Teaching Gymnastics

by E. Mauldon

Overview

This practical book is designed to help not only the specialist, but also the primary and middle school teacher, whose responsibility it is to provide gymnastic education. Opening chapters discuss the historical context of gymnastics and provide a discussion of the relevance of the subject within the curriculum. It will provide help in the essentials of organising each lesson, including general teaching points, teaching styles and strategies to employ and develop, material to use and the appropriate and creative use of apparatus.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138458109
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/02/2017
Edition description:	New
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Mauldon, E.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Historical Overview; Chapter 2 Gymnastics in the Curriculum; Chapter 3 Lesson Planning and Organisation; Chapter 4 Movement Observation; Chapter 5 Elementary Body Management; Chapter 6 Intermediate Body Management; Chapter 7 Control of Body Weight, Tension and Energy; Chapter 8 The Use of Space; Chapter 9 Changes of Speed; Chapter 10 Continuity of Movement in Action; Chapter 11 Partner Work; Chapter 12 Advanced Body Management; Chapter 13 Gaining, Maintaining and Terminating Balance; Chapter 14 The Body in Flight; Chapter 15 Group Work; Chapter 16 Scheme of Work;