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LEVEL 5 GYMNASTICS
An Overview of Competitive Gymnastics
Introduction to Level 5 Gymnastics
What Does It Take to Win Level 5
Gymnastics is 90% Mental and 60% Physical 
The Importance of Written Goals and a Written Plan
One Step of Progress Every Day 
3 Level Training Every Day
The Importance of Strength
The Importance of Flexibility
 The Importance of Tumbling
The Importance of Dance
 The Gospel According to USAG
Level 5 Compulsory Training
 Mobility Between Levels

Learning and Teaching the Sport of Gymnastics
The Training Time Problem
Practice and Rest Distribution
Global Learning
Part – Whole Learning Method
Major Elements
Compete 

LEVEL 5 COMPULSORY ROUTINES
Analysis of Level 5 Competition Routines
Analysis of Level 5 Vault
Analysis of Level 5 Bars
Maximum Amplitude Level 5 Bar Routine
Analysis of Level 5 Beam
Maximum Amplitude Level 5 Beam Routine
Analysis of Level 5 Floor
Maximum Amplitude Level 5 Floor Routine
Ultimate Amplitude Level 5 Compulsory Routine Chart
Reversing Skill Element in the Level 5 Routines 

Common Errors in Level 5
Common Errors on Level 5 Compulsory Skills
Deductions and Common Errors on the Handspring Vault
Handspring Vault Deductions (Excel Spreadsheet)
Deductions and Common Errors on Level 5 Uneven Bars
Uneven Bar Deductions (Excel Spreadsheet)
Deductions and Common Errors on Level 5 Balance Beam
Balance Beam Deductions (Excel Spreadsheet)
Deductions and Common Errors on Level 5 Floor Exercise
Floor Exercise Deductions (Excel Spreadsheet)
Level 5 General Deductions
General Deductions Chart (Excel Spreadsheet)

GYMNAST TRAINING INFO
Hints and Tips for Using This Level 5 Program
Planning Your Level 5 Season
Warm-Ups
How Much to Work Out
Strength Training
Conditioning and Physical Fitness
TOPS Program/STEP Program
Beam Equipment Progression Training System
Level 5 Memory Positions
Training on Tramp
Equipment Progressions
Strap Bars
Vary Your Tumbling Approach in Training
Tumbling into the Pit
Plyometrics
Plyometric Training Program
Partner Flex ---Partner Stretching
Level 5 Bar Practice Model
Level 5 Daily Workout Sheet
Video Training Program
One Rep Minimum per Deduction and Error
Handspring Error and Deduction Training Checklist
Uneven Bars Error and Deduction Training Checklist
Balance Beam Error and Deduction Training Checklist
Floor Exercise Error and Deduction Training Checklist
How to Fit These Programs into Your Workouts

Bonus Documents and Spreadsheets
Level 5 Bar Drills
Level 5 Beam Drills
Level 5 Floor Exercise Drills
Daily, Weekly and Annual Gymnastic Goals Worksheets
Gymnastics Strength Workout Charts
Flexibility Testing
Event Element Count Chart
Daily Workout Log
Daily Diary
Attendance Record and Workout Hours 
Level 5 Meet Records
Meet Score Tracking Spreadsheet
Personal Records
List of Future Optional Skills Spreadsheet

INFORMATION FOR GYMNASTS
Overtraining 
Visual Gymnastics
   Coachability
Don’t Do Too Many Routines
Love Your Life in the Gym
A Video History of your Gymnastics
Competing in the Gymnastics Zone
Guidelines for Injured Gymnasts

COMPETITION
Competition Preparations
Practice your Competition Warm-Up
The Pre-Meet Meal
 Sell Your Routines
Competition Requirements
Competition Hints and Tips
 Gymnastic Federations
Level 5 Compulsory Meet Tracking Sheet

GYMNASTICS PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology of Gymnastics
Meet Psychology
Visualization and Imagery
Yet
Personal Qualities of a Gymnast
Attitude Self-Evaluation
Gymnast Personal Psychological Profile
List of Accomplishments and Gymnastics Resume
Team Gymnast Personal Evaluation Checklist
Zen Gymnastics
 
 

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