Leotard

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/leotard

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the garment classification?Unisex, one-piece, skin-tight covering from crotch to shoulder
2. What is the period of origin and popularization?Mid-19th century, associated with French performer Jules Léotard
3. Why did Jules Léotard invent the leotard?He wanted a garment that wouldn’t hold him back while doing acrobatic tricks, so he made a tight, stretchy suit that let him move freely.
4. How does a leotard help athletes move better?The stretchy fabric lets muscles stretch and then snap back, so gymnasts, dancers, and skaters can do big jumps and spins without getting stuck.

Biomechanics: The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement of living things.
Ergonomic Design: Designing products to be efficient and comfortable for human use.
Silhouette: The outline or shape of a person or object.