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TRENDS IN BEAM EXERCISE STRUCTURES OF ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS THROUGH FIVE OLYMPIC CYCLES

The main aim of the study was to investigate differences in the frequency of acrobatic and dance elements, as well as to present the overall elements on the beam over a period of five Olympic cycles (from 2000 to 2016). The sample included 40 senior category gymnasts who participated in the final Beam Apparatus Finals competition at five Olympic Games (OG). Experienced national judge counted the number of acrobatic and dance elements for each participant. Results showed an increase in number of elements from OG 2000 to OG 2012, while a small decrease was noted at the OG 2016. Gymnasts have been performing significantly higher number of acrobatic elements over dance elements until OG 2016 when an increase in dance elements has been noted. Also, gymnasts have been performing significantly more E acrobatic elements and less A dance elements over the years. The assumption is that at the following OG 2020 we might expect some decrease in the total number of performed elements, but it is very likely that the elements might have higher difficulty value and more points for connection values.

Olympic Games, balance beam, difficulty value, execution value

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