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Gymnastics and Dance

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the dance term: This is moving from Point A to Point B - or moving from one spot, moving around the room and coming back to the same spot. You can walk, skip or do a little dance move from A to B. 

a)

Jump/Leap

b)

Travel

c)

Turn

d)

Balance/Stillness

2.

Identify the dance term: A change of direction. It could be as simple as moving from the front to the side, or it could be spinning; as long as there is a directional change

a)

Jump/Leap

b)

Travel

c)

Turn

d)

Balance/Stillness

3.

Identify the dance term: With this move, you have to leave the ground - this could involve leaving the ground with two feet and landing on two feet, OR leaving with two feet and landing on one foot, OR leaving with one foot and landing on two feet. Or from one foot to one foot. 

a)

Jump/Leap

b)

Travel

c)

Turn

d)

Balance/Stillness

4.

Identify the dance term: When you act like a statue or a photograph - this can be a way to end a performance with everyone absolutely still and not moving! The second term is slightly different - it's when you are unstable and wobbly - you have to work really hard not to fall over. 

a)

Jump/Leap

b)

Travel

c)

Turn

d)

Balance/Stillness

5.

Identify the dance term: You can be stretched up high, mid-level, or very low to the ground. You can even be down on the floor - this adds a layer of interest into your routine

a)

Turning

b)

Balance/Stillness

c)

Levels

d)

Gesture

6.

Identify the dance term: when you use your body to show the character, the scene, or the story. For example, if you're doing a Bollywood routine, you can make your dance come alive with hand movements. Or if you're a Roman Gladiator, you can think about how your movements and gestures need to be strong and powerful.  

a)

Turning

b)

Balance/Stillness

c)

Levels

d)

Gesture

7.

Improvisation dancing is when the leader leads and everyone else in the dance follows. Sequence dancing is when the choreography (dance moves) are rehearsed and known by ALL in the dance. What would be a benefit of sequences?

a)

More fun and spontaneous

b)

No one can mess up

c)

It creates smooth movements and follows rhythm

d)

The leader gets to lead

8.

Dancing, like any other physical activity, releases endorphins (also called happy hormones) which serve to reduce stress and cause our bodies to feel calm, happy and optimistic

a)

True

b)

False

9.

In a sequence that has a lot of travelling and gestures, which health component is used most?

a)

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

b)

Flexibility

c)

Muscular Strength

d)

Body Composition

10.

Which health component is used most in a sequence that has a lot of leaping, balance and levels?

a)

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

b)

Muscular Endurance

c)

Muscular Strength

d)

Body Composition

11.

Identify the gymnastics term: equipment used for gymnasts to safely do floor activities (rolling, tumbling, etc.)

a)

Wedge mat

b)

Cylinder

c)

Balance Beam

12.

Identify the gymnastics term: a narrow wooden piece of equipment supported in a horizontal position above the floor and used for balancing feats in gymnastics

a)

Wedge mat

b)

Cylinder

c)

Balance Beam

13.

Identify the gymnastics term: also known as a "log mat" provides stability and support when teaching tumbling skills and fundamental body shapes

a)

Wedge mat

b)

Cylinder

c)

Balance Beam

14.

Select the movements that apply to travelling in gymnastics.

a)

Skipping

b)

Hopping

c)

Leaping

d)

Spinning

15.

Identify the gymnastics term: a complete rotation of the body, but the rotation of is usually made on the ground.

a)

Jump

b)

Balance

c)

Roll

d)

Travel

16.

Balancing can be static (not moving while balancing) and dynamic (moving while balancing). What would a proper handstand classify as?

a)

Static Balancing

b)

Dynamic Balancing

17.

Select the activities that involve a transfer of weight:

a)

Forward Roll

b)

Cartwheel

c)

Balance Beam

d)

Handstand

18.

Although competitive gymnastics can cause unhealthy stress, there are benefits. Select the benefits of participating in gymnastics.

a)

You are restricted on a diet

b)

You get to create positive relationships with other athletes

c)

You release endorphins which help you feel happy

d)

You learn new things which helps build confidence

19.

Gymnasts require stamina, flexibility and ability to jump. Adequate bone density and lean muscle mass provide the adequate strength and support to perform these gymnastic skills. Which health component would support this the most?

a)

Muscular Strength

b)

Muscular Endurance

c)

Flexibility

d)

Body Composition

20.

When creating a gymnastics floor routine that incorporates a lot of tumbling, you are using the same muscle group repeatedly. Which health component will this activity improve the most?

a)

Muscular Strength

b)

Cardiovascular Endurance

c)

Muscular Endurance

d)

Body Composition