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Praxis II Health and PE

Category - Movement Forms

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In gymnastics, the balance beam is a women-only event. Why do men not perform it?
  1. Because of a higher risk injury for men
  2. The statement is false; it performed by both men and women.
  3. To make up for the pommel horse event, an event not performed by women.
  4. Because it is the way it was first established by traditional gymnastics
Explanation
Answer: A - The balance beam is only performed by women due to a higher risk of injury in men. The balance beam is narrow and therefore a riskier apparatus for men.
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