Course: Basics of gymnastics

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Course title Basics of gymnastics
Course code KTV/ZGY
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vrchovecká Pavlína, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Dygrín Jiří, PaedDr.
  • Čaplová Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Seminars (elementary gymnastics): 1. Introductory lesson - organization and tasks of the course, credit requirements, content and goals of basic gymnastics in physical culture, application of elementary gymnastics in school physical education. Division of gymnastics. 2. Sequential exercises. Basic commands and how to issue them. Entrance shapes, marching shapes. Turnovers. Basics of floor exercise terminology - positions of the whole body and its parts (postures, kneeling, sitting). 3. Mobility - general characteristics (definition). Upper limb mobility, torso mobility. Practical examples of the mobility exercises used in different parts of the lesson. Basic terminology: positions and movements of the whole body (lying, supports). 4. Strengthening - general characteristics (definition), principles of strengthening in youth. Practical examples of the strengthening exercises used in different parts of the lesson. Rugs. Climbing on a pole and rope. 5. Theory of posture. Balancing exercises - selection of exercise shapes for influencing the posture. Exercise on benches. 6. Exercises of relaxation, breathing, balance and special neuromuscular coordination. Exercises with short and long skipping rope in different parts of the lesson. 7. Exercises with a Swedish box - exercises to develop speed and dexterity. 8. Exercises in pairs - exercises of dexterity and strength. 9. Exercises on ladders. 10. Exercises with balls. 11. Demonstration of an exercise unit with a fitness focus. 12. Use of various strengthening equipment (thera-band expanders, bodyblade etc.). 13. Combination of tools and equipment and their use in different parts of the lesson. Obstacle courses. 14. Credit session. Seminars (sports gymnastics): 1.-2. Motor-functional training (gymnastic training). Basics of terminology (movements of body parts - arms, legs). 3.-4. Vaulting exercises (preparatory exercises, gymnastic games, tuck vault, straddle vault). Basics of terminology (movements of body parts - torso, head). 5.-6. Exercises on a horizontal bar (preparatory exercises, gymnastic games, hangings, slings, struts, slipping). 7.-8. Acrobatic exercises (preparatory exercises, gymnastic games, jumps, rolls, handstand, cartwheel). 9.-10. Exercises on a small trampoline (preparatory exercises, direct jumps, tuck, straddle, jumps with turns, jump roll). 11.-12. Exercises on rings (in suspension, during swing) and on balancing bar (walking, jumping, turns). 13.-14. Credit sessions.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Motoric and practical working skills training, Practicum
  • Class attendance - 42 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 45 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Students will gain knowledge and acquire movement skills in elementary and sport gymnastics.

Prerequisites
Elementary movement skills corresponding to the age characteristics of the student.

Assessment methods and criteria
Practical demonstration of acquired skills

Course credit requirements: Participation at the seminars, graphic record of warm-up of the given focus, methodical presentation - warm-up (with the use of music), test of terminology and knowledge of elementary and sport gymnastics, practical acquisition of control exercises and skills.
Recommended literature
  • APPELT, K. Názvosloví pro cvičitele.. Praha: Olympia, 1989.
  • FARANA, R. Základní gymnastika. Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita v Ostravě, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7368-985-8.
  • MIHULE, J. Rytmická gymnastika. Praha: Karolinum, 1993. ISBN 80-7066-728-1.
  • SKOPOVÁ, M., ZÍTKO, M. Základní gymnastika. Praha: Karolinum, 2013. ISBN 978-80-246-2194-4.
  • VRCHOVECKÁ, P. Základy gymnastické přípravy dětí. Herní pojetí gymnastiky.. Praha, Grada Publishing a.s, 2020. ISBN 978-80-271-1284-5.
  • ZÍTKO, M. et al. Všeobecná gymnastika. Speciální učební text. 4. vyd.. Praha: ČASP., 2005. ISBN 80-86586-08-1.


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