Teaching Rhythmic Gymnastics:A Developmentally Appropriate Apprch Book

Part I: Getting Started on a Rhythmic Gymnastics Unit

Chapter 1. Rhythmic Gymnastics History of the Sport Why Should We Teach Rhythmic Gymnastics?
Gender and Individuality Issues Gymnastics for All and for Life Safety Summary

Chapter 2. Rhythmic Gymnastics Equipment Apparatus Equipment Inventory Check Rhythmic Balls Ropes Hoops Ribbons and Ribbon Sticks Scarves Alternative Apparatus Facility Sound System Summary

Chapter 3. The Six Stages of a Rhythmic Gymnastics Unit Stage 1: Spatial Awareness Without Apparatus Stage 2: Exploration and Discovery With Apparatus Stage 3: Fundamental Movement Identification Stage 4: Learning Extension With Tasks and Challenges Stage 5: Sequence and Routine Development Stage 6: Demonstration and Evaluation Summary

Chapter 4. Planning the Rhythmic Gymnastics Unit Do I Have to Know How to Do It to Teach It?
Where Do I Start?
Connections to Core Physical Education Curriculum Developmentally Appropriate Practice Planning the Unit Assessment Connecting to Classroom Learning Summary

Chapter 5. Developing the Lesson Learning Outcomes Lesson Planning Incorporating Group Activities Summary

Chapter 6. Organizing for Teaching and Learning Class Organization Teaching Methodology Summary

Chapter 7. Choosing Music Age of Participants Variety Apparatus Percussion Alternatives Basics of Music Terminology Summary

Part II: Incorporating Learning Experiences Into the Rhythmic Gymnastics Unit

Chapter 8. Spatial Awareness and Body Elements Spatial Awareness Movement Cards Fundamental Body Elements Summary

Chapter 9. Rhythmic Gymnastics Skill Development Rhythmic Ball Skills Rope Skills Hoop Skills Ribbon Skills Scarf Skills Summary

Chapter 10. Routines and Beyond Choreographing a Routine or Sequence Refining the Finished Routine Assessing the Finished Routine Planning the Performance Summary

Appendix Routine-Planning Posters