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Gymnastics
A Brief History:
Gymnastics was introduced
in early Greek civilization to facilitate bodily development through a
series of exercises.
In 1774, a Prussian,
Johann Bernhard Basedow, included physical exercises with other forms
of instruction at his school in Dessau, Saxony. With this action began
the modernization of gymnastics.
In the late 1700s,
Friedrich Ludwig Jahn of Germany developed the side bar, the horizontal
bar, the parallel bars, the balance beam, and jumping events.
Modern international
competition has six events for men and four events for women. The men's
events are the rings, parallel bars, horizontal bar, side or pommel-horse,
long or vaulting horse, and floor (or free) exercise. These events emphasize
upper body strength and flexibility along with acrobatics.
The women's events
are the vaulting horse, balance beam, uneven bars, and floor exercise,
which is performed with musical accompaniment. These events combine graceful,
dancelike movements with strength and acrobatic skills.
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