AGE GROUP

DEVELOPMENT

version 1 (August 2003)

Resource material for coaching Artistic Gymnastics

The purpose of the Age Group Development Program is to provide a systematic approach to developing competitive Artistic Gymnastics from entry level to international medalist.

This program is undertaken by the International Gymnastics Federation to provide all its affiliated members with a guideline and fundamental basis for competitive gymnastics for both men and women.

A great deal of gymnastics knowledge already exists in many forms, and this presentation is an effort to consolidate the most current information.  It is understood that all affiliated member nations of the FIG are at a different level of sport development and to that end, this information can easily be adapted to suit the cultural or national needs.

A "must have"

for everyone

in gymnastics

Content of the CD Rom:

        Training theory (General and specific)

        Ethics of coaching

        Elements and training methodology for all apparatus. (Men and women)

        Physical preparation

            (Theory, methods, exercises)

        Knowledge development schemes in:

        Biomechanics

        Functional Anatomy

        First aid and Taping

        Nutrition

        Doping prevention

        Psychology

        Pedagogy

Minimum  requirements:

            - Window 2000 or higher

            - VGA display

            - 8MB of RAM

            - Acrobat Reeder 5.0 (included)