The Place of gymnastics in primary education. General considerations and methodological aspects

Abstract

Education is a long process that addresses theoretical and practical aspects. These will contribute to form future adults for the real life. Physical education is an important discipline in the process of education and the basis is set in primary school. The aim of our article is to present the importance of gymnastics as a compulsory subject in the curriculum and its role in the organizing and disciplining of students at this age. In the same time, the authors want to present the effect of practical activities on the psychological evolution of students and the possibility to realise good behavior using means from basic gymnastics.