Question 1

Balancing is an important skill for most gymnastics activities; however,it is used much less frequently in dance and games.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Maintaining a desired shape in a stationary position is called

Accepted Answer

A)  dynamic balance. 
B)  a statue. 
C)  momentary balance. 
D)  fixed balance. 
E)  static balance 
A)  dynamic balance. 
B)  a statue. 
C)  momentary balance. 
D)  fixed balance. 
E)  static balance E

Question 3

All of the concepts below should be emphasized when teaching balancing except that

Accepted Answer

A)  it is easier to balance over a wide base of support,than a narrow one. 
B)  for stationary balances,the center of gravity should be aligned over the base of support. 
C)  for dynamic balances,movements cover space. 
D)  extensions to one side of the body beyond the base of support necessitate extensions in the opposite direction. 
E)  All answers are important teaching concepts. 
A)  it is easier to balance over a wide base of support,than a narrow one. 
B)  for stationary balances,the center of gravity should be aligned over the base of support. 
C)  for dynamic balances,movements cover space. 
D)  extensions to one side of the body beyond the base of support necessitate extensions in the opposite direction. 
E)  All answers are important teaching concepts. C

Question 4

An example of dynamic balance is riding a skateboard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Appropriate equipment for teaching balancing skills in the elementary program include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  a vaulting box. 
B)  tumbling mats. 
C)  balance beams. 
D)  balance boards. 
E)  tight rope 
A)  a vaulting box. 
B)  tumbling mats. 
C)  balance beams. 
D)  balance boards. 
E)  tight rope

Question 6

Learning experiences at the utilization level of balancing should focus on maintaining the stillness and control of the balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An example of static balance is a headstand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following are important cues for balancing at the control level except

Accepted Answer

A)  tight muscles. 
B)  stillness-hold perfectly still. 
C)  soft landings-when dismounting balancing apparatus. 
D)  extensions-extend body parts for stability. 
E)  smooth transitions-from one balance to another. 
A)  tight muscles. 
B)  stillness-hold perfectly still. 
C)  soft landings-when dismounting balancing apparatus. 
D)  extensions-extend body parts for stability. 
E)  smooth transitions-from one balance to another.

Question 9

Traveling along a low balance beam without losing balance and falling off is an example of a precontrol-level task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Supporting weight on combinations of body parts and holding balances on various types of large apparatus are appropriate balancing tasks at

Accepted Answer

A)  the precontrol level of skill development. 
B)  the control level of skill development. 
C)  the utilization level of skill development. 
D)  the proficiency level of skill development. 
E)  both the utilization level of skill development and the proficiency level of skill development. 
A)  the precontrol level of skill development. 
B)  the control level of skill development. 
C)  the utilization level of skill development. 
D)  the proficiency level of skill development. 
E)  both the utilization level of skill development and the proficiency level of skill development.

Exam 20: Balancing

Balancing is an important skill for most gymnastics activities; however,it is used much less frequently in dance and games.

Maintaining a desired shape in a stationary position is called

All of the concepts below should be emphasized when teaching balancing except that

An example of dynamic balance is riding a skateboard.

Appropriate equipment for teaching balancing skills in the elementary program include all of the following EXCEPT

Learning experiences at the utilization level of balancing should focus on maintaining the stillness and control of the balance.

An example of static balance is a headstand.

All of the following are important cues for balancing at the control level except

Traveling along a low balance beam without losing balance and falling off is an example of a precontrol-level task.

Supporting weight on combinations of body parts and holding balances on various types of large apparatus are appropriate balancing tasks at

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