Gymnasts sprint down a runway, which is a maximum of 25 meters in length, before hurdling onto a spring board. The gymnast is allowed to choose where they start on the runway. The body position is maintained while "punching" (blocking using only a shoulder movement) the vaulting platform. The gymnast then rotates to a standing position. In advanced gymnastics, multiple twists and somersaults may be added before landing. Successful vaults depend on the speed of the run, the length of the hurdle, the power the gymnast generates from the legs and shoulder girdle, the kinesthetic awareness in the air, and the speed of rotation in the case of more difficult and complex vaults.

According to FIG rules, only women compete in rhythmic gymnastics. This is a sport that combines elements of ballet, gymnastics, dance, and apparatus manipulation. The sport involves the performance of five separate routines with the use of five apparatus; ball, ribbon, hoop, clubs, ropeon a floor area, with a much greater emphasis on the aesthetic rather than the acrobatic. There are also group routines consisting of 5 gymnasts and 5 apparatuses of their choice. Rhythmic routines are scored out of a possible 30 points; the score for artistry (choreography and music) is averaged with the score for difficulty of the moves and then added to the score for execution.

Now, provide a numbered list of answers to these questions:

1. What is the longest gymnast runway?
2. What do they use to launch themselves?
3. What is their body position?
4. What is the position at the end of the move?
5. Do they add more movements as they increase in skill?
6. What gender participates in rhythmic gymnastics?
7. What does this involve?
8. Which apparatuses are used?
9. Are aesthetics or acrobatics more important?
10. How many participate in a group routine?
11. What is the maximum score?
12. What scores are averaged?
13. That is then added to what?
14. What are the components of the artistry score?
15. How many apparatuses are in a group routine?
16. Is the athlete allowed to select where they begin on the runway?
17. Is success dependent on speed?
18. What group dictates who can compete in rhythmic gymnastics?
1. s a maximum of 25 meters in length,
2. a spring board
3. "punching" (blocking using only a shoulder movement)
4. standing
5. yes
6. women
7. elements of ballet, gymnastics, dance, and apparatus manipulation.
8. a ball, ribbon, hoop, clubs, and rope
9. the aesthetic
10. Five
11. 30 points
12. artistry and difficulty of the moves
13. the score for execution.
14. choreography and music
15. Five
16. yes
17. yes
18. FIG