The Best Gymnastics Books 2024

1. Flipping Out: The Gymnastics Series #3, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

Pre-Owned - With Sara temporarily on medical leave and Bethany no longer competing with the squad, Nadia is poised to dominate at the Nationals. Or so she thinks. Introducing Raven. Her parents just divorced and according to Google Maps, the Bellevue Kips Gymnastic Club is equidistant from their houses. Split down the middle, just like everything else. Jamie was comfortable being the new kid on the squad, but struggling to find her place on the team now that she is old news. Jamie felt the pang of something like jealousy. Jamie never got jealous. This felt different. This was already affecting her routine. This affected her dreams. Jamie would have to do some research. She would convince Judi to let her try her own special move. And she would perfect it before Nationals. Because without a truly spectacular dismount, there was no way she was bringing home gold. Will the girls pull it together and place at Nationals or will the drama of competing against your own team-mates leave these gymnasts Flipping Out?

Flipping Out: The Gymnastics Series #3, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

2. Olympic gymnastics for men and women [Hardcover - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Olympic gymnastics for men and women by Boris Bajin; Bryce Taylor; Tom Zivic

Olympic gymnastics for men and women, Used [Hardcover]

3. Superstars of Women's Gymnastics (Female Sports Stars) [Library Binding - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. The daring routines, record-breaking achievements, and pioneering performances of Nadia Comaneci, Olga Korbut, Shannon Miller, and Mary Lou Retton, along with Kim Zmeskal and the other top stars of today, are chronicled in this gripping account of women's gymnastics.

Superstars of Women's Gymnastics (Female Sports Stars), Used [Library Binding]

4. The End of the Perfect 10: The Making and Breaking of Gymnastics' Top Score ?from Nadia to Now [Hardcover - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Just in time for the 2016 Olympic Games and the fortieth anniversary of Nadia Comaneci's "Perfect 10," an exciting and insightful account of the controversial world of gymnastics, the recent changes of the scoring system, and why those changes will drive American gymnasts to the top of the sport in the twenty-first century. It was the team finals of women's gymnastics in the 2012 London Olympics and McKayla Maroney was on top of her game. The sixteen-year-old US gymnast was performing arguably the best vault of all time, launching herself unimaginably high into the air and sticking a flawless landing. But when her score came, many were baffled: 16.233. Three tenths of a point in deductions stood between her and a perfect score. But if that vault wasn't perfection, what was? For years, gymnastics was scored on a 10.0 scale. During this era, more than 100 "perfect" scores were awarded in major international competitions. But when the 10.0 scoring system caused major judging controversies at the 2004 Olympics, international elite gymnastics made the switch to the open-ended scoring system it uses today, making perfect scores a thing of the past--and forever altering the sport in the process. Gymnastics insider Dvora Meyers examines the evolution of elite women's gymnastics over the last few decades. With insight, flair, and a boundless love for the sport, Meyers answers questions that gymnastics fans have been asking since the last perfect score was handed out over twenty years ago. She reveals why successful female gymnasts are older and more athletic than they have ever been before, how the United States became a gymnastics powerhouse, and what the future of gymnastics will hold. Bolstered by dozens of exclusive interviews with professionals representing every aspect of the sport, The End of the Perfect 10 explores a crucial change in one of the most popular Olympic sports, and is a captivating account of elite gymnastics' entry into the uncharted world of imperfection.

The End of the Perfect 10 : The Making and Breaking of Gymnastics' Top Score from Nadia to Now, Used [Hardcover]

5. Rhythmic Gymnastics, Used [Paperback]

Learn the long-awaited secrets of rhythmic gymnastics success Started in the Soviet Union in the 1940s, rhythmic gymnastics (RSG) has long been dominated by Europeans. But now, Rhythmic Gymnastics shares the proven European system for training top RSG gymnasts. Written by an elite coach and the former president of the International Gymnastics Federation, Rhythmic Gymnastics provides information previously unavailable in the Western world. It covers all aspects of technique, training, and competition. If you want your gymnasts to achieve their potential in RSG, this is the book that will help you do it. Featuring more than 200 illustrations, Rhythmic Gymnastics is the most comprehensive book on the sport. First, you'll learn how to help your gymnasts develop and master: - leaps, balances, pivots, and other body movements; - apparatus handling techniques; - flexibility and coordination; and - speed, strength, and endurance. Next, you'll find detailed instruction on how to structure workouts, create a comprehensive training program, and teach important aspects of dance. Finally, Rhythmic Gymnastics shares the keys to composing winning routines and preparing your gymnasts for competition. Not only is this the perfect book for RSG coaches; it's also an excellent training companion for gymnasts at all levels looking to improve their RSG skills, a helpful reference for parents who want a better understanding of the sport, and an idea book for coaches and gymnasts involved in artistic gymnastics.

Rhythmic Gymnastics, Used [Paperback]

6. A Very Young Circus Flyer, Used [Hardcover]

A nine-year-old trapeze artist tells about his life with a circus.

A Very Young Circus Flyer, Used [Hardcover]

7. Teaching Children Gymnastics, Used [Paperback]

Teaching Children Gymnastics, Second Edition, shows teachers how to use an innovative and individualized approach to teaching gymnastics skills and how to link those skills into sequences. This text has been expanded to present 30 child-tested examples of gymnastics activities (called learning experiences) that are ideal for children in kindergarten through grade 6. The learning experiences are divided into three skill themes: traveling, statics, and rotation. Each learning experience may be explored for three or more lessons to provide up to a full unit of instruction. This book explains the why and how of teaching children gymnastics. It describes how learning experiences allow teachers to focus each lesson on one skill theme while at the same time drawing on other themes to support the development of sequences. This approach helps children advance more quickly from performing isolated skills to performing movement sequences. This new edition includes many additions and updates: - Real-life scenarios in part I that bring key points to life - More standards-based learning experiences for each skill theme - Ideas for creating additional gymnastics learning experiences - Sections on behavior management, inclusion, fitness, and advocacy - Assessment of children in gymnastics using both process and product variables - Objectives and questions for reflection for each chapter Part I contains the necessary background information on the national standards for physical education, the importance of using a developmentally appropriate approach, advice on tailoring gymnastics instruction to fit each teaching situation, ideas for task development in gymnastics, effective management strategies and safety concerns, and ways to assess student progress across three domains: psychomotor, cognitive, and affective. The chapter objectives, scenarios, and questions for reflection help teachers think about and apply the material in meaningful ways. Part II is organized around three skill themes: traveling, statics, and rotation. There are 10 detailed learning experiences for each theme. Additional ideas are provided for those who want to create their own learning experiences. The appendix handouts are ready-to-copy forms, such as student certificates and gymnastics report cards, and can be used as they are or they can be customized. Sample forms include task cards, lesson design worksheets, and sample lesson plans. An annotated suggested readings list provides teachers in training as well as experienced teachers and recreation leaders a ready resource for expanding their understanding and skills related to developmentally appropriate gymnastics.

Teaching Children Gymnastics, Used [Paperback]

8. Gymnastics : Level 5 Skills and Drills for the Coach and Gymnast, Used [Paperback]

The GYMCERT Skills & Drills for the Level 5 Coach & Gymnast covers most aspects of gymnastics elements needed for the level 5 competitive gymnast. Gain a better understanding of how to prepare your gymnast's for compulsory competition. Would you like to have an edge for your compulsory competitive team members? GYMCERT's new Skills and Drills for the Coach and Gymnast is an excellent reference for suggesting alternate: lead-up skills; drills; coaching and spotting tips; and, safety notes for each skill presented. Techniques, drills, and complementary skill guidelines are provided to make the training of each skill as specific to the individual gymnast's needs as possible. In addition, conditioning exercises along with progressive variations for many of the skills are provided. As an added benefit, basic dance preparation guidelines and techniques for teaching and improving dance elements is included along with the Floor and Beam sections. To help with planning, suggested guidelines for developing a training schedule for the competitive season along with skill and strength tracking forms to monitor the progress of each gymnast are included in this book. Every gymnastics coach will want to add this book to his or her personal gymnastics library. Online course sold separately.

Gymnastics : Level 5 Skills and Drills for the Coach and Gymnast, Used [Paperback]

9. Modern Gymnastics [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Modern Gymnastics by Peter Aykroyd

Modern Gymnastics, Used [Paperback]

10. Men's Gymnastics [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Instruction book for men's gymnastics.

Men's Gymnastics, Used [Paperback]