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Obviously, leaders in the field of Physical Education should endeavor to cope with factors that interfere with the development of sports which provide unique opportunities for the growth and development of youth. The current popular sports are not adequate for the needs of all youth. More variety in sports is needed. Every child should have an opportunity to succeed, to feel wanted and needed by teammates, and to receive recognition for outstanding achievement. We need to drastically increase the variety of "status" sports -– and it can be done.Let us remember, too, that there are many levels of interest, and even though the sport in question is primarily a participant sport, its contribution may be of immeasurable value to those who enjoy it. Spectator interest is simply one criterion, and probably not the most important one, that may be applied to the evaluation of an activity. It should never be the only basis of evaluation. The Psychological Set of the Class One of the most devastating problems in gymnastics is the problem of fear. This is espe¬cially true when fear or evidence of fear is followed by ridicule. The gymnastics instructor must make every effort to assure himself that his students can freely admit fear. Being afraid and being able to admit it in a group situation helps to relieve some of the tensions that are the companions of fear. If a beginner is afraid and is compelled by social pressure not to admit the fear, the resulting tensions seem to increase and actually inhibit the student's progress. It must be remembered at all times that fear is a very normal thing, and highly desirable
in a sport like gymnastics. As a matter of fact, the gymnasts who give coaches the greatest concern are those who outwardly refuse to admit they are afraid, yet suffer involuntary tensions which accompany fear. It is well to point out to any beginning or prospective gymnast that only the novice will take a chance -– the accomplished gymnast and professional will never take a chance. It is only the novice who is careless; only the novice who does not check equipment; only the novice who will neglect to use appropriate safety devices while learning a new stunt.The promotion of desirable attitudes regarding such things as fear, checking of equipment, warm-up, and so on, is the responsibility of the classroom instructor.

A student who exhibits and admits his fear should never be ridiculed; he should be helped through the application of ap¬propriate safety measures to overcome that fear. Thus, by example, the instructor will make considerable progress in controlling group pressures or social pressures within the peer group in favor of safety. This kind of social pressure can be developed to the point where the student taking an unnecessary chance will be severely criticized by his classmates, rather than being commended for having "intestinal fortitude."
In these ways, the psychological climate of the classroom becomes such that it is a place to which one goes to learn, not a place in which to exhibit reckless courage. Such an atmosphere will greatly enhance opportunities for learning and personal growth that are inherent in gymnastics activities.A gymnastics teacher should think of his sport as a tool or a medium through which he is able to make a significant contribution to the total personal development of the boys who come to him for instruction. When a student enters a gymnastics class, nothing should be expected of him except that he be willing to learn.

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