CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Ribbon – Ribbon is a component of rhythmic gymnastics composed of a handle, a ribbon and attachment. Compulsory elements for the ribbon include flicks, circles, snakes and spirals and throws.

Detailed explanation-2: -Compulsory elements for the ribbon include flicks, circles, snakes and spirals, and throws. It requires a high degree of coordination to form the spirals and circles as any knots which may accidentally form in the ribbon are penalised. During a ribbon routine, large, smooth and flowing movements are looked for.

Detailed explanation-3: -Clubs are thrown from alternate hands; each passes underneath the other clubs and is caught in the opposite hand to the one from which it was thrown. At its simplest, each club rotates once per throw, the handle moving down and away from the throwing hand at first.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ball is an apparatus used in rhythmic gymnastics. It is made of either rubber or synthetic material (pliable plastic) provided it possesses the same elasticity as rubber.

Detailed explanation-5: -In rhythmic gymnastics, there are five apparatus used for individual competition: rope, hoop, ball, clubs, and ribbon. However, only four of the five are “live” in any one four-year competitive cycle, as determined by the sport’s governing body (FIG)–rope will not be used in Tokyo.