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WorksheetsGymnastics and Dance
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
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.
Jump/Leap
Travel
Turn
Balance/Stillness
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
Jump/Leap
Travel
Turn
Balance/Stillness
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.
Jump/Leap
Travel
Turn
Balance/Stillness
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.
Jump/Leap
Travel
Turn
Balance/Stillness
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
Turning
Balance/Stillness
Levels
Gesture
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.
Turning
Balance/Stillness
Levels
Gesture
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?
More fun and spontaneous
No one can mess up
It creates smooth movements and follows rhythm
The leader gets to lead
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
True
False
In a sequence that has a lot of travelling and gestures, which health component is used most?
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Flexibility
Muscular Strength
Body Composition
Which health component is used most in a sequence that has a lot of leaping, balance and levels?
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Muscular Endurance
Muscular Strength
Body Composition
Identify the gymnastics term: equipment used for gymnasts to safely do floor activities (rolling, tumbling, etc.)
Wedge mat
Cylinder
Balance Beam
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
Wedge mat
Cylinder
Balance Beam
Identify the gymnastics term: also known as a "log mat" provides stability and support when teaching tumbling skills and fundamental body shapes
Wedge mat
Cylinder
Balance Beam
Select the movements that apply to travelling in gymnastics.
Skipping
Hopping
Leaping
Spinning
Identify the gymnastics term: a complete rotation of the body, but the rotation of is usually made on the ground.
Jump
Balance
Roll
Travel
Balancing can be static (not moving while balancing) and dynamic (moving while balancing). What would a proper handstand classify as?
Static Balancing
Dynamic Balancing
Select the activities that involve a transfer of weight:
Forward Roll
Cartwheel
Balance Beam
Handstand
Although competitive gymnastics can cause unhealthy stress, there are benefits. Select the benefits of participating in gymnastics.
You are restricted on a diet
You get to create positive relationships with other athletes
You release endorphins which help you feel happy
You learn new things which helps build confidence
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?
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Flexibility
Body Composition
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?
Muscular Strength
Cardiovascular Endurance
Muscular Endurance
Body Composition
