is accessible and straightforward to teach and Lindsay Broomfield provides clear instruction for primary teachers and club coaches to teach gymnastic skills. Its progressive approach builds on the basics and allows for a smooth transition for pupils entering year 7.

Teaching Fundamental Gymnastics Skills

Teaching Fundamental Gymnastics Skills
Author: Debby Mitchell
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2002
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780736001243

This manual provides guidance on gymnastics instruction for physical education teachers. The authors explore different teaching strategies, body awareness, and the foundational movements and postures, then describe the basic skills of floor exercise, balance beam, springboard and vault, and bars. Black and white drawings illustrate correct body positions. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Teaching Gymnastics

Teaching Gymnastics
Author: E. Mauldon
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2014-09-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 131790110X

This practical book is designed to help not only the specialist, but also the primary and middle school teacher, whose responsibility it is to provide gymnastic education. Opening chapters discuss the historical context of gymnastics and provide a discussion of the relevance of the subject within the curriculum. It will provide help in the essentials of organising each lesson, including general teaching points, teaching styles and strategies to employ and develop, material to use and the appropriate and creative use of apparatus.

Teaching Rhythmic Gymnastics

Teaching Rhythmic Gymnastics
Author: Heather C. Palmer
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2003
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780736042420

"The open-ended approach and extensive illustrations make this resource easy to use. The book also includes ready-to-use checklists, assessment guidelines, lesson plans, word searches for vocabulary development, and routine-planning posters that you can enlarge on a copier and post in the gym." "With Teaching Rhythmic Gymnastics, you can add variety to your gymnastics and rhythmic units, start a rhythmic gymnastics club, or introduce a safe, enjoyable alternative to traditional gymnastics programs."--BOOK JACKET.