Gymnastic foundations

This video tutorial covers fundamental gymnastics skills for elementary students, focusing on five key abilities: static positions, balancing, supports, rotations, and groundwork. It emphasizes the importance of practicing safely and correctly, with detailed instructions on various exercises such as tucks, pikes, balances, and rolls. The tutorial also includes progressions to more advanced moves like handstands and cartwheels, encouraging students to develop strength, stability, and coordination.

Which position involves sitting on your bum with knees up to your chest and holding each leg with one hand?

• Pike

• Straddle sit

• Tuck

• L-sit

In the V balance, what shape should your body resemble?

• A square

• A circle

• A V shape

• A triangle

What is the key point to remember when performing a front support?

• Keep your back and bottom flat and straight

• Keep your arms bent

• Turn into a bridge

• Point your toes outward

What should you avoid doing when performing a forward roll?

• Standing up after the roll

• Using your hands for support

• Keeping your chin tucked

• Rolling onto your head

Which move involves starting in a pencil position and rolling across the floor?

• Egg roll

• Backward roll

• Log roll

• Forward roll

What is the sequence to remember for performing a cartwheel?

• Hand, foot, hand, foot

• Foot, hand, foot, hand

• Hand, hand, foot, foot

• Foot, foot, hand, hand

Which groundwork move is a progression from bunny hops?

• Side jumps

• Donkey kicks

• Scissor kicks

• Handstands