COURSE OUTLINE                                                                                     FALL-2019

Course Title:    Practical Gymnastic (Floor & apparatus work)

Course Code: PEDU-117

Credit Hours:  02

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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.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. knows the professional vocabulary and terminology of warm-up and general gymnastic exercises
2. knows methodology and performing techniques of warm-up and general gymnastic exercises

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. can organize students  competitions in gymnastics and prepare students to participate in competitive gymnastic sports
4. recognizes the need to care for his own physical condition and health, increases the level of his physical fitness
5. has a sense of responsibility for the students, can help weaker students and respects the safety principles of self and the others during gymnastic classes

READINGS

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