Book Description
Agility, balance, and coordination are important for all children, not just the athletically inclined. With this in mind, Garland O'Quinn has prepared a series of gymnastic activities that every child can learn at home or in school. Many of the activities in this book can be performed on the living-room floor, since the stunts are not dangerous nor do they require complicated gymnastics equipment. This instructional book is organized in easy-to-follow steps for children aged 3 to 11 and is designed for use by anyone interested in the physical development of children--parents and teachers alike. The activities are illustrated by sequential pictures to make the movements clear and easy to understand. The author, an Olympic gymnast, has refined these activities during twenty-five years of teaching gymnastics to children and has included the latest educational theory emphasizing the value of kinesthetic stimulation in a child's education. Developmental Gymnastics brings kinesthetic input to its highest level, stimulating the right and left sides of the brain to ensure a fuller and more complete integration of the child's perceptions. Teaching Developmental Gymnastics is O'Quinn's second book, successor to the immensely popular Developmental Gymnastics, which has been adopted by school districts around the country and is based on years of study of motor and sensory development. This new book continues his dedication to allowing each child to move at his or her own pace, relieving youngsters of restricting competitive physical education and making success a built-in factor. ... Read more

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excellent and practical guide--extremely creative & appropri
a must for every movement teacher--gymnastics or other.His use of imagery through movement cannot be beat.A must have guide. ... Read more

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Gymnastics Journal. Keeping a gymnastics journal is a great way to set goals and preserve memories. There are spaces for gymnastics competition scores, event goals, future goals, and much more! You should have enough space for more than one season of meets. In one journal you'll be able to track your progress and your goals from year to year. Written by a very experienced coach, she helped her gymnasts set goals, achieve them, and even surpass them often. Karen Goeller's gymnasts have been State Champions and National TOPS Team Athletes among many other successful gymnasts. ... Read more

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Young players will refer to these instructive "how-to" guides again and again.Superguides are incisive "how-to" books that answer every question a young sports enthusiast might have! These comprehensive guides in vibrant new jackets and under the new Superguides series title are perfect for young athletes. Young Enthusiasts, the original best-selling series, sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Superguides give valuable advice on everything from suitable clothing to strategy development. Each book includes detailed information on rules, objectives, scoring, and much more. ... Read more

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Nice book. Misleading title though!
I used to be a pretty flexible self-taught gymnast type of guy in my teenage years. I purchased this "guide" with the aim of getting that flexibility back and supplement my regular weight training. However, the book turned out to be more of a picture book than a guide. It might still find some use with young people who have recently gotten started in Gymnastics with a coach.

Good!
I just started gymnastics about two weeks ago because I am a competitive platform diver and my coach suggested taking gymnastics lessons. So I got this book from Amazon.com and I read it and found that it helped me in gymanstics thoroughly. Since I am only a beginner, I found this book helpful. Advanced gymansts may want to read a different book, because this one covers the basics, starting from rolls and going to back handsprings.

The photographs are step-by-step, and crisp, clear, and high-quality. Detailed instructions are also there to accompony each photograph. Another good thing is that all the gymnasts in the book do the skills with very good technique and form, so you'll know the correct and proper way to perform each skill. Plus, there are fun facts, tips, and photos of famous gymnasts that correspond to what you are learning.

Although this book does not cover much on the apparatus, I still think it is a solid introduction for beginners. In the beginning you'll find information about what to look for in a gymnastics club, what to wear to workouts, information about each gymanstics apparatus, etc. At the end of the book there are sections about sports acrobatics, tumbling, and rhythmic gymnastics.

All in all, I would defintely recommend this book to any beginning gymnast of any age, or anyone who is just interested in learning more about this sport. I myself have been following the instructions and tips and I have just about gotten my back handspring by myself- just from reading this book! So definitely check this book out if you're a beginner. Advanced gymnasts would probably enjoy browsing through it, too.

Brittany Marshalls

Pretty Good
I think this is a nice book about gymnastics, but like one reviewer said, it's a little too short. It starts off with a forward by Shannon Miller, a history of gymnastics, what to wear to class, and shows a typical gym. The section with the skills was pretty good, but there weren't many in here. The instructions were nice and detailed, though, and I liked the rythmic gymnastics and sports acrobatics part. It's great for people who want to learn about the sport or beginning gymnasts.

Kinda short...
A very attractive book, but covers only a few moves. (Forward/backward rolls, cartwheels, round-offs, back walk-overs, back handsprings, and handstands.) Not really useful for a girl wanting practical tips. Other apparatus (bars/beam/vault) are barely touched on.

A Really Good Book for Beginning Gymnasts
This is one of the best books on gymnastics I have read. It has pictures that show people how to do the move, and it starts with really simple tricks and moves on to the most difficult trick in the book- a backhandspring. It also has parts on sports acrobatics and rythmic gymnastics. It's a great book, but I would recommend it to beginning gymnasts. ... Read more

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Can you see yourself performing on the Olympics gymnastics team someday?Or do you simply want to know more about gymnastics? This beginner'sguide is an overview of what to wear and how to warm up. Basicgymnastics equipment is illustrated and explained, from bars and beam tothe pommel horse and rings. A full-color, pull-out poster illustratesbasic gymnastics floor positions. A glossary emphasizes importantvocabulary.

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Simple yet tempting
This product gives a young gymnast a basic idea of what to expect during the first several sessions of gymnastics class. Beautifully drawn it is a proof of the old saying "One picture worth a thousand words". ... Read more

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good book,not enough about Alexei Nemov
I found this book most helpful about gymnastics,but there was notenough about the great Alexei Nemov. ... Read more

Book Description
• Complete teaching tools that make teaching rhythmic gymnastics easy—even for those with little or no experience with the sport
• Developmentally appropriate skill instruction for fundamental movement experiences and five types of apparatus: balls, ropes, hoops, ribbons, and scarves
• Ready-to-use checklists, assessment guidelines, learning outcomes, lesson plans, and even routine-planning posters that you can enlarge on a copier and post in the gym
• Shows you how to use students' natural curiosity and enthusiasm to shape their movements into routines in fun ways

Rhythmic gymnastics offers a unique blend of music, movement, and apparatus that challenges students to discover their bodies' capabilities. The opportunities for movement are endless as children use their natural creativity and imagination to manipulate ribbons, balls, hoops, ropes, and scarves in fun and spectacular ways.

With Teaching Rhythmic Gymnastics, you don't need any specialized training to put together a developmentally appropriate program; this book leads you through the entire process. It's so easy to implement that once you've begun reading you'll be able to lead classes through the basics of rhythmic gymnastics from the very first day. This book has everything you need to get going:

• Practical ideas for making your own hand apparatus from everyday materials
• Lesson plan ideas and strategies for class management
• Activities that you can use to develop each of the movement elements: locomotion, jumps, leaps, balances, turns, and pivots
• Learning challenges for every fundamental movement using each apparatus
• Tips for selecting music, including basic information about tempo, rhythm, and beat

The book takes a developmental approach that places you, the teacher, in the role of facilitator, using themes, guided discovery, and problem solving to encourage students to work at their own ability levels. The students may work individually or in groups, which help them build teamwork, collaboration, and leadership skills. You can easily include special-needs populations by using simple equipment modifications or program adjustments. Plus, the book includes suggestions for tailoring a rhythmic gymnastics unit for older (secondary) students.

By providing open-ended movement tasks and challenges, you can use this program to guide children to self-discovery within their individual capabilities. After developing movement and spatial awareness, students get the opportunity to use apparatus and discover the fundamental movements and vocabulary along the way. To expand their learning, students refine and add to their movements through a series of learning challenges. The culmination of the learning process occurs when students combine their newly discovered skills into sequences and routines.

This open-ended approach and extensive illustrations make this resource easy to use. To make your job even easier, the book includes a variety of convenient and time-saving tools, including ready-to-use checklists, assessment guidelines, lesson plans, word searches for vocabulary development, and even routine-planning posters that you can enlarge on a copier and post in the gym.

Rhythmic gymnastics is an enjoyable sport that develops fitness, inspires creativity, and enables every child to work at his or her own level. With Teaching Rhythmic Gymnastics, you can add variety to your gymnastics and rhythmic units; start a rhythmic gymnastics club; or introduce a safe, enjoyable alternative to traditional gymnastics programs. ... Read more

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GYMNASTICS:)
Katya, a Russian gymnast is visiting the Boxcar children, but when she arrives things start happening, is someone trying to hurt Katya and what is Katya hiding? ... Read more

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From bull-leaping in ancient Crete to modern Olympic competition, gymnastics has been one of the most popular sports for thousands of years.This new Best Book covers everything from the sport's history to how to prepare for gymnastic activities and how to use gym equipment, including trampolines, the uneven bars, and horses.Aspiring young athletes will also find essential information on related concepts such as teamwork, developing balance, and insight into how gymnastic events are judged. ... Read more

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The Best Book of Gymnastics
It is a broad overview of gymnastics.It did not give me the detail instruction that I needed for a beginner gymnast.

All you need to know
I bought this book for my son.
He loves this book.
All you need to know about
gymnastics.
May be it will be nicer with photos instead of drawings. ... Read more

Product Description
Easy to Use: 30 page booklet with musical formats of each exercise (in the key of C as a reference). There are 5 CDs that consist of the same vocal exercises, recorded in five musical keys, to accomodate various vocal ranges.Based on the teaching of the late Maestro David Kyle, renowned voice teacher of the Pacific Northwest. ... Read more

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Gymnastics Drills and Conditioning for the Handstand should be extremely helpful for beginner gymnasts just learning the handstand. It should also be useful for the more advanced gymnasts in need of a friendly reminder on how to remain tight while performing skills involving or passing through the handstand. These drills are a necessity for all gymnasts because the handstand is the most important skill in gymnastics! Topics: Specific Conditioning, Body Tightness, Handstand Shape, Keeping the Handstand Shape in Motion, and Planche Work. ... Read more

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Stickers
These stickers are of a good quality and can be quite an asset for any gymnastics enthusiast. Not reusable but attach quite well.

better book title:boy gymnastic stickers
The stickers are cute, but out of the 24 stickers, only 7 are pictures of girls.I expected the stickers to be evenly divided between girls and boys, and am very suprised and disappointed.So will the little girls getting these books as party favors!I wish this was mentioned in the description.

Not what I expected - may be fine for someone else
I did not expect a book with nothing but stickers and no associated activites to challenge the child who was receiving the book. I guess there are those who collect stickers who might be interested in having this. ... Read more

Product Description
Definitions; Compulsory and Optional Exercises. Uneven Parallel Bars; Balance Beam; Vaulting; Floor Exercises. 134pp ... Read more

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Hot Author
This is a fantastic book! It is a timeless classic and should be the feature item in any gymnastics teacher's library! I review it every year and don't leave home without it! On top of that I do fancy the author in that cute picture on the back cover!! Tnanks!

Im Nancy and I fancy! ... Read more