Peds_Gymnastics2

Front 1

overbalance

Back 1

=balancing and then slightly shifting the weight (center of gravity) outside of the base of support in order for a transference of weight to occur
ex. headstand into a forward roll

Front 2

what is difficult of weightbearing for a child?

Back 2

-the fewer # of body parts, or smaller surface of supporting body parts, the more difficult it is to maintain a balance

Front 3

countertension

Back 3

=pulling away from the partner to achieve balance
ex. locking hands and leaning backwards, creating a V

Front 4

counterbalance

Back 4

=two people pushing against one another in order to achieve stability
ex. an inverted V

Front 5

2 types of body concepts

Back 5

a. weight transference
b. weight bearing

Front 6

base of support

Back 6

-some body parts are better bases, the wider the base, the more stable the support
ex. the head and hands should form a triangle in a handstand to create a wide base of support

Front 7

center of gravity

Back 7

-must be above the base of support, the lower the center of gravity, the more stable the balance.
ex. hips should be above the hands in a handstand

Front 8

counterbalance and countertension characteristics

Back 8

-appropriate for older children in partners
-contact with hands with feet usually base of support
-both reqire guidance so children are not carrying the weight of another

Front 9

2 types of weight bearing

Back 9

a. balance
b. suspension

Front 10

4 ways gymnastic actions are done

Back 10

a. on the floor (run, jump, roll, slide, step)
b. with an apparatus (climb, jump, roll, slide, step, swing)
c. balance (static balance, rock)
d. suspend (balance, rock, hang, swing)

Front 11

static balance

Back 11

=balancing on specific body parts.
ex. head/handstand, and back arch

Front 12

balance

Back 12

=requires muscular control, a sense of equilibrium, and a sound kinesthetic sense

Front 13

weight bearing

Back 13

=various skills of balance and suspension are developed

Front 14

what are the component parts of balance

Back 14

a. static or stationary shapes
b. center of gravity is avove the base of support
c. shape held for a period of time

Front 15

what is the most simple body concept?

Back 15

-weightbearing b/c it only deals with how we are supporting our weight

Front 16

absorption of force

Back 16

=force needs to be absorbed in order to balance
ex. bending of the knees and then balancing

Front 17

weight transference

Back 17

=locomotor skills are developed, including jumping, rolling, and stepping activities

Front 18

segmented body

Back 18

-stability is greatest when each segment of the body is vertically above the center of gravity of the segment below
ex. handstand should be as straight as possible

Front 19

law of inertia

Back 19

-an object continues in a state of rest (or uniform motion) unless it is compelled by an external force to change that state
ex. tight muscles will hold, loose will fall