chapter 6 - Fundamentals

Question 1

What are the 7 Gymnastics Sports under the umbrella?

Answer 1

• Men’s Artistic Gymnastics
• Women’s Artistic Gymnastics
• Acrobatic
• Aerobic
• Rhythmic
• Trampoline
• Gym for All

Question 2

What are the three stationary skills?

Answer 2

Support
Balance
Hangs

Question 3

What are the two non-stationary skills?

Answer 3

Linear Motion

Rotational Motion

Question 4

What are the two types of linear motion and examples?

Answer 4

• Spring; single explosive movement (ex. jump)

- Locomotion - repetitive movement (ex. running)

Question 5

What are the two types of rotational movement and examples?

Answer 5

• Rotation (ex. spins, twists, rolls)

- Swing (around bars or rings)

Question 6

What is the difference between rotation and swings?

Answer 6

• Rotations can be on any of the body’s three internal axes, swing is a skill that rotates about an external axis

Question 7

What are the 6 parts of gymnastics? (fundamental movement patterns)

Answer 7

1) Stationary Positions
2) Locomotion
3) Springs
4) Swings
5) Landings
6) Rotation

Question 8

What are the mechanics for each of the fundamental movement patterns when using hand apparatus?

Answer 8

1) Stationary - balancing
2) Springing - throwing, bouncing, pushing
3) Locomoting - dribbling, rolling
4) Rotating - spinning, wrapping
5) Swinging - limbs swinging apparatus
6) Landing - catching, trapping