Question 1

Outdoor playground equipment is a good way for children to practice skills learned on apparatus in educational gymnastics.

Accepted Answer

Outdoor playground equipment such as climbing frames, monkey bars, and swings can provide opportunities for children to practice skills learned in educational gymnastics, such as balance, coordination, and strength.

Question 2

Once children have learned the skills,they should then be required to perform a gymnastics ____________,where they memorize and repeat certain skills in exactly the same order with the same balances and actions.

Accepted Answer

sequence

Question 3

The content of educational gymnastics derives from all of the following skill themes EXCEPT&#10;A) balancing&#10;B) transferring weight&#10;C) levels&#10;D) rolling&#10;E) jumping and landing.

Accepted Answer

Levels are not considered a skill theme in educational gymnastics; they are more about the spatial awareness and organization of movements. Skill themes in educational gymnastics typically focus on actions and movements such as balancing, transferring weight, rolling, and jumping and landing.

Question 4

Children who are exploring balancing on different body parts as bases of support and balancing in different shapes are performing gymnastics tasks at the&#10;A) precontrol GLSP&#10;B) control GLSP&#10;C) utilization GLSP&#10;D) proficiency GLSP&#10;E) either control or utilization GLSP.

Accepted Answer

Children who are still exploring balancing on different body parts and in different shapes are not yet proficient in gymnastics skills and are still in the precontrol stage of the Gross-Learning Stages of Progression (GLSP). At this stage, children are still learning the fundamental movements and basic skills necessary for more advanced gymnastics tasks.

Question 5

The greatest obstacle for the teacher when teaching educational gymnastics is to provide maximum safety for each and every student.

Accepted Answer

Safety should always be the top priority for any teacher or instructor when teaching physical activities, especially when it comes to children or inexperienced learners. Gymnastics can involve various risky movements and equipment, so the teacher must ensure proper supervision, clear instructions, proper warm-up and cool-down procedures, and appropriate skill progressions to avoid accidents, injuries, and possible legal liabilities.

Question 6

All of the following should be taught to children in educational gymnastics prior to apparatus experiences EXCEPT&#10;A) getting onto and off of the equipment.&#10;B) safety procedures.&#10;C) spotting.&#10;D) proper use of the equipment.&#10;E) floor experiences.

Accepted Answer

Spotting is a technique used to ensure safety by physically supporting a gymnast to prevent falls or injuries. It is typically performed by trained adults or coaches, not by children, especially in educational settings. Teaching children how to spot before they have developed the necessary strength, coordination, and understanding of mechanics could be unsafe. Instead, children should learn about personal safety, proper equipment use, and basic gymnastic skills on the floor before progressing to apparatus experiences.

Question 7

It is appropriate to begin students in floor experiences and apparatus experiences at the same time.

Accepted Answer

It is not appropriate to begin students in floor experiences and apparatus experiences at the same time. Students should first develop foundational skills and basic movement patterns on the floor before progressing to apparatus work, which can be more advanced and require greater strength and coordination.

Question 8

The self-testing nature of gymnastics is challenging to children because&#10;A) they receive immediate feedback.&#10;B) gymnastics tasks are a natural part of a child's world.&#10;C) team play and cooperative worth are not necessary.&#10;D) they are fascinated by the challenge of attempting to defy the force of gravity&#10;E) they enjoy performing predetermined skills in specific ways

Accepted Answer

Children are often fascinated by the challenge of attempting to defy the force of gravity, which is a key aspect of gymnastics. This fascination makes the self-testing nature of gymnastics particularly challenging and engaging for them.

Question 9

Educational gymnastics experiences do not include tasks on gymnastics apparatus.

Accepted Answer

Educational gymnastics experiences often include tasks on gymnastics apparatus such as balance beams, bars, and vaults, in addition to floor exercises, to develop a wide range of physical skills and understanding.

Question 10

Educational gymnastics programs are designed to&#10;A) assist those few children who are developmentally ready.&#10;B) help children learn to control their bodies against the force of gravity.&#10;C) teach children to take risks.&#10;D) increase their knowledge about the Olympics.&#10;E) both assist those few children who are developmentally ready and help children learn to control their bodies against the force of gravity.

Accepted Answer

Educational gymnastics programs focus on helping children learn to control their bodies against the force of gravity, emphasizing body management skills and movement.

Question 11

All children in a class should never be expected to perform the same task in the same way in an educational gymnastics unit.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 29: Teaching Gymnastics