Gymnastics By : Maia Dirkson

Contents Why I chose gymnastics When Gymnastics was made Equipment used in gymnastics Gymnastics and the Olympics Training to become a gymnast Famous Gymnasts Different moves Conclusion Quiz Sources

Why I choose Gymnastics I choose this subject because I like to do gymnastics and it reminds me of home

When Gymnastics was made It was believed that gymnastics was invented in ancient Greece in the late 18th century.. They also developed the first parallel and horizontal bars. This eventually became in to Gymnastics.

Equipment used in Gymnastics In Gymnastics, Gymnast use: Uneven bars, balance beam, tumbling floor, grips and trampoline.

Gymnastics and the Olympics To participate in the Olympics you have to be minimum of 16 years old or turning 16 the calendar year you compete. There is no maximum age limit. The oldest gymnast to compete was a 33 year old German in the 2008 Olympics.

Training to become a Gymnast Great flexibility Agility Strength Many years to master Starts at young age to develop Practicing skills

Famous Gymnast 1.Gabby Douglas, 1 3 2.Kyla Ross, 3.McKayla Maroney, 4.Shawn Johnson. 1 3 2 4

Different moves Back hand spring Back tuck Shushunova

Conclusion I have learned that Gymnastics came from Ancient Greece and that it takes lots effort to participate in the Olympics and to win a gold medal.

Quiz What are the four female gymnast? What do female gymnast use on the uneven bars? What are two things gymnast have to do to become a gymnast? Were did gymnastics start? What is the minimum age to participate in the Olympics?

Sources www.wikipedia.org www.Google.com

Answer Gabby Douglas Kyla Ross McKayla Maroney Shawn Johnson

Answer Grips

Answer Great flexibility Agility Strength Many years to master Starts at young age to develop Practicing skills

Answer Ancient Greece

Answer 16 years minimum