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Practical Studies II - Gymnastics

Code 13762
Year 1
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 5
Workload T(30H)/TP(30H)
Scientific area Sports Sciences
Entry requirements Not Required
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Learning outcomes To develop knowledge and specific skills related with the teaching of Gymnastics
• Know the different gymnastic modalities and its institutional framework, as well as general aspects of the respective regulations.
• Know the equipment and gymnastic equipment, in particular its assembly / disassembly in order to create learning conditions that meet safety standards.
• Master the techniques of implementation of elementary gímnicos elements and identify the common errors of execution.
• Master the techniques of basic manual helps gímnicos elements.
• Mastering the teaching methodology / specific training of gymnastic sports.
• Demonstrate basic teaching skills for teaching gymnastics.
Syllabus 1. Introduction to gymnastics disciplines (GAF, GAM, Trampolines, Acrobatics, Aerobics, Rhythmic, TeamGym, GPT)
1.1. Characterization of gymnastics modalities
1.2. Institutional framework of gymnastics modalities
1.3. General aspects of judging gymnastics modalities
2. Bases and fundamentals of Gymnastics
2.1. Gymnastic movement patterns
2.2. Motor actions
3. Elementary gymnastic elements on floor, beam, symmetrical parallels, horse jumps and mini trampoline
3.1. Technical aspects
3.2. Motor actions
3.3. Frequent errors
4. The teaching-learning process of Gymnastics
4.1. Methodological approach to teaching-learning Gymnastics
4.2 Learning situations and progressions
4.3. Aids
5. Specific physical preparation

Main Bibliography Bibliography:
Araújo, C. (2013). Gymnastics aid manual. 3rd Edition. Porto Editora. Harbor. (Cap.Solo, horse jumps, parallels, beam, physical preparation)
Estapé, E., López, M., Grande, I. (2015). Gymnastic and acrobatic skills in the educational context. INDE Publications. Barcelona, Spain. (Chap.1 and 2)
Moreira, J.; Araújo, C. (2004). Trampoline technical and pedagogical manual. Porto Editora. Harbor. (Ch.1 from 1 to 10; Ch.4 from 40 to 62; Ch.5)
Bibliography provided by the teacher:
George, G. S. (2014). Championship gymnastics: Biomechanical techniques for shaping winners. Designs for Wellness Press. Carlsbad, CA.ISBN: 978-1-62776-146-8 (Ch.1,2,9,10).
Bessi, F. (2016). The world of artistic gymnastics in theory and practice (1st edition). Buenos Aires: Editorial Dunken. | ISBN-13: 978-987-02-8931-9 (Chap.1,2, 5,6,7)
Russell, K. (2010). “Fundamentals of gymnastics and motor literacy”. 1st Portuguese Edition. Gymnastics Federation of Portugal. Lisbon.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria - Theoretical - 50%
- Practical - 50%

To be approved to the course, the student must obtain a value = 9.5 in the final assessment. Final Classification (CF): Final Classification (CF) = (written frequency x 0.30) + (worksheets x 0.10) + (oral presentation of work x 0.10) + (Practical assessment, individual scheme x 0.20) + (Solo scheme group x 0.10) + (practical intervention x 0.20)
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2025-01-06

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