10 questions
Gymnastics is a sport that requires you to be precise so that the moves are performed with pointed toes, straight legs and in a controlled way. What is the best word/phrase to describe this?
Aesthetics
Body tension
Long lines
Control
What shape is this that we use in gymnastics?
Tuck
Pike
Straddle
Straight
What is the best definition of a static balance?
A standing shape where a person stands on one leg
A position that holds the body in a specific shape with control
Where three points of contact are on the ground
Which picture best shows a counter-balance?
This is an example of a (something) weight balance. What is it?
Which one of the following should not feature in a gymnastics routine?
Jogging
Cartwheel
Tuck jump
Walking
Create a routine that a peer could perform which includes a jump, balance, roll and linking movements.
When we use the springboard in gymnastics, what pattern do we need to use with our feet to make sure we land on the springboard and mat correctly?
1 foot to 1 foot to two feet
1 foot to two feet to two feet
Two feet to two feet to two feet
Two feet to 1 foot to two feet
When we use the springboard in gymnastics, why is it important that we jump up into the air before we do our movement?
So that we get as much distance in the jump as possible
So that we have more control
So that it looks aesthetic
So that we get enough height to complete the movement
Why is gymnastics such an important part of the curriculum in PE? What does it teach us? What other sports do you think it helps us with?