Acrosport: Piramidi Umane e Figure Ginniche nella Ginnastica

ACROSPORT

PHYSICAL EDUCATION. GRADE 2
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What is Acrosport?

Acrosport is an acrobatic sport performed in pairs or groups, that combines:

• Human Pyramids (they, at least, involve a
  two level structure, generally being the lower
  level larger than upper one).
• Figures (aesthetic formations done in pairs.
  There is no different levels).
• Gymnastic and choreographic elements.
  Everything is accompanied by music, which enhances the expression.

Acrosport as a Sport

The Acrosport discipline is included with the rest of the acrobatic sports in the IGF -
International Gymnastics Federation.
The categories in which they compete are:

• Couples of women
• Male couples
• Mixed couples
• Women groups of three
• Male groups of four
  Fear is not allowed,
  Make up your mind,
  It's all about courage.

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Acrosport in the School

This is a cooperative, creative, fun and non-competitive activity; in which three
fundamental elements intervene:

• Building figures needs strength, flexibility and balance.
• Floor acrobatics or dance steps for some transitions to other figures.
• Music accompanies the choreographic component and improves expression.

Roles in Acrosport

The three roles are the most important component when making the pyramids.

Base Role

1. Base:
   . It is a stable, static or dynamic
   base.
   . Its main characteristics are
   strength, stability and balance.
   . Your partners must trust and
   have confidence
   in
   the
   foundation.
   . Projects the person on top to their balanced
   position and then helps them dismount.

• Basic positions:
  · Lying up on the back.
  . In bench position with face up and down.
  · Standing.
  Important to maintain postural control:
• .
  . Keep your back straight without increasing stress on the curvatures of the spine.
  . Be careful with lumbar and pelvic retroversion.
  . Be careful with your shoulder blades.

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Agile Role

1. Agile.
   This person is thinner and smaller
   than the point guard. Its main
   characteristics are:
   · Flexibility, balance and agility.
   . She/He must be brave and trust
   his partners.
   . They are at the top of the pyramid
   with balance or strength in their
   position.
   The Top
   The Bases

Helper Role

1. Helper.
   Its job is to help build the pyramid. They
   provide security and trust to others.
   The Top
   The Bases
   The Helper

Technical Aspects of Pyramids

Among the technical aspects involved in building pyramids and human structures, grips
are important.

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Grips for Safety and Stability

• The handles provide safety and stability to the pyramids:
  o
  Simple.
  ALPHABET - turn it!
  o
  Double-cross.
  o Double hand.
  o
  Mixed double-cross.
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  o
  Pinch and double pinch.
  o
  Hand-wrist.
  How many can you do?

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  Platform.
  o
  Arm to arm.
• o Hand-knee.
  o Hand-ankle.
  Do you dare to try?
  o Hand-foot.
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Security Principles in Acrosport

• Listen to your partner.
• Do not jump when climbing or descending.
• Test the stability of the base.
• Help the person on top.
• Avoid putting your weight in dangerous areas. The best areas are the shoulder blades
  and hips.

Pyramids in Acrosport

1. They can be:

• Basic.
• Group.
• Big group.

Pyramid Creation Rules

1. Creation rules.
   There are 3 stages:

• Build-up.
  You have to start building from the center towards the sides. The last parts are the
  upper levels. It is important to have verbal communication between partners.
  During the ascent to the top, you should climb as close to the base as possible to avoid
  imbalance.

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• Stabilization.
  The position should always be held for a few seconds, at least 3 seconds.
• Dismantling.
  It should always be the opposite of construction, that is, you start from the top and
  always with help.

VIDEO LIBRARY

Check out these Acrosport choreographies and get ready for your turn!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH4JwF9iyrc&ab_channel=Salom%C3%A9Thiebold
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcKK9YqNZN4&ab_channel=InosEfi

APP

You can also download the app here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=appinventor.ai_epspasteur.acroeps&hl=es

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