Gymnastics Quiz

Which of these is a type of gymnastics apparatus/equipment?

• Pommel llama

• Pommel dog

• Pommel horse

• Pommel cat

Which of these is NOT a gymnastics shape?

• Pencil

• Straddle

• Star

• Spike

Why do professional gymnasts use chalk on their hands?

• Because it makes them look cooler

• To absorb sweat and get a better grip

• To rub white marks onto the apparatus for guidance

• To have white hands

What do you call the skin-tight outfit that gymnasts wear?

• Leopold

• Leotard

• Leopard

• Leonardo

What is it called when a gymnast gets off their apparatus at the end of their routine/performance, often in a dynamic way?

• Dismantle

• Turkish Get-Off

• Dismount

• Drop-Off

Skipping, hopping, bear crawl, gallop and monkey spin are all types of what?

• Jumps

• Rolls

• Travelling

• Kicks

Who is this?

• Nile Wilson

• Simona Halep

• Serena Williams

• Simone Biles

In professional gymnastics, men and women all compete in the same events.

• True

• False

What skill that's used in gymnastics is defined as "The ability to change direction quickly and under control"?

• Flexibility

• Speed

• Coordination

• Agility

What is this gymnastics apparatus called?

• Springboard

• Cushion

• Vault

• Launcher