Y7 Gymnastics Quiz

Which of the following should be included in a gymnastics warm-up?

• A pulse raising activity and a dynamic stretch

• A skill and a routine

• A pulse lowering activity and a static stretch

• Some coaching

When judging a gymnastic competition, out of how many marks does a gymnast receive?

• 10

• 100

• 50

• 20

Which of the following components of fitness would be most important to a gymnast when holding a balance?

• Strength

• Cardiovascular endurance

• Speed

• Reaction time

How many seconds should a balance be held still for?

• 3

• 5

• 10

• 15

Which of the following components of fitness would be most important to a gymnast when performing a forwards roll?

• Flexibility

• Power

• Muscular endurance

• Strength

Which would be the most appropriate muscle for a gymnast to warm-up before performing a splits?

• Hamstrings

• Deltoid

• Biceps

• Pectorals

When would strength be used in gymnastics?

• When holding a handstand still

• Performing a forwards roll

• Stretching as part of a warm-up

• When performing a jump in a floor routine

When performing a handstand, which muscle in a gymnast's arm would support their body weight?

• Biceps

• Hamstrings

• Quadriceps

• Gastrocnemius

Which key term means to create stiffness in muscles?

• Tension

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction