History of Gymnastics: An Overview
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What is the historical origin of the word 'gymnastics'?

  • Chinese and Egyptian routines for fitness and entertainment (correct)
  • Greek competitive aspects of athletics
  • German educators' development of modern gymnastics
  • Roman military training exercises
  • What was the initial purpose of gymnastics as per the text?

  • Competitive aspects of athletics
  • Military training exercises
  • Artistic expression of ideas
  • Development of total fitness (correct)
  • Who were the first to develop the competitive aspects of gymnastics?

  • Greeks (correct)
  • Chinese
  • Romans
  • Egyptians
  • What did the Romans use gymnastics exercises for?

    <p>Military training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group developed modern gymnastics, according to the text?

    <p>German educators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Swedish system emphasize in gymnastics?

    <p>Rhythm and coordination through movements borrowed from dance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the gymnastics program focuses on development of aesthetic discipline, expression, rhythm, gracefulness, and musicality?

    <p>Rhythmic Gymnastics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gymnastics phase involves activities to develop and test muscular strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, agility, and coordination?

    <p>Stunts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the Father of Modern Gymnastics?

    <p>Friedrich Ludwig Jahnn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which educator introduced gymnastics in European schools and invented the stall bars and the vaulting box?

    <p>Per Henrik Ling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of exercises are included in the Educational Gymnastics Conditioning Program?

    <p>Exercises to prepare the body for complicated movements and skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the gymnastics program involves the performance of skills and techniques on heavy apparatus like balance beam, vault, and uneven parallel bar?

    <p>Heavy Apparatus Work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who introduced fancy marching and freehand exercises performed with music?

    <p>Adolf Spies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the Tumbling phase in gymnastics?

    <p>Rolling and springing movements on floor or apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who introduced gymnastics in the Philippine Educational System?

    <p>Candido Bartolome &amp; Francisca Reyes-Aquino</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Pyramid Building phase in gymnastics?

    <p>Creating a picture out of the body in static position</p> Signup and view all the answers

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