Rhythmic gymnastics as a sport among student

Gymnastics as a sport and the whole system of physical education began in Ancient Greece. About the beneficial effects of regular gymnastics on the harmonious development of the personality was written and spoken by Homer, Aristotle and Plato. In addition to the usual for us, General developmental and special exercises gymnastics of the ancient Greeks has included swimming, running, wrestling, Boxing, riding (horse and chariot), etc. According to one version, the word "gymnastics" comes from the Greek "gumnos" (Nude): as you know, the ancient Greek athletes performed at the competition without clothes.