Advanced Gymnastics for Year 3: Enhance Coordination, Flexibility, and Strength

Question 1

What's the first thing you should do before doing a cartwheel?

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Stand tall with your feet apart

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Stand with your feet together

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Kneel on the ground

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Lie down on the ground

Question 2

Which gymnastics skill requires you to keep your body steady?

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Balance

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Flexibility

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Coordination

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Jumping

Question 3

Which skill is NOT part of the Gymnastics 2 unit?

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Swimming

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Forward rolls

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Cartwheels

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Handstands

Question 4

In gymnastics, which of these is NOT a skill?

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Running

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Cartwheeling

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Handstand

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Forward roll

Question 5

What is the proper technique for performing a forward roll?

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Bend your knees, tuck your head, and roll onto your shoulders and back.

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Extend your legs and neck, and roll onto your back and feet.

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Jump forward and roll onto your side.

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Roll sideways onto your back and then your feet.

Question 6

Which gymnastics skill involves keeping your body straight as you roll over your back?

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Backward roll

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Handstand

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Cartwheel

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Forward roll

Question 7

Which skill is not essential for gymnastics?

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Running quickly

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Balancing on one foot

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Jumping and landing softly

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Stretching to reach high bars

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a basic gymnastic skill?

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Swimming

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Balance

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Somersault

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Cartwheel

Question 9

Which activity helps you get better at catching and throwing?

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Catching beanbags

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Forward rolls

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Running around cones

Question 10

When doing a handstand, what is most important for staying steady and upright?

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Balance

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Strength

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Flexibility

Question 11

In gymnastics, which skill requires you to balance on just one hand?

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Handstand

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Forward roll

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Cartwheel

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Somersault

Question 12

When trying out new gymnastics moves, what's the most important safety rule to remember?

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Only try moves you know well and always ask for help if you're not sure

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Always stretch before starting

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Wear clothes that are easy to move around in

Question 13

In gymnastics, what's a key part of a great floor routine?

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Lots of different gymnastic skills

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Being creative and artistic

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Moving fast and strong

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Using as little space as possible

Question 14

In gymnastics, what's the most important part of your performance?

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How you perform overall, including how artistic and well-executed your moves are

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How flexible and graceful you are

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How strong and powerful you are

Question 15

Which skills are essential for gymnasts to excel?

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Balancing and coordination

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Flexibility and strength

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Jumping and landing safely

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Running quickly

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental skill in gymnastics?

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Singing

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Jumping

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Balancing

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Rolling

Question 17

In gymnastics, what is the correct starting position for a somersault?

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Standing with your feet apart, toes pointed forward, and your arms out to the sides

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Standing with your feet together and arms at your sides

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Sitting on the ground with your legs extended and arms by your sides

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a physical ability that gymnasts need?

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Confidence

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Coordination

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Strength

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Flexibility

Question 19

In a gymnastics floor routine, what do the judges value most?

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Executing skills with grace and precision

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Performing many different skills

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Attempting very difficult skills

Question 20

Before jumping onto the springboard for a vault, what should gymnasts do first?

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Run and jump with both feet

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Stand still and wait

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Do a handstand

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Do a backflip

Question 21

When doing a handstand, which body part should you keep very still to maintain balance?

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Core

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Legs

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Arms

Question 22

In gymnastics, which of these skills can you learn?

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Doing a handstand

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Jumping over a hurdle

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Running a marathon

Question 23

Which of these skills is NOT needed in gymnastics?

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Swimming

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Balance and Coordination

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Strength and Power

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Flexibility and Control

Question 24

In gymnastics, safety is key. Which of these is NOT a good safety tip?

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Practice on a hard surface.

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Wear appropriate shoes and clothing.

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Land softly on both feet.

Question 25

When doing gymnastics, which of these is NOT a good way to stay safe?

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Do tricks on surfaces that could move

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Wear the right clothes and shoes

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Warm up before practicing

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Have someone help you when trying new moves

Question 26

When doing gymnastics, which of these is NOT important for safety?

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Doing skills without a teacher watching

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Wearing the right clothes and shoes

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Checking the equipment first

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Warming up before exercising

Question 27

What's the key difference between a forward roll and a backward roll in gymnastics?

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In a forward roll, you roll forward over your head, while in a backward roll, you roll backward over your head.

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A forward roll requires more arm strength than a backward roll.

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A backward roll is easier to learn than a forward roll.

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Forward and backward rolls are the same skill, just done in different directions.

Question 28

How do gymnasts prepare for competitions?

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Gymnasts practice regularly to improve their strength, flexibility, and skills.

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Gymnasts only practice a few days before a competition.

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Gymnasts don't need to practice, they are naturally talented.

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Gymnasts only practice on the equipment they will use in the competition.

Question 29

Why is flexibility essential for gymnasts?

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To prevent injuries and execute moves safely

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To lift heavy weights and jump higher

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To run faster and maintain balance

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To appear graceful and perform elegant moves

Question 30

In gymnastics, which of these is a type of vault?

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Handspring

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Round-off

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Somersault

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Cartwheel

Question 31

In gymnastics, which rule is most important for staying safe?

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Use a spotter when trying new or difficult skills

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Warm up before exercising

Question 32

Which of these is a potential downside of participating in gymnastics?

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Increased risk of injury

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Improved coordination and balance

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Increased muscle strength and flexibility

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Enhanced self-confidence and body awareness

Question 33

When doing gymnastics, which of these is NOT important for keeping your balance?

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Height

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Body position

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Strength and flexibility

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Focus and concentration

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a benefit of participating in gymnastics?

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Increased risk of getting hurt

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Improved coordination

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Increased confidence

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Stronger muscles

Question 35

Which of these physical qualities is NOT important for gymnasts to develop?

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Speed

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Flexibility

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Strength

Question 36

Which activity is LEAST likely to help you become more agile?

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Solving a puzzle

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Playing tag

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Dancing to fast music

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Practicing gymnastics

Question 37

Which of these activities is not a gymnastics skill?

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Jumping rope

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Handstand

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Somersault

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Cartwheel

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a safety rule that we should always follow in gymnastics?

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Land on your head or neck.

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Warm up before exercising.

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Use spotters when trying new skills.

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Check the equipment before using it.

Question 39

What should your body look like when you are in a handstand?

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Your arms and legs should be straight, with your toes pointed.

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Your arms should be bent, but your legs should be straight, with your toes pointed.

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Your arms should be straight, but your legs should be bent, with your toes pointed.

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Your arms and legs should be bent, with your toes pointed.

Question 40

Which gymnastics skill involves taking off from the ground with your feet together and landing on one foot?

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Vault

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Jump and land

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Cartwheel

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Forward roll

Question 41

Which of these gymnastics shapes is your body in when you arch your back backward?

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Bridge

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Split

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Pike

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Tuck

Question 42

After completing a forward roll, what is the correct position to land on?

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Your feet

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Your knees

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Your hands

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Your back

Question 43

What's the job of a spotter in gymnastics?

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To help and support the gymnast.

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To show the gymnast how to do a skill properly.

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To count how many times the gymnast does a skill.

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To help the gymnast with their stretching.

Question 44

Which activity is NOT part of the Gymnastics 2 unit?

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Skipping rope

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Back walkover

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Cartwheel

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Handstand

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a safety precaution to remember when practicing advanced gymnastics movements?

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Don't pay attention to any pain or discomfort you feel

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Always warm up and cool down properly

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Use a spotter when trying new or difficult moves

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Do exercises at your own skill level

Question 46

Which body part starts a back walkover?

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Your legs

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Your arms

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Your shoulders

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Your head

Question 47

What type of flexibility is needed to perform a split?

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Static

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Dynamic

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Ballistic

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Proprioceptive

Question 48

What is the starting position for a forward roll?

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Crouching with your weight on your toes and the balls of your feet

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Standing upright

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Lying on your back with your knees bent

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Sitting with your legs stretched out in front of you

Question 49

Can everyone enjoy gymnastics?

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Yes

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No

Question 50

Which of these is NOT a safety tip for doing gymnastics?

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Practice on a bumpy or uneven surface

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Wear the right clothes

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Have someone watch or help you

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Warm up before exercising

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a piece of equipment used in gymnastics?

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Basketball hoop

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Balance beam

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Pommel horse

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Trampoline

Question 52

Which movement involves rolling backwards?

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Backward roll

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Forward roll

Question 53

Stretching your legs helps you to be more:

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Flexible

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Strong

Question 54

To do a cartwheel, where should you start?

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Hands on the floor, legs apart

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Standing up straight

Question 55

What does a spotter do in gymnastics?

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Helps keep gymnasts safe

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Gives gymnasts advice

Question 56

Which movement involves being upside down on your hands?

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Handstand

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Cartwheel

Question 57

What is the name of the gymnastic jump where you bring your knees towards your head?

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Tuck jump

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Straddle jump

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Pike jump

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Star jump

Question 58

Which of these is NOT an advanced gymnastics movement?

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Jumping

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Handstand

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Cartwheel

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Somersault

Question 59

Which of these helps improve flexibility for gymnastics?

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Stretching

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Running

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Swimming

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Jumping

Question 60

What is the correct order of steps in a cartwheel?

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Hands to the side, then legs follow

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Legs to the side, then hands follow

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Hands to the side, then legs together

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Legs to the side, then hands together

Question 61

What is the main job of a spotter in gymnastics?

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To assist the gymnast in case of a fall

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To help the gymnast with difficult moves

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To provide encouragement and motivation

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To keep the equipment clean and tidy

Question 62

Which of these is NOT necessary for advanced gymnastics movements?

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Resilience

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Coordination

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Flexibility

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Strength

Question 63

What is the correct body position for a handstand?

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Straight legs, feet pointed, and body forming a straight line from head to heels

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Legs bent, feet flat on the ground

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Arch your back, head held high

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Lean forward, arms extended

Question 64

Which is essential for building strength in gymnastics?

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Gradually increasing the difficulty of exercises

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Stretching regularly

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Avoiding sugary drinks

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Wearing loose clothing