Gymnastics Fundamentals Worksheet
This worksheet covers fundamental concepts and terminology in gymnastics for Grade 8 students, including apparatus, skills, and safety.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of gymnastics terms, apparatus, and safety.
1. Which of the following is NOT a common apparatus in women's artistic gymnastics?
Uneven Bars
Balance Beam
Pommel Horse
Vault
2. What is the primary purpose of a 'spotter' in gymnastics?
To judge the routine
To provide physical assistance and safety
To record the gymnast's score
To set up the equipment
3. A gymnast performing on the horse demonstrates strength and balance without a partner.
4. The skill of rotating one's body completely around a horizontal axis is known as a .
5. Flexibility is a key component of gymnastics.
True
False
6. The balance beam is wider for competitive routines than for practice.
True
False
7. List two safety precautions that gymnasts should always follow during training.
8. Briefly describe the difference between artistic gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. Gymnasts often use on their hands to improve grip.
10. A gymnast performs a to jump over an apparatus.
11. Observe the image below of a gymnast. Identify one physical quality demonstrated:
