Master Movement Skills: Enhance Physical Literacy with Locomotive Skills

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a safety precaution to consider when participating in locomotive activities?

Accepted Answer

Perform dangerous stunts

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Wear proper attire

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Warm-up before exercising

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Stay hydrated

Question 2

Which of these things does NOT help you do a locomotive skill well?

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Height

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Coordination

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Balance

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Speed

Question 3

Which way of moving is unique to humans?

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Walking upright on two legs

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Hopping on one foot

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Crawling on the ground

Question 4

When performing locomotive skills, what is most important for moving smoothly and efficiently?

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Moving in a steady rhythm

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Moving very quickly

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Using a lot of force

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Focusing on your destination

Question 5

Which of these activities requires the use of a tool or equipment?

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Bicycling

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Running

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Hopping

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Skipping

Question 6

John wants to become a better runner. What is the most important thing he should do?

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Practice running often

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Watch videos of professional runners

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Read books about running

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Ask his friends for tips

Question 7

While running, what helps you stay balanced and upright?

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Swinging your arms

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Looking at the ground

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Taking big steps

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Holding your breath

Question 8

When performing locomotive skills on a slippery surface, why is it crucial to wear appropriate footwear?

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To prevent slips and falls that could cause injuries.

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To enhance comfort while performing the skills.

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To safeguard your shoes from damage.

Question 9

How can you improve your ability to jump higher?

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Practice jumping often.

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Do some stretching before jumping.

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Wear heavy shoes.

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Jump into a pool of water.

Question 10

To get better at keeping a steady rhythm and moving smoothly when practicing locomotive skills, what should you do?

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Practice often in different places.

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Only focus on running fast and jumping high.

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Don't bother warming up or cooling down.

Question 11

Why is it important to warm up before and cool down after playing games or exercising?

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To help us play better and avoid getting hurt

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To make us sweat and get tired

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To practice the skills we are learning

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To show our friends how strong we are

Question 12

When you run or jump on a wet surface, what could happen if your shoes don't fit well or have worn-out soles?

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You might slip and fall.

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You can run and jump better.

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You won't get blisters.

Question 13

Why is it important to practice moving skills like walking, running, and jumping often?

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Practice helps us get better at moving smoothly and easily.

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We only need to practice moving skills every once in a while.

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Practicing moving skills only helps with advanced moves, like cartwheels.

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Practicing moving skills too much can actually be harmful.

Question 14

You're in a race with obstacles like hurdles, logs, and balance beams. How can you use different ways of moving, like running, jumping, or hopping, to get through the obstacles without slowing down?

Accepted Answer

Use a mix of running, jumping, hopping, and side-stepping to get around obstacles while keeping a steady pace.

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Run and jump over every obstacle.

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Walk over all the obstacles to be careful.

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Just focus on running as fast as you can and don't worry about the obstacles.

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a way to move your body called a 'locomotive skill'?

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Swimming

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Walking

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 16

When you make your legs move up and down in a bounce, you are:

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Hopping

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Running

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 17

Which of these activities means going forward in steps, putting one foot in front of the other?

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Walking

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Jumping

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Running

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Skipping

Question 18

Which locomotive skill involves taking off from the ground with both feet together?

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Jumping

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Walking

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Hopping

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Skipping

Question 19

When we jump, what's the right way to start?

Accepted Answer

Stand with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent

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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees straight

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Sit on the ground with your legs crossed

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Put your hands on the ground and jump with your legs straight

Question 20

Which of these is a basic movement skill we learn to move from one place to another?

Accepted Answer

Walking

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Throwing

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Swimming

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Cycling

Question 21

Which skill requires both balance and coordination?

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Skipping

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Walking

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Running

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Jumping

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a benefit of practicing fundamental movement skills?

Accepted Answer

Reducing the risk of getting sick

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Getting better at moving and balancing

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Improving heart health

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Becoming more flexible

Question 23

Which skill involves jumping off the ground using both feet and landing on both feet?

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Jumping

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Hopping

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Skipping

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Running

Question 24

What is the difference between jumping and skipping?

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Jumping uses two feet while skipping uses one foot

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Skipping is more graceful than jumping

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Jumping is faster than skipping

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There is no difference

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a fundamental locomotive skill taught in this unit?

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Writing

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Walking

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Jumping

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Running

Question 26

Which of these activities requires the most coordination and balance?

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Skipping

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Walking

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Running

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Hopping

Question 27

What is the proper way to walk?

Accepted Answer

Eyes up, shoulders back, and arms swinging naturally

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Eyes down, shoulders slumped, and arms folded

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Eyes closed, shoulders hunched, and arms still

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Eyes on the ground, shoulders forward, and arms stiff

Question 28

What is the most important factor in developing strong locomotive skills?

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Consistent practice

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Natural talent

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Luck

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Expensive equipment

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a way to move around?

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Writing

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Walking

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 30

When you step forward, one foot in front of the other, you are:

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Walking

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Running

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 31

When you push off one foot and land on the other, you are:

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Jumping

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Skipping

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Running

Question 32

Which of these is a mix of hopping and skipping?

Accepted Answer

Galloping

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Jumping

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Leaping

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Running

Question 33

Being able to move your body quickly and easily is known as:

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Agility

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Speed

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Power

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Endurance

Question 34

When we practice moving in different ways, we do NOT:

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Learn to work well with others

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Get our hearts pumping

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Move more easily

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Make our muscles stronger

Question 35

Which of these is not a basic locomotive skill?

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Talking

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Running

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Walking

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Jumping

Question 36

When you move forward by placing one foot in front of the other, you are:

Accepted Answer

Walking

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Running

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 37

True or False: You can only do locomotive skills inside.

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False

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True

Question 38

When you move forward by pushing off with one foot and landing on the other, you are:

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Running

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Walking

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Hopping

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Skipping

Question 39

Which activity involves moving forward by hopping on one foot and then the other?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

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Walking

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Jumping

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Running

Question 40

To become more agile, you should:

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Practice changing direction quickly

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Jump over high obstacles

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Run long distances

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Lift heavy weights

Question 41

Which of the following activities requires the most coordination?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

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Walking

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Jumping

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Hopping

Question 42

What is the difference between hopping and skipping?

Accepted Answer

Hopping uses one foot while skipping uses both feet.

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Skipping uses one foot while hopping uses both feet.

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Hopping and skipping both use one foot.

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Hopping and skipping both use both feet.

Question 43

What is the correct way to breathe when running?

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Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth.

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Inhale and exhale through your nose.

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Inhale and exhale through your mouth.

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There is no correct way to breathe when running.

Question 44

What is the main purpose of an obstacle course?

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To challenge coordination and agility

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To improve cardiovascular fitness

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To build strength and endurance

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To practice specific locomotive skills

Question 45

Which of the following activities is most likely to help improve balance?

Accepted Answer

Walking on a balance beam

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Playing hopscotch

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Running sprints

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Doing sit-ups

Question 46

Why is it important to warm up before doing physical activities like running or jumping?

Accepted Answer

Warming up gets your body ready for exercise and helps prevent injuries.

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Warming up makes the activities easier to do.

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Warming up is only needed if you're going to exercise for a long time.

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Warming up is just a way to show off to your friends.

Question 47

Which of these is NOT a way we move our bodies?

Accepted Answer

Talking

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Walking

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Jumping

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Running

Question 48

Jen wants to improve her skipping technique for a race. How can she practice to become a more efficient skipper?

Accepted Answer

Practice skipping in short bursts to build endurance.

Accepted Answer

Use a skipping rope to improve coordination.

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Focus on skipping higher instead of faster.

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Practice skipping backwards.

Question 49

When hopping, how should you coordinate your legs and arms?

Accepted Answer

Push off with one leg and swing the opposite arm forward, while bending the other leg and arm back.

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Hop using only one leg, keeping the other leg and arms still.

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Push off with one leg and swing both arms forward while keeping the other leg straight.

Question 50

Which job requires using walking, running, jumping, hopping, or skipping as part of their daily tasks?

Accepted Answer

Construction Worker

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Teacher

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Doctor

Question 51

What's the best way to get better at walking, running, jumping, hopping, and skipping?

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Practice all these skills often

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Practice only one skill at a time

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Never practice these skills

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Practice these skills sometimes

Question 52

How do rhythm and coordination help us move smoothly and efficiently?

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Rhythm helps us move at a steady beat

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Coordination helps us use our body parts together

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Rhythm and coordination are not important for moving

Question 53

Which technology can help you track and improve your running?

Accepted Answer

Smartwatch

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Jump rope

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Balance beam

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Hula hoop

Question 54

How can you stay fit by using locomotive skills?

Accepted Answer

Play games or do activities that make you move around.

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Do each skill (walking, running, jumping, hopping) by itself.

Question 55

Which of these is NOT a basic movement skill we learned in class?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Walking

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Running

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Jumping

Question 56

Which of these is NOT considered a locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Reading

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Walking

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 57

When you hop, which part of your body stays on the ground?

Accepted Answer

One foot

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Both feet

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Your arms

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Your head

Question 58

What is the purpose of agility in physical activities?

Accepted Answer

To move quickly and change direction easily

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To lift heavy weights

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To jump high

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To run long distances

Question 59

When you jump up and land on both feet at the same time, you are:

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Hopping

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Skipping

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Running

Question 60

Which of these activities does NOT involve moving from one place to another?

Accepted Answer

Writing on a piece of paper

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Walking

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Running

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Jumping

Question 61

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental locomotive skill we will learn in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Walking

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Running

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Jumping

Question 62

When you lift one foot off the ground and push off with the other, what type of movement are you doing?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Skipping

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Jumping

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Galloping

Question 63

Which skill involves alternating between one foot and both feet while moving forward?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

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Walking

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Running

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Sliding

Question 64

Which of the following helps us stay balanced while moving?

Accepted Answer

Coordination

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Agility

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Muscular strength

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Spatial awareness