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Aoife Marie Lynskey+
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| | Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 7:06 am: |       |
I am a student teacher from ireland and am going on teaching practice soon and as part of the curriculum i have to teach gymnastics.. i am wondering for pupils that are not that competent and afraid of gymnastics how i can lower their fear and help them enjoy the class and progress without tholding the rest of the class back as to also avoid bullying for being afraid of gymnastics... any ideas would be welcome thank You. Aoife Lynskey |
James Pershin (Jpershin)
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Username: Jpershin
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 11:01 pm: | |
Modification is the key, give me an idea of the types of skills you'd like to teach your students and I'll be happy to suggest some drills you might try. If you would like to simply introduce them to a variety of gymnastic opportunities I'd suggest trying lower level USAG routines. Most high school routines are a modified level 6 USAG, however there are routines that start down in the level 4 and 5 range that enable students with less skill to still feel as if they have the same goals to shoot for as more skilled athletes trying to master more difficult routines.
Try this site for all kinds of information, http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/ |
Brenda Bissell (Blkpug15)
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Username: Blkpug15
Post Number: 1
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 5:48 am: | |
We have been teaching gynastics at our middle school for years. The key is to start with simple balances and stunts, introduce them to more difficult stunts, and then let them work at their own pace. It is important not to expect everyone to be able to do everything. The students need to know that you are not going to push them farther than they can go. If they trust you and see that you are using progression you will see most students relax and succeed. |
Nicole Colao (Ncc9133)
Junior Member
Username: Ncc9133
Post Number: 2
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 9:56 am: | |
I know about the fear that your students might over come. I used to do gymnastics, and I remember being afriad of different skills. I think you should start off with the basics and not push them too far into more diffifult tricks. Let them go on their own pace. Gymnastics is a hard sport and can be dangerous, so try to make the lesson fun and don't push too much pressure on them to perform these tricks. |
