Floor skills

Question 1

are movements done by a part or pats of the body in place. Such as bending, lifting, twisting, forming a circle and the like.

Answer 1

1. Axial Movements

Question 2

is a position in which the gymnast’s back is curved backwards and the chest is open.

Answer 2

2. Arch

Question 3

• is a type of pose where one leg is extended behind the body and supporting leg is bent or straight.

Answer 3

3. Arabesque

Question 4

– is to flex to bend a joint.

Answer 4

4. Bend

Question 5

– is a static position which requires the gymnast to keep the shape of their body still for a short period of time, usually performed on the beam.

Answer 5

5. Balance

Question 6

– is also known as a backhand, this describes a position assumed when the body forms a bridge with the hands and feet touching the floor and the arms and legs straight and close together.

Answer 6

6. Bridge

Question 7

is the ability to move a limb or joint through the furthest possible range of motion

Answer 7

7. Flexibility

Question 8

These are movements where the body travels through space from one location to another.

Answer 8

Locomotor Movements

Question 9

movement’s primary use the feet for support however, the body can travel on other parts such as the hands and feet

Answer 9

Locomotor Movements

Question 10

is a series of steps in any direction

Answer 10

1. Walk

Question 11

move at a speed faster than walk.

Answer 11

2. Run

Question 12

move by jumping by one foot

Answer 12

3. Hop

Question 13

– is a step from one foot to other.

Answer 13

4. Skip

Question 14

is to spring on one foot and land on the other foot

Answer 14

5. Leap

Question 15

– is to spring on both feet by using the muscles in legs and feet.

Answer 15

Jump

Question 16

These are movements that occur in the body parts or the whole body and do not cause the body to travel to another space.

Answer 16

Non Locomotor Movements

Question 17

movements can be combined with locomotor movements such as a walk and arm swing.

Answer 17

Non Locomotor Movements

Question 18

• a pendular motion of a body part that can move forward and backward or side to side.

Answer 18

1. Swing

Question 19

a partial rotation of body parts around an axis

Answer 19

2. Twist

Question 20

• a full rotation of the body around a vertical or horizontal axis. Full, half or quarter turns

Answer 20

Turn

Question 21

• a short quick vibrating movement in a body part or the whole body.

Answer 21

Shake

Question 22

a flex of a body part at a joint.

Answer 22

Bend

Question 23

extending a body part or the whole body

Answer 23

Stretch

Question 24

The skills presented in this unit are used to create routines on the floor exercise.

Answer 24

Floor Skills

Question 25

The skills can be held position or it can be used to connect movements.

Answer 25

Floor Skills

Question 26

. Almost all the skill on the floor can also be done on the ?

Answer 26

balance beam.

Question 27

Values of Floor Exercise

Answer 27

1. Improves grace, form and control of the body parts. 2. Improves coordination and rhythmical flowing movements. 3. Increase ability for self-expression. 4. Enhances creativity by creating movements’ combinations or new body positions.

Question 28

Standing feet together or one foot pointed forward; bend trunk backward to arch position

Answer 28

1. Standing Arch Back

Question 29

Lunge forward right or left, arch back.

Answer 29

2. Lunge with Arch Back

Question 30

Lunge sideward right or left; bend trunk sideward right or left.

Answer 30

3. Lunge sideward with Side Bend

Question 31

Sit on the right heel, left leg extended sideward or backward. Trunks arch backward, if the leg is at the back and bend trunk sideward if the leg is at the side.

Answer 31

Deep lunge

Question 32

Standing on the right foot, lift the left leg in rear (45) trunk well arch, head up. Arms in any position.

Answer 32

5. Moderate Arabesque

Question 33

Standing on the right foot, lift the left leg in rear as high as possible trunk arch, almost parallel to the floor. Head is help up; arms in any positions.

Answer 33

Front Scale

Question 34

Standing on the right leg, raise left leg sideward-upward. The right hand holds the raised leg, while the left hand raised upward in line with the other hand.

Answer 34

7. One Leg Balance

Question 35

Kneeling knees together stride, bend backward to arch back. One arm forward, the other arm overhead closes the ear.

Answer 35

8. Skills in Kneeling Arch Back

Question 36

Half-kneeling right/left, bend trunk backward to arch back. Arms in any position.

Answer 36

9. Half-Kneeling Arch Back

Question 37

Kneeling on right, left leg extended sideward; bed trunk sideward left. Arms in any position.

Answer 37

10. Half- Kneeling One Leg Extended

Question 38

Kneel on right knee, place the hands in front on the floor; lift the left leg in rear as high as possible. The trunk arch, head held up.

Answer 38

Knee Scale

Question 39

Sit on buttocks, hands placed on the floor at the back. Raise both legs upward to form a “V” with the body. Arms straight and held up.

Answer 39

12. V-Seat with Arm Support

Question 40

Legs in wide stride position; bend trunk forward so that the chest touches the floor; Arms touch the feet

Answer 40

Straddle lean