Gymnastics

by Heather E. Schwartz and Tracy Nelson Maurer

Combining strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, balance, and grace, gymnastics has evolved from ancient Greek exercises into a popular modern recreational and competitive sport with participants from two years old to world class athletes. Artistic gymnastics captivates viewers of the Summer Olympics worldwide. Providing an overview of the sport's origins and evolution, this book presents the scientific principles and concepts relevant to gymnastics,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1420502778
• ISBN13: 9781420502770
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Lucent Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10