Health, Physical Education And Recreation | Gymnastics (1 cr)
E137 | 2092 | Staff
CLASS MEETING:
Meets one 75 minute period four times a week.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Basic instruction in tumbling, and floor gymnastics. Emphasis on form and
flow of
basic stunts and transitions.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course should enable you to:
1. Participate in the individual sport of gymnastics;
2. Gain an understanding of the mechanics and aesthetics of gymnastic
movement;
3. Understand and practice good conditioning and safety methods;
4. Perform floor routines emphasizing good form, execution and transition.
EQUIPMENT:
Wear clothing appropriate for gymnastic activity. No shoes are allowed on
the
gymnastics floor area (blue carpet). Jewelry is highly not recommended and
dangerous. You can rent a locker to keep your belongings in during class.
ATTENDANCE:
Students are allowed a maximum of three (3) absences. Upon a fourth absence
a
student has three (3) options: 1) receive a grade of F; 2) officially
withdraw from the class;
3) follow an appeal procedure through your instructor and/or the Elective
Program
Coordinator.
GRADING POLICY:
Your final grade in E137 Gymnastics will be computed according to your
performance on skill proficiency test.