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The content of the course is focused on the didactic use of the acquired knowledge and knowledge of the field of
Gymnastics, practical experience and skills acquired in previous studies of gymnastics and dance. The
prerequisite is knowledge of professional terminology - gymnastic terminology and movement notation. Includes
gymnastic activities and their applications for various groups of OSP. The graduate acquires creative professional
skills to design, implement and lead gymnastics and dance programs in harmony with music, aimed at cultivating
movement expression and stimulating movement creativity. The student is able to create and present a
collaborative movement composition that respects the various principles of music and movement composition.
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
The content of the course expands practical, theoretical, and didactic knowledge in specific areas of gymnastics. It
focuses on the didactics of teaching exercises with apparatus, acrobatic exercises, the teaching of exercises with
traditional and non-traditional equipment, musical-movement composition, and other gymnastic skills applicable
in school physical education and sports environments. Through structured learning material, illustrative
demonstrations, and practical exercises, students acquire theoretical and didactic knowledge and skills that they
apply in their own instruction of gymnastic activities. Graduates of the course are capable of independently and
creatively creating, implementing, and teaching gymnastic activities for diverse populations, with a focus on
cultivating movement expression, acquiring gymnastic skills, and stimulating movement creativity.
Aim of the course -
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (13.09.2023)
The aim of the course is to acquire competences to include and lead gymnastic activities in different sports programmes and especially in school TV lessons.
After taking and completing the course, the student understands the importance and impact of gymnastic activities and their inclusion in physical activity regimens and programs.
The student is able to independently plan, manage, and evaluate programs and instruction with a gymnastic focus and is able to respond to current environmental conditions and the demands of his/her students and clients.
The student is able to prepare gymnastic equipment, aids, and apparatus to implement gymnastics instruction and programs.
The student is able to demonstrate basic gymnastic skills on tumbling, trapeze, vault, and rings.
The student is able to delineate the key points of technique for a given gymnastic element or movement, provide feedback, and apply an appropriate methodological series for practicing the element, movement, or skill, including methods and options for additional assistance.
The student is able to apply a variety of didactic styles in gymnastic exercises, thus increasing the effectiveness of teaching and the attractiveness of the programme for heterogeneous groups.
The student masters basic manipulative skills with equipment, both traditional (jump rope, hoops, balls, ribbons, scarves, bars) and non-traditional (PET bottles, rattling cans, hats, hockey sticks, etc.).
The student will be able to create music and movement choreography with musical accompaniment, both without and with the use of apparatus, for individuals and the whole group.
The student can provide informed reflection on the didactic performances of their colleagues.
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
The aim of the course is to acquire competencies for organizing and leading gymnastic activities, especially in physical education classes.
Upon completion of the course, the student understands the importance and impact of gymnastic activities and their incorporation into physical regimens and programs.
The student is capable of independently planning, managing, and evaluating programs and teaching with a gymnastic focus and can respond to current environmental conditions and the requirements of their students, pupils, and clients.
The student can prepare and organize the preparation of gymnastic equipment, aids, and apparatus for the implementation of gymnastics instruction and programs.
The student is proficient in demonstrating basic gymnastic skills in acrobatics, on the parallel bars, on the rings, in the vault, and in jumps from a small trampoline.
The student can utilize gymnastic equipment, aids, and apparatus to increase the motivation of students, the attractiveness of exercise unit content, and physical fitness.
The student can identify key points of technique for a given gymnastic element or movement, provide feedback, and apply appropriate teaching methods for practicing the given element, movement, or skill, including methods and possibilities for assistance and rescue.
The student can apply various teaching styles and organizational forms in the field of gymnastic exercises, thereby increasing the effectiveness of instruction and the attractiveness of the program for heterogeneous groups.
The student can identify a vulnerable student and create an individual education plan with regard to achieving educational goals.
The student has mastered basic manipulative skills with both traditional (rope, hoops, balls, ribbons, scarves, bars) and non-traditional equipment (PET bottles, jingling cans, caps, hockey sticks, etc.).
The student can create a music-movement choreography with musical accompaniment, both without equipment and with the use of equipment, for individuals as well as the entire group.
The student can provide a well-founded reflection on the didactic outputs of their colleagues.
Course completion requirements -
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
90% attendance in classes.
Practical Experience:
In the field of artistic gymnastics: Mastery of requirements in acrobatics, on the parallel bars, and in vaulting; didactic presentation focused on practicing and mastering a selected gymnastic element.
In the field of rhythmic gymnastics: Creation and presentation of a music-movement routine with apparatus as part of a didactic presentation.
In the field of movement composition: Creation of a music-movement choreography in a group and active participation in a showcase of movement compositions.
Completion of a seminar paper on an assigned topic:
In the field of artistic gymnastics: Comprehensive analysis of a selected gymnastic element (which is simultaneously the content of the didactic presentation).
In the field of rhythmic gymnastics: Written elaboration of a music-movement routine with selected apparatus for a didactic presentation.
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
90% attendance in classes.
Practical Experience:
In the field of artistic gymnastics: Mastery of requirements in acrobatics, on the parallel bars, and in vaulting; didactic presentation focused on practicing and mastering a selected gymnastic element.
In the field of rhythmic gymnastics: Creation and presentation of a music-movement routine with apparatus as part of a didactic presentation.
In the field of movement composition: Creation of a music-movement choreography in a group and active participation in a showcase of movement compositions.
Completion of a seminar paper on an assigned topic:
In the field of artistic gymnastics: Comprehensive analysis of a selected gymnastic element (which is simultaneously the content of the didactic presentation).
In the field of rhythmic gymnastics: Written elaboration of a music-movement routine with selected apparatus for a didactic presentation.
Literature -
Last update: PhDr. Jaroslav Krištofič (31.10.2019)
SKOPOVÁ, M., ZÍTKO, M. (2010). Basic Gymnastics. Edtion ed. Praha: Karolinum. ISBN 978-80-246-1779-4.
NELSON, G., KOKKONEN, J. (2007). Stretching Anatomy. Human Kinetics, IL 61825-5076
NOVOTNÁ, V., HOLÁ, I. (2018). Rhythmic gymnastics and music-movement composition. Praha: UK FTVS, Katedra gymnastiky. Available from:
NOVOTNÁ, V., PANSKÁ, Š., ŠIMŮNKOVÁ, I. Rytmická gymnastika a pohybová skladba. Praha: UK FTVS, 2011. multimediální učební text (DVD). ISBN 978-80-86317-83-0.)
MONEM , J. (2018). Science of Gymnastics. Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
SKOPOVÁ, M., ZÍTKO, M. (2010). Basic Gymnastics. Edtion ed. Praha: Karolinum. ISBN 978-80-246-1779-4.
NELSON, G., KOKKONEN, J. (2007). Stretching Anatomy. Human Kinetics, IL 61825-5076
NOVOTNÁ, V., HOLÁ, I. (2018). Rhythmic gymnastics and music-movement composition. Praha: UK FTVS, Katedra gymnastiky. Available from:
NOVOTNÁ, V., PANSKÁ, Š., ŠIMŮNKOVÁ, I. Rytmická gymnastika a pohybová skladba. Praha: UK FTVS, 2011. multimediální učební text (DVD). ISBN 978-80-86317-83-0.)
MONEM , J. (2018). Science of Gymnastics. Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Requirements to the exam -
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
Oral Examination - covering the theory and didactics of artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, movement composition, and dance.
The requirements for acquiring knowledge and competencies of the subject are defined in the material "Areas of Questions for the Examination," and they are part of the study materials stored in the MS Teams application. The link is attached below in the Study Materials section.
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
Oral Examination - covering the theory and didactics of artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, movement composition, and dance.
The requirements for acquiring knowledge and competencies of the subject are defined in the material "Areas of Questions for the Examination," and they are part of the study materials stored in the MS Teams application. The link is attached below in the Study Materials section.
Syllabus -
Last update: PhDr. Jaroslav Krištofič (06.09.2019)
Lecture topics:
1. Applying new approaches in gymnastics education for different population groups. Competitions and judging in gymnastic sports
.2. Aspects of didactics of gymnastics I.
3. Aspects of didactics of gymnastics II.
4. Specifics of motor learning in gymnastics
5. Technique and analysis of gymnastic activities
6. Didactics of musical-movement relations exercises with and without equipment and dance
7. Musical-movement composition - movement composition in gymnastic sports and Gymnastics for all. History and development of physical education performances in the Czech Republic and abroad.
Movement compositions in school TVContent and topics of music-movement composition seminars:
1. Creative activity in the creation of musical-movement composition. Components of movement composition (movement, musical, choreographic) in musical-movement motives. Movement content of songs. Selection of music master. Own creation.
2. The process of realization of musical-movement composition. Musical-motive motives, etudes and movement compositions. Idea, theme, idea of composition. Principles of movement composition. Movement compositions without tools. Own creation of music-movement etude without tools.
3. Procedure for creating movement composition. Suggestions for own creative activity in the creation of movement composition. Movement compositions with equipment. Own creation of music-movement etude with tools. Evaluation of movement composition.
4. Musical-movement improvisation. Utilization of creative impulses, dramaturgical impulses and musical inspirations to create movement response. Creation of movement composition and its presentation.
5. Creative activity in creating music-movement composition based on the content of Rhythmic gymnastics, exercises with equipment.
6. Creative activity in the creation of musical-movement composition based on the content of selected gymnastic sports industry.
7. Musical-movement composition based on the content of dance. Modern forms of exercise with music.
Content and topics of exercises on tools and acrobatics:
1. Acrobatic (motor-functional) preparation in didactics of exercises on tools and in acrobatics
2. Assistance and rescue during exercise on tools and acrobatics
3. Didactics of selected gymnastic skills in acrobatics I
4. Didactics of selected gymnastic skills on gymnastic tools I
5. Didactics of selected gymnastic skills in acrobatics II
6. Didactics of selected gymnastic skills on gymnastic tools II
7. Didactics of selected gymnastic skills on gymnastic tools III
8. Didactic methods and styles in practical use - examples of use
9. Principles and realization of creating sets on gymnastic tools and in acrobatics
10. - 14. Didactic outcomes - practical outcomes of students focused on teaching gymnastic skills
Last update: Mgr. Dominika Krupková (15.01.2020)
Lecture topics:
1. Applying new approaches in gymnastics education for different population groups. Competitions and judging in gymnastic sports
.2. Aspects of didactics of gymnastics I.
3. Aspects of didactics of gymnastics II.
4. Specifics of motor learning in gymnastics
5. Technique and analysis of gymnastic activities
6. Didactics of musical-movement relations exercises with and without equipment and dance
7. Musical-movement composition - movement composition in gymnastic sports and Gymnastics for all. History and development of physical education performances in the Czech Republic and abroad.
Movement compositions in school TVContent and topics of music-movement composition seminars:
1. Creative activity in the creation of musical-movement composition. Components of movement composition (movement, musical, choreographic) in musical-movement motives. Movement content of songs. Selection of music master. Own creation.
2. The process of realization of musical-movement composition. Musical-motive motives, etudes and movement compositions. Idea, theme, idea of composition. Principles of movement composition. Movement compositions without tools. Own creation of music-movement etude without tools.
3. Procedure for creating movement composition. Suggestions for own creative activity in the creation of movement composition. Movement compositions with equipment. Own creation of music-movement etude with tools. Evaluation of movement composition.
4. Musical-movement improvisation. Utilization of creative impulses, dramaturgical impulses and musical inspirations to create movement response. Creation of movement composition and its presentation.
5. Creative activity in creating music-movement composition based on the content of Rhythmic gymnastics, exercises with equipment.
6. Creative activity in the creation of musical-movement composition based on the content of selected gymnastic sports industry.
7. Musical-movement composition based on the content of dance. Modern forms of exercise with music.
Content and topics of exercises on tools and acrobatics:
1. Acrobatic (motor-functional) preparation in didactics of exercises on tools and in acrobatics
2. Assistance and rescue during exercise on tools and acrobatics
3. Didactics of selected gymnastic skills in acrobatics I
4. Didactics of selected gymnastic skills on gymnastic tools I
5. Didactics of selected gymnastic skills in acrobatics II
6. Didactics of selected gymnastic skills on gymnastic tools II
7. Didactics of selected gymnastic skills on gymnastic tools III
8. Didactic methods and styles in practical use - examples of use
9. Principles and realization of creating sets on gymnastic tools and in acrobatics
10. - 14. Didactic outcomes - practical outcomes of students focused on teaching gymnastic skills
Learning resources -
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
Study materials are available:
In the MS Teams application in the study class titled FTVS_Didactics of Gymnastics PGYM132N, 132NK under the Files tab. The code for joining the team is y9u4zfi.
Any hybrid teaching takes place via MS Teams. The study group name is FTVS_Didactics of Gymnastics PGYM132N, 132NK, and the joining code is y9u4zfi.
Last update: PhDr. Adam Zdobinský (10.11.2023)
Study materials are available:
In the MS Teams application in the study class titled FTVS_Didactics of Gymnastics PGYM132N, 132NK under the Files tab. The code for joining the team is y9u4zfi.
Any hybrid teaching takes place via MS Teams. The study group name is FTVS_Didactics of Gymnastics PGYM132N, 132NK, and the joining code is y9u4zfi.
