Gymnastics Basics
A worksheet for 4th graders to learn about basic gymnastics movements, equipment, and safety.
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Gymnastics Basics
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Which of these is NOT a common gymnastics event?
Vault
Uneven Bars
Swimming
Floor Exercise
2. What is the main goal of a 'tuck' in gymnastics?
To stretch out long
To make your body small and round
To stand up straight
To jump very high
3. Gymnasts often wear special outfits called .
4. The is a long, narrow piece of equipment that gymnasts balance on.
5. This equipment, often used for jumping over, is called a .
6. It is safe to try advanced gymnastics moves without a coach.
True
False
7. Stretching before gymnastics helps prevent injuries.
True
False
8. Name two important qualities a gymnast needs to have.
9. Why is it important to warm up before doing gymnastics?
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. Gymnasts need good to walk on the balance beam.
11. To do a split, a gymnast needs excellent .
12. Lifting your own body weight requires a lot of .