Rythmic gymnastics

Description of a sport. Written by a 3rd ESO student. It includes information about competitions, equipement, rules, etc. Writing task in the English as a foreign language clas.

1. Rhythmic gymnastics By Alèxia

2. 1. INTRODUCTION Rhythmic gymnastics  is a sport that can be manipulated by different apparatus. It’s an individual sport, but there can be teams of 5 or more members too. It combines elements of ballet,  gymnastics , dance, and apparatus manipulation . It’s women-only .

3. 2. HISTORY Rhythmic gymnastics grew out of the ideas of Jean-Georges Noverre , François Delsarte , and and  Rudolf Bode at the end of the 19th. Rhythmic gymnastics started as an independent competitive sport in the early nineteen fifties by the Russians . Then in nineteen sixty three the first rhythmic gymnastics world championship was held in Europe . Presently, this sport takes part in a lot of competitions, including the Olympic Games.

4. 3. RULES The sport is governed by the  Federation Internationale de Gymnastique  (FIG ). The victor is the participant who earns the most points. The points are determined by a panel of judges, for leaps, balances, pirouettes, apparatus handling, and execution . The choreography must cover the entire floor and contain a balance of jumps, leaps, pivots, balances and flexibility movements . There are 4 lines to define the play areas and if the gymnasts just reach that lines , they have a sanction .

5. 4. EQUIPMENT In rhythmic gymnastics the gymnasts can manipulate different apparatus: clubs,  hoop , ball ,  ribbon and rope . Top rhythmic gymnasts must have many qualities: balance , flexibility, coordination, and strength are some of the most important . They must wear a maillot, and in case that it’s a team, the maillot must be identical in all the members. The gymnasts’ hair must be upsweep with a bun.

6. 5. FAMOUS GYMNASTS Top 5 Best Rhythmic Gymnasts of All Time: Anna Bessonova  Ukraine , she won 60 medals . Irina Tchachina  Russia , she garnered a total of 27 Medals. Alina Kabaeva  Russia , s he won a total of 43 Medals. Tamara Yerofieieva  Ukraine . Yevgeniya Kanayeva  Russia . Anna B essonova 