Somersaults, also known as flips, are acrobatic movements in which a person rotates their body in a complete circle while in the air. They are often performed in gymnastics, diving, and other sports. Somersaults involve a person flipping their body over their head or shoulders, usually while in mid-air. The term 'SOMERSAULT' is derived from the French words 'somme' and 'saute, ' which mean 'SUMMIT' and 'JUMP, ' respectively.