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    This document discusses aerobics, including its definition, benefits, history, types, and rules for sport aerobics. It defines aerobics as exercise done in the presence of oxygen and describes how it trains the cardiovascular system. The history outlines how the term was developed in the 1960s and how aerobic dance routines were created. It also describes different types of aerobics like water, kickboxing and dance aerobics. Rules for sport aerobics competitions are provided along with past world champions. Examples of warm-up, cardiovascular, and cool-down exercises are listed.

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    This document discusses aerobics, including its definition, benefits, history, types, and rules for sport aerobics. It defines aerobics as exercise done in the presence of oxygen and describes how it trains the cardiovascular system. The history outlines how the term was developed in the 1960s and how aerobic dance routines were created. It also describes different types of aerobics like water, kickboxing and dance aerobics. Rules for sport aerobics competitions are provided along with past world champions. Examples of warm-up, cardiovascular, and cool-down exercises are listed.

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    PHYSICAL AND SPORTS

    ACTIVITIES IN DIFFERENT
    ENVIRONMENTS
    COMENIUS PROJECT
    2010-2012
    AEROBICS • The word aerobic literally
    means "with oxygen" or
    "in the presence of
    oxygen."

    • Aerobic activity trains the


    heart, lungs and
    cardiovascular system to
    process and deliver
    oxygen more quickly and
    efficiently to every part of
    the body.
    What is aerobics good for?
    A regular workout will:

    •strengthen your heart muscle and


    lungs,

    •stimulate the circulation of blood,

    •help you burn calories,

    •improve the shape and tone of


    your body.
    History • Both the term and the
    specific exercise method
    were developed by a
    physician, called Dr.
    Kenneth H. Cooper, in
    San Antonio air force
    hospital in Texas.

    • His book, “Aerobics”, was


    published in 1968.
    History • After the publishing
    of Cooper's book, the
    fitness instructor
    Jackie Sorenson
    developed a series of
    dance routines
    known as the aerobic
    dance to improve the
    cardiovascular
    fitness.
    Equipment
    • Aerobic equipment can comprehend
    floor mats, dumbbells, balls, steps,
    ropes, bicycles, trampolines.
    Kinds of aerobics

    • Freestyle aerobics

    • Step aerobics

    • Sport aerobics
    Kinds of aerobics
    • Water aerobics

    • Aerobic kickboxing

    • Dance aerobics
    Rules of Sport aerobics
    • The performance area is 7m x
    7m.

    • Each competitor performs a 1-


    minute, 45-second aerobics
    sequence, with three
    compulsory exercises.

    • Each routine is evaluated based


    on three basic elements which
    are Artistic, Execution and
    Difficulty.
    Champions
    Kaloyan Kaloyanov and
    Konstansa Popova
    Bulgaria,
    world champions, 1997,
    1999

    Galina Lazarova and


    Marian Kolev
    Bulgaria,
    world champions, 2004
    Freestyle aerobics
    • A group instructor
    choreographs several short
    dance combinations and
    teaches them to the class.

    • Aerobic music is used


    throughout the class.

    • This is followed by a
    strength section to
    strengthen muscles and a
    stretch routine to cool down
    and improve flexibility.
    Warm-Up aerobic exercises
    5 to 10 minutes:

    •walking or marching in
    place,

    •stepping from side to side,

    •moving the arms at waist


    level or higher,

    •a gentle stretch of each of the


    major muscle groups.
    Cardiovascular aerobic exercises

    15 to 25 minutes:

    •back and forth


    movements,

    •leaping and hopping,

    •dance moves.
    Cool-Down aerobic exercises

    10 to 15 minutes:

    •gentle motions of
    the warm-up phase,

    •stretching.
    The Presentation is made by:

    Professional High School of


    Electronics
    and Electrical Engineering
    “Marie Curie”
     
    Sliven, Bulgaria

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