Gymnastics

What are the main apparatus used in gymnastics routines?

• Bars, vault, balance beam, and floor mat

• Bars, trampoline, rings, and pommel horse

• Vault, rings, trampoline, and balance beam

• Floor mat, pommel horse, trampoline, and bars

What is the central idea of gymnastics according to the passage?

• To combine strength, flexibility, and balance

• To perform routines with music

• To develop speed and agility

• To compete in international events

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Which gymnastics event requires a lot of upper body strength and control?

• Still rings and pommel horse

• Balance beam and vault

• Floor exercises and bars

• Trampoline and rings

What safety measures do gymnasts take to avoid injuries?

• Wearing grips for bars and using mats for the floor

• Using helmets and knee pads

• Practicing on soft surfaces only

• Avoiding difficult routines

How is gymnastics described in terms of its artistic aspect?

• A combination of art and athleticism

• A form of competitive sport

• A way to build muscle

• A method to improve speed