2002 - GYMNASTICS, ACROBATICS AND CASTLE ACTIVITIES

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: A hard tackle from Víctor Illera to Domínguez

Trimester: First term

Credits: 6

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 1

• Catalan

Some materials and/or books will be provided in their original language. In this case French, Spanish and English are included.

Human motor skills are characterized by the ability to maintain balance while performing various tasks. These tasks can be very diverse. In the subject "Gymnastic, acrobatic and castle activities" we will focus on those that involve coordination and balance to orient the body correctly in space, such as turning on oneself, turning on the point of support or suspension. , supporting other objects or companions on the shoulders, etc. Gymnastic and acrobatic activities are characterized by the fact that their teaching focus is turns and balances in many situations, which makes them essential for proper motor development. of children and adolescents.

The subject presents the bases for a technical analysis of acrobatic and gymnastic activities in general that will help the student to identify and understand the different basic motor actions that make up a gymnastic element or an acrobatics. At the same time, the knowledge of the basic motor actions makes possible the construction of a didactic plan for the teaching of the gymnastic elements and the acrobatics. Gymnastic and acrobatic activities that require the interaction of one or more classmates to perform the element are included in this subject within acrosport. A traditional application of "acrosport" in Catalonia are the castellers. This traditional perspective has also been incorporated into the subject in order to integrate their own culture and traditions into the knowledge of students.

Many of these gymnastic, acrobatic and casteller activities are performed to a rhythm. The basic analysis of music to find out its beats and rhythms is essential for the final execution of the movements of these activities. In addition, the transversality of this knowledge makes it an important and useful knowledge for other activities. It is also important to emphasize the importance of the main physical abilities that support these activities: strength and flexibility. Exercises and methods to improve both abilities specifically in gymnastic, acrobatic and casteller activities will be treated so that they are part of the teaching. of such activities.

Regarding the gender perspective from the subject, care will be taken to use a non-sexist and inclusive language at all times. On the other hand, we consider it very important to exemplify with male and female references fighting against any stereotype in reference to gender and we will encourage work with mixed and heterogeneous groups during the development of the subject.

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or towards teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer prejudice from others.

The use of AI in this subject is regulated in the learning plan.

1. Acrobatic, gymnastic and castle activities

• 1.1. Definitions
• 1.2. Social uses and transfers
• 1.3. generalities of the different disciplines (code and regulations)

2. Technical analysis

• 2.1. Practice technical elements. execution
• 2.2. Analysis of the technique

3. Pedagogical framework.

• 3.1. Learning stages
• 3.2. Level of departure and progression towards the elements and gymnastic and / or acrobatic exercises
• 3.3. Development and structure of the session.
• 3.4. Help and corrections

4. The motor content of "acrobatic sports".

• 4.1. Motor actions
• 4.2. Partial movements

5. Physical preparation.

• 5.1. Specificity through partial movements.
• 5.2. Work of the PF in the sessions

6. The rhythm.

• 6.1. Learn to follow a sound beat.
• 6.2. Completion of gymnastic skills in sync with music and classmates

Qualification system (Royal Decree 1125/2003, of 5 September) that establishes the European system of credits and the system of qualifications to the university degrees of official character and validity in all the state territory:

0 - 4,9: Suspended

5,0 - 6,9: Approved

7,0 - 8,9: Notable

9,0 - 10: Excellent

In accordance with current regulations, you can only opt for recovery, if it has been suspended the subject. If the rating is Not presented, you will not be eligible for recovery.

Continuous evaluation:

The subject is considered approved when the grade is equal to or higher than 5/10 points and all parts indicated as mandatory to be approved have been approved with the grade indicatedThe parts that can be averaged with the rest of the grades must have the minimum rating indicated.

The continuous assessment consists of two large blocks: (1) examinations i (2) classroom activities.

(1) Exams 85%.

a) Individual theoretical exam (35%). It evaluates concepts and knowledge developed in the classes or in the proposed knowledge expansion activities. It is mandatory. It must be approved with a minimum of 5/10 to pass the subject. In case of suspension is recoverable in the reassessment period.

b)  Group practical exam - Choreography (25%). It assesses the ability to create, execute, exhibit/transcribe a choreography incorporating acrobatic, artistic elements and formations with musical support. It is mandatory. You must score with a minimum of 4/10 to be able to average. In case of suspension, it is not recoverable during the reassessment period.

b)  Individual practical exam - Session (25%). Evaluates the ability to create, execute and energize a work session that responds to an objective. It is mandatory. You must score with a minimum of 4/10 to be able to average. In case of suspension, it is not recoverable during the reassessment period.

(2) Classroom activities individuals and small group 15%. Activities that are carried out throughout the course in theoretical or practical sessions. They cannot be recovered during the reassessment period.

The minimum attendance at the practical sessions to be able to pass is  80% of the sessions. An attendance lower than 80% will result in the suspension of the subject. 

Failure to attend any part of the activities implies a 0 in that part. Failure to appear for the mandatory exams does not allow retakes and therefore the subject is failed..

Students who do not pass the theoretical exam with a grade equal to or higher than 5 or who do not pass the subject with a grade equal to or higher than 5 may take the retake assessment. The remaining grades are maintained for the calculation of the final grade. The student will only be able to take the remedial assessment by taking a theoretical exam.

Recovery assessment

It consists of a theoretical exam. The exam will evaluate the concepts, theoretical and practical procedural knowledge developed in class and in extension tasks. The exam grade is equivalent to 35% of the final grade. The remaining 65% is kept from the marks achieved in the continuous assessment. The make-up assessment is only applicable to the subject's theory exam.

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