Isbn: 9781332040148 - gymnastics a textbook of the german-american system of gymnastics: specially adapted to the use of teachers and pupils and private schools and gymnasiums (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed look at the German system of gymnastics, a physical training methodology that emerged in the early 19th century. The author, a prominent teacher of the era, presents a comprehensive overview of the system's principles, exercises, and methods, drawing upon the contributions of leading educators and practitioners. The book delves into the system's unique approach to exercise, emphasizing the development of strength, agility, and coordination through a combination of free exercises, tactics, and apparatus work. The author provides a structured framework for classifying and organizing gymnastic exercises, ensuring a systematic progression from basic movements to more complex maneuvers. Beyond its practical value as a guide for gymnastic instruction, the book also highlights the system's broader social and educational significance. The author emphasizes the role of gymnastics in fostering discipline, self-control, and public-spiritedness, placing the practice firmly within the context of a well-rounded education. Ultimately, this book provides a valuable glimpse into the history and philosophy of a movement that profoundly influenced physical education and training in the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …