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FINAL EXAM (worth 20% of overall course mark)

Due: Friday, January 15, 2016

Please hand in the two (2) page ANSWER SHEET

found at the end of this document.

Nipissing University Physical Education Gymnastics Activity Fall 2015 Instructors: Nicki Chretien-Mills & Bill Rhoads

MULTIPLE CHOICE – see answer sheet

1

For safety reasons, what is the best dress code for training or coaching gymnastics?

A. Baggy, non-stretchy denim and ‘hoody’ sweatshirt with strings. High top running shoes are best. B. Non-baggy athletic clothing (stretchy) - without hoods/hats, strings or belts. Jewelry removed and hair that could obstruct vision tied back C. Athletic clothing or street clothing are both acceptable - with or without hoods. Toque or ball cap required if you plan on performing a really cool trick. If wearing denim, a belt with a big buckle is required. Please wear all your jewelry. D. A unitard, leotard or bodysuit and tights with slippers

and a crown. (Tutu optional)

2

The Philosophical objectives for the Gymnastics Activity course are often described as the three F’s. What do the three F’s stand for?

A. Free time, Fitness, Fundamentals B. Fun, Focus, Free movement C. Fun, Fitness and Fundamentals D. Fun, Fitness and Foundations

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The six Fundamental Movement Patterns (FMP’s) in the Gymnastics Activity program include?

A. Statics, Travelling, Balances, Trampoline, Supports

and Hangs B. Supports, Landings, Locomotions, Rotations, Springs

and Hangs C. Throwing, Catching, Passing, Shooting, Receiving

and Handstands D. Stationary Positions, Landings, Rotations,

Locomotions, Springs and Swings

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Which of the following are gymnastics ‘disciplines’ within the ‘sport’ of gymnastics?

A. Mens & Womens Artistic, Trampoline, Rhythmic,

Acrobatic, Aerobic B. Trampoline, Parallel Bars, Acrobatic, Rhythmic C. Cross support, Back Somersault, Round off, Vault D. Locomotions, Handstand, Holds, Balances

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The three primary axes used in gymnastics include?

A. Longitudinal, Anterior-posterior, Transverse B. Centre of Gravity, Base of Support, Transverse C. Anterior-posterior, Centre of Gravity, Base of Support D. Transverse, Anterior-posterior, Base of Support

6

When falling backwards, the proper direction of the fingers during the contact with the floor should be?

A. Pointing backwards, away from the body B. Pointing towards the feet C. Does not matter which direction they are pointing D. Does not matter because the hands should not touch

the floor

7

The safest way to end bouncing activity on trampoline is to:

A. Jump off – best if you land on concrete B. Do a back flip off – but only if you can under-rotate C. ‘Stop Bounce’ and then exit the tramp with control D. Jump into the arms of the spotters

8

You are supervising an activity and it appears to be unsafe. You should:

A. Stop the activity and revise it to make it safer B. Slow it down C. Review the rules D. All of the above

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Somersaults (commonly known as ‘flips’) should only be attempted ‘only’:

A. After successful and consistent progressions can be

performed B. With the coach’s approval C. Using appropriate equipment D. All of the above

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It is highly recommended that in order to teach/coach the following skills (or groups of skills), that additional sport specific education (i.e. National Coaching Certification Program - N.C.C.P.) be obtained:

A. Forward rolls and cartwheels B. Handstands and backward rolls C. Somersaults, flips, inversions with height D. Balances, hangs and holds

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS – Questions refer to photos to the right

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What gymnastics discipline is being demonstrated?

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What gymnastics discipline is being demonstrated?

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On what apparatus is the gymnast performing?

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What type of support is the athlete is performing?

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What is the common name for this position when used in a gymnastics setting?

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What is this support called?

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What position is this diver demonstrating which is also used in gymnastics?

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What position is this diver demonstrating which is also used in gymnastics?

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What is the name of this support?

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What is the name of this support?

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What skill is she performing?

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What body part is being used as the ‘base of support’ during this skill?

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What is the name of this event / apparatus performed by both Womens and Mens Artistic gymnasts?

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Around which axis of rotation is this figure skater likely rotating?

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Around which axis of rotation is this gymnast likely rotating?

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Around which axis of rotation is this gymnast likely rotating?

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What ‘range / type’ of flexibility is being demonstrated? ACTIVE or PASSIVE

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What ‘range / type’ of flexibility is being demonstrated? ACTIVE or PASSIVE

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The athlete is rotating around an external axis. Name the Fundamental (Dominant) movement pattern.

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Name the Fundamental (Dominant) movement pattern.

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Name the three (3) Fundamental (dominant) Movement Patterns being demonstrated.

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Gymnasts use this product on several apparatus to absorb moisture among other things. What is the common name of this product?

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This is the correct position for what skill on trampoline?

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What is the common name for this skill on trampoline?

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The Hands and Knee (doggie) drop is a progression for what skill on trampoline?

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What position is the athlete in during this jump?

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What skill is being demonstrated?

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What apparatus is this?

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Which position is most stable? A, B OR C

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This trampoline athlete won Canada’s ONLY Gold medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games. What is her name?

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What is the name of the Provincial Sport Organization (P.S.O.) for gymnastics in Ontario?

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What is the website address of the Provincial Sport Organization (P.S.O.) for gymnastics in Ontario?

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What is the name of the National Sport Organization (N.S.O.) for gymnastics in Canada?

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What is the website address of the National Sport Organization (N.S.O.) for gymnastics in Canada?

52 Name the two gymnastics clubs in North Bay.

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C

B

MULTIPLE CHOICE – see answer sheet

53. Which athlete will spin faster around the longitudinal axis while executing a ‘jump full turn’ on trampoline: A. Begins with legs together and then straddles legs while executing the skill B. Begins with legs in straddle and then brings legs together while executing the skill

C. Begins with legs in straddle and keeps them in straddle while executing the skill D. Begins in a straight position and tucks legs while executing the skill

54. A roller on trampoline is a rotation about what axis:

A. Longitudinal B. Anterior-posterior C. Transverse D. None of the above

55. When using a trampoline, it is unsafe to:

A. Have more than one person on a trampoline at a time B. Jump off a trampoline C. Land with one foot ‘on’ and one foot ‘off’ the trampoline D. All of the above

56. I am standing on the balance beam and I begin to lose my balance and nearly fall off. In order to regain my stability, the biomechanics presented in class has taught me to do the following:

A. Do nothing B. Lift my arms C. Bend my knees D. Straighten my legs

For Questions # 57 – 62, match the following statements with the appropriate Fundamental Movement Pattern. 57. Applying a Force:

A. Stationary positions B. Landings C. Swings D. Springs

58. Stable or ‘not’ moving:

A. Rotations B. Stationary Positions C. Landings D. Swings

59. Angular movement about an internal axis:

A. Rotations B. Swings C. Springs D. Locomotions

60. Bear walking, skipping, table top walk, running, etc.:

A. Rotations B. Springs C. Locomotions D. Landings

61. Angular movement about an external axis:

A. Springs B. Locomotions C. Swings D. Rotations

62. Absorbing force:

A. Springs B. Landings C. Rotations D. Stationary Positions

63. The amount of weight that can be lifted in one repetition would be a definition for:

A. Strength B. Endurance C. Flexibility D. Power

64. When performing a jump ‘up’ to a higher surface (to a block, horse, etc…), the quadriceps muscle would be performing a(n)_____________________ on the way up:

A. Isometric contraction B. Eccentric contraction C. Concentric contraction D. Isokinetic contraction

65. An athlete is holding an L-support while in a cross support. In order to hold the L-support, the hip flexor muscles must perform a(n):


66. While in a front support (push up position), an athlete lowers his/her body down towards the floor. During this ‘lowering’ movement, the triceps muscle would be doing a(n):


67. When the subject of safety is examined in a Court of Law, there are standard questions that are generally asked. A coach/instructor in any sport should always use the following criteria to evaluate the safety of their program:

A. Is the facility and equipment adequate and suitably arranged? B. Are the activities suitable to the age and condition of the students? C. Have the students been progressively developed? D. All of the above?

68. Gymnastics is a fundamental activity and develops attributes to assist the learning of other sports including:

A. Strength, Endurance and Power B. Flexibility C. Agility, Balance, Co-ordination and Spatial Awareness D. All of the above

69. A shoulder roll is an example of: A. A safety landing skill used to protect the head while falling B. A stationary position C. A skill on bars D. A somersault

70. Some factors that help / facilitate learning include:

A. Increase and/or develop the physical and motor attributes B. Keep the material interesting C. Instructor enthusiasm and positive feedback D. All of the above

71. If you are working with an athlete on his/her coordination and agility you would be developing their:

A. Motor attributes B. Physical attributes C. Fun attributes D. Flexibility

72. The Stage of Learning where ‘trial and error’ and/or ‘getting the feeling’ of the skill is known as the:

A. Understanding Phase B. Performance Phase C. Over-learned Phase D. Routine Phase

73. If a coach is using a Teacher dominated style of coaching, he/she would make use of the following:

A. Allow athletes to make up routines on their own B. Drills and progressions C. Free time where athletes can explore variations D. None of the above

74. Which one of the following statements is ‘TRUE’:

A. The use of logical progressions and pre-requisites is recommended over ‘spotting’ an athlete for a skill B. Spotting is always recommended – especially if the athlete is larger than the spotter C. Spotting an athlete (with little or no experience) while they attempt a ‘back somersault’ on trampoline is a

good thing D. Allowing somebody with no spotting experience or certification to spot ‘you’ for a ‘back somersault’ is okay

75. It is okay to leave your class to work on their own while you go to the bathroom:

A. Only Half way through class B. Never C. Sometimes D. Anytime

76. I have learned more about gymnastics and improved my own skill level during this Gymnastics Activity course.

A. True B. False

For Questions #77 and #78

Please ‘write’ your answers on the ANSWER SHEET (last page of this exam) 77. (2 marks) Describe two (2) things that you enjoyed about your participation in the Gymnastics Activity course. 78. (2 marks) Give two (2) constructive suggestions on how the Gymnastics Activity course could be enhanced.

END OF EXAM PLEASE SEE ANSWER SHEETS NEXT TWO PAGES

Nipissing University Physical Education – Gymnastics Activity Fall 2015 Bill Rhoads & Nicki Chretien-Mills

FINAL EXAM ANSWER SHEET – DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2016

1) Bring this 2 answer sheets to class or… 2) Scan and email to Bill Rhoads at [email protected]

Students Name ____________________________________ Date: _______________________

MULTIPLE CHOICE – In CAPITAL LETTERS, indicate A,B,C or D beside the applicable question number

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SHORT ANSWERS – PRINT CLEARLY, your answer beside the applicable question number

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Please SHADE (colour) the appropriate box corresponding to your answer (letter) for each question. If more

than one box is shaded, the question will be considered incorrect.

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Now that you have completed the Gymnastics Activity section of the Nipissing University P.E. program, there may be some of you who may wish to further explore the sport of gymnastics and gain more knowledge and experience. If you are interested in a mentorship program at Gymtrix, the Coach in Training program, the NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) and/or a possible part time coaching position, please indicate below and we will contact you in near future.

______ Yes, I am interested. Please contact me. Phone number _____________________email:________________________________

Message from Nicki and Bill … We would like to thank you for your enthusiasm and your positive approach to this gymnastics program. I have enjoyed teaching you and hope that you have enjoyed learning. Hopefully you have gained valuable knowledge and practical experience that you can use in your future activities. Best of luck in all your endeavors to come!

77.

Describe two (2) things that you enjoyed about your participation in the Gymnastics Activity course:

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Give two (2) constructive suggestions on how the Gymnastics Activity course could be enhanced in future:

Would you like to learn more about gymnastics and/or coaching at Gymtrix?

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