Course Title:    Practical Gymnastic (Apparatus work)

Course Code: PEDU-6112

Credit Hours:  02

Instructor:       Qurat Ul Ain

Email:              [email protected]

DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

This module introduces the student to the basic knowledge about the importance of gymnastics in physical education and its function in the formation of physical fitness. The student should get to know the gymnastic terminology, correct technique of performance, the methods of teaching and spotting procedures applied in primary gymnastics. The aim of the course is to familiarize students with:

1. Basics of the theory of gymnastics. Flexibility and mobility in warm-ups - variations on multiple dynamic warm-ups, static stretches, and balance work.
2. Basic strength – development for disadvantaged leverage and basic prowess in gymnastics movements, shapes, and positions
3.  Professional vocabulary, performing techniques, methodology and spotting schemes of exercises in general, acrobatic and artistic gymnastics.
4. The rules of a safe organizing and teaching the different forms gymnastic exercises during Physical Education classes.
5. To learn the rules, fundamental skills, history and safety of gymnastics.
6. To understand the structure, physiological, and performance effects of gymnastics.
7. To improve physical fitness, flexibility, balance through gymnastics and conditioning.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE: 

1. has the ability to teach: warm-up and general gymnastic exercises, basic gymnastic vaults, fundamental gymnastic apparatus exercises, basic acrobatic gymnastics stunts
2. Knows which gym measures should be used to increase the level of motor skills, knows the principles of health promotion and healthy lifestyles.
3. knows the general rules and judging regulations in gymnastic sports and the principles of the organization of gymnastics competition

SKILLS:

1. Is able to identify and correct the errors in performing gymnastic exercises.
2. Knows how to choose and use in practice a variety of methods, forms and means for the implementation of lessons in gymnastics
3. recognizes the need to care for his own physical condition and health, increases the level of his physical fitness
4. Can use the supporting techniques in various gymnastic exercises, prepare a safe place to realize school classes in gymnastics, safely and properly use gymnastic equipment and apparatus.

READINGS

• Gymnastics for everyone ;John benneth;American press
• Kurzak M. (2011) Elementy akrobatyki sportowej na lekcjach wychowania fizycznego. Wyd. RAABE, Warszawa

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RESEARCH PROJECT /PRACTICALS/LABS/ASSIGNMENTS

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