Gymnastics Safety Essentials

What should you always wear when practicing gymnastics?

• A leotard or fitted athletic wear.

• Heavy boots and a jacket

• Baggy sweatpants and a t-shirt

• A swimsuit

Why is it important to warm up before gymnastics?

• It helps improve flexibility but not safety.

• It is important to warm up before gymnastics to prevent injuries and prepare the body for physical activity.

• Warming up is only necessary for advanced gymnasts.

• Warming up is optional and can be skipped.

What should you do if you feel tired during practice?

• Take a break, hydrate, and stretch.

• Ignore the fatigue and continue

• Practice harder to overcome tiredness

• Push through without rest

Why is it important to use mats when practicing?

• Mats are only for advanced practitioners.

• Mats are primarily for decoration in the practice area.

• Using mats makes practicing less challenging.

• It is important to use mats to prevent injuries and improve stability while practicing.

What should you do if you see someone get hurt?

• Ignore the situation and walk away.

• Call for help and provide assistance if safe to do so.

• Take a video of the incident instead of helping.

• Yell at the person to get up and stop being dramatic.

Why should you listen to your coach during practice?

• To ignore feedback and do your own thing.

• To socialize with teammates instead of focusing.

• You should listen to your coach to improve your skills and performance.

• To prove you already know everything about the sport.

What is a safe way to land after a jump?

• Jump higher to avoid landing issues.

• Land flat on your back.

• Bend your knees and land on the balls of your feet.

• Keep your legs straight and land hard.

Why should you practice skills on a soft surface first?

• To increase the difficulty of the skills.

• To enhance performance on hard surfaces.

• To practice without any safety gear.

• To reduce injury risk and improve technique.

What should you do if you are unsure about a move?

• Ignore the situation and proceed as usual.

• Pause and evaluate the situation before making a decision.

• Ask someone else to decide for you immediately.

• Make a hasty decision without thinking.

Why is it important to have a spotter when doing flips?

• It is important to have a spotter when doing flips to ensure safety and prevent injuries.

• A spotter is needed to help with the landing only.

• Flips can be done safely without any assistance.

• A spotter is only necessary for beginners.