f. Horizontal ladders-
Grip rounds or beams

» Chin (pull ups)

- Travel forward

. Travel sideward

. Hang - raise knees

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Suggestions for teachers

1. Mats should be used as a safety precaution.

. Girls should be taught correct grips.

. Assistance should be provided during practice periods.

. The height of the apparatus should be dependent upon the height of the
giris ani the type of activity.

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4. Locomotor and Axial Gymnastics

Acquiring skill in any activity is dependent largely upon timing and upon
judging space relationships. As skill improves, harder and longer periods of work
can be sustained if a rhythm of work is established. Rhythmic gymnastics are of
value in contributing this particular training to wartime efficiency. In addition
they contribute to a marked degree in the development of endurance and strength.

Objectives:

1. To increase skill, endurance, strength, and agility.
2. To develop space judgment.
3. To develop timing.

Organization:

1. Size cf classes should depend upon facilities, equipment and experience of
teachers.

Fails should be done oniy if the floor is of wood and in good condition.
If floor is constructed on concrete, elevations and jumps should be used
very little.

A preat deal of the program can be carried on outdcors.

If pianc cr pianist is not available, drum beat, victrola or singing may
be used.

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Activities
The following. program is in no way complete. The teacher is encouraged to
use her own initiative in adapting and supplementing this meterial in relation to ‘
her own situaticn and the needs of her group.
In teaching rhythnic gymnastics, it is ordinarily advisable to have each in-
dividual in the class try the exercise first at her own speed. Then the teacher
should set a common tempo which meets the average cf the group. To provide greater

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