Influence of code of points in men’s gymnastics training

Abstract

The aim of this study is to verify the influence of Code of Points new rules on the systematization of Men’s Artistic Gymnastics training. To understand these alterations, eight coaches of Portugal and Brazil national teams were questioned about how these rules affects the training. For the comments, a content analysis was run. The coaches mentioned that the new rules imply changes in routines composition and noticed new tendencies in training systematization.

Gymnastics; Training; Trends