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Alternate <strong>Gymnastics</strong> Assignment<br />

Write a research report on gymnastics. You must include the following outlined<br />

information. The report should be a minimum of 300 words.<br />

I History of the sport<br />

A. Where it originated.<br />

B. How and when the sport included women.<br />

C. How the sport has changed for men and women from its original events to<br />

current day events.<br />

II Men’s gymnastics<br />

A. Events and their description.<br />

B. Important skills needed to be successful in the sport.<br />

III Women’s <strong>Gymnastics</strong><br />

A. Events and their description.<br />

B. Important skills needed to be successful in the sport.<br />

IV Judging<br />

A. What are the judges looking for in a routine?<br />

V Training<br />

A. Compare and contrast a recreational gymnast to an Olympic gymnast (male or<br />

female).<br />

VI What is rhythmic gymnastics and what events are included in this sport?<br />

VII In what ways can all individuals benefit from gymnastics?<br />

Grading Rubric<br />

Points<br />

10 History<br />

5 Men’s<br />

5 Women’s<br />

5 Judging<br />

10 Training<br />

5 Rhythmic <strong>Gymnastics</strong><br />

10 Benefits from <strong>Gymnastics</strong><br />

5 Typed or written neatly in ink<br />

5 300 words minimum<br />

10 Correct spelling and conventions<br />

10 Introduction and conclusion<br />

5 Minimum of three resources included in a bibliography<br />

Total points possible: 85<br />

59

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