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UNIT 1
1
Match the gymnastic discipline with its description:
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There are four events included in the competitive program: balance beam,
vault, uneven bars, and floor exercise.
Women’s Artistic
There are six events included in the competitive program: parallel bars,
still rings, floor exercise, pommel horse, and horizontal bar.
Men’s Artistic
Both men and women participate in each of the four events: trampoline,
synchronized trampoline, double mini-trampoline, power tumbling.
Trampoline and Tumbling
Routines feature elements, body movements, and dance combined with
handling small equipment including: rope, ball, clubs, ribbon, and hoop.
Rhythmic
Combines dance, gymnastics skills, choreography, and synchronization.
Athletes perform with partners as: women’s pairs, men’s pairs, mixed
pairs, women’s group (3), men’s group (4).
Acrobatic Gymnastics
Demonstrates cardiovascular endurance and high levels of fitness.
Performance categories include: men’s individual, women’s individual,
mixed pairs, trios, groups (6 gymnasts).
Aerobic Gymnastics
Combines a diverse range of movements, exercises, and gymnastics
Gymnastics for All
skills – from all disciplines – that contribute to the physical, emotional, and
social well-being of the participants. There are both competitive and noncompetitive.
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2
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In general, a coaching philosophy can be described as a set of beliefs, principles, and objectives that guide the actions the
coach uses with the students. It also involves the goals of teaching and the manner in which a coach plans to attain those
goals. Choose from the reasons below why you should develop a coaching philosophy:
Choose one
answer.
a. Helps establish your priorities, objectives, and outlook
b. Serves as the foundation for the way that you coach and instruct your athletes
c. Allows your athletes and their parents to see how and why you coach
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
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3
Which of the following should be considered when developing your coaching philosophy?
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answer.
a. Fun
b. Skill development
c. Personal best
d. All of the above
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4
Gymnastics differs from other sports for all of the following reasons, except:
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answer.
a. It can be easily learned and practiced at home.
b. There are thousands of skills that make up gymnastics.
c. Beginners practice only beginning skills before progressing to intermediate, then more advanced
skills.
d. A great deal of strength and flexibility is required to perform gymnastics skills.
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5
Which of the following statements is true?
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answer.
a. Gymnastics began in the 1800s.
b. Women’s gymnastics was an Olympic event before men’s gymnastics was added.
c. Gymnastics has been around since at least the time of Ancient Greece and Rome.
d. Only artistic gymnastics is included in the Olympics.
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6
____ is the world governing body for all disciplines of gymnastics.
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answer.
a. IOC (International Olympic Committee)
b. AIG (American International Gymnastics)
c. FIG (Federation Internationale de Gymnastique)
d. WGA (World Gymnastics Organization)
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7
There are many benefits of gymnastics. Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit?
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answer.
a. Physical
b. Emotional
c. Cognitive
d. Learning to play piano
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8
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Joe’s parents are considering registering their son for gymnastics. They are hesitant and ask your opinion about whether the
sport is appropriate for him. Select the best response to help them make their decision.
Choose one
answer.
a. “Gymnastics is a great sport. Maybe he’ll get a college scholarship if he sticks with it.”
b. “We are happy you brought Joe in to try the class. I am sure he will enjoy it. He will be able to run
around the gym and burn off energy.”
c. “Joe can benefit in many ways by participating in gymnastics. He’ll develop physical skills which will
help him continue in gymnastics or other sports, but he’ll also learn important life skills, such as goalsetting and commitment.”
d. “Since Joe is overweight, gymnastics is probably not a good fit for him.”
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9
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable mission statement, based on the principles discussed in this unit?
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answer.
a. At our Gym, winning really is everything.
b. At our Gym, we are dedicated to success in the gym – and in life.
c. Our Gym is devoted to fun, fitness and friendship.
d. The mission of our Gym is to help each gymnast reach their full potential.
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10
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Gymnastics is defined as physical exercises designed to develop and display strength, balance, and agility, especially those
performed on or with specialized apparatus.
Answer:
True
False
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There are multiple levels of gymnastics participation.
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UNIT 2
12
Supervision includes all of the following except:
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answer.
a. Talking to parents during practice time
b. Enforcement of safety rules and policies
c. Transfers from one rotation to another
d. Overseeing times before and after practice
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13
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____________ is a key aspect of instruction which includes preparation, introducing the skill, progressions, proper technique, and
safety education.
Choose one
answer.
a. Supervision
b. Skill teaching
c. Positive communication
d. Professionalism
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14
Feedback is most effective when: (select all that apply)
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least one
answer.
a. Unsafe behavior is addressed immediately.
b. It is saved until the end of class.
c. Multiple errors are addressed at the same time.
d. Genuine excitement is shown for an athlete’s effort.
e. Specific corrections are given.
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As a coach or instructor, you should initiate communication and build positive relationships with the parents and guardians of your
athletes. Which of the following are tools that can help with this process:
Choose one
answer.
a. Creating a parent handbook
b. Providing handouts or newsletters
c. Helping your club maintain their website
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
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16
As you strive to become a great teacher, which of the following should you keep in mind? Select all that apply.
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answer.
a. Keep activities fun and at a safe but exciting pace.
b. Use both negative and positive communication to help the athletes understand their mistakes.
c. Help athletes to learn skills in a progressive way.
d. If you are tired, it’s alright to lack excitement for your athlete’s progress.
e. Criticize athletes so they overcome their fears and shyness.
f. Regularly provide safety education.
g. Seek continuing education opportunities and certifications.
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17
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Proper supervision is essential for the safety and well being of all athletes in a gymnasium. When you are working with a child
on the balance beam, what can you do to ensure the other athletes in your class are safe and engaged?
Choose one
answer.
a. Have the athletes sit on the floor to “watch and learn.”
b. Have the athletes stand in line until it is their turn.
c. Ask another athlete to assist in spotting the child on the beam.
d. Keep the athletes busy at multiple stations and position yourself to see all activities.
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18
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Today is the first day of your new gymnastics class. The class consists of 8 children ranging in age from four to six years.
Some of the children have experience and others do not. What is the best way to teach a handstand?
Choose one
answer.
a. Set the expectation that everyone should be able to do the handstand the same way.
b. Individualize your approach based on the athlete’s skill level, provide various progression options and
stations for practice.
c. Have everyone try to do a handstand and point out what students are doing wrong.
d. Have the children that don’t know how to do a handstand practice while the others watch.
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19
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You have been working with a gymnast for 4 classes and she does not seem to understand how to land her dismount off the
uneven bars. From the choices below, what is the best way to help the gymnast?
Choose one
answer.
a. Talk to her parents to see if she has a learning problem, and then suggest private lessons.
b. Have the gymnast move ahead to the next skill so she can keep up with the class.
c. Be patient, continue to encourage her progress, provide clear instructions, and break down the skill
into smaller components if possible.
d. None of the above.
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20
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Instruction provides athletes the information necessary to safely participate and learn gymnastics skills. Which of the following
is not a part of the instruction process?
Choose one
answer.
a. Skill Teaching
b. Uniform Selection
c. Attending to the Athletes
d. Providing Feedback
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21
Which of the following are examples of positive communication? Select all that apply.
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least one
answer.
a. Look at the end of the beam while you walk.
b. Only one person on the trampoline at a time.
c. Get off the tramp now!
d. Let’s see who can do the best.
e. You need to be doing a headstand against the wall so you can work on your hand placement.
f. Sarah, why are you crying? No one else is crying. Be a big girl.
g. Don’t look down at your feet.
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22
Review the incomplete compliment sandwich below and determine the statement that best completes it.
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Statement 1: Sarah, great job keeping your arms straight.
Statement 2: __________________________________
Statement 3: And I liked the landing. Nice stick.
Choose one
answer.
a. Next time, point your toes, keep your legs together, be tighter, and go a bit faster.
b. I loved how you maintained your body position.
c. Make sure you stay tight.
d. But just about everything else was wrong!
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23
One of a coach’s most important roles is that of a teacher. As a “teacher” you are expected to:
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answer.
a. Serve as a role model
b. Help students develop physically, mentally, and socially
c. Provide a rewarding experience
d. All of the above
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When teaching a new skill, only compliment students when they can successfully and consistently demonstrate the entire skill with
proper technique.
Answer:
True
False
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25
More than half of all communication is non-verbal.
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Answer:
True
False
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Watching a group perform a warm-up activity is an example of direct supervision.
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Answer:
True
False
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UNIT 3
27
Place in order the steps for following the established standards for emergency first aid response.
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Call
2
Check
1
Care
3
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You are working with your gymnasts in the loose foam pit area. Which action by your students would be considered a safety concern?
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answer.
a. Gymnasts are entering the pit from a solid surface.
b. A coach assists a gymnast out of the pit by lifting her under her arms.
c. A gymnast lands feet first into the pit.
d. Gymnasts are entering the loose foam pit at the same time from opposite ends of the pit.
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29
Which of the following are ways to help prevent injuries?
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answer.
a. Coach, athlete, and parent education
b. Using apparatus and equipment properly
c. Proper preparation for gymnastics
d. All of the above
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30
As part of the safety team, gymnasts should also understand and follow which of the following guidelines:
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answer.
a. Be supervised
b. Check personal equipment
c. Communicate clearly
d. All of the above
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Safety includes proper gymnastics attire. From the list below, select the items that should NOT be worn to a gymnastics class. Select
all that apply.
Choose at
least one
answer.
a. Leotard (girls)
b. Jewelry
c. Non-baggy shirt and shorts (boys)
d. Gymnastics shoes
e. Long hair that is unsecured
f. Athletic shoes
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Emergency action plans are very helpful in dealing with emergency situations. All of the following should be included in an emergency
action plan EXCEPT:
Choose one
answer.
a. Definition of roles during an emergency
b. Phone number for the local pizza place
c. Communication protocols
d. Step-by-step actions to be taken
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33
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You are working with a group of gymnasts on proper landing technique. What components should be incorporated into a safe landing
position? Select all that apply.
Choose at
least one
answer.
a. Knees slightly bent
b. Chin to chest
c. Back arched
d. Arms extended to the front, straight, and level with the heart
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34
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Falls are common place in the gymnastics environment, especially as athletes learn new skills. Which of the following techniques is
NOT a proper step in performing a safety roll?
Choose one
answer.
a. Pull the arms in towards the body and across the chest
b. Roll in a tucked position
c. Stick arms out straight to stop the fall
d. Make a fist with the hands
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To perform a recovery roll, the athlete should:
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a. Roll in the direction they are traveling
answer.
b. Stop immediately so they lose momentum
c. Attempt to roll in the opposite direction to slow their speed
d. Only roll forward no matter what
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36
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A gymnast in your class sustains a minor injury. What is the universal first aid procedure used to treat minor injuries such as strains,
sprains, and bruises?
Choose one
answer.
a. Relax, Ice, Compression, Elevation
b. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
c. Rest, Injections, Cold Ice, Elevation
d. Relax, Ice, Compression, Exercise
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37
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When teaching preschoolers, you want to be sure you are teaching skills appropriate for their age. From what you have learned, check
off the following skills which would be suitable for a preschool class. (Select all that apply.)
Choose at
least one
answer.
a. Backbend
b. Headstand
c. Forwards roll
d. Tummy drop from a bounce
e. Skin the cat
f. Crab walk
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38
An example of an Intratask Variation is:
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answer.
a. The assigning of different equipment to different gymnasts
b. The establishment of different levels of difficulty relative to a target skill
c. The establishment of different spotters to different gymnasts
d. The assigning of different gymnasts to the appropriate coach
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Risk management helps gymnastics professionals identify and manage risks in the gymnastics environment and therefore lower the
incidence of injuries in the sport.
Answer:
True
False
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40
As a coach, if you see an unsafe situation you should let the staff involved fix the problem.
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Answer:
True
False
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41
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Headstands are not necessarily restricted for preschool-age children. They serve an important developmental purpose and are
progressions for many other skills.
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True
False
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UNIT 4
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Appropriate class ratios are important to the safety, organization and achievement of the group. Match the type of class with the
recommended child per instructor ratio.
Parent-child class
10:1
Three-year-old class
6:1
Four- or five-year-old class
8:1
school-age class
8-10:1
Pre-team group
10-12:1
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43
Which of the following four guidelines can help with class or practice management?
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answer.
a. Have a lesson plan
b. Prepare a safe class environment
c. Establish protocols
d. Take ownership and be responsible
e. All of the above
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You have organized a group activity for your class. You notice the students are running into each other while performing this
activity. What steps can you take to ensure they have enough room to perform the activity and ensure their safe participation?
Choose one
answer.
a. Move each student to different corners of the gym.
b. Stop the activity and place markers on the floor to designate spaces.
c. Let each student perform the activity one at a time.
d. Stop the particular activity and move on to the next item in your lesson plan.
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Coach Mary has called in sick from her class. From what you have learned about class management, what should the substitute coach
expect when covering for Coach Mary?
Choose one
answer.
a. A phone call from Coach Mary explaining what the substitute can do in the class.
b. A detailed lesson plan for the class and a class roster.
c. Another coach to assist her with the class that has worked with Coach Mary before.
d. None of the above.
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46
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You would like to include a group activity in your class. Your class consists of 6 students. What would be a successful activity for your
class to do?
Choose one
answer.
a. Share 3 hula hoops.
b. Place a box of small hand equipment out for the class to choose from.
c. Give each student a scarf
d. All of the above
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Class ratios are very important for the safety of all participants. Your three-year-old class normally consists of 6 students which falls in
line with the recommended ratios. However, today you have 4 additional students unexpectedly attending the class to make up a
session they missed due to bad weather. What should you do now that the ratio is above the recommended guidelines?
Choose one
answer.
a. Tell the 4 students they cannot attend.
b. Ask another available coach to join you in teaching your session.
c. Ask the girls to join the class and continue on as usual.
d. All of the above
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Your class begins at 5 p.m. You are running late and were unable to properly set up before the class starts. The coach before you did
not clean up all of the equipment she had out for her class and you did not take notice. One of your students falls when he is playing on
the piece of equipment that the previous coach left out. How do you handle the situation?
Choose one
answer.
a. Blame the previous coach who had left out the equipment and did not put it away.
b. Accept responsibility for the incident, since you should have set-up properly in advance.
c. Tell the student that fell that he should have told you the equipment was there.
d. Call the other coach over, ask her to move the equipment, let her know she should not have left it out.
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You are in the middle of instructing a class and a child begins to misbehave, pushing other students waiting in line for their
turns. There are different ways of dealing with misbehavior, but what would be the most appropriate action to take in this situation
where the misbehaving student’s behavior is a safety risk?
Choose one
answer.
a. Ask the child to stop, explain how her behavior is a safety risk, and warn of future consequences.
b. Make the child sit out of the class as this behavior is unacceptable.
c. Avoid calling attention to the behavior and ignore the child.
d. None of the above.
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50
Which of the following statements below involving lesson plans is INCORRECT?
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answer.
a. Good lesson planning or practice scheduling is a main component of class management and healthy
discipline.
b. Coaches who are prepared, organized, and flexible with their lessons will keep the athletes busy and
have fewer behavior and discipline problems.
c. Coaches should never deviate from their lesson plans.
d. Coaches and instructors should have a clear picture – specific goals, outcomes, improvements – for
their athletes.
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Planning can be broken down into three parts: before the season/session, during the season/session, and at the conclusion of the
season/session. Which of the following are considerations and actions to include during the season/session?
Choose one
answer.
a. Implement the program as planned
b. Continuously evaluate your gymnasts.
c. Conduct facility and apparatus/equipment inspections.
d. All of the above.
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Which of the following statements regarding lesson plans is FALSE?
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answer.
a. Lesson plans can easily be copied from one club program to the next since gymnastics is gymnastics.
b. The lesson plan is an important source for establishing accountability for a program. Lesson plans
provide a record of activity that takes place in each class.
c. Lesson plans help to set expectations and goals for your classes as well as generating excitement by
breaking the class into short segments.
d. Lesson plans allow the teacher to be organized and prepared for each class. This leads to better class
management and a more effective learning environment for the athletes.
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53
Which of the following are benefits of group activities? Select all that apply.
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least one
answer.
a. Helping to maintain class management, order and discipline.
b. Providing fun activities while still developing skills.
c. Ensuring that all gymnasts learn to wait in line
d. Encouraging teamwork, collaboration, leadership, and social skill development.
e. Allowing opportunities for horseplay
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54
“Stations” are a group of activities that athletes rotate through and practice various skills.
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The term “discipline hierarchy” refers to a series of negative consequences, each more punitive, to be administered to deal with
misbehavior.
Answer:
True
False
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UNIT 5
56
Match the 4 key components of physical fitness with the proper definition:
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The ability to exert maximum force
Muscular Strength
The ability to do moderately strenuous activity over a period of time
Cardio-respiratory Endurance
The ability to move a joint through its full range of motion
Flexibility
The ability to repeat a movement many times
Muscular Endurance
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Warm-up activities help to get the body warmed up and should be performed at the beginning of class. What are the recommended
steps in a warm-up?
Choose one
answer.
a. Cardio for 3-5 minutes, light stretching, and skill rehearsal
b. Cardio for 10-15 minutes, light stretching, and cool down
c. Stretch, skill rehearsal, and drills
d. None of the above
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Benefits of a proper warm-up include all of the following EXCEPT:
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answer.
a. Injury prevention
b. Better muscle control
c. A time to recognize athlete’s accomplishments
d. Psychological preparation
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A cool-down may include things such as:
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a. Games and team building activities
b. Review of class activities and accomplishments
c. Stretching activities to improve flexibility
d. All of the above
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You are teaching a class of preschool students. You have the children jumping on the trampoline. One child is afraid to jump. Knowing
that children develop at different rates, what can you do for this child in this situation?
Choose one
answer.
a. Encourage them to try new things regardless of their rate of progression, but accept it if they do not
want to participate in this activity.
b. Force them to participate in the activity.
c. Have all the children stop the trampoline activity and move on to an activity all the children like.
d. See if there is another class more appropriate for the child.
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Which of the following developmental characteristics best relates to a preschool-age child?
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answer.
a. Failure may lead to feelings of inferiority and self-doubt.
b. Imitation is a main teaching tool.
c. Search for identity is a major developmental task.
d. Fairness becomes important to the child.
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Your role as a coach is very important no matter what a gymnast’s age, however, your role will need to change according to the age of
the gymnast. What are some considerations for pre-adolescent (6-10 years old) athletes?
Choose one
answer.
a. As the coach, focus on fun and skill development over competition.
b. Encourage problem solving skills.
c. Present yourself in a way that warrants respect from the athletes and their parents.
d. All of the above
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Sarah is a 13 year old gymnast new to your Level 4 team. The pre-season is halfway through and everyone’s goals have already been
established and training plans underway. How do you handle establishing Sarah’s expectations and goals?
Choose one
answer.
a. Show Sarah everyone else’s goals and let her decide what she should do.
b. Tell Sarah that based on what you have heard about her, you will establish her goals.
c. Meet with Sarah, evaluate her capabilities and then work with the other coaches to set her goals.
d. Meet with Sarah, evaluate her capabilities and then take the time to work with her to set her goals.
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Coaches and instructors should understand that an athlete is least at risk of injury when they are fully prepared to perform the skills
being asked of them. A participant should be:
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a. Emotionally ready
b. Physically ready
c. Mentally ready
d. All of the above
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You start teaching a class of 5-year-olds. This is the first physical activity the children have ever been involved in besides basic outdoor
play. What skills should you focus on?
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answer.
a. Back handsprings
b. Fundamental movement skills such as agility, balance, coordination, and speed
c. Compulsory skills to get them ready for competition
d. All of the above
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As a gymnastics coach or instructor you are only teaching children physical skills, and do not need to worry about mental and social
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A conditioning program helps athletes develop their physical fitness and better prepare for gymnastics activities. Conditioning involves
basic or beginning level moves and does NOT need to be continually supervised.
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A “cool-down” provides a smooth transition for the body from an elevated state to a resting state.
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A key component of fitness and preparation for gymnastics activities is nutrition. In an ideal situation, a child should be able to go five
hours between meals.
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Being a positive role model is one of the most important things you can do for pre-adolescent athletes.
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Appropriate skill teaching techniques include:
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a. Lead-up skills, drills, progressions
b. Only spotting is a skill teaching technique
c. Starting with Level 4 skills for beginner gymnasts
d. All of the above
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Which of the following is the most important skill in gymnastics?
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a. Springs
b. Locomotions
c. Rotations
d. Landings
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Locomotions include skills such as all of the following EXCEPT:
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a. Running
b. Full turn
c. Animal movements
d. Chassé
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Rotations can be divided into three categories including all of the following EXCEPT:
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a. Vertical rotation
b. Anterior-posterior rotation
c. Diagonal rotation
d. Horizontal rotation
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In your recreational gymnastics class, you are introducing the cartwheel for the first time. What is the first step you should take to
successfully teach this skill?
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a. Have one of the students demonstrate a cartwheel while you spot them.
b. Provide directions about where to practice the cartwheel.
c. Tell the students the name of the skill and why it is important to learn.
d. Without explanation, have the students perform a cartwheel while you spot them through it.
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When introducing a new skill, ask your athletes if they understand the directions and what they are being asked to do. This is helpful
because:
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a. You must test your athletes to see if they were paying attention.
b. If the athlete does not understand, she will not perform the skill correctly.
c. It’s really not important since the athletes are just learning basic skills.
d. Athletes learn best by doing the skill.
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Which of the following are true statements regarding spotting?
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a. Spotting should not eliminate the use of drills and proper progressions.
b. Spotting is helpful in teaching new skills because it enables kinesthetic learning.
c. Spotting can help the gymnast understand correct positions.
d. All of the above
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The athlete’s base of support is:
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a. The part of the body which is touching the ground
b. The physics or engineering of the movement
c. The mid point location of all the mass in an object
d. One of the dominant movement patterns
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Balance and stability are affected by:
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a. The rotation of a skill
b. The difficulty of the skill
c. The athlete’s center of gravity and base of support
d. None of the above
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Drills are activities that mimic certain actions of a skill and help the athlete develop strength, flexibility, and body awareness.
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Spotting is an important skill teaching tool because it guarantees a safe learning environment for the gymnasts.
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The six dominant movement patterns covered in this chapter include landings, statics, locomotions, rotations, running and swings.
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