1. SylabUZ
2. Faculty of Biological Sciences
3. winter term 2022/2023
4. WNB - oferta ERASMUS - Erasmus programme
5. Theory and methodology of gymnastics

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Theory and methodology of gymnastics - course description

Aim of the course

The aim of this subject is to prepare students to conduct gymnastics lessons at nursery school and primary school among grade IV-VIII.  The objective of this subject is to equip students with knowledge and skills necessary to appropriate employing gymnastic exercises as a crucial measure in shaping physical and mental personality sphere among children and young people. Skills acquirement of preparation, organization and giving classes at nursery school and primary school educational level-  the course of the gymnastics lesson,  using terminology that is typical of gymnastics, knowledge of systematics of gymnastic exercises. Gaining the knowledge concerning teaching methodology of the elements and gymnastic exercises, the ways of protection and self protection.

Prerequisites

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Student possesses physical abilities focused on gymnastic and acrobatic forms and he presents the level of motor fitness enabling performing exercises using technical  gymnastic and acrobatic equipment.

Scope

Students are equipped with knowledge in the field of theory, methodology and task organization regarding conducting classes in various  gymnastic sports especially: artistic gymnastics, acrobatic gymnastics.  Preparation for working with children with different  level of physical fitness and in different conditions using available gymnastic measures. Presentation of functional, aesthetic and health advantages of gymnastic sports.

Teaching methods

Demonstration, group work/ individual work, talk, observation, description , explanation.

Learning outcomes and methods of theirs verification

Outcome description	Outcome symbols	Methods of verification	The class form

Assignment conditions

• Participation in classes.
• Test and evaluation of performing sets of exercises with particular gymnastic and acrobatic instruments. The assessment regarding exercise technique correctness, movement, composition, aesthetics and difficulty.
• The assessment of terminology correctness regarding  description of technique and methodology of teaching gymnastic exercises during statement.
• The assessment of ability to correctly and safely prepare post for exercises.
• Obtaining positive mark for passing history of gymnastics, directions and kinds of gymnastics, systematics , gymnastic exercises,  and  division of training material.

Recommended reading

1. Mitchell D., Davis B., Lopez R. (2002), Teaching Fundamental Gymnastics Skills. Human Kinetics Publishers
2. Nowak M., Piekarski M., Kuriańska-Wołoszyn J.(2016) Gimnastyka: ćwiczenia na przyrządach. Zamiejscowy Wydział Kultury Fizycznej w Gorzowie Wlkp. Akademii Wychowania Fizycznego im. Eugeniusza Piaseckiego w Poznaniu, Polskie Towarzystwo Naukowe Kultury Fizycznej, Gorzów Wlkp.
3. Nowak M. Piekarski M., Kuriańska-Wołoszyn J. (2009) Gimnastyka: zarys historii, terminologia i systematyka. Zamiejscowy Wydział Kultury Fizycznej w Gorzowie Wlkp. Akademii Wychowania Fizycznego im. Eugeniusza Piaseckiego w Poznaniu, Polskie Towarzystwo Naukowe Kultury Fizycznej, Polski Związek Akrobatyki Sportowej, Gorzów Wlkp.
4. Stork S.  (2007): Assessing Gymnastics in Elementary School Physical Education, National Association for Sport and Physical Education, Michigan
5. Werner P. H. (2004): Teaching Children Gymnastics, Human Kinetics Publisher.
6. Magazines and e-books available at the University Library, digital databases - medical sciences and health sciences http://www.bu.uz.zgora.pl/

Further reading

Notes

Teacher needs to provide students with opportunity for extra consultations  with instruments  once a week on the day and hour given at the beginning of the term.

Modified by dr Ewa Skorupka (last modification: 03-05-2022 12:49)