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Gymnastics Word Search

Gymnastics asks a lot of balance. A competition beam is only four inches wide and stands about four feet above the mat, and the skills, apparatus and gym terms that go with it all appear in the letters.

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Find these 15 words

15 words, adds diagonals

  • balance beam
  • cartwheel
  • chalk
  • coach
  • dismount
  • flip
  • handstand
  • leotard
  • mat
  • rings
  • routine
  • splits
  • tumble
  • uneven bars
  • vault

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Words in the Gymnastics word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

flip
A full turn of the body while in the air.
mat
Thick padding that cushions landings and tumbling.
vault
Springing over a padded apparatus after a fast run.
tumble
A run of rolls, flips, and handsprings along the floor.
cartwheel
A sideways turn on the hands with legs spread wide.
handstand
Balancing upside down on straight arms.
leotard
One piece stretchy outfit worn for training and meets.
chalk
Powder rubbed on the hands to improve grip.
coach
The person who trains gymnasts and plans routines.
splits
Sitting with the legs stretched in opposite directions.
balance beam
A narrow padded beam raised above the mat.
uneven bars
Two bars set at different heights for swinging skills.
routine
A set order of skills performed for a score.
rings
Two hanging rings held while performing strength moves.
dismount
The final move that ends a routine on an apparatus.
somersault
Rolling the body head over heels.
trampoline
Springy bed used for high bouncing skills.
pommel horse
Men's apparatus with two handles for swinging the legs.
backflip
A backward flip that lands back on the feet.
floor exercise
A routine of tumbling and dance on a spring floor.

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