Master Locomotor Skills: Enhance Coordination and Movement

Question 1

Which of these activities is NOT a basic locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Cycling

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Walking

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Running

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Hopping

Question 2

When you move forward by pushing off with one foot and landing on the other foot, what movement skill are you using?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Jumping

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Hopping

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Skipping

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a type of jump?

Accepted Answer

Hop

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Single-leg jump

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Broad jump

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Tuck jump

Question 4

Which movement skill involves moving forward by pushing off with one foot and landing on the same foot?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Running

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 5

When moving forward by taking large, leaping steps, what movement skill are you using?

Accepted Answer

Gallop

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Slide

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Roll

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Skip

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a basic movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Twirling

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Running

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Skipping

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Galloping

Question 7

Which locomotor skill involves moving forward with one foot on the ground at all times?

Accepted Answer

Walking

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Running

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Hopping

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Galloping

Question 8

Which skill involves hopping on one foot repeatedly?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Skipping

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Galloping

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Sliding

Question 9

Which locomotor skill can be used to slide across the floor?

Accepted Answer

Sliding

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Rolling

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Hopping

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Galloping

Question 10

Which movement below is not a fundamental locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Walking

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Galloping

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Jumping

Question 11

Which locomotor skill includes moving with alternating steps, with one foot always touching the ground?

Accepted Answer

Walking

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Running

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Skipping

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Sliding

Question 12

Which locomotor skill best describes moving forward with quick, alternating steps?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Skipping

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Hopping

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Galloping

Question 13

Which element is most important for maintaining balance while performing locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Coordination

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Strength

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Flexibility

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Speed

Question 14

Which locomotor skill involves moving smoothly and without lifting your feet off the ground?

Accepted Answer

Sliding

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Rolling

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Skipping

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Hopping

Question 15

What is the main goal of practicing locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

To improve coordination, balance, and spatial awareness

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To get your heart pumping faster

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To become more flexible

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To build muscles

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Kicking

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Walking

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Jumping

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Rolling

Question 17

Which locomotor skill involves moving forward quickly by alternating the feet?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Walking

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Hopping

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Skipping

Question 18

To jump high, you should:

Accepted Answer

Bend your knees and swing your arms

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Jump with your feet flat on the ground

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Push off with just one foot

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Keep your body stiff

Question 19

Which locomotor skill involves bouncing forward on one foot?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Running

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Skipping

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Galloping

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Spinning

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Running

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Crawling

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Hopping

Question 21

What is the term for moving smoothly from a standing position to the ground by rolling onto your back?

Accepted Answer

Rolling

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Sliding

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Tumbling

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Falling

Question 22

Which locomotor skill requires maintaining balance on one leg while hopping forward?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Skipping

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Galloping

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Jumping

Question 23

What is the term for moving along a surface with a smooth, sliding motion?

Accepted Answer

Sliding

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Rolling

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Galloping

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Hopping

Question 24

Which locomotor skill involves jumping up and landing on both feet simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Hopping

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Skipping

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Galloping

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight fundamental locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Catching

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Walking

Answer

Running

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Jumping

Question 26

When you move forward by lifting your feet off the ground and landing on the same foot, what locomotor skill are you performing?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Walking

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Running

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Skipping

Question 27

Which locomotor skill involves moving forward by taking alternate steps with both feet?

Accepted Answer

Walking

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Running

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Galloping

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Sliding

Question 28

The skill of moving quickly by taking rapid steps is known as:

Accepted Answer

Running

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Walking

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Jumping

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Hopping

Question 29

Which locomotor skill involves jumping with both feet and landing on one foot?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

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Galloping

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Sliding

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Rolling

Question 30

The skill of moving forward by sliding one foot forward and then the other is called:

Accepted Answer

Sliding

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Walking

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Running

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Rolling

Question 31

When running, it's important to stay safe. Which of these is a good way to stay safe while running?

Accepted Answer

Wear shoes that fit well and support your feet.

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Run without shoes.

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Run in the rain or on wet surfaces.

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Listen to music with headphones while you run.

Question 32

During which phase of the running cycle are both feet not touching the ground?

Accepted Answer

Float phase

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Stance phase

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Swing phase

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a basic movement skill we learn in PE?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Walking

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Running

Question 34

How do locomotor skills contribute to our physical fitness and overall movement abilities?

Accepted Answer

They enhance our coordination, balance, and spatial awareness, making us move more efficiently and confidently.

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They solely strengthen our leg muscles.

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They have no impact on our physical fitness or movement skills.

Question 35

Which of the following is not considered a fundamental locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Spinning

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Walking

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Hopping

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Running

Question 36

When skipping, how should the feet move?

Accepted Answer

Alternate and leave the ground simultaneously

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Create a clapping sound

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Land on the toes

Question 37

In a gallop, how do the legs move?

Accepted Answer

In a three-beat pattern

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Up and down

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Forward and backward

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Side to side

Question 38

Which locomotor skill requires both feet to leave the ground at the same time, lifting the body into the air?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Leaping

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Hopping

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Skipping

Question 39

Sliding involves moving the body:

Accepted Answer

Parallel to the ground

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In a circular motion

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With rapid arm movements

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Above the ground

Question 40

When hopping correctly, how should the body land?

Accepted Answer

Softly on the same foot

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With extended legs

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With arms swinging forward

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On both feet simultaneously

Question 41

Which of the following activities helps improve coordination and spatial awareness?

Accepted Answer

Practicing locomotor skills

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Solving puzzles

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Watching videos

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Playing with toys

Question 42

Locomotor skills are particularly important for:

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General everyday movement and activities

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Competitive events

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Artistic performances

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Specific sports

Question 43

When you push off with one foot and land on the same foot, which locomotor skill are you performing?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Skipping

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Jumping

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Running

Question 44

Which locomotor skill involves lifting your body into the air and landing on both feet?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Rolling

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Galloping

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Sliding

Question 45

When you push off with your feet and land on your back, which locomotor skill are you using?

Accepted Answer

Rolling

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Jumping

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Hopping

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Sliding

Question 46

Which locomotor skill involves lifting your body off the ground and moving forward in a continuous motion?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Hopping

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Walking

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Skipping

Question 47

Which locomotor skill requires you to lift your body off the ground and move forward by sliding?

Accepted Answer

Sliding

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Jumping

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Rolling

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Hopping