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COURSE TITLE Gymnastics with Methodology

DEPARTMENT Faculty of Physical Education / Department of Sport / Section of
Individual Sports
COURSE CODE
DEGREE PROGRAMME
FACULTY QUALIFICATION LEVEL STUDY MODE
Physical Education 1-st level Full-time
COURSE FORMAT Directional
YEAR AND SEMESTER 1-st year: 1-st, 2-nd semester; 2-nd year: 3-rd, 4-th semester
COURSE COORDINATOR dr Ewa Polak
INSTRUCTOR(S) dr Ewa Polak
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This module introduces the student to the basic knowledge about the importance of gymnastics in physical
education and its function in the formation of physical fitness. The student should get to know the gymnastic
terminology, correct technique of performance, the methods of teaching and spotting procedures applied in
primary school gymnastics. The aim of the course is to familiarize students with:
1. basics of the theory of gymnastics.
2. professional vocabulary, performing techniques, methodology and spotting schemes of exercises in
general, acrobatic and artistic gymnastics.
3. various organization forms of gymnastics classes (lessons) in primary school and various agents used
to increase the level of motor skills.
4. general rules and judging regulations in gymnastic sports and the principles of the organization of
school gymnastics competition.
5. the rules of a safe organizing and teaching the different forms gymnastic exercises during Physical
Education classes.
PREREQUISITES The average level of physical fitness and basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of
human body.
By the completion of this module, the student:
KNOWLEDGE:
K_W01 - knows the professional vocabulary and terminology of warm-up and general
LEARNING gymnastic exercises (after 1 semester), basic gymnastic vaults and gymnastic apparatus
OUTCOMES exercises (after 2 semester), basic acrobatic gymnastics stunts (after 3 semester).
K_W06, K_W17 – knows methodology and performing techniques of warm-up and
general gymnastic exercises (after 1 semester), basic gymnastic vaults and gymnastic
apparatus exercises (after 2 semester), basic acrobatic gymnastics stunts (after 3
semester).
K_W07, K_W08 - knows the methods and forms of organization of gymnastic classes
(lessons) and knows how to properly build a course gymnastic lessons and safety rules
of teaching gymnastics (after 4 semester).
K_W05, K_W09 - knows which gym measures should be used to increase the level of
motor skills, knows the principles of health promotion and healthy lifestyles.
K_W14 - knows the general rules and judging regulations in gymnastic sports and the
principles of the organization of school gymnastics competition (after 3 semester).
SKILLS:
K_U01, K_U02 - has the ability to teach: warm-up and general gymnastic exercises, basic
gymnastic vaults, fundamental gymnastic apparatus exercises, basic acrobatic
gymnastics stunts (after 4 semester).
K_U07 - can use the supporting techniques in various gymnastic exercises, prepare a safe
place to realize school classes in gymnastics, safely and properly use gymnastic
equipment and apparatus.
K_U08 - can properly demonstrate gymnastic exercises performed in each semester.
K_U09 – is able to identify and correct the errors in performing gymnastic exercises.
K_U13 - knows how to choose and use in practice a variety of methods, forms and means
for the implementation of lessons in gymnastics (after 4 semester).
K_U10, K_U14 - can organize school competitions in gymnastics and prepare students to
participate in competitive gymnastic sports (after 3 semester).

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 K_U15 – is able to perform the gymnastic warm-up and gymnastic exercises designed to
rising the various motor skills.
SOCIAL COMPETENCES
K_K01, K_K04 - recognizes the need to care for his own physical condition and health,
increases the level of his physical fitness.
K_K03, K_K05 - has a sense of responsibility for the students, can help weaker students
and respects the safety principles of self and the others during gymnastic classes.
K_K07, K_K08, K_K09 - can share their knowledge and skills with others, knows how to
work in a group, can activate students for physical activity.
COURSE ORGANISATION – LEARNING FORMAT AND NUMBER OF HOURS
Practical classes (totality 60 hours):
1-st semester - 15 hours; 2-nd semester - 15 hours; 3-rd semester - 15 hours; 4-th semester - 15 hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION

NUMBER TOPIC OF CLASS 1-st Semester HOURS

Warm up exercises – individual and in pairs; Methodology of teaching the different kinds
1 2
of splits, back arching and bridge;
Warm up exercises with medicine balls and gymnastic bars; Methodology of teaching
2 2
the forward and backward rolls;
Warm up exercises at the wall bars and with skipping ropes; Methodology of teaching
3 2
the headstand and the handstand;
4 Warm up exercises with benches; Methodology of teaching the cartwheel; 2
Warm up exercises prepared and conducted by students; Writing test – gymnastic
5 2
terminology;
Warm up exercises prepared and conducted by students; More difficult forms of
6 headstands, handstands, rolls and cartwheels; Connecting exercises with sequences; 5
Improving individual exercises.
SUM 15

NUMBER TOPIC OF CLASS 2-nd Semester HOURS

Methodology of teaching basic gymnastic vaults: the straddle vault over the buck; the
1 4
squat vault over the box; the front vault over the box; the rear vault over the box;
Individual practicing of horizontal bar, parallel bars, pommel horse (for men) and
2 4
balance beam (for women) exercises.
3 Improving gymnastic vaults and routines at the gymnastic apparatus. 7
SUM 15

NUMBER TOPIC OF CLASS 3-rd Semester HOURS

Improving the fundamental acrobatic skills, special the various forms of headstands,
1 2
handstands, rolls, limbers, walkovers and cartwheels.
2 Methodology of teaching the basic acrobatic pyramids in pairs. 4
3 Methodology of teaching the basic acrobatic pyramids in groups. 4
Improving the performance of women’s pair and trios basic routines, correctly (women
4 only). 5
Improving the performance of men’s pair and fours basic routines, correctly (men only).
SUM 15

NUMBER TOPIC OF CLASS 4-th Semester HOURS

1 Verification of physical fitness; The allocation of topics for preparing by the students; 2
Methodology of teaching the forward and backward ward rolls, organizing and teaching
2 set of warm-up exercises or set of exercises focused on the development of motor skills 3
(conducted by students);
Methodology of teaching the headstand and handstand, organizing and teaching set of
3 warm-up exercises or set of exercises focused on the development of motor skills 3
(conducted by students);
Methodology of teaching the split, bridge and cartwheel, organizing and teaching set of
4 warm-up exercises or set of exercises focused on the development of motor skills 3
(conducted by students);

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 Methodology of teaching the basic gymnastic vaults, organizing and teaching set of
5 warm-up exercises or set of exercises focused on the development of motor skills 4
(conducted by students);
SUM 15

METHODS OF Lectures, practical classes;

INSTRUCTION
REQUIREMENTS SEMESTER 1 – credit based on the partial assessments:
AND ASSESSMENTS - written test of professional vocabulary for starting positions using in gymnastic
exercises
- preparation and execution of the gym warm-up
- performance of floor exercises
SEMESTER 2 – credit based on the partial assessments (execution of exercises):
- parallel bars (men)
- horizontal bar (men)
- pommel horse (men)
- compulsory program on balance beam (women)
- compulsory gym vaults (women and men)
- set of warm-up exercises or set of exercises focused on the development of motor
skills (credit unrated).
SEMESTER 3 – credit based on the partial assessments:
- performance of free exercises compulsory program
- performance of pairs and/or group compulsory routines in acrobatics
- participation in the organization or judging gymnastics competition (credit unrated)
SEMESTER 4 – credit based on the partial assessments:
- organizing and teaching set of warm-up exercises or set of exercises focused on the
development of motor skills
- organizing and teaching the main part of gym lesson.
AFTER SEMESTER 4 – written exam: test with single choice and open questions.
GRADING SYSTEM
The
references to
the content of Methods for assessment of the planned Methods
Learning education effect and
outcomes carried out F: formative evaluation tools of
during classes S: summary evaluation teaching
(number of
class topic)
KNOWLEDGE
K_W01 - knows F: written test (s. 1) lecture,
1-6 (s. 1)
the professional S: preparation and execution of the gym practical
1-3 (s. 2)
vocabulary and warm-up, (s. 1) and set of exercises focused classes
1-4 (s. 3)
terminology on the rising of motor skills (s. 2, 3, 4),
1-5 (s. 4)
written exam of theoretical issues (s. 4)
K_W06, K_W17 - F: scheme of teaching gymnastics - sets of lecture,
knows exercises teaching by students (s. 1) practical
1-6 (s. 1)
methodology and S: teaching the main part of gym lesson (s. classes
1-3 (s. 2)
performing 4), written exam of theoretical issues (s. 4)
1-4 (s. 3)
techniques of
1-5 (s. 4)
gymnastic
exercises
K_W07, K_W08 - F: teaching the main part of gym lesson (s. lecture,
knows the 4) practical
methods and S: written exam of theoretical issues (s. 4) classes
1-5 (s. 4)
forms of safe
organization of
gymnastic classes

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K_W05, K_W09 - F: scheme of teaching gymnastics - sets of lecture,
knows which gym 1-6 (s. 1) exercises teaching by students (s. 1) practical
measures should 1-3 (s. 2) S: preparation and execution of the gym classes
be used to 1-4 (s. 3) warm-up, (s. 1) and set of exercises focused
increase the level 1-5 (s. 4) on the rising of motor skills (s. 2, 3, 4),
of motor skills
K_W14 - knows F: an active participation in organizing lecture,
the rules and gymnastic competition practical
judging 1-4 (s. 3) S: written exam of theoretical issues (s. 4) classes
regulations in
gymnastic sports
SKILLS
K_U01, K_U02 - F: scheme of teaching gymnastics - sets of practical
has the ability to 1-6 (s. 1) exercises teaching by students (s. 1) classes.
teach gym 1-3 (s. 2) S: teaching the main part of gym lesson (s.
exercises carried 1-4 (s. 3) 4), written exam of theoretical issues (s. 4)
out in each 1-5 (s. 4)
semester
K_U07 - can use F: rating of supporting techniques for practical
the supporting 1-6 (s. 1) exercises carried out in 1 – 3 semesters classes
techniques and 1-3 (s. 2) S: teaching the main part of gym lesson (s.
prepare a safe 1-4 (s. 3) 4), written exam of theoretical issues (s. 4)
place to realize 1-5 (s. 4)
gymnastics
K_U08 - can F: rating of compulsory exercises carried out practical
properly 1-6 (s. 1) in each semester (s. 1 - 3) classes
demonstrate gym 1-3 (s. 2) S: final credits of practical exercises in
exercises 1-4 (s. 3) semesters 1-3, teaching the main part of
performed in 1-5 (s. 4) gym lesson (s. 4)
each semester
K_U09 – is able to 1-6 (s. 1) F: rating of compulsory exercises carried out practical
identify and 1-3 (s. 2) in each semester (s. 1 - 3) classes
correct the errors 1-4 (s. 3) S: teaching the main part of gym lesson (s.
in gym exercises 1-5 (s. 4) 4), written exam of theoretical issues (s. 4)
K_U13 - knows F: written form and practical teaching set of practical
how to choose warm-up exercises in gymnastics (s. 1) and classes
and use in 1-6 (s. 1) set of exercises focused on the rising of
practice a variety 1-3 (s. 2) motor skills (s. 2, 3, 4),
of methods, 1-4 (s. 3) S: teaching the main part of gym lesson (s.
forms of lessons 1-5 (s. 4) 4), written exam of theoretical issues (s. 4)
in gymnastics
K_U10, K_U14 - F: an active participation in organizing practical
can organize gymnastic competition classes
school gym 1-4 (s. 3) S: written exam of theoretical issues (s. 4)
competitions
K_U15 – is able to F: written form and practical teaching set of practical
perform the 1-6 (s. 1) warm-up exercises in gymnastics (s. 1) classes
warm-up and 1-3 (s. 2) S: teaching set of warm-up exercises or
exercises 1-4 (s. 3) set of exercises focused on the rising of
designed to rising 1-5 (s. 4) motor skills (s. 2, 3, 4), written exam of
the motor skills theoretical issues (s. 4)
SOCIAL COMPETENCES
K_K01, K_K04 - F: rating of compulsory exercises carried out practical
recognizes the 1-6 (s. 1) in each semester (s. 1 - 3) classes.
need to care for 1-3 (s. 2) S: practical teaching set of warm-up
his own physical 1-4 (s. 3) exercises in gymnastics (s. 1) and set of
condition and 1-5 (s. 4) exercises focused on the rising of motor
health skills (s. 2, 3, 4),
K_K03, K_K05 - F: rating of supporting techniques for practical
has a sense of 1-6 (s. 1) exercises carried out in 1 – 3 semesters classes
responsibility for 1-3 (s. 2) S: teaching the main part of gym lesson (s.
the students, 1-4 (s. 3) 4), written exam of theoretical issues (s. 4)
respects the 1-5 (s. 4)
safety principles

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 K_K07, K_K08, 1-6 (s. 1) F: teaching sets of exercises carried out in practical
K_K09 - knows 1-3 (s. 2) each semester classes
how to work in a 1-4 (s. 3) S: teaching the main part of gym lesson (s.
group 1-5 (s. 4) 4)
TOTAL STUDENT
WORKLOAD Number of hours/student
NEEDED TO Type of activity
workload
ACHIEVE EXPECTED
Classes 60
LEARNING
Preparing to classes 40
OUTCOMES
EXPRESSED IN TIME Work on rising the level of self physical fitness 30
AND ECTS CREDIT Participating in consultations 5
POINTS Self reading professional literature 15
Preparing the outline for teaching sets of exercises 10
Learning for an exam 20
Writing the exam 2
HOURS SUM 182
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS 7
LANGUAGE OF English
INSTRUCTION
INTERNSHIP No internship
MATERIALS COMPULSORY READING:
1. American Sport Education Program (1997), Rookie Coaches Gymnastics Guide, Human
Kinetics Publishers
2. Eider J. (2001) Technika wykonania i metodyka nauczania wybranych ćwiczeń z
zakresu gimnastyki sportowej. Wyd. Uniwersytet Szczeciński, Szczecin
3. Jezierski R. (2009) Gimnastyka - zdrowie i sprawność. Wyd. Arkot, Wrocław
4. Kaczyński A. (2000) Zabawowe formy ćwiczeń zręcznościowo akrobatycznych. Wyd.
AWF, Wrocław
5. Mitchell D., Davis B., Lopez R. (2002), Teaching Fundamental Gymnastics Skills.
Human Kinetics Publishers
6. Polak E. (2002), Gimnastyka, Wyd. UR, Rzeszów
7. Polak E. (2007), Polsko-angielski słownik pojęć i terminów gimnastycznych, Wyd. UR,
Rzeszów
8. Werner P. H. (1994), Teaching children gymnastics – becoming a master teacher,
Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.,
OPTIONAL READING:
1. Jezierski R., (1999) Gimnastyka - Ćwiczenia kondycyjne i koordynacyjne ze
współćwiczącym i z przyborami. Wyd. BK, Wrocław
2. Kaczyński A., (1992) Ćwiczenia gibkościowe. Wyd. AWF, Wrocław
3. Korpak L. (2011) Wykorzystanie ławeczek gimnastycznych na lekcjach wychowania
fizycznego. Wyd. RAABE, Warszawa
4. Korpak L. (2011) Laski gimnastyczne na lekcjach wychowania fizycznego. Wyd. RAABE,
Warszawa
5. Kurzak M. (2011) Elementy akrobatyki sportowej na lekcjach wychowania fizycznego.
Wyd. RAABE, Warszawa
6. Mieczkowski T. (1997), Nauczanie akrobatyki. Tom 1 i 2. Wyd. Uniwersytet
Szczeciński, Szczecin
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