Gymnastics Flashcards
Landings
What are the main types of gymnastics landings?
Two-footed, single-foot, rolling, forward, and backward landings.
Landings
What teaching cues can help students land safely?
“Soften your knees like springs,” “Land like a ninja,” “Absorb like a sponge,” “Land quietly,” and “Freeze in place.”
States
What body parts can be used for balance in gymnastics?
Hands, feet, knees, elbows, head, back, shoulders, and seat.
States
How do you perform a three-point balance?
Balance on three points, such as two hands and one knee. Engage the core and distribute weight evenly.
States
Describe how to do a stork stand.
Stand on one foot, lift the opposite foot against the supporting leg’s knee or thigh, arms raised for balance.
Locomotions
What are basic locomotor skills in gymnastics?
Skipping, hopping, galloping, and leaping.
Locomotions
How can animal locomotions enhance children’s gymnastics skills?
They engage children through imaginative movements (e.g., bear crawl, crab walk) to develop strength and coordination.
Rotations
What are the three types of rotations used in gymnastics?
Forward rotation (e.g., forward roll), backward rotation (e.g., backward roll), and lateral rotation (e.g., cartwheel).
Rotations
What is a safety cue for forward rolls?
“Look at your belly button,” encouraging chin-tuck to protect the neck.
Swings
Where do your thumbs go when swinging?
behind next to your fingers
Swings
What are key teaching cues for proper swinging?
“Squeeze your core like a pencil,” “Hold on tight like a monkey,” and “Lead with your hips.”
Swings
Where do you land when swinging?
Behind so you can see in front of you
Springs
What are types of springs in gymnastics?
Straight jump, tuck jump, straddle jump, handspring, and vault springboard jump.
Springs
What cues help students spring safely?
“Bend like a spring ready to pop,” “Swing your arms like a rocket,” and “Land softly like a cat.”
TGFU
Teaching Games for Understanding
