Rhythmic gymnastics

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/rhythmic-gymnastics

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 sport discipline?A hybrid sport combining gymnastics, ballet, and dance, governed by the FIG
2. What is the historical recognition?Formally recognized as a sport by the FIG in 1963
3. Why do rhythmic gymnasts need to be flexible and strong?They need extreme flexibility, explosive power, and agility to do big leaps, balances, and spins, and to handle the apparatus with skill.
4. How are rhythmic gymnastics routines scored?Judges give points for difficulty (how hard the moves are), execution (how well the moves are done), and artistry (how the routine tells a story and looks beautiful).