Publisher's Synopsis
This is part of a series concentrating on a step-by-step approach to the techniques of competitive sports - both in the physical aspects and the equally important question of motivation and mental preparation.;The book takes a step-by-step look at the skills required by the competitive gymnast. Warming-up and conditioning exercises lead on to a systematic review of the separate demands of each piece of apparatus and each different mat technique. The authors stress at all stages the importance of proper supervision during training, and the need for correct safety procedures. They also consider the role of gymnastics in developing the individual's general fitness, suppleness and spatial awareness.
