4 Thick Deluxe Tumbling Mat - 4 x 4' x 8'

One of the most durable mats ever made Poly foam filled nylon, polyester reinforced cover Use the carrying handles on each side or move on our mat transport (MT039M, MT036M, MT035-3) Vented to release pressure No rough edges, smooth vinyl surface wipes clean with a damp cloth Available in five sizes & eight colors - please specify colors desired: Red, Blue, Green, Grey, Black, Yellow, White, Orange Ships via freight For mat transports or trucks, click here .

Teaching Tumbling (book)

DESCRIPTION You don't need to be a gymnastics expert to teach introductory tumbling. With dozens of skills, drills, and lesson plans for children, ages 5 through 13, Teaching Tumbling makes it easy to incorporate these fundamental skills into your classes. The most complete resource of its kind, Teaching Tumbling outlines 86 basic tumbling skills designed to introduce children to gymnastics safely and correctly, develop their strength and flexibility skills in preparation for physical activities, and enhance their motor development. Unlike other how-to books on tumbling, this user-friendly guide provides 42 sequenced lesson plans organized around movement themes. Each lesson includes objectives, warm-up ideas, new skills, time guides, and equipment needed. To make tumbling instruction as efficient and effective as possible, author and gymnastics veteran Phillip Ward also packs the book with these valuable features: * Critical elements, cues, and prompts for each skill * Skill finder to match activities to lesson plans * Scope and sequence chart to help you plan curricular content * Full-page, reproducible task cards to laminate for circuit stations * Skills checklist to evaluate student progress * Illustrated drills and skills * Assessment suggestions * Teaching tips for working with children in grades K-6 * Recommended tumbling and gymnastics resources and materials Teaching Tumbling is divided into three easy-to-follow chapters that guide you from tumbling basics to lesson planning. Chapter 1 reviews effective teaching methods and assessment techniques, and discusses safety issues, equipment, and proper form. Chapter 2 highlights 86 basic tumbling skills from three general categories: balances and supports, rotations, and springs and landings. You'll learn the basic principles behind a particular skill and the most effective way to teach it. You'll also find a diagram, a list of critical elements, hints and cues for instruction, and additional drills. Chapter 3 organizes the basic tumbling skills into lesson plans. You can modify these lessons or use them as a benchmark when developing your own curriculum. AUDIENCE Reference for elementary and middle school physical education specialists, gymnastics instructors, and recreation leaders. Text for college-level gymnastics and/or methods courses. CONTENTS Skill Finder Preface Acknowledgments

Introduction to Basic Tumbling (Video) (VHS)

This video features Kelly Garrison 1988 Olympic Gymnast, 1988 Olympic Gymnastic Team Captain, 3 time National Balance Beam Champion, Professional World Balance Beam Champion, USA Gymnastic Hall of Fame Member. Understanding the basic body positions is a requirement to learning good quality tumbling elements. These introductory elements and shapes are the cookie batter of gymnastics and must be taught to gymnasts with exact technique. Kelly brings you to these exacting techniques through instruction, demonstrations with young gymnasts, and drills designed to assist with the teaching of these skills. Body control and form enables a gymnast to perform safe and correct skills, which will determine the future elements a gymnast will be able to learn. Any new gymnastics coaches and instructors should have complete understanding of the techniques provided on this video. 36 minutes. 2002.

Beginning Tumbling And Spotting (Video) (VHS)

Do you want to learn how to teach and spot your cheerleaders in beginning tumbling? This videotape will not only show you how to spot your cheerleaders, it will also teach you how to recognize trouble spots so you can correct them before they become habit. This video covers cartwheels to back handsprings. A great video for your squad! (35 minutes) To order the Comprehensive Cheerleading Video Series click here .

Advanced Tumbling And Spotting (Video) (VHS)

Are members of your squad ready to move past back handsprings? Learn how to perform and spot back tucks, layouts, multiple back handsprings, and many more! We take you through the spotting process and also teach you how to recognize trouble spots in your tumblers. This tape is a must if you do any spotting or want to spot your cheerleaders. (37 minutes) To order the Comprehensive Cheerleading Video Series click here .