Gymnastics Fundamentals
A worksheet covering fundamental concepts and terminology in gymnastics for 7th-grade students.
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Gymnastics Fundamentals
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1. Which of the following is NOT a common apparatus in artistic gymnastics?
Vault
Uneven Bars
Trampoline
Balance Beam
2. What is the primary focus of rhythmic gymnastics?
Strength and power
Flexibility and dance with apparatus
Acrobatics and tumbling
Team coordination
3. A gymnast performs a routine on the , which is typically 4 feet high and 4 inches wide.
4. The exercise where gymnasts perform acrobatics and tumbles on a padded floor is called .
5. Strength training is not important for gymnasts, as flexibility is the only key factor.
True
False
6. The pommel horse is an apparatus primarily used by female gymnasts.
True
False
7. Name two safety precautions that gymnasts should always follow.
8. Briefly describe the difference between artistic gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. Gymnastics requires a great deal of to perform complex movements gracefully.
10. Developing core is crucial for stability in all gymnastics events.