Sports Vocab

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What is swimming?

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A water-based sport where individuals or teams compete to move through water using various strokes.

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What is fencing?

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A combat sport using swords, where two competitors fight to score points by touching each other with the blade.

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What is gymnastics?

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A sport involving exercises and performances on various apparatus, emphasizing strength, flexibility, and coordination.

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What is taekwondo?

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A Korean martial art known for its high, fast kicks and jumping and spinning kicks.

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What is long jump?

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An athletic event where competitors attempt to jump as far as possible from a take-off point.

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What is track and field?

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A collection of sports events that involve running, jumping, and throwing.

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What are the four main strokes in swimming?

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Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.

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What equipment is used in fencing?

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Fencing sword (foil, épée, or sabre), mask, jacket, and protective gear.

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What are the main apparatus used in gymnastics?

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Floor, balance beam, uneven bars, and vault.

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What is the scoring system in taekwondo?

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Points are awarded for controlled and accurate strikes to the opponent's body or head.