What is Acrobatics?
{{main|Gymnastics}} [[File:AcroLawnmower.gif|thumb]] '''Acrobatics''' ({{lang-la|akrobateō}} — climb upward) is usually understood as * a kind of [[exercise|physical exercises]]; * a kind of performing arts; * a [[sport]]. Acrobatics requires extraordinary [[balance]], agility, flexibility, control, concentration and motor coordination. A person who performs acrobatics is called an acrobat. Acrobatic skills were known in ancient [[Egypt]], [[Greece]], [[Rome]] and [[China]]. In the 19th century, acrobatic performance became popular in [[circus]]es of [[Europe]]. In the 20th century it became an organized [[sport]] with leagues and championships. == Related pages == {{Commons category|Acrobatics}} * [[Rhythmic gymnastics]] * [[Equilibrioception]] * [[Trampolining]] * [[Wheel gymnastics]] * [[Aerobatics]] [[Category:Fitness]] [[Category:Gymnastics]]