Individual Sports: Gymnastics, Track & Field, Badminton - PE 10 PDF

INDIVIDUAL SPORTS What is gymnastics? Gymnastics is a self-motivating activity where one can manipulate the different parts of the body into varied positions or movements. One can do a pike, a tuck, a layout, an arch, a split, and can roll, twist, rotate, etc. the attainment of skills...

INDIVIDUAL SPORTS What is gymnastics? Gymnastics is a self-motivating activity where one can manipulate the different parts of the body into varied positions or movements. 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.  What are the objectives of gymnastics? Gymnastics is integrated in Physical Education Curriculum for the following reasons: 1. To improve and maintain a physically fit body. 2. To improve efficiency of movement through grace, poise, dignity, form, and rhythm. 3. To enhance creativity through the exploration of new movements and movement combinations. 4. To improve courage, initiative, determination, and perseverance. 5. To stimulate interest and enjoyment of gymnastics.  TRACK AND FIELD Ancient Olympic games in 776 B.C.E in Olympia, Greece with only one event. Four main events; long jump, javelin throw, discus throw and wrestling. IAAF or International Association of Athletics Federation  TRACK AND FIELD Strands of Athletics 1. Track events Running- first classification in the track and field events. Sprinting Relay Hurdling Long Jump Triple Jump High Jump Pole Vault  TRACK AND FIELD Strands of Athletics 2. Field Events Throwing Hammer Discus Javelin Shot Put  BADMINTON The sport originated in India. This sport is known in India as poona. It is played over a net using a racket and shuttlecock.  FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT Court It is rectangular, marked with lines 40mm wide. The lines are preferably white or yellow to be identified easily. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT Post and Net The post is 1.55 m in height and the net is made of fine cord of dark color and even thickness. It has a depth of 760mm. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT Shuttle The shuttle has sixteen feathers fixed to the base that is firmly fastened with a thread. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT Racket BASIC SKILLS IN BADMINTON Correct Gripping Forehand Backhand Ready Position Footwork