gymnastics

An introduction to gymnastics describing the basic exercises, equipment, and the 8 competitive events and the more than 100 stunts that can be performed in thesport.

Introduces children and preteens to gymnastics competitions, covering different styles of the sport, the many events, judging and scoring, and competition secrets.

Refers to famous performances while presenting an overview of the Olympic gymnastics events and provides information on how athletes train, qualify for, and participate in the games.

Provides advice on improving one's gymnastics abilities, discussing equipment, warming up, stretching, drills, skills, competition, diet, and mental attitude.

In her own words, Dominiqiue talks about her passion for gymnastics, her years of intense training, her favorite events, her coach, her teammates, her family, and and everything else you want to know about her life in and out of the gym. Dominique's leap to stardom is an American dream come true.

Provides fun facts and brief histories of each gymnastic event played in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Describes gymnastic apparatus and equipment and the events in competition and how they are judged.

Rev. ed. of: Skills & tactics of gymnastics. An introduction to gymnastics with illustrations of routines, tips on training and photographs of gymnastic stars.

Provides technical instruction and advice on all aspects of the sport, including step-by-step drawings and diagrams, terminology, and rules.

Investigates the destructive side of women's elite competition in gymnastics and figure skating, exposing such problems as eating disorders, stunted growth, and debilitating injuries. Concludes that abusive coaches and intense pressure from parents are often to blame.