Teaching children's gymnastics : spotting and securing : step by step with thousands of ideas for children to spot each other / Ilona E. Gerling.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gerling, Ilona E., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gymnastics for children--Coaching.

Gymnastics for children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (430 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Aachen, [Germany] : Meyer & Meyer Sport, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is the first book that explains why spotting is valuable, how spotting can be developed methodically and how children spotting each other is supposed to look. Spotting and securing are two essential safety constituents when it comes to teaching and training gymnastics. Teaching Children's Gymnastics takes a close look at what spotting and securing really means and how it must be done. It is a new, revolutionary teaching idea, which gets even the youngest children to learn how to spot each other safely. Containing step-by-step instructions for teaching children to spot each other, as well

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedications and Expressions of Thanks; Contents; How to Use This Book; Preface: Spotting and Securing is More!; Introduction: From the Jahn-ish "Help" to Children Spotting; A THEORY: Spotting Means ...; I. Aspects of the Subject Matter; 1 Definition of Terms: Spotting - Movement Accompaniment - Securing; 2 Explanations and Practice Examples; 3 Prerequisites; 3.1 Conditioning and Coordination Abilities; 3.2 Knowledge: About the Technique of Spotting; II. Pedagogical, Psychological and Sociological Aspects; 1 Children Spot and Secure Each Other

1.1 Motivated and Fear-free Gymnastics1.2 Social Field of Action; 2 Attitude; 3 Communication and Cooperation Abilities; 4 Self-acting and Self-sufficiency; 5 We-feeling; III. Instructional Aspects; 1 Instructors in Gymnastics; 1.1 Spotting and Securing Performed by Children; 1.2 Care and Supervision Duties; 2 Method - Learning Paths for Qualified Spotting, Accompanying and Securing: Explanations; 2.1 First Level: Fundamentals and Prerequisites; 2.2 Second Level: Learning Simple Spotting; 2.3 Third and Fourth Level: Spotter Grips and Actions; 2.4 Fifth Level: Executing Movement Accompaniment

2.5 Sixth Level: Ability to SecureB PRACTICE ... for Consultation; I. Teaching and Learning; 1 First Step: Creation of Basics and Prerequisites; 1.1 More than 100 Games and Exercise Forms for Encouraging Cooperation; 1.2 Reaction Games and Games to Awaken Alertness; 1.3 Partner and Group Acrobatics; 2 Second Level: Simple Spotting; 3 Third and Fourth Level: Introduction to the Technique of Spotter Grips; 3.1 With Regard to the Methodical Procedure; 3.2 Practical Lesson Examples for the Introduction of Spotter Grips; 4 Securing; II. Spotter Grips and Conduct; 1 Floor Exercise

2 Vaulting Apparatus for Supported Vaults3 Mini-tramp; 4 Hang and Support Apparatus (Including Climbing Poles and Ropes); 5 Balance Apparatus; Appendix; Spotting and Securing for School Gymnastics; Literature References; Credits

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed May 3, 2016).

ISBN:

1-84126-937-9

1-84126-587-X

OCLC:

1193112412