(1.School of Physical Education,Liaoning Normal University,Dalian 116029,China;2.Department of Physical Education,Dalian University of Technology,Dalian 116022,China) Abstract: The authors analyzed major characteristics of changing of rules for the scoring of international rhythmic gymnastics between 2009 and 2012, predicted the new trends of development of international rhythmic gymnastics today, and revealed the following findings: the constant adjustment of rules leads the development of rhythmic gymnastics towards the directions of making rhythmic gymnastic more technology orientated, more artistic, more perfected, more humanistic and more pioneering; difficult, beautiful, accurate, new and risky moves will become mainstream elements in the development of rhythmic gymnastics, and guide rhythmic gymnastics with unique ele-gant temperament to shine brilliantly on the stage of competition. Key words: competition and training;rhythmic gymnastics;rules in the new period |