PE3 Rhythmic Gymnastics Course Packedited
PE3 Rhythmic Gymnastics Course Packedited
PE3 Rhythmic Gymnastics Course Packedited
Rhythmic
Course Packet
Gymnastics
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3
Rhythmic Gymnastics
RAFAEL MATUTINAO, Ed. D. - CTU Main Campus
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PREFACE
The purpose of creating this instructional material (IM) is to aid the students either
synchronous or asynchronous mode of learning system and facilitate self-pace learning or focused
group performance.
This course deals with the theories and practices performed on Physical Education 3 –
Rhythmic Gymnastics.
Chapter 2 presents the different elements of rhythm, elements of space, and movement
qualities.
Chapter 3 executes the different basic gymnastics positions (arm, hand, standing, sitting,
kneeling, lying, and arm support positions and also the calisthenics movements).
Finally, to assess learning outcomes of the students, the arrangement of the lessons
learned motivates the learners to possess three level of learning categories. These are
knowledge, skills, and attitudes or affection towards teaching Physical Education 3 – Rhythmic
Gymnastics to the students.
The Authors
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This workbook/course packet was made possible through the contributions of the many
individuals, whom the authors would like to thank for.
The different sources from where the authors gather some of the videos and pictures and
other necessary materials for the completion of this;
Dr. Israeli S. Caminos, Dr. Ingersol Ed C. Guias and Mr. Eleven B. Lorca for their constant
guidance, time and effort to monitor our progress of our work; and
The panel of reviewers for the valuable comments and suggestions are most sincerely
appreciated.
DEDICATION
This work is dedicated to all outstanding and very cooperative PE3 – Rhythmic Gymnastics
Instructors that devoted their time and effort to make this module into reality.
To PE3 students who will move forward in this field of education. This is a stepping stone
Don’t stop learning. Let’s make this online class be filled with wonderful
experiences.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Preface 3
Acknowledgment 4
Dedication 4
Orientation: VMGO and Course Orientation 6-8
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION TO GYMNASTICS 9-5
REFERENCES
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ORIENTATION: VMGO and Course Orientation
Intended Learning Outcome:
1. Present ways to accomplish the University VMGO in the current socio-economic,
political, and environmental conditions of the society; and
2. Discuss agreements between students and teacher for online etiquettes.
Introduction:
Orientation is valuable in every endeavor because it serves as foundation for everyone in
the class. Students’ first impressions are important, hence proper class orientation is required as
basis for everything that follows. Without it, sometimes, students may become uncomfortable that
would take teachers longer to attain the full potential of the students and the course intended
learning outcomes.
Preliminary Questions:
What is CTU’s vision, mission, goals, and objectives?
What do students can do to accomplish these?
What does this PEH-M 228 in store in us in the entire semester?
What should I do to attain my goal as a student and eventually pass the course?
I. PREPARATION
The class will sing the CTU Hymn.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIC_d_A86XQ
Say: What does the hymn wanted to tell us? What does our university wanted us
to be as implied in the song?
II. PRESENTATION
Activity 1: Provide the students with soft copies or use PowerPoint.
a. Provide independent reading on the Vision, Mission, Goals of the university,
on the Program Outcomes, and Course description.
b. Let the students answer the following questions after reading.
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The University shall primarily provide advanced professional and technical instruction for
special purposes, advanced studies in industrial trade, agriculture, fishery, forestry, aeronautics
and land-based programs, arts and sciences, health sciences, information technology and other
relevant fields of study. It shall also undertake research and extension services, and provide
progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.
The University shall produce scientifically and technologically oriented human capital
equipped with appropriate knowledge, skills, and attitudes. It shall likewise pursue relevant
research, strengthen linkages with the industry, community and other institutions and maintain
sustainable technology for the preservation of the environment.
Course Description
This course deals with the educational foundations of Music as these apply to teaching and
learning in the elementary grades. Various teaching strategies and assessment appropriate for
each area shall be given emphasis in this course.
Activity 2: Share on screen the syllabus and the online etiquettes. Let the
students get a copy of it.
1. The teacher presents the course outline, course requirements, the grading
system.
2. The class discuss and agree on the online class etiquettes, during the
synchronous and asynchronous modes.
III. PRACTICE
Monitor students’ active participation during the discussion of the contents.
IV. PERFORMANCE
Activity: Project-based assessment
1. The students will make a poster (digital is optional) about CTU in the
New Normal featuring its vision, mission, and objectives of its graduates.
Criteria:
Coverage of the topic – 50%
Use of graphics - 10%
Organization - 20%
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Lay-out and Design - 10%
Mechanics - 10%
V. ASSIGNMENT
REFERENCES:
Student Manual
University Code
Introduction:
Gуmnаѕtісѕ іѕ а ѕроrt оf thе future, whісh, nоnеthеlеѕѕ, еnјоуѕ а lоng hеrіtаgе аnd
рrеѕеrvеѕ аn аnсіеnt trаdіtіоn оf dеmоnѕtrаtіng ехасtlу whаt а реrѕоn іѕ сараblе оf. Gуmnаѕtісѕ
іnvоlvеѕ thе реrfоrmаnсе оf ехеrсіѕеѕ, оn оr wіth аn арраrаtuѕ, оr а раrtnеr, rеquіrіng рhуѕісаl
ѕtrеngth, flехіbіlіtу, сооrdіnаtіоn, роwеr, аgіlіtу, grасе, bаlаnсе аnd соntrоl. Gуmnаѕtісѕ іѕ оnе оf
thе оldеѕt Оlуmріс ѕроrtѕ аnd оnе оf thе Wоrld’ѕ mоѕt рорulаr ѕроrtѕ. Моrеоvеr, іt іѕ оnе оf thе
mоѕt іnсluѕіvе ѕроrtѕ whеrе mаlе оr fеmаlе, уоung оr оld, аblе-bоdіеd оr dіѕаblеd саn tаkе раrt.
Source: https://www.stk-sport.co.uk/gymnastics-introduction.html
Preliminary Questions:
1. What is your concept about gymnastics?
2. Why history in gymnastics important to a physical education teacher?
3. Why there is a need to understand the universal philosophy of gymnastics?
I.PREPARATION
The teacher will present a Short Video Clip or will send a link of the Short Video Clip and let
the students watch it;
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPFiC3nAuxQ
Afterwards, let the students share their thoughts by writing a Reflective Paper.
II. PRESENTATION
A. HISTORY OF GYMNASTICS
Gymnastics is one of the world oldest physical activities and sports, and its origin
can be traced back thousands of years.
Gymnastics was most likely first depicted in Egyptian artifacts through heiroglyphics.
The earliest known physical evidence of gymnastics can be found in the art of
ancient Egypt, where female acrobats performed for the pharaohs and the Egyptians
nobility.
Record shows that during the ancient time, the Chinese and the Egyptians were the
first to practice various gymnastics routines for fitness and entertainment. But the
Greeks were the first to develop the competitive aspects of gymnastics,
which originally meant all forms of athletics. It was first practiced at the ancient
Olympic Games at Mt. Olympus. All these sprang from their belief in the ideal of A
SOUND MIND IN A SOUND BODY.
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By 800 BC, Greece, China, Persia and India were using gymnastics for military
training. Gymnastics as practiced from early times appears to have spread from
Egypt to Greece and Rome.
In 776 BC, the Greeks held the first Olympics Games, which was a festival dedicated
to their god – Zeus. Gymnastics was added in the ancient Olympics Games.
Gymnastics involved boxing, wrestling, throwing, jumping, track and field, and
weightlifting, which later in history became separate sports.
The name of the sports “Gymnastics” is derived from the ancient Greek word
“Gymnos” which literally translated means “Naked Art”.
- In ancient Greece, male athletes trained and competed in the nude.
Because of this, women were excluded from the ancient games, not
just as competitors but also as spectators.
The Greeks built elaborate complexes known as “Gymnasia” for their physical
education training around 6th century BCE.
- There were three types of teachers in the gymnasium:
1. GRAMMATISTES, who taught reading, writing, and other scholarly
pursuits;
2. KITHARISTES, who taught music; and
3. PAIDOTRIBES, who were physical fitness teachers.
Gymnastics, is a sport basic to all sports and is recognized for its vital role in the
development of the total fitness of the individual. It is an Artistic expression of a
graceful yet demanding and difficult movement both for fitness or competition
purposes. That’s why gymnastics spreads around the world.
Source: Bucher, Charles A. Foundations of Physical Education. The C.V. Mosby
Co., St. Louis. 2005 | Revision Reference Book of Jaluage, Jucel. Gymnastics &
Combative Sports BPE-SPE 105. Lucky Four | 2016
CANDIDO BARTOLOME
Filipino
- a UP professor who secured support for gymnastic competitions at the
university, and he helped other organizations in the Philippines develop their own
programs.
The sport of gymnastics has deep and broad historical roots 2. Countries known for advancing the
sport, such as the United States, Rome and Russia, have produced numerous Olympic medalists.
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The sport of gymnastics has deep and broad historical roots. Countries known for advancing the
sport, such as the United States, Rome and Russia, have produced numerous Olympic medalists.
The Republic of the Philippines has not fared as well in gymnastics, and at the Olympics, Filipino
competitors do better in the sport of boxing. Still, the nation has done much to support the sport
of gymnastics.
Gymnastics as a sport:
involving the performance of sequences of movements or routines requiring physical
strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness.
a competitive sport in which individuals perform optional and prescribed acrobatic
feats either on the floor or on special apparatus in order to demonstrate strength, balance,
and body control.
Physical
An increase in muscular strength, flexibility, and endurance.
The ability to relax
Correct body alignment while walking, standing, jumping, and etc.
The knowledge of how to fall and roll safely.
Increased agility and coordination.
Cognitive
Awareness of the body.
Awareness of space and where the body is in it.
Awareness of relationships; body parts to each other and the apparatus.
Awareness of relationship with others.
Psychological
The joy of movement mastery.
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Discipline and self-control.
The exercise habit as a pleasurable daily occurrence.
A confident self-image and a positive attitude towards their bodies.
Trust in ones own abilities; move from a world of “I Can’t” to “I can”.
Source: Andin, Carmen Tabije. Teaching Physical Education in Philippine Schools,
Rex Bookstore, 1998 | Revision Reference Book of Jaluage, Jucel. Gymnastics &
Combative Sports BPE-SPE 105. Lucky Four, 2016
III. PRACTICE
Quiz/formative test
Direction: Circle the letter of the correct and best answer.
1. In what year does the Greeks built elaborate complexes which is known as Gymnasia for
their physical education training?
a. 800 BC c. 600 BC
b. 8th century BCE d. 6th century BCE
2. Gymnastics is a competitive sport in which individuals perform optional and prescribed
acrobatic feats either on the floor or on special apparatus in order to demonstrate strength,
balance, and body control. What classification of gymnastics is this?
a. Rhythmic gymnastics c. MAG/WAG
b. Gymnastics as a sport d. Gymnastics as an aesthetic expression
3. Who is this ?
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a. Pehr Henrik Ling c. Adolf Spiess
b. Johann Guts Muths d. Friedrich Ludwig Jahnn
4. Who were the first people to develop the competitive aspects of gymnastics?
a. Egyptian c. Persia
b. Chinese d. Greeks
5. Gymnos is literally translated as _________? What is it?
a. Gymnasia c. Palestra
b. Naked Art d. Game
6. Who is this ?
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15. Greeks held the first Olympics Games on which a festival dedicated to Zeus. In what
year it was happen?
a. 800 BC c. 776 BC
b. Early Greeks d. 6th century BCE
IV. PERFORMANCE
Activity: TIMELINE OF EVENTS (History of Gymnastics)
The students will make a timeline of events on the history of gymnastics with their
own creativity. And they are graded through rubrics.
CRITERIA
4 3 2 1
Facts were accurate Facts were accurate Facts were accurate Facts were often
for all events for at least 80% of all for at least 60% of inaccurate for
CONTENTS/FACTS reported on the events reported on the events reported events reported on _____
timeline the timeline on the timeline. the timeline
REFERENCES:
Internet Sources:
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https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/safety-gymnastics.html
https://www.stk-sport.co.uk/gymnastics-introduction.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPFiC3nAuxQ
Books/Journals:
Andin, Carmen Tabije. Teaching Physical Education in Philippine Schools, Rex Bookstore,
1998
Bucher, Charles A. Foundations of Physical Education. The C.V. Mosby Co., St. Louis.
2005
Jaluage, Jucel. Gymnastics & Combative Sports BPE-SPE 105. Lucky Four, 2016
Introduction:
The general purpose of a programme of fundamental rhythm is to provide a variety
of basic movement experiences. This will make students move effectively, efficiently and develop
a sense of rhythms. Fundamental rhythms include walking, running, skipping, and other
fundamental movements.
Source: https://classhall.com/lesson/rhythmic-activities-fundamental-rhythms-dramatic-rhythms-
creative-rhythms/
I.PREPARATION
Direction: The class will be task to answer the word search below:
Follow-up Questions:
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1. What are the familiar words you have found?
2. Can you give a brief description of the words you found?
3. Generally, what are the words about?
II. PRESENTATION
RHYTHM
signifies the beat/count/value/ and pulse of the music
“any regular recurring motion, symmetry” is a “ movement marked by the regulated
succession of strong and weak elements, or of opposite or different conditions.”
RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES
- the physical manifestations of the mental and emotional response of the
individual to rhythm refer to those bodily responses made to any of rhythmic
accompaniment.
A. ELEMENTS OF RHYTHM
(Terms)
BEAT- the underlying pulse of a rhythm
BAR - in music, a vertical line across a staff dividing it into equal measure of time
TEMPO - rate of speed of a movement
COUNT - a pulse beat a time limit
MEASURE - a group of pulse beats
STEP PATTERN - refers to a movement/s done for each of the dance
MEASURE SIGNATURE- also known as TIME SIGNATURE
B. ELEMENTS OF SPACE
1. Direction
- is the line of movement taken which may be forward, backward, sideward,
diagonal, upward, or a combination of those mentioned.
Movement Experiences:
Walk in place, forward, backward, sideward.
Walk turning around.
Walk with changes in direction from forward to backward, sideward and turning
around while continuing in the same direction.
Run in place, forward, backward.
Run facing forward to backward while continuing in the same direction.
Jump turning around.
Jump with half and full turns while in air.
Hop forward, backward, sideward.
Hop turning around.
2. Level
- is movement through space that may be done at a high, low or medium level.
Movement Experiences:
Walk on tiptoe, with knees half-bent, fully bent.
Run crouching low.
Run with greater elevation from floor.
Jump with knees fully bent, knees half-bent.
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3. Range
- refers to the area covered as the body moves. It may be small as when the
movement is done one’s place; or large when movement covers a wide area
as when getting away from one’s place.
Movement Experiences:
Walk with steps shorter than natural.
Walk with steps longer than natural.
Run with steps shorter than natural.
Run with steps longer than natural.
4. Floor Pattern
- the path or design on floor that is made while moving in space is what is
termed as floor pattern. It may take a form of a square, circle, straight line,
or zigzag.
Movement Experiences:
Take 4 walking steps each forward; sideward R; backward; sideward L to original
place.
Move forward with 4 long strides and with arms raised overhead; 4 short strides
diagonally forward L and with arms raised; 4 short strides diagonally forward
L with arms still raised sideward; 4 long strides with arms overhead moving
backward.
Move forward in a circle clockwise with R arm raised at side and L hand on waist in 8
counts; turn about and move counterclockwise in a circle with reverse
arm/hand position in 8 counts.
Slide with R foot leading obliquely forward R in 4 counts and hands on waist; slide
with L obliquely L forward; continue making a zigzag floor pattern across the
room.
C. MOVEMENT QUALITIES
Movement expression is attained through the elements of time, force, and space.
Time Qualities:
1. Movement which is fast.
2. Movement which is slow.
Force Qualities:
1. Soft light movement
2. Strong, heavy movement
3. Strong, jerky movement
4. smooth, sustained movement
Space Qualities:
1. Movement up and down
2. Movement across back and forth, or around
3. Movement which is low
4. Movement which is high
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III. PRACTICE
ORAL PARTICIPATION – Quiz Type
Directions: The teacher will ask questions to the students for the oral participation. The
students are graded based on the given rubric.
RUBRIC
Criteria 1 2 3 4
Student is able
Generally looks to present the
Student at the project looking
Student reads
occasionally audience, but at the
Eye Contact with no eye
uses eye generally to audience and
contact.
contact. the teacher. making them
feel included.
Non-Verbal Occasionally
Stands up
sways or
Skills fidgets, but
straight and
still with both
Sways or stands up
Slumps or feet on the
fidgets during straight with
Posture leans during ground, and
much of both feet on
presentation. moves the
presentation. the ground
hands for
most of the
emphasis.
time.
Student’s voice
is low- Student’s voice
medium, but is clear, and Student uses a
Student part of the most of the clear voice,
mumbles, very audience still audience rhythm and
low voice and has some members can tone, so that
Elocution do not use any difficulty easily hear the all audience
tonal hearing presentation. members can
differences. presentation. The tone used hear
Oral Skills Tonality barely changes. presentation.
changes.
Student
pronounces Pronunciation Student
Student does
incorrectly is good, but pronounces
not do any
some terms, some mostly
Pronunciation effort
mostly constructions everything
regarding
vocabulary of and terms are clearly and
pronunciation.
the unit. incorrect. correctly.
Student has a
Students good hook and
Audience Audience has
presents presents
cannot some difficulty
information in information in
understand the following
a logical logical,
presentation presentation
sequence interesting
Organization because there because
which sequence
is no sequence student jumps
audience can which
of information. around.
follow. audience can
Contents easily follow.
Student is at Student
Student is
Student does ease with demonstrates
comfortable
not appear to information full knowledge
with
have a grasp and answers and can
Subject information,
of information; questions answer and
but is only able
Knowledge cannot answer
to answer
satisfactorily, elaborate on
questions but most/all
simple
about subject. fails to questions
questions.
elaborate. asked
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The images
The Visual aid
used changed The audience
presentation showing effort
from blurry to could read the
had small fonts and creativity
high- slides and the
Presentation Visual and blurry
resolution. images were
is used thus
pictures. It has improving
Text varied generally
been difficult overall
depending on good.
to follow. presentation.
parts.
IV. PERFORMANCE
Activity: MOVEMENT EXPERIENCES
Directions: The student will choose only one of every theme given and after choosing it
the student will create a movement on it. And the student is given only one minute to
perform in the class.
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slower until in the last measure of the music, it
topples over on the floor.
REFERENCES:
Internet Source:
https://classhall.com/lesson/rhythmic-activities-fundamental-rhythms-dramatic-rhythms-
creative-rhythms/
Books/Journals:
Balke, B. The fitness handbook (2nd ed.). St. Loius, MO: Wellness Bookshelf. 1995
Catapang, J. P. Manual on physical fitness. Quezon City, Philippines: SPTCRC Publications.
2000
Corbin, C. B., et al. Concepts of fitness and wellness. New York: McGraw-Hill. 2006
Corbin, C.B., & Lindsey, R. Fitness for life (4th ed.). London: Human Kinetics. 2002
Dinoso, C. P. Gymnastics book. Manila, Philippines: Rex Bookstore. 1990
Editors of Time-Life Books. Soft workouts: Low impact exercise. London: Caxton Publishing
Group. 1989
Hall, S. J. Basic biomechanics (4th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. 2004
Kornspan, A. S. Fundamentals of sports and exercise psychology. USA: Human Kinetics.
Powers, S.K., & Howley, E. T. (2009). Exercise physiology: Theory and application to fitness
and performance. New York: McGraw-Hill. 2009
Tulio, D. D. Basic physical education for college. Mandaluyong City, Philippines: National
Bookstore. 2008
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CHAPTER 3 – BASIC GYMNASTICS POSITIONS
Intended Learning Outcome:
1. demonstrate accuracy, consistency, and clarity of movement; (CLO 2, 3, 4) and
2. execute a sequence of rhythmic movements that manifests knowledge of aesthetic
standards. (CLO 2, 3, 4)
Introduction:
Gymnastics is a self-motivating activity where one can manipulate the different parts
of the body into varied positions or movement. One can do a pike, a tuck, a layout, an arch, a
split, and can roll, twist, rotate, etc. The attainment of skills in gymnastics can only be done
through proper body preparations especially on strength and flexibility.
The changes in today’s gymnastics are the emphasis on flowing movements and the
inclusions of dance and locomotor skills in the creation of routines. Grace, poise, and dignity of
movements are emphasized. The masculine and rigid movements are now changed to more
relaxed and easy movements.
Source: Gymnastics Book by Dinoso, C.P.
I.PREPARATION
Direction: The class will be given a link for a video clip:
The BEST of Rhythmic Gymnastics at Tokyo 2020!
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xuA2olBewI&t=140s
Follow-up Questions:
1. What is the video generally all about?
2. Enumerate the skill related and health related components of the gymnasts you
have noticed.
3. What are the different gymnastics positions/movements shown?
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II. PRESENTATION
A. ARM POSITIONS
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B. HAND POSITIONS
C. STANDING POSITIONS
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D. SITTING POSITIONS
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E. KNEELING POSITIONS
F. LYING POSITIONS
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G. ARM SUPPORT POSITIONS
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-LU10Km1nj1ermJVQq3XLaRtExj5vFiF/view?
usp=sharing
H. CALISTHENICS
Calisthenics might be the word your grandfather used for physical exercise.
This type of workout started cropping up in grade schools in the late 19th and early 20th
centuries. These low-resistance exercises use your body weight rather than other
equipment.
You do many repetitions of each move to help build muscle while improving how
long you can keep the exercise going. Calisthenics can be a warm-up or cool-down for
another fitness routine or sport. Or it can be its own workout.
Calisthenics are making a big comeback in workouts around the world. There are
lots of ways these moves can benefit you.
Types of Calisthenics
Calisthenic exercises are relatively quick and involve moving most or all of your
body. You repeat each exercise at least 10-12 times. You do more if you like, depending on
your fitness level.
Some examples of calisthenic exercises include:
Jumping jacks
Trunk twists
Push-ups
Pull-ups
Chin-ups
Sit-ups
Planks
Lunges
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III. PRACTICE
After the discussion, the students will practice the basic gymnastics position. The students
will be given allotted time to practice and master the positions. In the next meeting, the students
will perform/present the said basic gymnastics position.
IV. PERFORMANCE
Activity: BASIC GYMNASTICS POSITIONS | Performance Task
Directions: After the students mastered the positions, they will be divided into 5 groups.
Each group will submit a video presentation of a routine of the basic
gymnastic position. The teacher will rate them with the given rubric.
BASIC POSITIONS IN GYMNASTICS
Quantitative Rating
Scale (Peer Evaluation)
Name: ___________________________ Year/Section: _________ Date; _________
Numerical Rating 4 3 2 1
Descriptive Rating Excellent Very Good Satisfactory Fair
A. Standing Positions
1. Feet Parallel
2. Stride Position
3. Lunge Position
4. Half-knee Bend
5. Squat Position
B. Sitting Position
1. Long Sitting
2. Hook Sitting
3. Long Sitting Rest
4. Tuck Sitting
5. Stride Sitting
6. Side Sitting
7. Hurdle Sitting
8. Heels Sit
9. Cross Sitting
10. Frog Sitting
C. Kneeling Positions
1. Kneeling
2. Stride Kneeling
3. Half-kneeling
4. Kneeling position one leg
D. Lying Positions
1. Supine
2. Prone
3. Side Lying
4. Hook Lying
5. Tuck Lying
E. Hand Positions
1. Hands on Waist
2. Hands on Chest
3. Hands on Shoulder
4. Hands on Neck
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5. Hands on Hips
F. Arm Positions
1. Arms Forward
2. Arms Sideward
3. Arms Upward
4. Arms Oblique
5. Arms in T-Positions
REFERENCES:
Internet Source:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xuA2olBewI&t=140s
Books/Journals:
Balke, B. The fitness handbook (2nd ed.). St. Loius, MO: Wellness Bookshelf. 1995
Catapang, J. P. Manual on physical fitness. Quezon City, Philippines: SPTCRC Publications.
2000
Corbin, C. B., et al. Concepts of fitness and wellness. New York: McGraw-Hill. 2006
Corbin, C.B., & Lindsey, R. Fitness for life (4th ed.). London: Human Kinetics. 2002
Dinoso, C. P. Gymnastics book. Manila, Philippines: Rex Bookstore. 1990
Editors of Time-Life Books. Soft workouts: Low impact exercise. London: Caxton Publishing
Group. 1989
Hall, S. J. Basic biomechanics (4th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. 2004
Kornspan, A. S. Fundamentals of sports and exercise psychology. USA: Human Kinetics.
Powers, S.K., & Howley, E. T. (2009). Exercise physiology: Theory and application to fitness
and performance. New York: McGraw-Hill. 2009
Tulio, D. D. Basic physical education for college. Mandaluyong City, Philippines: National
Bookstore. 2008
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CHAPTER 4 – RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
Intended Learning Outcome:
1. show a variety of ways to rhythmically manipulate the different light apparatus;
(CLO 2, 3)
2. perform control of muscular tension and body poise; (CLO 2, 3) and
3. demonstrate objectivity and competence in the use of light apparatus to evaluate
rhythmic performance. (CLO 4)
Introduction:
Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that combines elements of ballet, gymnastics, dance,
and apparatus manipulation. Individuals or teams of competitors (from 2 to 6 people) manipulate
one or two pieces of apparatus: rope, clubs, hoop, ball, ribbon and Free (no apparatus, so called
"floor routine").
It became an Olympic sport in 1984, with an individual all-around event. The group
all-around competition was added to the Olympics in 1996. At the international level,
rhythmic gymnastics is a women-only sport.
Rhythmic Gymnastics brings young girls quest for fun and creative outlet into the gym, in an
environment where girls can develop in a social environment with their friends.
The sport provides the opportunity for gymnasts to express their own personality
and expression, whilst learning new skills along the way, keeping them interested and active.
I.PREPARATION
Audio Visual Presentation
Title: All about Rhythmic Gymnastics - We are Gymnastics!
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilUTe1xaJZw
Guide questions:
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1. What is/are the most familiar gymnastic apparatus?
2. Did it ever came in to your mind that these equipment can be used in
gymnastics?
3. If you are to choose among the different apparatus, which one will you choose
and why?
4. What do you think the most essential skill when using these apparatus?
II. PRESENTATION
a. Jog in Place - start with a jog in place (approximately 5 mins) in your floor space.
This the most simple cardio method of increasing your heart rate and
therefore increasing blood circulation to your muscles.
b. Proper Stretching- Make sure to target the body’s major joints:
Ankles - start on your hands and knees and extend out into a planche position,
rolling your ankles one at a time in a small circle ground. Stretch out the
Achilles tendon by stepping into lunge position, keeping your toes facing
forward in front and behind your body.
Wrists - in a kneeling position, flip your hands under (alternately palms up,
palms down) and use your body weight to stretch them out, leaning forward
and to the sides to cover a range motion.
Neck - tilt your head from side to side (ear to shoulder), tilt your chin up and
down (chin to chest/sky), look from side to side (turning the entire head), and
roll your head clockwise and counterclockwise. Make sure not to rotate your
neck beyond your normal range of motion.
Shoulders - bring one arm across your chest and gently pull using your other
hand until you feel a stretch in your shoulder and repeat on with the other arm,
stretch your triceps by raising your arms above your head, bending one arm
and grasping the elbow with the other hand, pulling the bent arm towards your
back (scapula) until you feel the stretch in the arm, and repeat with the other
arm.
Hips - Sit with the feet together in front of their body and pull their feet
towards their body to open and stretch their hips.
Back - Standing or sitting in a straddle position, reach down between your legs
until you feel a deep stretch (also stretching the hips), also reach toward each
leg stretching your sides. Stretch your back by performing a bridge (also
stretches your shoulder and hips).
Legs (calves and thighs) - sitting or standing in pike position (feet and legs
together), bending at the hips to reach your hands towards your toes, keeping
your head down towards your knees, you should experience a stretch in the
biceps femoris and gastrocnemius.
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2. Importance of Cool Down Exercises - After being active in a gymnastics session, your
muscles are still engaged, but fatigued and in need of recovery. Cool down exercises can
help aid, recovery, and maintain good health after intensive training.
a. Gentle Exercise - A slow jog in place for 5-10 minutes to slowly regulate heart and
breathing rate.
b. Stretching - static stretching for 5-10 minutes can help decrease body
temperature, mechanically force waste products (formed in the muscles
during exercise) from the sarcomeres of the muscle to the blood due to
high tension they generate, and increase the range of motion at the
muscle. Pay special attention to stretching the muscles that were specifically
strained during exercises, stretching them longer.
c. Nourishment - nourish your body with plenty of water before, during and after
participating in gymnastics activities. Consuming an appropriate amount of
carbohydrates will replenish your glycogen stores that have been depleted
during the physical activity and supply your muscles with amino acids to
speed up the rebuilding of the muscle over the following days.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyEaYnJEJGQ
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvoCqQZBT1o
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InGvLLB7L6k
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtouCkzWDPo
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9Aii-orrp0
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Source: Individual routine | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OT9WDMtT8M
III. PRACTICE
Lecture-Demonstration
The teacher will have an Audio Visual Presentation(AVP) in which the different
Rhythmic Gymnastics Exercises are linked in a YouTube video.
Below are the links that the students will access to see the videos of the different
Rhythmic Gymnastics Exercises.
IV. PERFORMANCE
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1. Each student must create a creative routine video performance by combining all
exercises using the different apparatus. Students can have their music
accompaniment of their own choice.
2. The routine must at least have 2 minutes time duration.
3. Performances will be evaluated using the provided criteria.
RUBRIC
CRITERIA 3 2 1
Demonstrates
excellent Demonstrates Demonstrates
knowledge of knowledge of some knowledge _____
Knowledge of
choreography and movement and of movement,
Choreography/Mastery
performs performs with few and performance
movement free of errors. has many errors.
errors.
Student has only
Student has
one component Student does not
smooth transitions
Smooth Transitions either smooth have smooth _____
throughout the
and Clear Beginning transitions transitions or a
sequence and a
and End throughout the clear beginning
clear beginning and
sequence or a clear and end.
end.
beginning and end.
Choreography is Choreography
Choreography is performed with shows no
performed with little attention to attention to
attention to details details of details of
Technique
and shows movement, and movement and _____
proficiency of student is not demonstrates
dance style. proficient is dance little knowledge
style. of dance style.
Demonstrates Demonstrates
unusual physical above average
strength and physical strength Demonstrates _____
flexibility. and flexibility. below average
Body Awareness
Demonstrates Demonstrates physical strength
unusually advanced above average and flexibility.
balance and balance and
physical control. physical control.
Student’s sequence Student has only Student does not
Creativity and Control is creative and one component show creativity or
Bonus shows overall (creativity or control during
control control) their sequence.
Total
_____ / 15+85=______
REFERENCES:
Internet Sources:
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BASIC CLUBS APPARATUS HANDLING FOR RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS: follow-along tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvoCqQZBT1o
BASIC RIBBON HANDLING FOR RHYTHMIC GYMNASTS: FOLLOW-ALONG TUTORIAL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InGvLLB7L6k
BASIC RIBBON HANDLING FOR RHYTHMIC GYMNASTS: FOLLOW-ALONG TUTORIAL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InGvLLB7L6k
Basic Rope Handling Skills | Rhythmic Gymmastics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9Aii-orrp0
v=NtouCkzWDPo
http://www.gymnsw.org.au/NSW/Members/Rhythmic_Gymnastics
https://www.olympic.org/rhythmic-gymnastics-equipment-and-history
https://www.specialolympics.org/our-work/sports/rhythmic-gymnastics
Individual routine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OT9WDMtT8M
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CATEGORY GOOD FAIR POOR TOTAL
3 points 2 points 1 point
Ability to understand Fully implemented all Understood the Understood a few
and implement the guidelines. majority of the guidelines and does
activity. guidelines and knows not know where to
where to implement it. implement it.
Use of creative Used a large of ideas Used several ideas and Rarely used ideas to
thinking strategies in and strategies to solve strategies to solve the solve the challenges.
the exercise. the exercise challenge. exercise challenge.
Group/partner All team members Majority of the team Fewer of the team
teamwork. contributed equally to members contributed members contributed
the activity’s objective. equally to the activity’s equally to the
objective. activity’s objective.
Performance result. All of the 60 % of the 40% or below were
performances were performances were not achieved.
accomplished. accomplished.
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