Gymnastics Books

Book SynopsisMax Whitlock, Team GB's double Olympic gold-medallist, has spent years developing his own fitness regime and now he wants to share his workout secrets with you.The Whitlock Workout gathers together all of Max's user-friendly core strength exercises and quick workout routines that anybody can try, from simple stretches on your sofa, to those using just a cushion or a pillow, through to more advanced total body exercises which can be taken outside to your local park. Along with nutritional tips and his favourite quick and healthy recipes to help fuel your body, Max shares the secrets of his success and teaches us how to be fit for life. QUICK WORKOUTS. HEALTHY RECIPES. TOTAL FITNESS.Max is proof that if you train hard and eat well, you really can achieve amazing results from home. Whether it's a spare 15 minutes in the morning before work, or half an hour at the weekend, The Whitlock WorkoutTrade ReviewIn The Whitlock Workout Max shares his unique exercises that can be done by anyone anywhere, using body-weight rather than expensive equipment. Its pages are filled with images of the handsome young athlete grappling with sofa cushions in a bid to show us all what is possible using everyday objects (even if we don't have anything approaching his athletic physique). * Daily Express *[Max Whitlock] shares his speedy fitness routines with us . . . from simple stretches on the sofa to more advanced total body exercises you can do in the garden or park. He includes nutritional tips and his favourite quick and healthy recipes. * Sunday Express *[The Whitlock Workout] is part sports memoir, part workout plan, part recipe book, with an emphasis on simplicity, time-efficiency and manageable goals . . . Whitlock's plan seems particularly timely . . . his exercise plan is a gym-free, fad-free regime . . . His workout plan is suitable for fitness newbies and gym-goers alike, with practical advice for staying motivated and slotting gymnastics-based fitness into our everyday lives. * iNews *Core strength is at the heart of [Max's] practice, and he would like to pass on his best workouts for us to do at home or anywhere you fancy! Incorporating little elements into your day will transform you from the inside out. Balance is key here, in more ways than one . . . Consider this to be a smart and hugely effective guide towards a better you in 2020! * Magic Radio Book Club *Exercise and enjoyment belong in the same sentence with the help of one of the UK's foremost athletes. [Max] has passed on his extensive knowledge about health, fitness and healthy eating in his new book. * Woman's Own *Whitlock is on a mission to get Britain fit and healthy . . . the book features several series of exercises that target the whole body. And best of all, they can mostly be done without any additional equipment. Just the floor, a sofa, or a cushion is more than enough. * The Telegraph *In The Whitlock Workout, Max Whitlock advocates using things such as a sofa cushion - or a child - rather than high-tech gym equipment to help incorporate fitness into everyday life. * Daily Mail *Looking for healthy dinner ideas - take inspiration from Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock... his new book, The Whitlock Workout, is a surprisingly accessible exercise and recipe manual * Muddy Stilettos *

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Book SynopsisEducational gymnastics is a field that differs from traditional gymnastics. Instead of a focus on developing skills in which all students are expected to develop at the same rate, educational gymnastics provides learning experiences that are designed to meet children at their skill level and expand skills within their level of competence. Educational gymnastics centers on balance as a lifelong skill, on self-responsibility, and on respect for self and others.Educational Gymnastics for Children takes a child-centered approach to offering highly applied and safe learning experiences as it provides readers with the theoretical foundation and practical application of educational gymnastics for all elementary students. Written by two physical education professionals who have years of experience providing these learning experiences to children in elementary physical education programs, the text offers the following: Gymnastics learning experiences for elementary physical education, most requiring no gymnastics equipment Detailed safety measures for all learning experiences to ensure a safe environment Assessment strategies to enhance student learning A child-centered approach to engage all students in a noncompetitive environment that encourages variety in student response and success for all students, thus fostering social-emotional learning and self-worth The learning experiences in the text provide a clear understanding of the skills and concepts being taught and come with an easy-to-follow template for teachers. Many of the learning experiences require no equipment; mats are added for safety as the task difficulty increases. A single chapter has been devoted to use of equipment (e.g., boxes, ladders, horizontal bars, climbing frames).Learning ExperiencesThe learning experiences in the text are presented as a progression based on the development of children, both physically and cognitively. Each series of learning experiences is preceded by a cognitive focus, a skill focus, criteria for quality, and information on safety, equipment, and organization to maximize participation and learning. Teaching tips are offered throughout to help teachers develop lesson plans to fit the needs of their students.OrganizationEducational Gymnastics for Children is organized into three parts. Part I presents the theoretical background for educational gymnastics, comparing it to traditional gymnastics. This part explains how educational gymnastics meets children at their skill level and expands their skills within their level of competence. The components of balance are explored, and these chapters explain how to create a learning environment that is student centered, success oriented, and safe.Part II presents learning experiences that will help children develop a functional understanding of the components of educational gymnastics. This part explores the skills of balance, weight transfer, and travel. It offers individual and partner sequences, both with and without equipment.Part III addresses two vital questions for teachers: What is your goal for the children you teach? How do you know they have accomplished that goal? Standards and assessments are examined in this part.Lifelong SkillsEducational Gymnastics for Children provides teachers with the content and teaching strategies they need to provide students a quality program of educational gymnastics—and to acquire some lifelong skills along the way.Table of ContentsPart I. Foundation of Educational GymnasticsChapter 1. Educational GymnasticsChild-Centered GymnasticsLaban’s Movement Analysis FrameworkFoundation of Games, Sports, and DanceSummaryChapter 2. Balance as the Foundation for MovementBalance in GymnasticsBalance in Games and SportsBalance in DanceBalance as a Lifetime SkillSummaryChapter 3. Establishing the Teaching and Learning Environment for Educational GymnasticsChild-Centered ApproachSelf-Responsibility and Student SuccessInstruction Using a Child-Centered ApproachSafe Learning EnvironmentsSummaryPart II. Learning Experiences in Educational GymnasticsChapter 4. Movement Analysis FrameworkTeaching the Concepts and PrerequisitesBody AwarenessSpace AwarenessEffortRelationshipsSummaryAppendix A: ShapesAppendix B: Jumping and LandingChapter 5. The Foundational Skills of BalanceBalance ConceptsBalancing Using Body Shapes and LevelsSummaryAppendix: Counterbalance ChallengesChapter 6. Balance and Weight TransferWeight Transfer RollingInverted BalancesWeight Transference Between BalancesWeight Transference With Levels and ShapesWeight Transference Using In-Flight ActionsEducational Gymnastics SequencesSummaryAppendix: Sequence AssignmentChapter 7. Educational Gymnastics With EquipmentEstablishing a Safe Environment for Gymnastics EquipmentSafe Balances and Travel on EquipmentBalances and Weight Transfer on EquipmentGymnastics Equipment Mounts and DismountsSequences on EquipmentSummaryAppendix A: Traditional Gymnastics Balance BeamAppendix B: Final Gymnastics Sequence AssignmentPart III. Reflection and Assessment in Educational GymnasticsChapter 8. Alignment of Goals, Standards, and Assessments in Educational GymnasticsPhysical Education GoalsNational StandardsAssessmentSummaryEpilogue

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Book SynopsisCoaching Youth Gymnastics is an invaluable resource for both new coaches and also for more experienced teachers. Those who train coaches will also find much of value in the book. The various disciplines of gymnastics are explained, together with how they fit into the framework of international gymnastic competition, and the author discusses various coaching styles and how they might best be applied in different circumstances. Topics covered in this new book include the role of the coach; sports psychology; floor exercise skills; coaching use of apparatus and preparing for competition.

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