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Basic physical preparation in rhythmic gymnastics

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Abstract

Basic RG preparation aims gradual development of motor abilities, practice of sports (gymnastics) skills and the beginning of specialized techniques based on the principle of comprehensive movement base. This period (in rhythmic gymnastics between 7-9 years of gymnasts) for further performance growth is very substantial, in terms of content and in terms of training forms and influence of trainers (coaches).

Defining the content of movement and gymnastic activities determines the path of development athletes and also defines (for caoches) performance criteria in each age category. The aim of disertation was to verify correspondence between published scientific theories and trainers experience of coaching using the Repertory Grid Technique.

Along the way sixteen semi-structured interviews with selected experts was achieved interpersonal and intrapersonal data. Experts in the preparation of RG agreed on the fact that in practice a set of exercises for body posture, a set of exercises for locomotion, a set of exercises without apparatus, a set of ballet training exercises and a set of exercises to develop handling skills are necessary.

It is interesting to note that a set of exercises for rhythm of the music and movement coordination, which is part of the music movement education, was not considered so important by the respondents. Acquired views (constructs) indicative of the topic (elements) were divided according Honey analysis into nine categories that characterize the issue.

This is a category of the development of creativity, perception of rhythm and dance movement, physical readiness - developing motor abilities, specific RG skills according to the code of points, practice with game, the basic physical preparation and all-round exercises, organization and content of training sessions, sense of self and space, necessary education of trainers, health promotion.