Abstract

REIS-FURTADO, Lorena Nabanete dos  and  CARBINATTO, Michele Viviene. Sport competition: analisys into novice rhythmic gymnastics events rules. Rev. Motriviv. [online]. 2020, vol.32, n.63, e72097.  Epub Sep 01, 2020. ISSN 2175-8042.  https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-8042.2020.e72097.

Considering the principles of the Competitive Sport Participation and Competitive Engineering, which recognize competition as part of the process of learning in sports, that aims the positive development of youth athlete, we analyze the competition scenario for the formative Rhythmic Gymnastics years. A documentary analysis of the rules of Brazilian competition in RG for child under eight years old was carried out. Through Content Analysis, it was identified: a. routine performance without hand apparatus; b. permission to be dressed with team uniform and/or costume; c. considerable adjustments in difficulty and execution of elements; d. variable award models; and e. increased number of events, consequently, in the competitive experience for the novice athletes. The results indicate coherence between the events and theory and encourage RG novice athlete participation.

Keywords : Gymnastics; Athletes; Physical education and training.

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