GYMNASTIC SKILLS: CHALLENGES AND COMPENSATORY MEASURES

Abstract

Gymnastics, as a physical activity, plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall well-being of students. However, acquiring and mastering gymnastic skills poses unique challenges that can impede optimal performance. This study explores the challenges students face in gymnastic skill development and the compensatory measures employed to overcome these obstacles. This study utilizes a descriptive phenomenology design to examine the challenges of third-year Bachelor of Physical Education students of Holy Name University in performing gymnastic skills. It also utilized a descriptive-statistics design and percentage to identify the profile of the final practicum grade of students in gymnastic skills. The findings revealed that students face challenges in executing gymnastic skills such as learning resources, execution, lack of interest, and a high standard. Moreover, most of the respondents could compensate for their challenges such as performance preparation, motivation, and peer support. The researchers concluded that Learning Resources was the most faced challenge mentioned and that Performance Preparation was the most compensatory measure used by students. The result indicated that learning gymnastics has many factors that must be considered, and blended learning and face-to-face classes are necessary to address the challenges. KEYWORDS: challenges, compensatory measures, gymnastic skills