Y8 Gymnastics Quiz

When judging a gymnastics competition, out of how many marks does a gymnast receive?

• 10

• 100

• 50

• 5

Which component of fitness would be most useful to a gymnast when performing a splits?

• Flexibility

• Strength

• Speed

• Cardiovascular endurance

Which gymnastic apparatus involves a run up, take off and landing?

• The vault

• Beam

• Rings

• Pommel Horse

What piece of apparatus is used for the takeoff phase of a vault?

• The springboard

• A trampet

• A Box

• A crash mat

How many feet should be used in a vault takeoff?

• 2

• 1

• 10

Which of the following is not a type of vaulting technique used in gymnastics?

• Over

• Through

• Straddle

• Handspring

Which gymnastic term means to stretch out your limbs pointing your toes and fingers?

• Extension

• Flexion

• Aesthetics

• Balance

Which fitness test would be most appropriate for a gymnast measuring their balance?

• The standing stork test

• The sit and reach test

• The vertical jump test

• The ruler drop test

Which bone in the leg would be most important for a gymnast to use when supporting their body weight when landing from a vault?

• The Femur

• The Humerus

• The Cranium

• The Scapula

Which component of fitness would a gymnast need to gain height at takeoff on a vault?

• Power

• Cardiovascular endurance

• Muscular endurance

• Co-ordination