Gymnastics

20 Grade 6 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Gymnastics, with worked marking schemes. 20 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   A group of learners forms a shape where one supports another safely. This gymnastic activity is called:

   A. Sprinting

   B. Dribbling

   C. Pyramid building

   D. Skipping

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   A learner balances the whole body on both hands with the legs stretched upwards against a wall. Which gymnastic skill is this?

   A. Handstand

   B. Cartwheel

   C. Bridge

   D. Forward roll

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Which surface is the SAFEST for practising gymnastic rolls in school?

   A. A soft mat

   B. A concrete floor

   C. A muddy field

   D. A rocky path

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   A cartwheel is a gymnastic movement in which the body moves:

   A. Sideways in a wheel-like motion on the hands and feet

   B. Up and down while standing still

   C. Straight backwards on the heels

   D. Forward while curled into a ball

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   Explain two benefits of participating in gymnastics activities to a Grade 6 learner's health.

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6. Question 6

   4 marks

   Before a gymnastics lesson, the teacher insists on safety. State four safety measures learners should observe during gymnastics.

   (4 marks)

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   1 mark each (any four): warm up before starting; use soft mats/safe surface; wear proper fitting sports attire; remove jewellery/sharp objects; follow the teacher's instructions; have a partner/spotter; not overcrowd the practice area; cut/tie back anything that may cause injury.

7. Question 7

   4 marks

   Name two gymnastic balance skills and, for each, briefly describe how it is performed.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   2 marks each (naming 1 + description 1). Accept: Handstand – balancing the body on both hands with legs up; Headstand – balancing on the head and hands with legs up; One-leg balance/arabesque – standing on one leg with the other stretched back; Bridge – arching the back with hands and feet on the floor. Any two.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Which of the following is the correct order when performing a gymnastics routine?

   A. Perform skills, warm up, cool down

   B. Warm up, perform skills, cool down

   C. Cool down, warm up, perform skills

   D. Warm up, cool down, perform skills

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   During a gymnastics display, a learner holds a still pose for a few seconds. This is important because it shows:

   A. That she is tired

   B. Good balance and control

   C. That the routine is over

   D. That she has forgotten the moves

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10. Question 10

    4 marks

    During practice a learner falls and complains of a twisted ankle.

    (a) State one immediate action the teacher should take.

    (b) Explain one way such an injury could have been prevented.

    (4 marks)

    Marking scheme

    (a) 2 marks: stop the activity and let the learner rest / apply first aid / inform the school nurse or parent. (b) 2 marks: proper warm-up before activity OR using soft mats OR wearing proper footwear OR performing skills correctly under supervision.

11. Question 11

    5 marks

    A teacher divides learners into groups to build a human pyramid.

    (a) State two things learners must do to build the pyramid safely.

    (b) Explain why teamwork is important in this activity.

    (5 marks)

    Marking scheme

    (a) 1 mark each: place the strongest learners at the base; support each other firmly; move gently and slowly; follow instructions/agree on positions. (b) 3 marks: teamwork ensures each learner plays their role (1) so the pyramid is stable/does not collapse (1) and everyone stays safe/succeeds together (1).

12. Question 12

    1 mark

    During a gymnastics lesson, learners are asked to perform a forward roll. On which body part should the head be tucked to avoid injury?

    A. Head resting flat on the floor

    B. Head thrown back

    C. Chin tucked towards the chest

    D. Head turned sideways

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    When landing after a jump in gymnastics, learners should bend their knees. What is the main reason for this?

    A. To absorb the shock and land safely

    B. To look attractive to the audience

    C. To make a loud sound

    D. To land on the toes only and slip

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Why should learners warm up before doing gymnastics activities?

    A. To prepare the muscles and reduce the risk of injury

    B. To avoid drinking water

    C. To make themselves tired before the activity

    D. To make the lesson longer

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15. Question 15

    3 marks

    State three qualities that make a gymnastics performance appealing to watch.

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    Which clothing is MOST suitable for a gymnastics lesson?

    A. Heavy gumboots

    B. A long flowing dress

    C. A well-fitting tracksuit or sports kit

    D. A jacket with loose belts

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17. Question 17

    1 mark

    In gymnastics, a 'balance' skill mainly helps to develop which quality?

    A. Loudness of the voice

    B. Ability to draw pictures

    C. Body control and stability

    D. Sense of smell

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18. Question 18

    1 mark

    Which physical quality is MOST improved by regularly practising gymnastic stretches?

    A. Poor eyesight

    B. Slow reaction

    C. Weaker muscles

    D. Flexibility

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19. Question 19

    4 marks

    Distinguish between a warm-up and a cool-down in a gymnastics lesson, giving the purpose of each.

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20. Question 20

    6 marks

    Naliaka is learning to do a forward roll.

    (a) Describe the correct steps of performing a forward roll.

    (b) State one safety point she must remember.

    (6 marks)

    Marking scheme

    (a) 4-5 marks: Squat down/bend knees (1); place hands on the mat shoulder-width apart (1); tuck the chin to the chest (1); push off and roll on the back/rounded body (1); come up to a standing/squat position (1). (b) 1 mark: e.g. tuck the chin so the head does not hit the mat / use a soft mat.

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