Author: Heather C. Palmer Publisher: Human Kinetics ISBN: 9780736042420 Category : Rhythmic gymnastics Languages : en Pages : 146
Book Description
"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.
Author: Nadejda Jastrjembskaia Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media ISBN: 9781626544789 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 274
Book Description
Take your gymnastics skills to the next level! With the help of "Rhythmic Gymnastics "you can master the elegant and athletic movements that define rhythmic sportive gymnastics. By using the proven European training system-available exclusively in this book-you will be following the same regimen that has propelled dozens of athletes to the upper echelons of the sport. Written by Nadejda Jastrjembskaia, an elite coach, and Yuri Titov, an Olympic champion and former president of the International Gymnastics Federation, " Rhythmic Gymnastics" is the most comprehensive book on the sport. Inside, you'll find detailed instructions and over 200 illustrations that cover training, competition, and movements, as well as apparatus handling techniques for the hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon, and rope. From artistic movements and adept apparatus handling to the critical elements of competitive success, this book teaches everything a gymnast needs to know in order to perform at their best.
Author: Julie Murray Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 1098264797 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 27
Book Description
This title explores the exciting sport of rhythmic gymnastics by looking at its history, techniques, equipment, and how people compete in the sport today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Author: Monèm Jemni Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1135285128 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 288
Book Description
The Science of Gymnastics is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the fundamental physiological, biomechanical and psychological principles underpinning this most demanding of sports. Drawing on cutting edge scientific research, and including contributions from leading international sport scientists and experienced coaches, the book represents an important link between theory and performance. With useful summaries, data and review questions included throughout, the book examines every key aspect of gymnastic training and performance, including: energetic, physical and physiological assessment training principles diet, nutrition and supplementation growth and development issues kinetics and kinematics angular and linear motion angular momentum stress, anxiety and coping motivation and goal setting mental skills training for practice and competition the psychology of learning and performance. In a concluding section the authors reflect on how fundamental scientific components (physiology, biomechanics and psychology) interact to enhance gymnastic performance, helping students to develop a better understanding of the relationship between sport science and sporting performance. The Science of Gymnastics is essential reading for all students, coaches and researchers with an interest in gymnastics or applied sport science.
Author: April Adams Publisher: Lechner Syndications ISBN: 9781927794272 Category : Languages : en Pages : 134
Book Description
Kelley steps to the mat. Presents and poses. Inhales. Steps and extends her leg. Exhales while throwing herself into a wind-milling leg extension that positions her pointed toe exactly opposite from the tip of her head. Her pointed leg spins in opposition to her shoulders and head so that when her foot reaches straight up to the sky, her head almost touches the floor and all while spinning a hoop on her wrist. Kelley and the Kips are back, but this season Kelley is determined that not only does she need to execute skills with precision and performance, she needs to do it while throwing, catching and balancing a ball. Rhythmic gymnastics is Kelley's new passion but can she balance old friends, new friends and her sport, or will she be thrown Off Rhythm?
Author: Mariah-Cantone-Basile Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1483697010 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 78
Book Description
The Adventures of Katrina the Rhythmic Gymnast Fairy Volume 2 Born in Kew Melbourne, Australia. I completed my schooling in a private girls college in Malvern, where I later went on to further my studies in art and languages. After completing my University studies I traveled to Italy, where I lived in Rome and studied in Florence. Later traveled to Sicily where I studied and worked as an english teacher. I’ve always had a fascination for fairies and anything enchanted. My daughter was born and thats when all my stories and reading of fairies and the enchanted life of the mystical lives of anything to do with fairies came together. I have been writing stories of fairies for as long as I can remember. It wasnt until my daughter started Rhythmic gymnastics six years ago, that I combined both together and thats how my stories were reborn. The beauty of Rhythmic gymnastics and the enchanted fascination of fairies was put together and that’s where the storyline came about. I hope I can engage and excite those who also have a love for the rhythmic gymnastics and fairies.
Author: Michelle Meadows Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR) ISBN: 1250819946 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 23
Book Description
A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar. Before she was a record-breaking gymnast competing on the world stage, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard. When she was six years old, Simone's family took shape in a different way. Her grandparents Ron and Nellie Biles adopted Simone and her sister Adria. Ron and Nellie became their parents. Simone was also introduced to gymnastics that same year, launching a lifelong passion fueled by remarkable talent, sacrifice, and the undying support of her family. From her athletic early childhood to the height of her success as an Olympic champion, Flying High is the story of the world's greatest gymnast from author Michelle Meadows and illustrator Ebony Glenn.
Author: Nadejda Jastrjembskaia Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers ISBN: 9780880117104 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 276
Book Description
A guide on rhythmic gymnastics with instruction plus more than 200 illustrations covering training and competition as well as body movements and apparatus handling techniques for the hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon, and rope.