Gymnastic / Acrobatic elements

[Andrew Stalker]

Is there a written definition anywhere on what constitutes:
a) A gymnastic element and
b) An acrobatic element ?

I have had numerous examples of one or the other told to me, but I wondered if there was a 'definitive' text on the topic.

[Andrew Stalker]

OK. I'm assuming from the lack of replies that nobody knows of a particular text that defines a gymnastic or an acrobatic element. Is there a general consensus on what they are?

What do people think constitutes:

a) A gymnastic element; and

b) An acrobatic element?

[jack]

Code Of Points

-Acrobatic
Rolls
Holds (with support on one or both arms)
hand support elements with or without flight phase
saltos

-Dance
leaps, jumps and hops
turns
body waves
holds (in stand, sit and lying position)

[Deanna]

Forgive me for such a tardy response!

My simplistic view on this when explaining the difference to coaches, judges and gymnasts alike is this:

Gymnastic Element is now known as a Dance Element and is a skill/move where the head remains upright - jumps, leaps, spins etc.

Acrobatic Element is a skill/move where the head goes upside down - cartwheels, flics, somis/saltos etc.

I hope this helps!

Deanna.