SOME HISTORY:

Now that we know some information about gymnastics like how to do your hair, some tricks, the uniforms etc. We are going to learn about the HISTORY OF GYMNASTICS:

It's one of the world's oldest sports that tests strength, balance, flexibility and coordination. It started in 1896.The Ancient Romans used gymnastics as part of their military training to improve the strength, balance and flexibility of soldiers. Rhythmic gymnastics was introduced as an Olympic sport in 1984.

The Events for artistic gymnastics:

Floor Exercise

Vault

Pommel Horse (only men)

Rings (only men)

Parallel Bars

Horizontal Bar (only men)

Uneven Bars (only women)

Balance Beam (only women)

The events for Rhythmic gymnastics:

Ball

Hoop

Ribbon

Juggling clubs

Do you know what gymnastics mean?

The word "gymnastics" comes from the Greek word "gymnos", meaning naked. In Ancient Greece, most athletic competitions took place in the nude.