Gymnastics Basics for Year 3: Enhance Coordination and Flexibility

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a basic gymnastic skill?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Rolling

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Jumping

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Balancing

Question 2

Which gymnastic skill involves rolling over and ending on your back?

Accepted Answer

Forward roll

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Cartwheel

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Handstand

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Somersault

Question 3

Which of these is a basic skill in gymnastics?

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Forward roll

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Skipping

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Running

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Swimming

Question 4

Which piece of equipment is NOT used in gymnastics?

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Playground slide

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Trampoline

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Balance beam

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Uneven bars

Question 5

Which of these activities is NOT a basic gymnastics skill?

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Running around the gym

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Jumping over obstacles

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Balancing on a beam

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Rolling on the mats

Question 6

Which of these activities is not a basic gymnastic skill like rolling or jumping?

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Running

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Forward roll

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Handstand

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Somersault

Question 7

What gymnastic skill means rolling backward over your body from lying on your back?

Accepted Answer

Backward roll

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Forward roll

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Cartwheel

Question 8

In gymnastics, what's the most important safety rule to follow?

Accepted Answer

Always have someone watching when trying new moves.

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Don't be scared to try dangerous things.

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Don't listen to your teacher or coach.

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Keep going even if you're exhausted.

Question 9

When doing gymnastics, it's important to stay safe. Which of these things should you NOT do to stay safe?

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Do dangerous tricks without a grown-up to help you

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Wear comfy clothes and shoes that don't slip

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Stretch your muscles before you start and after you finish

Question 10

Which of these is a stretch where you reach your arms up high and slowly bring them down?

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Overhead stretch

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Leg stretch

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Side stretch

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Back stretch

Question 11

In gymnastics, what is an essential part of creating a floor routine?

Accepted Answer

A series of graceful body movements set to music

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Using different gymnastics equipment

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Only doing jumps

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Adding props and costumes

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a basic gymnastic skill?

Accepted Answer

Cycling

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Jumping

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Rolling

Question 13

Which exercise requires you to hold your body straight and steady with your arms and legs stretched out?

Accepted Answer

Handstand

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Forward roll

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Cartwheel

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Somersault

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a basic gymnastics skill?

Accepted Answer

Kicking a ball

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Rolling

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Jumping

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Handstand

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a basic gymnastics skill you can do on the mats?

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Running around the room

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Jumping over a cone

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Rolling like a log

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Balancing on one leg

Question 16

Which activity in gymnastics helps us to bend our bodies more easily?

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Stretching our bodies

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Running quickly

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Lifting heavy objects

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Playing football

Question 17

Which exercise can help you build strength for gymnastics?

Accepted Answer

Lifting weights

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Running

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Playing tag

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Swimming

Question 18

Which activity in gymnastics helps you to stretch your muscles?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Running

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a basic gymnastics skill?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Forward roll

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Handstand

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Cartwheel

Question 20

In gymnastics, which skill involves leaping into the air and landing back on your feet?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Rolling

Question 21

In gymnastics, which activity helps you to become more flexible?

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Stretching

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Running around the track

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Lifting weights

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Playing tag

Question 22

When you do a forward roll, what part of your body should touch the mat first?

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Your shoulders

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Your head

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Your back

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Your knees

Question 23

In gymnastics, balance is crucial. Which of these exercises is the best for improving balance?

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Standing on one leg

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Jumping Jacks

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Push-ups

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Running

Question 24

In gymnastics, when performing a handstand, why is it important to keep your legs straight and together?

Accepted Answer

To maintain balance and prevent falling

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To demonstrate flexibility

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To extend the duration of the handstand

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To avoid hitting the ground with your legs

Question 25

In gymnastics, which piece of equipment is a long, narrow beam used for balancing and acrobatic skills?

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Balance beam

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Vault

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Uneven bars

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Pommel horse

Question 26

Which of these activities does NOT require a high level of coordination in gymnastics?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Cartwheel

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Forward roll

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Handstand

Question 27

When doing a cartwheel, how should you position your body?

Accepted Answer

Straight body, tucked head, pointed toes

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Arched body, forward-facing head, extended arms

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Bent body, crossed arms

Question 28

To protect your body when landing after a jump or salto in gymnastics, which technique should you use?

Accepted Answer

Land with your feet shoulder-width apart, bend your knees and hips, and keep your back straight.

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Land with your feet together and knees straight.

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Land with your feet flat on the ground and your arms by your sides.

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Land with your feet close together and roll onto your side.

Question 29

When doing gymnastics, which of these is NOT a safety rule?

Accepted Answer

Land on your head when you jump or fall.

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Wear the right clothes and shoes.

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Check the equipment for any problems before using it.

Question 30

Which exercise helps gymnasts become more flexible?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Running

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Situps

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Swimming

Question 31

Why is it crucial to warm up before gymnastics?

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To get your body ready for exercise and lower the chance of getting hurt.

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To make you sweat more.

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To make you feel tired.

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It's not needed if you stretch later.

Question 32

For safety, what's the first thing gymnasts should do when performing a forward roll?

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Tuck their head in.

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Stretch their arms out.

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Look straight ahead.

Question 33

In gymnastics, which equipment is used specifically for jumping and landing?

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B. Vault

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A. Balance beam

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C. Rings

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D. Horizontal bar

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a basic skill of gymnastics?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Rolling

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Jumping

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Balancing

Question 35

What is the correct position for a forward roll?

Accepted Answer

Knees tucked to your chest, head down

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Legs extended, back arched, head up

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Hands flat on the ground, feet together

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On all fours, with back straight and head up

Question 36

Which of these is a good way to develop flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Jumping

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Rolling

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Balancing

Question 37

What is the best way to land after a jump?

Accepted Answer

With your feet flat on the ground

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With your toes pointed

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With your heels together

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On your hands and knees

Question 38

What is the most important thing to remember when performing gymnastics skills?

Accepted Answer

To be safe

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To have fun

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To look good

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To win

Question 39

To balance in a handstand, which body shape should you make?

Accepted Answer

Knees straight, back straight, head up

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Knees bent, back arched, head down

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Knees bent, back straight, head up

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Knees straight, back arched, head down

Question 40

When we feel nervous before a gymnastics performance, what is a helpful way to manage our nerves?

Accepted Answer

Take deep breaths.

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Avoid practicing gymnastics.

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Only perform when we feel completely confident.

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Give up on gymnastics.

Question 41

In gymnastics, which of these is a basic skill: jumping, swimming, kicking, or running?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Swimming

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Kicking

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Running

Question 42

To do a forward roll, you should:

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Tuck your head and roll forward over your shoulders.

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Push off with your hands and roll sideways.

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Lift your legs and jump forward.

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Roll backward over your back.

Question 43

In gymnastics, what does it mean to 'balance'?

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To hold a position without falling

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To jump up and down

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To roll over

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To stretch your legs

Question 44

Which of these is an obstacle that gymnasts use?

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Balance beam

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Basketball

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Trampoline

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Swimming pool

Question 45

Why is it important to warm up before doing gymnastics?

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To prevent injuries

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To make you tired

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To show off your skills

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To get you wet

Question 46

Which quality is important for a successful gymnast?

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Strength

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Laziness

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Shyness

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Clumsiness

Question 47

In gymnastics, what event do gymnasts perform on a balance beam?

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Beam

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Floor exercise

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Vault

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Uneven bars

Question 48

Which of these is not a basic skill in gymnastics?

Accepted Answer

Cycling

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Rolling

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Jumping

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Balancing

Question 49

What is the term for a forward roll where you push off with your feet?

Accepted Answer

Forward roll

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Log roll

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Kim roll

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Somersault

Question 50

Which of these jumps involves tucking your knees into your chest?

Accepted Answer

Tuck jump

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Hurdle jump

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Broad jump

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Star jump

Question 51

Which of these activities helps to develop agility?

Accepted Answer

Jumping over obstacles

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Running in a straight line

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Walking on a balance beam

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Doing sit-ups

Question 52

What is the best way to land after a jump?

Accepted Answer

Flat-footed

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On your toes

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On your heels

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On one leg

Question 53

Which of these pieces of equipment is used for swinging and hanging?

Accepted Answer

Uneven bars

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Balance beam

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Trampoline

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Vault

Question 54

Why is it important for gymnasts to be flexible?

Accepted Answer

To prevent injuries

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To build muscle strength

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To improve appearance

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To jump higher

Question 55

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

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Rolling

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Jumping

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Balancing

Question 56

How should you place your hands when performing a forward roll?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder-width apart, in front of your shoulders

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Together, in front of your chest

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Behind your back

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Overhead

Question 57

Which activity helps improve flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Star jumps

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Burpees

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Running

Question 58

When landing from a jump, it's best to:

Accepted Answer

Land with your knees slightly bent

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Land on your toes

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Land with your heels first

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Land with your arms extended overhead

Question 59

What is another term for a backflip?

Accepted Answer

Somersault

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Cartwheel

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Handspring

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Roundoff

Question 60

What are the basic skills you learn in gymnastics?

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Jumping, balancing, and rolling

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Running, throwing, and swimming

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Climbing, swinging, and skipping

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Dancing, singing, and playing

Question 61

What do you need to pay attention to when balancing in gymnastics?

Accepted Answer

Your center of gravity

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How fast you are moving

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How flexible you are

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How strong you are

Question 62

Which of these rolls moves you forward?

Accepted Answer

Forward roll

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Backward roll

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Side roll

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Tuck roll

Question 63

How do you start a tuck jump?

Accepted Answer

Stand with your feet together and your knees bent

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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms raised

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Sit on the floor

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Stand with your legs straight

Question 64

What helps to make you more flexible in gymnastics?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Weightlifting

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Running

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Balancing