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Introduction and Definition of Gymnastics Sports (Partial Specialization - Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic
Gymnastics, Aerobics, Trampolining, Sports Acrobatics, Rock and Roll, Teamgym). The subject covers the history
and current state of each sport, terminology, and competition rules. In both theoretical and practical aspects,
common foundations of gymnastics sports are created and developed, along with fundamental knowledge and
skills for future coaches.
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
Introduction and Definition of Gymnastics Sports (Partial Specialization - Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic
Gymnastics, Aerobics, Trampolining, Sports Acrobatics, Rock and Roll, Teamgym). The subject covers the history
and current state of each sport, terminology, and competition rules. In both theoretical and practical aspects,
common foundations of gymnastics sports are created and developed, along with fundamental knowledge and
skills for future coaches.
Aim of the course -
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
By studying the subject, students acquire knowledge of the sport specializations within gymnastics. This course is the first in a series of subjects focusing on sports specialization in the field of gymnastics. Collectively, these subjects, along with others, form the framework of theoretical knowledge and skills, including those professionally necessary for the role of a coach in one of the chosen gymnastics sports. Upon completing the course, students:
Understand and can explain the issues related to the institutional support of gymnastics sports in both national and international contexts.
Can apply basic methods for developing conditioning prerequisites used in gymnastics sports in practice.
Know and can practically apply the basics of teaching methods for disciplines involving hanging, support, and jumping.
Are capable of designing, implementing, and evaluating a training session within the context of a long-term plan for sports training in gymnastics sports.
Know and practically apply the principles of warm-up creation in gymnastics sports for various age and performance categories.
Define and explain the significance of acrobatic preparation using examples.
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
By studying the subject, students acquire knowledge of the sport specializations within gymnastics. This course is the first in a series of subjects focusing on sports specialization in the field of gymnastics. Collectively, these subjects, along with others, form the framework of theoretical knowledge and skills, including those professionally necessary for the role of a coach in one of the chosen gymnastics sports. Upon completing the course, students:
Understand and can explain the issues related to the institutional support of gymnastics sports in both national and international contexts.
Can apply basic methods for developing conditioning prerequisites used in gymnastics sports in practice.
Know and can practically apply the basics of teaching methods for disciplines involving hanging, support, and jumping.
Are capable of designing, implementing, and evaluating a training session within the context of a long-term plan for sports training in gymnastics sports.
Know and practically apply the principles of warm-up creation in gymnastics sports for various age and performance categories.
Define and explain the significance of acrobatic preparation using examples.
Course completion requirements -
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
Attendance in classes of at least 85% of the total subject hours.
Seminar work on assigned topics.
Active participation in pedagogical and professional internships, and other competitions.
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
Attendance in classes of at least 85% of the total subject hours.
Seminar work on assigned topics.
Active participation in pedagogical and professional internships, and other competitions.
Literature -
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
AHLQUIST, S. M., RUSSELL, K., FINK, H. at all. Foundation of Gymnastics. Ruschkin : Saskatoon, 2010. ISBN 978-2-8399-0663-0.
JEMNI, M. The science of gymnastics. New York: Routledge, 2011. ISBN 978-0-203-87463-9.
JEMNI, M. The science of gymnastics:Advance Concepts. New York: Routledge, 2017. ISBN-13: 978-1138701939.
MASSIMO, J., MASSIMO, S. Gymnastics Psychology. Newport News. Morgan James Publishing líc, 2012. 334s. ISBN 13 9781600379482.
NOVOTNÁ, V., HOLÁ, I. Rhythmic gymnastics and music-movement composition. Praha: UK FTVS, 2018.
Katedra gymnastiky. Available from:
SKOPOVÁ, M., ZÍTKO, M. Basic Gymnastics. Edtion ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2010. ISBN 978-80-246-1779-4.
Last update: Mgr. Linda Mejsnarová, Ph.D. (06.02.2019)
Povinná literatura:
APPELT, K., M. LIBRA AND I. STEJSKALOVÁ Základy názvosloví tělesných cvičení. Praha: Palestra, 2004..
KOLEKTIV. Gymnastika. Praha : Karolinum, 2003, 90 s. ISBN 80-246-0661-5.
KRIŠTOFIČ, J. Gymnastické posilování - motoricko-funkční příprava. Praha: FTVS UK. 2014. 160 s. ISBN 978-80-87647-15-8.
TŮMA, Z. ZÍTKO, M. Kapitoly o gymnastice. Praha: ČOS. 2004. 68 s. ISBN 80-86402-13-4.
Doporučená literatura:
HÁJKOVÁ, J. a kol. Aerobik - soutěžní formy. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2006, 228 s. ISBN 80-247-1191-5.
KOS, B. Gymnastické systémy: historický vývoj a charakteristika [online]. [přeprac. vyd.]. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 1990.
KUBIČKA, J. a kol. Vybrané kapitoly z teorie gymnastiky. 1. vydání. Praha: Karolinum, 1993, 49 s. ISBN 80-7066-721-4.
SKOPOVÁ, Marie a Miroslav ZÍTKO. Základní gymnastika. Praha: Karolinum, 2005. ISBN 80-246-0973-8.
AHLQUIST, S.M., RUSSELL, K., FINK, H. at all. Foundation of Gymnastics. Ruschkin : Saskatoon, 2010. ISBN 978-2-8399-0663-0.
JEMNI, M. The science of gymnastics. New York: Routledge, 2011. ISBN 978-0-203-87463-9.
JEMNI, M. The science of gymnastics:Advance Concepts. New York: Routledge, 2017. ISBN-13: 978-1138701939.
MASSIMO, J., MASSIMO, S. Gymnastics Psychology. Newport News. Morgan James Publishing líc, 2012. 334s. ISBN 13 9781600379482.
SKOPOVÁ, M., ZÍTKO, M. Basic Gymnastics. Praha : Karolinum, 2010. s. 180. ISBN 978-80-246-1779-4.
Requirements to the exam -
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
Written test and oral examination
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
Written test and oral examination
Syllabus -
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
Content of lectures:
1. Input information, scope and content of the study, requirements for credit, gymnastic sports
2. History of different types of gymnastics, gymnastics systems
3. Structure of competitions, their organization, FIG, UEG.
4. International Rules of Gymnastics (SG, MG, Trampolines, SA, Teamgy, Rock and Roll, Fitness)
5. Organization of gymnastics
6. Artistic gymnastics
7. Sports aerobics
8. Trampoline Jumps
9. Sports acrobatics
10. Teamgym
11. Fitness
12. Acrobatic Rock and Roll
13. Regularities and ways of warming up in gymnastics
14. Summarizing seminar
Practical training content:
1 - 4. Physical training in gymnastics
5 - 6. Strengthening in gymnastics
6 - 7. Development of flexibility
7 - 8. Development of coordination skills
9. Application of basic didactic principles in practice
10. Didactics of basics of acrobatic exercises
11. Didactics of the basics of visual disciplines
12. Didactics of basics of defensive disciplines
13. Didactics of trampoline jumping basics
14. Summarizing seminar
Last update: PhDr. Jaroslav Krištofič (24.10.2019)
Content of lectures:
1. Input information, scope and content of the study, requirements for credit, gymnastic sports
2. History of different types of gymnastics, gymnastics systems
3. Structure of competitions, their organization, FIG, UEG.
4. International Rules of Gymnastics (SG, MG, Trampolines, SA, Teamgy, Rock and Roll, Fitness)
5. Organization of gymnastics
6. Artistic gymnastics
7. Sports aerobics
8. Trampoline Jumps
9. Sports acrobatics
10. Teamgym
11. Fitness
12. Acrobatic Rock and Roll
13. Regularities and ways of warming up in gymnastics
14. Summarizing seminar
Practical training content:
1 - 4. Physical training in gymnastics
5 - 6. Strengthening in gymnastics
6 - 7. Development of flexibility
7 - 8. Development of coordination skills
9. Application of basic didactic principles in practice
10. Didactics of basics of acrobatic exercises
11. Didactics of the basics of visual disciplines
12. Didactics of basics of defensive disciplines
13. Didactics of trampoline jumping basics
14. Summarizing seminar
Learning resources -
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
Study materials are available on the faculty's website under the Students section, in the Electronic Publications and Study Materials tab.
Gymnastics Terminology
Gymnastics in Pictures
In case of transitioning to hybrid or distance learning, MS Teams will be used with the code for login: qliw3kc.
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
Study materials are available on the faculty's website under the Students section, in the Electronic Publications and Study Materials tab.
Gymnastics Terminology
Gymnastics in Pictures
In case of transitioning to hybrid or distance learning, MS Teams will be used with the code for login: qliw3kc.
