GYMNASTICS FOR EVERYONE!
EDUCATIONAL, ARTISTIC (OLYMPIC STYLE), RHYTHMIC

by JOHN P. BENNETT
1st edition, 105 pages, $15.95  
ISBN 978-0-89641-236-1

 

Gymnastics for Everyone is primarily designed for those presently teaching or who will be teaching gymnastics, pre-school through the secondary level. It also can be utilized quite effectively in beginning college and university gymnastics classes and elementary and secondary physical education methods courses at the college and university level.

This book provides information on the three basic types of gymnasics: educational, artistic, and rhythmic. There is also a chapter describing a very helpful transition from educational gymnastic forms to the artistic forms. At the end of each chapter is a list of additional readings for thos who feel a need for more information on the topic. The final section of the book contains a list of resources for equipment, records, and supplies that are related to the field of gymnastics.

As the book was developed, every effort was made to conform to the "Developmentally Appropriate Physical Education Practices for Children" identified in the position statement of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) developed by the Council on Physical Education for Children (COPEC).

 

CONTENTS

• PREFACE
  Benefits of Gymnastics
  Gymnastic Preview

• Chapter 1:  EDUCATIONAL GYMNASTICS
  Introduction
  Thematic Construction
  Movement Content
  Lesson Planning
  Lesson Plan Format
  Teaching Approach
  Themes and Tasks
  Equipment
  Sample Lesson Plan
  Summary
  Additional Readings

• Chapter 2:  THE "BRIDGE" TO ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
  Introduction
  Dominant Movement Patterns (Static positions, Landings, Rotations, Swing, Spring, Flight and Height)
  Checklist for Dominant Movement Patterns
  Summary
  Additional Readings

• Chapter 3:  ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS (OLYMPIC STYLE)
  Introduction
  Warm-up Activities
  Floor Exercise
  Vaulting
  Balance Beam
  Uneven Parallel Bars
  Parallel Bars
  Horizontal Bar
  Rings
  Pommel Horse
  Organizing the Program
  Lesson Plan Content and Sample
  Evaluation
  Summary
  Additional Readings

• Chapter 4: RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
  Introduction
  Fundamental Movement Patterns
  Ropes
  Balls
  Hoops
  Ribbons
  Clubs
  Games — Developmental and Creative
  Organizing the Program
  Lesson Plan Content and Sample
  Evaluation
  Summary
  Additional Readings

• GYMNASTIC'S RESOURCES

About the Author

John P. Bennett is an associate professor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where most of his efforts are focused on teacher preparation. He has taught health and physical education at seven elementary schools, one high school and three other universities. In addition, he served in the public schools as a central office K-12 supervisor of health, physical education, driver education, and athletics. Prior to his arrival at UNCW, he served as the state director of the Healthful Living Education Section in the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.Presently he is serving as president of the AAHPERD (American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance). John received his bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary, his master's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and his doctoral degree from Northern Illinois Univeristy. He has made numerous presentations at the international, national, regional, state and local levels on topics related to health and fitness. He has authored many articles and textbook contributions.