Gymnastics for Year 4: Master Body Control and Skills

Question 1

In gymnastics, body tension is essential. Describe what body tension is and give examples of how it's used in different apparatus work.

Accepted Answer

Body tension is when you use your muscles to make your body stiff. This helps you balance, move powerfully, and do gymnastics skills well.

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Body tension is only used on the balance beam to stop you from falling.

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Body tension is how tight your leotard is.

Question 2

In gymnastics, flexibility and strength are essential for executing advanced skills. Explain how flexibility and strength contribute to a gymnast's performance.

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Flexibility allows gymnasts to move their bodies in a wide range of motions, while strength helps them maintain balance and control during complex maneuvers.

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Flexibility is more important than strength in gymnastics, as it allows gymnasts to perform more difficult skills.

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Strength is more important than flexibility in gymnastics, as it allows gymnasts to perform more powerful skills.

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Flexibility and strength are not important in gymnastics, as gymnasts rely solely on technique.

Question 3

What is the main reason why spotters are used in gymnastics?

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To reduce and prevent the likelihood of injuries during routines

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To boost gymnasts' confidence and ease

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To assist gymnasts in acquiring new abilities

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Spotters are unnecessary because gymnasts have complete control over their movements

Question 4

When a gymnast swings from a low bar to a high bar, what helps them swing up to the higher bar?

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Momentum

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Jumping

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Spinning

Question 5

To ensure safety when using the uneven bars in gymnastics, which action should gymnasts always make a priority?

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Checking the equipment before use

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Using the bars without supervision

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Wearing loose clothing

Question 6

How does a gymnast's focus affect their performance in competitions?

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Strong focus helps gymnasts stay focused and make fewer mistakes.

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Gymnasts with poor focus tend to do better in competitions.

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Focus is only important for gymnasts in major competitions.

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Gymnasts should avoid focusing too much on their performance, as it can make them feel more pressure and anxiety.

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a benefit of eating and drinking healthily for gymnasts?

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Slows down muscle recovery after exercise

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Provides energy for training and competitions

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Prevents muscle cramps

Question 8

How can gymnasts use visualization to improve their performance?

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Imagine their routines and practice them in their minds

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Copy the techniques of other gymnasts

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Get pumped up before competitions

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Get ready for competition by warming up

Question 9

How does body awareness help gymnasts perform skills with accuracy and artistry?

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Body awareness helps gymnasts know where their body is in space, adjust their movements, and keep their balance.

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Body awareness only helps gymnasts with strength and flexibility, not accuracy or artistry.

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Body awareness is only important for experienced gymnasts, not beginners.

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Body awareness is not important in gymnastics, as gymnasts only need to focus on strength and flexibility.

Question 10

Why is it important for Sarah to warm up before doing more challenging gymnastics exercises?

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Warming up prepares her body for more demanding movements, reducing the risk of injury.

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Warming up is only necessary for professional gymnasts.

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Warming up increases the risk of injury.

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Warming up is a waste of time.

Question 11

Which of these is **NOT** a key skill for gymnasts?

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Speed

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Strength

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Flexibility

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Coordination

Question 12

Who is known as the founder of modern gymnastics?

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Friedrich Ludwig Jahn

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Nadia Comaneci

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Simone Biles

Question 13

When practicing gymnastics, which of the following is NOT important for safety?

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Ignoring regular equipment checks to make sure it's safe to use.

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Using proper spotting techniques to help gymnasts during tricky moves.

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Always using the right technique to avoid getting hurt while practicing.

Question 14

Which of these is **NOT** a mental skill that helps gymnasts improve their performance?

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Strength

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Focus

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Determination

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Confidence

Question 15

In gymnastics, safety is crucial. Which of these is NOT a safe practice?

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Ignore any pain or discomfort

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Warm up before exercising

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Use mats and landing pads

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Wear appropriate clothing and footwear

Question 16

Imagine you're performing a gymnastics routine. How would you feel if you were in a 'flow state'?

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In control, moving smoothly and easily.

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Nervous and worried about mistakes.

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Bored and uninterested.

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Tired and sluggish.

Question 17

Which of these is a fundamental gymnastic skill?

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Cartwheeling across the floor

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Jumping over a bar

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Running around the gym

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Climbing up a rope

Question 18

What is the correct starting position for executing a handstand in gymnastics?

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Standing with your feet apart, bend over and place your hands on the floor

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Standing with your feet together, reach up and grab a bar overhead

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Sitting on the floor with your legs extended, lean back and put your hands behind you

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Lying on your back, raise your legs and arms straight up

Question 19

Which of these is a type of vault used in gymnastics?

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Handspring

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Forward roll

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Cartwheel

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Backflip

Question 20

In the United Kingdom, which organisation is responsible for governing gymnastics?

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British Gymnastics

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International Gymnastics Federation

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Olympic Gymnastics Federation

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World Gymnastics Association

Question 21

What are the three basic body shapes in gymnastics?

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Tuck, Pike, L-Sit

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Pike, Roll, L-Sit

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Roll, Straddle, Tuck

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Split, Pike, Straddle

Question 22

What is the skill called where you rotate 360 degrees forward over your head?

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Somersault

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Back roll

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Forward roll

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Cartwheel

Question 23

Should you try new gymnastic skills without a coach?

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No

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Yes

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a fundamental gymnastics skill?

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Cycling

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Rolling

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Jumping

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Balancing

Question 25

What is the name of the gymnastics apparatus used for swinging and jumping?

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Trampoline

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Pommel horse

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Balance beam

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Vault

Question 26

What is the body position called where you bend forward at the waist with your arms stretched out?

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Pike

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Tuck

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Straddle

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L-sit

Question 27

Which type of roll involves rolling over your back?

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Backward roll

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Forward roll

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Side roll

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Somersault

Question 28

What is the name of the gymnastics jump where you jump and tuck your legs into your chest?

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Tuck jump

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Pike jump

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Straddle jump

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Cartwheel

Question 29

What is the name of the gymnastics apparatus that is similar to a large trampoline?

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Trampoline

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Vault

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Springboard

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Balance beam

Question 30

In floor work gymnastics, which of these basic shapes involves a forward roll over the head?

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Somersault

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Handstand

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Cartwheel

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Trampoline

Question 31

To balance on the beam, which part of your body is most important?

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Core (Stomach and back)

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Arms

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Legs

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Head

Question 32

When you land after a jump in gymnastics, what is the correct position for your body?

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Knees bent and feet flat on the ground

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Knees straight with toes pointed

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Arms raised and legs straight

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Body arched and head back

Question 33

Why do gymnasts use spotters?

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To help with difficult moves and to keep gymnasts safe

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To judge the gymnast's performance

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To help gymnasts warm up

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To assist the gymnast with stretching

Question 34

What is the name of the spin where a gymnast rotates their body around their vertical axis?

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Pirouette

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Salto

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Cartwheel

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Somersault

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a type of vault in gymnastics?

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Flic flac

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Handspring

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Yurchenko

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Tsukahara

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental component of gymnastics?

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Teamwork

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Floor work

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Apparatus work

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Body control

Question 37

What is the correct landing position after performing a salto?

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Two feet together, knees bent

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Feet shoulder-width apart

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One foot forward, one foot back

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In a squat position

Question 38

Which principle of gymnastics emphasizes smooth, flowing movements?

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Grace

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Power

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Flexibility

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Control

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a fundamental gymnastic skill?

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Throwing

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Tumbling

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Jumping

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Balancing

Question 40

What is the first step in performing a forward roll?

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Crouch down with your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet flat on the floor.

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Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.

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Lie down on your back with your arms extended overhead.

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Kneel on the floor with your hands shoulder-width apart.

Question 41

What's the most important thing core muscles do in gymnastics?

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Help with balance and control

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Make arms and legs stronger

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Make the body more flexible

Question 42

Which piece of gym equipment allows you to swing and jump?

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Trampoline

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Pommel horse

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Parallel bars

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Balance beam

Question 43

What do we call it when you move your body in a coordinated and controlled way?

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Coordination

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Flexibility

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Strength

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Balance

Question 44

What is the name of the skill where you jump and bring your knees close to your chest?

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Tuck jump

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Somersault

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Flip

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Cartwheel

Question 45

Why do we use spotters in gymnastics?

Accepted Answer

To help prevent falls and injuries

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To make exercises more challenging

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To look impressive

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To take pictures of you

Question 46

Which physical quality is **NOT** essential for a gymnast's performance?

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Speed

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Strength

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Flexibility

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Coordination

Question 47

In gymnastics, which apparatus is used for jumping and flipping?

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Trampoline

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Pommel horse

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Balance beam

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Parallel bars

Question 48

What is the name of the hand position on the floor used for supporting the body?

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Plank position

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Push-up position

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Downward dog position

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Superman position

Question 49

Which skill in gymnastics involves balancing on a narrow beam?

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Balance beam

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Vaulting

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Uneven bars

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Pommel horse

Question 50

What is the term for the bent-knee position in gymnastics?

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Tuck position

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Split position

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Bridge position

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Shoulder stand position

Question 51

Which apparatus in gymnastics is used for swinging and hanging?

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Rings

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Trampoline

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Balance beam

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Pommel horse

Question 52

What is the term for the move where a gymnast jumps from a standing position with their feet together?

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Straddle jump

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Pike jump

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Tuck jump

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Split jump

Question 53

What is the main reason for using a balance beam in gymnastics?

Accepted Answer

To improve balance and coordination

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To flip over

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To stretch

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To jump higher

Question 54

What is the main difference between a forward roll and a backward roll?

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The direction you roll

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How you tuck your legs

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The way you use your arms

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The height of the leap

Question 55

What is a 'kip' in gymnastics?

Accepted Answer

A swing on the bar

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A jump off the ground

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A handstand on a beam

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A roll on the mats

Question 56

Which of these involves jumping over a table?

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Vault

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Floor exercise

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Uneven bars

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Balance beam

Question 57

How should you land after a cartwheel?

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Feet apart, arms up

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Feet together, arms down

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One foot forward, arms out

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On your hands and knees

Question 58

Why do gymnasts use chalk?

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To absorb sweat and stop them from slipping.

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To make their hands stronger.

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To protect their hands from blisters.

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To make the equipment more colorful.

Question 59

What are the initials of the organization that leads gymnastics worldwide?

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FIG

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IWF

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IAAF

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FIFA

Question 60

What do you call the skill where a gymnast flips backward over the high bar?

Accepted Answer

Back handspring

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Backflip

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Kip-up

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Giant swing

Question 61

Which gymnastics apparatus allows gymnasts to swing and jump?

Accepted Answer

Trampoline

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Balance beam

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Uneven bars

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Vault

Question 62

In gymnastics, what is the primary focus of body control?

Accepted Answer

Moving with ease and efficiency

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Maintaining steady positions

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Lifting heavy weights

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Executing complex acrobatic tricks

Question 63

What is the main purpose of the balance beam in gymnastics?

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Testing balance and coordination

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Developing flexibility and agility

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Practicing advanced acrobatic skills

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Building strength and power

Question 64

Which of the following is not a fundamental aspect of gymnastics?

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Endurance

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Coordination

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Flexibility

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Body control