FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE
DE GYMNASTIQUE
fondée en 1881
AEROBIC GYMNASTICS
Code of Points 200
FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DE GYMNASTIQUE
FONDÉE EN 1881
INTRODUCTION :
Artistic is judged on all the criteria in the Artistic Section of the COP by using the provided scale.
Artistic evaluation is not only "WHAT" the competitor(s) perform but also "HOW" they perform.
This Appendix I - Guide to Judging Artistic gives some examples of negative factors. Throughout the Appendix I, when "Examples" are used, this is not an exhaustive list but a number of possible EXAMPLES.
An excellent routine will not have any negative factors and/or examples.
CHOREOGRAPHY - TOTAL POINTS
A.1 The composition of aerobics movement patterns, elements, transitions/linking and lifts - Maximum points
Composition of an Aerobic Gymnastics Routine:
WHAT Aerobics movement patterns HOW Well balanced is the selection and placement
Elements Fluent is the linking
Transitions/Linking Smooth are the transitions
Formations and positioning
Lifts (for MP, TR, GR) Many variations, how much originality
Physical Interaction
A) The selection and placement of all movements must be well balanced in the routine.
Factor 1: The placement of the elements performed is dominant in one part of a routine. ( indicates movements other than elements)
Example: A, ,B, ,C,D, ,A,B, ,C,D,A,B, ,C, ,D,
Factor 2: Physical capability is not shown or demonstrated equally. (flexibility vs. muscular strength, upper body vs. lower body).
Example: Many movements which emphasize only muscular strength and no flexibility or vice versa.
Factor 3: Elements are performed without including any transitions/linking.
Example: Straddle Jump to push up (or split) 1 arm 1 leg push up L-support 2/1 turn Split through (Pancake) : 4 floor elements are performed continuously.
Factor 4: Aerobic combinations are performed with only high or only low impact.
B) All the movements must be with variety.
All movements: Aerobic movement patterns, elements, transitions/linking, lifts and physical interaction.
Factor 1: Continuously repeating the same movements, rhythm and/or range of motion.
Example: Always making circles with the right arm in upper body movements.
Example: Repeatedly showing flexion and extension of the elbows (linear movements) and lacking in curvilinear arm movements.
Factor 2: Repeatedly performing similar types of lifts.
Example: In Trio, 2 competitors supporting the same competitor in all three lifts.
Factor 3: Transitions without variation (change of levels: floor-work, standing, airborne).
Example: Lunge types of transitions from standing to floor-work are constantly repeated.
Example: Putting one hand on a thigh to achieve a standing position from the floor-work.
Factor 4: Repetition of the same basic step or pose.
Example: Travelling with simple jogging, lunge or skipping for more than 8 counts.
Example: The same pose is shown repeatedly.
C) Elements to/from movements must be linked creatively and fluently.
Linking: Connection of movements without changing levels.
Connecting a maximum of 2 elements could increase the creativity
Factor 1: The movement stops before performing an element. It is easy to predict which element is about to be performed.
Example: To stop before making a turning element.
Factor 2: There is a lack of creativity in linking the elements or movements.
Example: From a support element, simply changing the body's orientation to perform a push up element.
D) Transitions must be dynamic, smooth and fluent in connecting the three (3) levels (floor-work, standing, airborne).
Factor 1: Standing up from the floor-work, the transition is performed heavily showing fatigue (laborious/hesitant).
Example: From a push up element, putting both hands on the floor, bringing the feet close to the hands to lift the buttocks in a heavy manner and showing fatigue when standing up
Factor 2: The flow of the movement stops after a landing from airborne.
Example: After a landing from a Straddle jump, the competitor stops/pauses to listen to the beat of the music and then starts moving again.
Factor 3: The rhythm of the movement collapses when going to the floor-work from a standing position.
E) A "world class" routine must have unique and creative characteristics.
(For MP, TR and GR: Lifts, physical interactions and formations must be composed with originality).
Physical Interaction: The relationship between one or more competitors during a movement while they are on the floor.
Physical interactions are suggested to be demonstrated more than once.
Lift When one or more competitor(s) is lifted, held, supported and/or carried off the ground. A lift may involve any combination of competitors.
Creative lifts may be shown by performing one or more examples of the following:
To show different levels of the lifted partner in relation to the shoulder axis (under or above the shoulders).
To show the strength and/or flexibility of the competitors.
To change the form during the movement: the position of a lifted person shows various forms.
Formations: Positioning of members.
See below the different formations of distance between the competitors (close/far).
. Possible examples of formations for Mixed Pairs
. Example of formations for trios
. Possible examples of formations for Trios.
Possible examples of formations for Groups
Factor 1: Copying the same choreography of another competitor.
Example: The same poses/movements of other competitors are used in a routine.
Example: Using exactly the same lifts/interaction of other competitors in a routine.
Factor 2: Arm movements are monotonous (right-left, up-down) and it is clear that there are no variations or creativity.
Factor 3: Little changes of formation (shape, size) and one competitors' positioning is always in the middle (centre).
Example: Most of the formations shown are a triangular shape.
Factor 4: In physical interaction, there is no creativity shown and only simple/easy physical interactions are performed.
Example: In TR, three competitors only held hands together and walked a few steps.
Factor 5: In MP, TR, GR, changes of formation and positioning (distance: close/far) are poor.
Example: Always moving in the same size of formation.
Example: Positions of competitors are changed but the formations are always spread out over the full competition area. In the overall picture, spatial changes are not seen.
STANDARDS FOR SCALE for 1.1 Composition of the routine:
Excellent 2.0 - 1.9
All 5 items have no negative factors and the routine is excellently composed.
All aerobic movement patterns, elements, and transitions/linking's are demonstrated with many variations without repetition of the same movement.
Within the routine time period, all the movements are placed in a well balanced way.
All the movements and elements are linked creatively and fluently with the flow of the routine.
Dynamic transitions are executed to change the three (3) levels.
With creative composition an unpredictable routine which demonstrates the high level of the physical capability of the competitor (muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination and skill).
Very Good 1.8 - 1.7
All 5 items deviates a little from excellent or the routine has a negative factor in 1 item.
All the movements are with variety and dynamic transitions are demonstrated.
Well balanced selection. Movements are placed appropriately in the routine.
All the elements are linked creatively and fluently.
Although all the movements are well composed without repetitions, unique and creative characteristics are not shown.
Good 1.6 - 1.5
All 5 items are satisfactory without an outstanding item or the routine has a negative factor in 2 items.
Well balanced selection. The movements are placed in the routine without any deviation.
All other movements except for the elements are with variety and linked smoothly.
The routine is composed with no repetitions of the same movements, but transitions from the floor-work to a standing position are simple/easy and overall creativity is not shown.
Satisfactory 1.4 - 1.3
All 5 items meet the minimum criteria and requirements but no outstanding item is performed.
There is no extreme predominance in placements or selection of the movements but the content of the routine is common and lacks creativity.
There are no repetitions of the same movements but most of the movements are common and are simply linked.
No dynamic transitions are shown and as a whole the routine does not give a strong impression.
Poor 1.2 - 1.0
All 5 items are with imperfections and are unsatisfactory.
There is a predominance in placement and selection of the movements.
Repetitions of the same movements and all the movements are common, lacking creativity.
Lack of fluent linking before/after the elements. The movements clearly stop.
Transitions are not dynamic and are demonstrated in an awkward manner.
Imperfections are seen throughout the whole routine.
Movements from other disciplines are included throughout the routine and are inappropriate for an Aerobic Gymnastics routine.
A.2 The practical use of the Music - Maximum points
Idea (concept) of music and performance style:
WHAT IS Exciting HOW Sharp/Clear are the movements
Strong/Powerful Strong/Powerful are the movements
Cheerful Graceful are the movements
Soft Soft are the movements
Mellow
A) The chosen music must give an advantage to the individual competitors' characteristics and style.
Factor 1: The chosen music does not match the competitors' characteristics or style.
Example: The chosen music of a male competitor is soft and the movements are also soft/elegant which do not match a masculine character and style.
Example: Competitors who are weak in executing soft movements using soft melody music and are not able to express the softness with movements.
Example: Competitors who are strong in executing powerful movements but using soft music which decreases the competitors' characteristics.
B) The style of the routine must harmonize with the idea of the music.
Idea (concept) of music: Rhythm, beats, accents, phrases.
Factor 1: The idea (concept) of the music and the performance style does not match.
Example: Performing floor-work movements when the music has an up-tempo.
Example: Performing complex aerobic step patterns when the music has a soft melody.
Example: Performing powerful movements when the music is light/soft.
Example: Performing linear type of movements to the music with a soft concept.
Example: Performing monotonous movements to the music with a dramatic concept.
C) The composition of the movements must harmonize with the music.
Factor 1: The music is used as back ground music (BGM).
Example: When the music is approaching its climax (crescendo), the movements do not change.
Example: When the music has a peaceful phase, the movements are with complex aerobic step patterns.
Factor 2: The movements do not match the accents of the music.
Example: The composition of the movements is a combination of simple jogging when the music is strong, impressive and loud.
Factor 3: The movements performed are off the phrase of the music.
Example: Ignoring the 8-count rhythm, the composition of the movements starts in between the phrase.
D) When the music is an arrangement/mixing of more than one piece of music, it must give a natural feeling and flow.
Factor 1: Different concepts/tone of two songs are put together and the flow of the music changes suddenly.
Example: Abruptly connecting a "classical" music and a "rap" music together but the choreography does not change.
Example: The connection of the songs is too sudden and the intention becomes incongruous.
Factor 2: An unnecessary connection of several songs is put together so that there is neither a feeling of unification nor a sense of oneness.
Example: The start is with a Pop song, then to an Oriental song and finishes with a Euro beat song which does not show any connection.
Factor 3: An unclear finish of the music phrase.
Example: Only one song is used but it finishes in the middle of the phrase.
E) If sound effects are included, they must be a part of the music, have a good quality and an appropriate volume. Sound effects must match the movements to effectively enhance the routine.
Factor 1: The sound effects are meaningless, ineffective and not-related to the music and the performance.
Factor 2: The volume of the sound effects is louder than the song or the music is unnecessarily loud.
Example: A loud sound effect of a whistle was played, which prevented the main song from being heard.
Factor 3: The movements and sound effects do not match.
Example: An explosively loud sound effect is repeatedly used for casual small arm movements.
Factor 4: The sound effect used is without sense, which spoils the elegance of the original melody.
Example: A sound effect which is not suitable in an Aerobic Gymnastics routine; e.g. a yawn, a dog barking, a pistol shot, a meaningless sound, a cry, a sexy voice, a rude sound.
Factor 5: The sound effect is inappropriate in it's timing with the execution of a movement.
Example: The sound effect of a clap is unrelated to the execution of an element.
STANDARDS FOR SCALE for 1.2 The practical use of the Music:
Excellent 2.0 - 1.9
All 5 items have no negative factors and the routine is harmonized with the chosen music.
The chosen music matches perfectly and gives an advantage to the competitor's characteristics and style.
The routine is harmonized so that the choreography suits the idea of the music. It is as if the music was made for the routine.
Movements which synchronize with the music's beat, accent, phrase and climax are demonstrated in the routine and intrigue the audience.
The use of sound effects matches perfectly with all elements and/or accent of movements.
An arrangement (mixing) of the music is at the middle of the routine but was made with a natural flow so that the routine appears as a perfect whole.
The movements of the competitor(s) unite perfectly with the music from the beginning of the routine to the end, effectively enhancing the routine.
Very Good 1.8 - 1.7
All 5 items deviate a little from excellent or the routine has a negative factor in only 1 item.
The chosen music gives an advantage to the competitor's characteristics.
The style of the performance suits the idea of the music; only one part of the choreography was not harmonized.
As a whole, the movements suited the music.
Sound effects and arrangement (mixing) of the music was natural and did not spoil the routine.
Good 1.6 - 1.5
All 5 items are satisfactory without an outstanding fault or the routine has a negative factor in 2 items.
The chosen music matched the competitor's characteristics and style.
The style of the routine matched the idea of the music and most of the movements harmonized with the music.
The connection of the music was a little unnatural and some sound effects did not match with the movements.
Satisfactory 1.4 - 1.3
All 5 items meet the minimum criteria and requirements but no outstanding item is performed.
The chosen music did not harmonize with the competitors' characteristics and style and was of an average level.
The movements matched with the music development as a whole but a mismatched part stood out in the routine.
The whole routine used arrangements (mixing) of many music pieces but was tolerable.
Poor 1.2 - 1.0
All 5 items are performed with faults and are unsatisfactory.
The chosen music and the competitor's characteristics and style did not match and he/she was unable to manage the movements to the music.
The style of the routine bears no relation to the idea of the music and the music was not meaningfully used.
The movements had little relevance to the music development and only the timing of the movements matches the beat of the music.
The arrangement (mixing) of the music pieces is rough and meaningless sound effects are included.
The characteristics of the music are completely ignored and even if the music changes, the choreography does not change at all.
Since the choreography is separated from the music, the music is only BGM (back ground music).
A.3 The combination of aerobic movement patterns (steps/arms) - Maximum points
Movements:
WHAT ARE THE Basic Steps HOW Complex/Simple combination
Arm movements Symmetrycal/Asymmetrycal
Long/Short Lever
High/Low Impact
7 traditional aerobic steps & variations- also see execution descriptions in Appendix II.
March
Variations include change of angle, height, or directions. i.e. V-step, turn step, two-steps, box-step
. Jog
Variations include change of angle and directions.
. Knee lift
Variations include change of planes, angle, in High or Low Impact
. Kick
Variations include change of planes, height, in High or Low Impact and directions i.e. middle kick, high kick, vertical kick
. Jumping Jack
Variations include angle at hips and knees in High or Low Impact (squat)
. Lunge
Variations include change of planes, angle, in High or Low Impact
. Skip
Variations include change of planes, angle and directions, in High or Low Impact.
Changing the following factors listed below will produce variations:
Arm movements height, angle, plane, range of motion, lever length, speed, rhythm change, and uni-lateral (asymmetrical) / bi-lateral. (symmetrical).
Leg movements height, angle, plane, range of motion, lever length, speed, rhythm change, traveling direction, orientation and high/low impact
SEQUENCE A sequence is an 8 - count with aerobic movement patterns.
A) Aerobic Movement Patterns must include many variations of basic steps with arm movements .
Factor 1: Steps are simple/monotonous and there is no complexity.
Example: There is no variation of steps, only the basic step of jogging is performed.
Example: Although there are combinations of movements, many of the kicks performed are only in sagital or frontal planes.
Example: Although the range of motion is large, it is performed using only long levers and there is no change in the lever length.
Example: Although the movements were varied, the rhythm was monotonous and did not have an accent within the continuation of the movement series.
Factor 2: The arm movements are simple/monotonous and there is no complexity.
Example: There are many circumduction/rotation movements and there are few variations of arm movements.
Example: Although there are combinations of arm movements, many are performed only in one plane.
Example: Although the range of motion is large, it is performed with only long levers and there are no changes in the lever length.
Example: Although the movements are varied, the rhythm is monotonous and does not have an accent within the continuation of the movement series.
Example: The pathway of the movements is only linear, simple/monotonous.
B) Throughout the routine, aerobic movement patterns must be performed
Factor 1: Throughout the routine, only a few aerobic movement patterns are performed.
Example: The combinations are complex or simple but are not performed during a complete 8-count.
Example: Although the steps are continues, it is difficult to recognize them as sequences.
C) Aerobic movement patterns must show a high level of body coordination.
Factor 1: The balance of the upper and lower body movements is not evenly distributed.
Example: Although the arm movements are complex, the step combinations are simple and easy.
Example: The movements of the arms and legs are always to the same rhythm.
Example: The range of motion of the arm and leg movements is the same.
STANDARDS FOR SCALE for 1.3 Aerobic movement patterns (steps/arms):
Excellent 2.0 - 1.9
All 3 items have no negative factors and throughout the routine (except for elements), variety of complex aerobic movement patterns are demonstrated.
Complex combinations of a variety of aerobic step patterns are demonstrated with the complex combination of arm movements which are shown simultaneously.
The linkage of upper and lower body movements is excellent and a high level of complex movements are performed.
Travelling fluently (flowing) with step sequences that are full of beat and rebound.
There are sequences which demonstrate the rotation of joint action to produce three dimensions.
With complex and unique combinations, long and short distances are smoothly travelled.
Very Good 1.8 - 1.7
All 3 items deviate a little from excellent. The routine has a negative factor in 1 item.
The combinations are performed and combined with the characteristics of aerobic step patterns.
Although the combinations of arm movements have many varieties there are no creative combinations.
The movement patterns have a beat and rebound, with complex combinations, long distances are travelled smoothly.
Good 1.6 - 1.5
All 3 items are satisfactory without an outstanding item. The routine has a negative factor in 2 items.
Some combinations are combined with the characteristics of aerobic steps but not many variations are shown.
Although the combination of arm movements shows some variety, there is no creativity.
Some movement patterns are with a beat and rebound and travelling is smoothly.
Travelling is performed smoothly but the distance is short.
There are some sequences which include rotation.
Satisfactory 1.4 - 1.3
All 3 items meet the minimum criteria and requirements but no outstanding item exist.
A few combinations are combined with the characteristics of aerobic step patterns but with only a few variations.
The combinations of arm movements are common, they show less variations and there is no creativity.
Most of the movement patterns are stationary without beat and rebound and only some travelling is shown.
Some travelling is demonstrated with aerobic movement patterns but the distance is, in general, short.
Poor 1.2 - 1.0
All 3 items are with imperfections and unsatisfactory.
The combinations are combined with characteristics of aerobic step patterns but they show no variations.
The variations of combinations are few, the frequency of combinations is low.
The combinations of movements are simple/monotonous and plain.
Some parts of travelling are performed smoothly but overall, simple walking or dragging of the feet is shown.
Within aerobic movement patterns, the travelling distance is short. Most patterns are demonstrated in a stationary position.
Poses and linking are emphasized. The aerobic movement patterns do not complete a set of 8-counts.
The upper and lower body parts are moving individually.
A.4 The use of the competition space - Maximum points
Competition Space:
WHAT Corners and Centre HOW Balanced
Front, Back, Right, Left, Diagonal Frequent
Floor, Standing, Airborne
A) Competition area must be effectively used throughout the routine
Factor 1: Performing only in the narrow range area without making effective use of the corners.
Example: Performing more than 1 meter away from the corners. (fig. 1)
Example: Performing mainly in the centre of the competition area and not travelling often to the 4 corners. (fig. 2)
Factor 2: A predominated use of the competition area.
Example: Never performed in one corner. (fig. 3)
Example: Only passing through the four corners momentarily, the rest of the routine was performed in the centre of the floor area. (fig. 4)
Example: Always performing and travelling in the front of the competition area. (fig. 5)
Figure: 1 2 3 4 5
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B) Traveling must be shown in all directions
Factor 1: Many similar travelling traces/tracks (locus) are seen.
Example: Travelling from the back-right corner to the front-left corner diagonally is repeatedly performed.
Example: There were only linear travelling traces and no circular travelling trace.
Example: In MP, TR, GR, the formation changes were similar and deficient.
Factor 2: Orientation change is deficient.
Example: Since the orientation of the body was always to the front, even when the travelling traces were various, it was obviously a superficial performance.
Example: Since all competitors were moving with the same orientation in MP, TR and GR, it was obviously a superficial performance once again.
Factor 3: With aerobic movement patterns, the competitor(s) did not travel in a variety of distances in different directions.
Example: The step combinations are complex but the travelling distance is short or performed in a stationary position.
Example: Always travelling the same distance (long or short).
Example: Always travelling in the same direction (forward, backward, side-ways, diagonal or circular).
C) All three levels (floor-work, standing, airborne) of competition space must be used
Factor 1: Performing in one level for a long time.
Example: Performs in a standing level for 8 sets of 8-counts (8 x 8) at the beginning and the next 8 sets of 8-counts (8 x 8) are performed in floor level.
Airborne : X X X
Standing : X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Floor : X X X X X X X X X X X X
Factor 2: Predominating in one level.
Example: Besides the floor elements, the competitor is rolling or sliding on the competition floor.
Airborne : X X X X
Standing : X X X X X X X X X X X
Floor : X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
STANDARDS FOR SCALE for 1.4 Practical use of Competition Space:
Excellent 2.0 - 1.9
All 3 items have no negative factors and throughout the routine, the competition space is used effectively to enhance the routine.
The transitions were demonstrated with various movements to change the three (3) levels.
The routine demonstrate usage of all corners of the competition area to the maximum and does not predominate in one part.
The trace of movements demonstrates straight lines (linear) and curves with many variations.
The directions of travelling varies, showing forward, backward, side-ways, diagonal and circular directions throughout the routine.
The orientation of body changes constantly and variously.
Very Good 1.8 - 1.7
All 3 items deviate a little from excellent or the routine has a negative factor in 1 item.
The transitions were demonstrated fluently and smoothly to change the three (3) levels.
The routine demonstrates a balanced usage of all corners of the competition area and does not predominate in one part.
Most of the trace of movements demonstrate straight lines (linear) and curves with variations.
The directions of travelling includes forward, backward, side-ways, diagonal and circular.
Orientation of the body changes.
Overall, the routine demonstrates sufficient usage of space on the stage without predominating in one area.
Good 1.6 - 1.5
All 3 items are satisfactory without any outstanding item. The routine has a negative factor in 2 items.
Most of the transitions are smooth in changing the three (3) levels.
All corners are used in a balanced way.
The trace of movements demonstrated straight lines (linear) and curves with some variations.
The direction of travelling does not show all five (5) directions.
The orientation of the body was mainly towards the front and did not change.
Overall, the routine demonstrates the usage of space on the stage without predominating in one area.
Satisfactory 1.4 - 1.3
All 3 items meet the minimum criteria and requirements. No outstanding item exists.
The transitions were common/general to change the three (3) levels.
No predominating usage of the competition area, no full use of all the corners to the maximum.
The traces of the movements were a mixture of straight lines (linear) and curves but the variations were common/general.
The orientation of the body was mainly in one direction, the three-dimensional usage of the competition space was shown only partially.
Poor 1.2 - 1.0
All 3 items are with imperfection and unsatisfactory in all items.
The transitions to change three (3) levels were demonstrated but most of the movements were in standing position and did not change much from the vertical.
The transitions to change the three (3) levels were demonstrated only with elements or with simple movements.
One dominant part of the competition area was mostly used. Use of all the corners to the maximum was not seen.
The traces of movements are mostly in straight lines (linear) and most of the directions are forward/backward and simple.
The orientation of the body is only in one direction and no three-dimensional use of the competition space is seen.
Overall, the composition of space usage is small or stationary.
A.5 Presentation and Partnership - Maximum points
Expressions:
WHAT Facial HOW IS THE Self-confidence
Body Physical Energy
Performance Showmanship
A) Competitor(s) must give a clean athletic impression with a high quality of movements (clear and sharp)
Factor 1: There is no athletic impression that is appropriate for an Aerobic Gymnastics competition.
Example: Repeated posing, exaggerated body muscles and figures.
Example: The choreography is performed forcibly with no impression of lightness.
Factor 2: The movements are not deductible for execution but they are so indistinct that there is no clear impression of sharpness.
Example: No sharp movements because of an insufficient extension of the knees, feet and/or elbows.
B) Competitor(s) must show physical energy and dynamism without shouting/singing.
Factor 1: The competitor does not reach out to the audience.
Example: The atmosphere transmitted from the performance is dark and gives a poor impression.
Example: The content of the performance is indecent (vulgar).
Factor 2: Concentration is lacking and an uneven flow is created in the performance.
Example: The movements are vague or look to have been forgotten, making the audience uneasy.
Factor 3: There is no commitment to the performance, a lack of passion and energy.
Example: Many movements are unimportant and lack the spirit of showing off the performance to the audience.
Factor 4: Using screams, shouts or singing to emphasise the performance.
Example: A loud voice is used to indicate powerfulness.
Example: A loud voice is used at the end pose of the routine.
Example: The competitor is singing to the music without making a sound.
C) Competitor(s) must show self-confidence with a genuine and pleasant natural facial expression (no artificial or exaggerated facial expressions).
Factor 1: Over stated exaggerated facial expressions.
Example: A kissing action or a sexy facial expression was seen.
Example: Opening the mouth really wide.
Example: A very serious face throughout the routine.
Factor 2: Performing with unnatural facial expressions.
Example: Exactly the same artificial smile is on the face throughout the routine. No change of expression is shown at all.
Example: Performing with natural cheerful expressions but before the elements, the face becomes very serious.
Factor 3: Loss of confidence during the routine and a nervous expression appears.
Example: Appears on stage with a restless/nervous expression.
Example: Performs without concentration.
** For MP, TR and GR: The competitors must demonstrate that they are a unit, and therefore, show the advantages of being more than one. They must also show the working relationship between the members.
The competitors must express the exchange between the competitors (partnership and teamwork). This is transmitted not only through the choreography but through the movements and expressions of the whole body.
For Mixed Pair; they must express practical use of the man and woman's combination.
For Trio and Group; they must express the sense of unity/togetherness as a team.
Respectively value the harmony between the competitors and show a performance that cannot be expressed by individual competitors.
STANDARDS FOR SCALE for 1.5 Presentation and Partnership:
Excellent 2.0 - 1.9
All 3 items have no negative factors and throughout the routine, competitor(s) attract(s) and impress the spectators.
The movements are performed sharply and cleanly (clearly, with purpose) which gives a sporting athletic appearance and is appropriate for an Aerobic Gymnastics' routine.
The routine has energetic and powerful movements which are rich in charisma and attract the audience.
A dramatic expression flows dynamically from the inner body without shouting or over directing stage effects (fake or artificial expression/movements).
The movements of the routine are consistent from the beginning to the end and there is no lack of concentration in the middle of the routine.
The competitor's confidence is transmitted from a natural expression and the routine represents a clean athletic appearance.
Very Good 1.8 - 1.7
All 3 items deviate a little from excellent or the routine has a negative factor in 1 item.
With sharp and clean movements, a sporty athletic appearance is demonstrated which is appropriate for an Aerobics Gymnastics' routine.
Over all, the routine is demonstrated with energy, passion and dynamism.
There are no unnatural body and/or facial expressions.
The competitor's confidence is transmitted in a calm/settled attitude.
Good 1.6 - 1.5
All 3 items are satisfactory without any outstanding item. The routine has a negative factor in 2 items.
The routine gives a sporting athletic appearance and is appropriate for an Aerobics Gymnastics' routine.
Over all, the routine is energetic and dynamic but partial changes in facial expressions are seen.
Over all, no unnatural body and/or facial expressions are seen.
The competitor's attitude is calm/settled.
Satisfactory 1.4 - 1.3
All 3 items meet the minimum criteria and requirements but no outstanding items exist.
A sporting athletic appearance as a competitor is common and does not show anything of notice in the routine.
The consciousness of the movements, such as knees, ankles and toes are lost which gives a not very clean (refined) impression.
Overall, the routine is demonstrated energetically but there is no charismatic charm.
Partial unnatural facial expressions are seen which are not consistent throughout the routine.
Although the competitor's attitude is calm/settled with not many unnatural expressions, just before the execution of some elements, a loss of confidence was noticeable in the facial expression.
Poor 1.2 - 1.0
All 3 items are with imperfections and are unsatisfactory.
A sporting athletic appearance was not discerned throughout the routine.
The movements are not clear and sharp so that the routine gives a vague impression.
Attempting to demonstrate energy by using forced or unnatural facial expressions.
There is no charismatic charm.
Unnatural expressions are seen throughout the routine.
The competitor's attitude is restless and the feeling of nervousness (timid) or strain is transmitted.
Unnatural artificial facial expressions and/or attitudes are seen that are not appropriate for Aerobic Gymnastics.
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