Mastering Locomotor Skills: A Comprehensive Guide for Fifth Graders

Question 1

What is a benefit of practicing locomotor skills?

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Improved coordination and balance

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Enhanced cardiovascular health

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Increased flexibility

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Improved cognitive function

Question 2

Which of the following activities is NOT a locomotor skill?

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Standing

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Walking

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 3

What should be the primary focus when teaching locomotor skills?

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Developing proper technique

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Winning competitions

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Memorizing skill names

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Covering all skills in a limited time

Question 4

Which of these is not a basic locomotor skill?

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Swimming

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Walking

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Running

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Jumping

Question 5

When skipping, how many times does each foot touch the ground?

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Twice

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Once

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Three times

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Four times

Question 6

When walking, which of these foot patterns should you follow?

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Heel-toe

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Toe-heel

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Flat-foot

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Side-foot

Question 7

When jumping, which of these body parts should you bend before pushing off?

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Knees

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Ankles

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Elbows

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Wrists

Question 8

Which of these activities requires a forward movement with alternate leg extension?

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Running

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Skipping

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Hopping

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Jumping

Question 9

What skill involves pushing off with one foot and landing on the same foot?

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Hopping

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Jumping

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Skipping

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Running

Question 10

Which skill requires alternating between running and stepping?

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Skipping

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Jumping

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Hopping

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Sliding

Question 11

Which skill is often used to cross obstacles or jump over objects?

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Jumping

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Hopping

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Skipping

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Running

Question 12

Which skill involves moving forward one step at a time, keeping the other foot off the ground?

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Walking

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Running

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Hopping

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Skipping

Question 13

What is the main benefit of practicing locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Improved coordination, balance, and agility

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Increased flexibility

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Increased muscle strength

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Enhanced endurance

Question 14

Which of the following is a skill that involves propelling your body into the air by pushing off one leg?

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Jumping

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Leaping

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Hopping

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Skipping

Question 15

What is the ability to stay steady and upright while moving called?

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Balance

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Coordination

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Agility

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Reflexes

Question 16

What is the ability to change direction quickly and respond to surprises called?

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Agility

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Speed

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Power

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Endurance

Question 17

Which muscle group straightens our knee, allowing us to run?

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Quadriceps

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Hamstrings

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Calves

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Glutes

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a fundamental locomotor skill covered in this unit?

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Cycling

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Walking

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Running

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Jumping

Question 19

Which of the following terms describes moving with both feet off the ground and landing on one foot?

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Hopping

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Running

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Skipping

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Jumping

Question 20

Which of these activities improves coordination and balance?

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Skipping

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Walking

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Sitting

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Reading

Question 21

What is the most important reason for practicing locomotor skills?

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To improve physical literacy

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To become physically fit

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To have fun

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To win competitions

Question 22

Which of these is a safety tip to remember when doing locomotor skills outdoors?

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Wear proper shoes.

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Ignore obstacles.

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Run on uneven surfaces.

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Push others.

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a basic locomotor skill?

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Talking

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Walking

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Running

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Hopping

Question 24

Which of the following is **NOT** a fundamental locomotor skill?

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Swimming

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Walking

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Running

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Hopping

Question 25

What is the main difference between skipping and hopping?

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You use one foot when hopping and two feet when skipping.

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You use two feet when hopping and one foot when skipping.

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Skipping and hopping are the same skill.

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There is no difference between hopping and skipping.

Question 26

Which activity can help you improve your balance?

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Walking on a balance beam

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Running on a track

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Jumping in a game of hopscotch

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Swimming in a pool

Question 27

Which locomotor skill involves moving forward on one foot while swinging the other foot forward?

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Skipping

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Walking

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Running

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Hopping

Question 28

How does coordination help you when you jump?

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It helps you move your arms and legs together smoothly.

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It helps you land softly after you jump.

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It helps you jump higher and farther.

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It helps you avoid getting injured while you jump.

Question 29

When jumping, which body part should leave the ground first?

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Feet

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Hands

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Knees

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Head

Question 30

Which of the following is the best way to improve your balance and coordination during physical activities?

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Practice and repetition

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Watching videos about the skills

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Reading about the skills

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Imagining yourself performing the skills

Question 31

Which locomotor skill involves moving forward with alternating steps, using a heel-toe motion?

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Walking

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Running

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Skipping

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Hopping

Question 32

When hopping, which foot remains on the ground?

Accepted Answer

The foot that is not hopping

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The foot that is hopping

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Both feet

Question 33

When jumping, it is important to land softly on which part of your feet?

Accepted Answer

Balls of your feet

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Heels

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Flat-footed

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Toes

Question 34

Which activity involves a combination of walking and skipping?

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Hopscotch

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Hopping

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Jumping

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Running

Question 35

What is the correct starting position for running?

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Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, body leaning forward

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Feet together, knees locked, body upright

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Feet wide apart, knees bent, body leaning back

Question 36

Which benefit is associated with practicing locomotor skills?

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Improved coordination, balance, and overall physical literacy

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Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

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Increased muscle mass

Question 37

Which exercise is beneficial for improving coordination and balance?

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Walking on a balance beam

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Swimming

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Lifting weights

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Running on a treadmill

Question 38

Which of the following is a common error when performing a jump?

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Landing on your heels

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Landing on the balls of your feet

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Landing with your knees bent

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Landing with your back straight

Question 39

When skipping, how should you move your arms?

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Swing your arms forward and backward

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Swing your arms over your head

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Keep your arms still

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Swing your arms side to side