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Author Ortiz, Kathleen.

Title Tumbling basics / Kathleen Ortiz.

Publication Info. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2013]
©2013

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 Axe 2nd Floor Stacks  796.472 Or8t 2013    ---  Available
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Description lii, 132 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
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Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 131).
Contents Descriptions of tumbling terms and circuit exercises -- Circuit exercises for flexibility and strength -- Preparing to teach tumbling -- Forward rolls -- Backward rolls -- Cartwheels -- Combinations of rolls and cartwheels -- Front limbers and backbend kickovers -- Front handsprings -- Back handsprings -- Combinations of all skills.
Summary A teaching manual for physical education or recreation instructors to break down tumbling skills into short drills that make the learning process fun for students K-12. This manual's visual and verbal cues uses seven skills that provide the basis for any tumbling program being presented with a description and step-by-step photos followed by instructions that enables the student to practice tumbling combinations. There are also exercises to help the development of strength and flexibility needed to perform various exercises and safety guidelines needed in difficult tumbles with clear instructions on spotting.
Subject Tumbling -- Study and teaching.
Tumbling -- Study and teaching. (OCoLC)fst01158738
ISBN 1450432069 (print)
9781450432061 (print)

 
    
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