Gymnastic Ideas for Phys Ed (Ep. 147 - Hoops on Beams)

The video tutorial, led by Beth Gardner at the Heart of Texas Gymnastics, introduces fun and engaging activities using hoops on beams. The session includes using hoops as spaceships, jumping through hoops, and a team challenge to move hoops along beams. These activities aim to improve balance, coordination, and teamwork while keeping the experience enjoyable and reducing fear.

What is the main purpose of using hoops on beams in gymnastics?

• To improve speed and agility

• To change the center of gravity and make exercises fun

• To focus solely on balance

• To increase the difficulty of the exercises

In the spaceship activity, what are students encouraged to do?

• Run across the beam

• Jump off the beam

• Sit and rest on the beam

• Tiptoe and hula hoop on the beam

What is the key rule in the team hoop challenge?

• Use only one hand to hold the hoop

• Stay on the beam and keep hands held

• Let go of hands to move faster

• Jump over the hoop

How should students move through the hoop in the team challenge?

• By stepping through it without letting go of hands

• By jumping over it

• By crawling under it

• By passing it around

What is the ultimate goal of these beam activities?

• To have fun and reduce fear of the beam

• To compete against each other

• To focus on individual performance

• To make students fear the beam