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In the ancient times, the main goal of gymnastics was to prepare strong and capable _
soldiers for war
During its development, gymnastics gradually moved away from preparation for war towards entertainment in the form of _
competitive sport
Is one of the oldest Olympic sports and one of the World's most popular sports.
Gymnastics
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The _ is an artistic gymnastics apparatus which gymnasts perform on, as well as the skill performed using that apparatus.
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In gymnastics, the _ is a specially prepared exercise surface, which is considered an apparatus.
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The _ is an artistic gymnastics apparatus. Traditionally, it is used by only male gymnasts.
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The _ also known as _ is an artistic gymnastics apparatus and the event that uses it.
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_ are floor apparatus consisting of _ slightly over _ and positioned at roughly head height.
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The _, also known as the _, is an apparatus used by male gymnasts in artistic gymnastics.
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The _ or _ is an artistic gymnastics apparatus. It is made of a steel frame. The bars are made of fiberglass with wood coating, or less commonly wood.
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The balance _ is a rectangular artistic gymnastics apparatus and an event performed using the apparatus. Both the apparatus and the event are sometimes simply referred to as
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Promotes muscle growth and strength
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Came from the Greek word "" which means _ and "" which means "_"
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The health benefits of calisthenics were generally recognized by the beginning of the _, and primary and secondary schools throughout the Western world began instituting the exercises as a _
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_ is the "_" who founded the _ (gymnastics club) movement in Germany.
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_ Was a _ and _ who contributed to the development of school gymnastics for children of both sexes in Switzerland and Germany.
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_ Pioneered the teaching of physical education in Sweden. He is credited as The _
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_ Was an American educator known for her forthright opinions on female education as well as her vehement support of the many benefits of the incorporation of kindergarten into children's education.
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Gymnastics History
- The main goal of ancient gymnastics was to prepare strong and capable warriors.
- Gymnastics moved away from war preparation towards entertainment, in the form of public displays of strength and skill.
- Gymnastics is one of the oldest Olympic sports and one of the world's most popular sports.
Gymnastics Events
- The Pommel Horse is an artistic gymnastics apparatus and event, performed on the apparatus.
- The Floor Exercise is a specially prepared exercise surface, considered an apparatus.
- The Rings are an artistic gymnastics apparatus, traditionally used only by male gymnasts.
- The Parallel Bars are also known as Horizontal Bars: an artistic gymnastics apparatus and event.
- Uneven Bars are floor apparatus consisting of two bars slightly over a meter apart, positioned roughly at head height.
- The High Bar, also known as the Horizontal Bar, is used by male gymnasts in artistic gymnastics.
- The Uneven Bars or Asymmetrical Bars are an artistic gymnastics apparatus made from a steel frame. The bars are made of fiberglass with a wood coating, or less commonly wood.
- The Balance Beam is a rectangular artistic gymnastics apparatus and event performed on the apparatus.
Gymnastics Benefits and Development
- Gymnastics promotes muscle growth and strength.
- The word "gymnastics" comes from the Greek "gymnos," which means "naked," and "askein," which means "to train."
- The health benefits of calisthenics were recognized by the beginning of the 19th century, and primary and secondary schools in the Western world began incorporating exercises into physical education.
- Friedrich Ludwig Jahn was the "Father of Gymnastics," who founded the Turnverein (gymnastics club) movement in Germany.
- Johann Christoph Friedrich GutsMuths was a German educator and author who contributed to the development of school gymnastics for children of both sexes in Switzerland and Germany.
- Pehr Henrik Ling pioneered the teaching of physical education in Sweden. He is credited as "The Father of Swedish Gymnastics."
- Elizabeth Peabody was an American educator known for her strong opinions on female education and her support of the benefits of kindergarten in children's education.
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