02281cam a22003373u 4500 62283 UtSlPG 20260610134433.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10020663 UtSlPG en iso639-1 GV Gwathmey, James Tayloe, 1862-1944 Tumbling for Amateurs Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Spalding athletic library. Group 14, no. 289 Release date is 2020-05-30 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Tumbling for Amateurs" by James T. Gwathmey is a practical guide on gymnastics and tumbling exercises written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on teaching techniques for tumbling, emphasizing its benefits for body development and coordination. It serves as an educational resource for both teachers and students in public gymnasiums, showcasing a variety of tumbling skills that can be practiced safely without advanced apparatus. The opening of the book establishes a foundation for tumbling as an essential component of physical education, arguing for its incorporation into gym classes to foster enthusiasm and physical development. Gwathmey outlines the advantages of tumbling, such as its accessibility to a large number of participants, reduced injury risk, and the natural appeal it holds for young athletes. It sets the tone for a hands-on approach with clear, structured exercises ranging from basic rolls to advanced techniques, providing both illustrations and succinct instructions to facilitate learning and mastery of tumbling skills. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Acrobatics Spalding athletic library. Group 14, no. 289 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62283 103107 103107