Body Control: Improve Coordination and Awareness in Gymnastics

Question 1

What is an advantage of doing exercises like stretching regularly?

Accepted Answer

It helps us move our bodies more easily.

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It makes us run faster.

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It helps us lift heavier weights.

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It helps us jump higher.

Question 2

When doing a forward roll, which part of your body should you bend first?

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Head

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Arms

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Legs

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Neck

Question 3

What is the correct starting position for a bridge?

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Lying on your back, bend your knees

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Sitting with legs stretched out

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Standing with feet apart

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Kneeling on all fours

Question 4

Which part of your body should you protect when rolling over?

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Head

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Stomach

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Back

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Feet

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a benefit of regular exercise?

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Getting hurt more easily

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Becoming more flexible

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Feeling more confident

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Having stronger bones

Question 6

Which of the following is the safest way to jump and land?

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Landing flat-footed

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Landing on your heels

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Landing on your toes

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Landing with your legs straight

Question 7

Which type of balance involves keeping a steady position while moving?

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Dynamic balance

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Static balance

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Rotational balance

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Inverted balance

Question 8

What muscle group do you use the most in a tuck jump?

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Legs

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Arms

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Shoulders

Question 9

What is the correct position for a plank?

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Elbows shoulder-width apart, body in a straight line from head to heels

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Elbows shoulder-width apart, body arched

Question 10

What is the difference between a squat and a lunge?

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A squat involves bending both knees, while a lunge involves bending only one knee

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A lunge involves bending both knees, while a squat involves bending one knee.

Question 11

Which exercise can help us develop a better understanding of how our bodies move in space?

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Forward rolls

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Jumping jacks

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Sit-ups

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Running

Question 12

When we prepare to do a forward roll, where should we start?

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Kneeling on the floor with our hands in front of us

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Standing with our feet apart

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Lying on our backs

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Sitting with our legs crossed

Question 13

Which of these is a basic movement we can do where our whole body leaves the ground at once?

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Jumping

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Balancing

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Rolling

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Walking

Question 14

How should we land after jumping?

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With our knees bent

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On the tips of our toes

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On our heels

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With our legs straight

Question 15

What's the best way to describe what we mean by 'body management'?

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Being able to control and coordinate the movements of our bodies

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Knowing all about the different parts of the body

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Eating healthy foods that are good for us

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Doing really hard and advanced gymnastics moves

Question 16

What do we call a series of connected movements in gymnastics?

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A sequence

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A single move

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A type of equipment

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A competition

Question 17

What do spotters do in gymnastics?

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Support and help gymnasts

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Judge gymnasts' performances

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Coach gymnasts

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Time gymnasts' routines

Question 18

Which of these helps you feel where your body is in space?

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Balancing on one leg

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Cycling

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Swimming

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Kicking a ball

Question 19

When rolling forward, bend your head and knees towards your tummy.

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True

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False

Question 20

To become more flexible, you can:

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Stretch

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Jump up and down

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Run fast

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Ride a bike

Question 21

Which is NOT a way to move your body?

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Think

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Walk

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Throw

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Hold

Question 22

What exercise is good for improving your balance?

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Doing handstands

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Jumping jacks

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Skipping rope

Question 23

When doing a forward roll, what should you do first?

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Tuck your head in and roll over your shoulders

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Put your arms out in front of you and push off

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Jump up high and tuck your legs

Question 24

When you jump, what part of your body should you land on to do it softly?

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Your feet

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Your knees

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Your arms

Question 25

What do you call the movement where you swing your legs over a bar?

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Cartwheel

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Handstand

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Somersault

Question 26

Which of these qualities is most important for controlling your body?

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Coordination

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Flexibility

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Strength

Question 27

What should you do if you feel dizzy after exercising?

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Rest and drink water

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Keep exercising to get rid of the dizziness

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Go for a swim to cool down

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a type of equipment used in gymnastics?

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Playground slide

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Balance beam

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Parallel bars

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Trampoline

Question 29

What is 'flexibility' when we talk about moving our bodies?

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Being able to move your joints fully

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Being able to hold a pose for a long time

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Being able to jump high

Question 30

Which of these exercises is good for making your core muscles stronger?

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Planking

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Doing burpees

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Doing sit-ups

Question 31

What is the term for the ability to move your body parts independently?

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Coordination

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Strength

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Flexibility

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Balance

Question 32

Which sport involves running, jumping, and throwing?

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Athletics

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Soccer

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Swimming

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Tennis

Question 33

What is it called when you use your arms and legs to move through water?

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Swimming

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Bouncing

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Cycling

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Jumping

Question 34

Which part of your body do you use to breathe?

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Your lungs

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Your heart

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Your brain

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Your stomach

Question 35

Which activity helps you practice balancing on one foot?

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Standing on one leg for as long as you can

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Running around the playground

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Jumping up and down

Question 36

What does it mean to be flexible?

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Being able to move your arms and legs easily

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Having strong muscles

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Being able to run fast

Question 37

When you jump up, which part of your feet should you land on?

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The balls of your feet

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Your toes

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Your heels

Question 38

Which part of the body helps us balance?

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Our inner ear

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Our ears

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Our eyes

Question 39

What is the difference between coordination and control?

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Coordination is moving your body parts smoothly together, while control is moving them accurately.

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Control is moving your body parts smoothly together, while coordination is moving them accurately.

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Coordination and control are the same thing.

Question 40

Which of these is a basic gymnastics skill?

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Doing a cartwheel

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Doing a long jump

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Doing a high jump

Question 41

What is the main reason for cooling down after exercise?

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To help your body recover from exercise

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To become more flexible

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To make your muscles stronger

Question 42

Which of these is not an important skill to develop in body management?

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Memory

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Balance

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Flexibility

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Strength

Question 43

What is the main focus of this unit in Physical Education?

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To develop body awareness, control, and coordination

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To learn about different sports

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To improve endurance and heart health

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To master specific gymnastic techniques

Question 44

Which activity is most similar to gymnastics?

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Handstand

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Skipping

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Swimming

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Running

Question 45

Which of these is a type of flexibility exercise?

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Stretching

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Jumping jacks

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Burpees

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Push-ups

Question 46

Why should we warm up before exercising?

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To prepare our bodies for activity and reduce the risk of injury

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To increase our heart rate and breathing

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To improve our performance

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To practise the skills for the exercise

Question 47

Which muscle group helps us keep our balance?

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Core muscles

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Leg muscles

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Arm muscles

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Neck muscles

Question 48

What is a sequence in gymnastics?

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A series of connected movements

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A single, isolated movement

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A type of equipment used in gymnastics

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A person who performs gymnastics

Question 49

In which of these activities do we NOT develop balance?

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Running fast

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Walking on a straight line

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Standing on one leg

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Hopping on a trampoline

Question 50

Which exercise involves lying on your back and lifting your legs towards your head?

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Plough

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Leg circles

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Superman

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Shoulder rolls

Question 51

Which part of our body helps us move and bend?

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Muscles

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Bones

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Joints

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Nerves

Question 52

Which of these activities helps make our bodies more flexible?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Running

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Cycling

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Weightlifting

Question 53

What should you do before exercising to get your body ready?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Jumping jacks

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Push-ups

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Sit-ups

Question 54

Which of these is NOT a safety rule to follow when doing gymnastics?

Accepted Answer

Eat a big meal beforehand

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Use a landing mat

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Wear comfortable clothes

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Have a helper close by

Question 55

After finishing exercise, what should you do to help your body recover?

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Stretching

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Running

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Jumping

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Doing crunches