Theory of Gymnastics

List of contents

Part 1. Introduction. 1. Classification of the Exercises. 2. The Gymnastic Exercises. 3. The Gymnastic Significance of Sex and Age. 4. The Gymnastic Table. Part 2. The System. Group 1. 1. Order Exercises. 2. Exercises in Deportment. 3. Marching Exercises. Part 3. Group 2. 1. Corrective Exercises. 2. Starting Positions. 3. Exercises. Part 4. Group 3. 1. Balance Exercises. Part 5. Group 4. 1. Marching. 2. Running. 3. Jumping and Vaulting. 4. Agility Exercises. 5. Games and Athletics.

About the author

J. Lindhard

Summary

First published in 1939, this volume sought to explain how gymnastics was a means of developing both physical form and moral qualities through the classification, description and contemplation of exercises such as corrective, balance and athletic exercises along with demonstrative illustrations.

Product details

• Authors: J. Lindhard
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9781138606227
• ISBN: 978-1-138-60622-7
• No. of pages: 360
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Guides > Health > Fitness, aerobics, bodybuilding, gymnastics; SPORTS & RECREATION / Gymnastics, Sports & outdoor recreation, Sports and Active outdoor recreation, Gymnastics