1. Gymnastics
By : Maia Dirkson

2. 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

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

4. 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.

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

6. 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 Olympics.

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

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

9. Different moves
Back hand spring
Back tuck
Shushunova

10. 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.

11. 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?

12. Sources

13. Answer
Gabby Douglas
Kyla Ross
McKayla Maroney
Shawn Johnson

14. Answer
Grips

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

16. Answer
Ancient Greece

17. Answer
16 years minimum