Fundamental Movement Skills: Enhance Physical Literacy and Confidence

Question 1

Which activity helps you get better at moving smoothly and easily?

Accepted Answer

Playing catch with a friend

Answer

Sitting quietly and reading a book

Answer

Watching television

Answer

Eating a healthy snack

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a basic movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Reading

Answer

Running

Answer

Throwing

Answer

Jumping

Question 3

In PE, we do lots of fun activities. Which of these is NOT something we do in PE?

Accepted Answer

Read books

Answer

Run around

Answer

Play games

Answer

Jump over things

Question 4

Which of these activities helps us move our bodies in different ways?

Accepted Answer

Running

Accepted Answer

Jumping

Answer

Reading

Answer

Writing

Question 5

Which activity helps you balance like a tree, standing on one leg?

Accepted Answer

Standing on one leg

Answer

Kicking a ball

Answer

Running fast

Answer

Hopping on two feet

Question 6

When playing catch, which skill helps you catch the ball?

Accepted Answer

Moving your hands and eyes together

Answer

Keeping your balance

Answer

Running quickly

Answer

Lifting heavy things

Question 7

Which activity can you do outside that uses your whole body?

Accepted Answer

Running around the playground

Answer

Building a tower out of blocks

Answer

Drawing with crayons

Answer

Reading a book

Question 8

When you stand on one leg like a flamingo, which skill are you using?

Accepted Answer

Balance

Answer

Writing

Answer

Sitting

Answer

Jumping

Question 9

When playing in the park, which of these is NOT a fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Drawing on the ground

Answer

Running around

Answer

Jumping over a puddle

Answer

Climbing a ladder

Question 10

Which of these activities helps you keep your balance?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

Answer

Reading

Answer

Playing video games

Answer

Eating a snack

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Reading

Answer

Running

Answer

Balancing

Answer

Jumping

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Writing

Answer

Running

Answer

Jumping

Answer

Kicking

Question 13

Which of these is a skill that helps you move your body?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

Accepted Answer

Balancing

Answer

Reading

Answer

Writing

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Writing

Answer

Running

Answer

Jumping

Answer

Throwing

Question 15

Let's move our bodies! Which of these actions is a way we can move?

Accepted Answer

Kicking a ball like a soccer player

Answer

Solving a puzzle with a pencil

Answer

Writing our name with a crayon

Answer

Singing a song

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a basic movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

Answer

Running

Answer

Jumping

Answer

Throwing

Question 17

What skill are you practicing when you stand on one leg?

Accepted Answer

Balancing

Answer

Hopping

Answer

Running

Answer

Jumping

Question 18

When we walk on a balance beam, what are we trying to maintain?

Accepted Answer

Our balance

Answer

Our speed

Answer

Our height

Answer

Our strength

Question 19

What is a fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Throwing a ball

Answer

Reading a book

Answer

Singing a song

Answer

Counting to ten

Question 20

Which of these activities helps you to get better at moving your body in different ways?

Accepted Answer

Kicking a ball

Answer

Sitting at a desk and drawing

Answer

Playing video games

Answer

Singing a song

Question 21

What is an example of a gross motor skill?

Accepted Answer

Jumping up and down

Answer

Writing with a pencil

Answer

Stacking blocks

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Singing

Answer

Running

Answer

Catching

Answer

Balancing

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Singing

Answer

Running

Answer

Throwing

Answer

Balancing

Question 24

Which activity helps you get better at balancing and moving smoothly?

Accepted Answer

Jumping on a trampoline

Answer

Reading a book

Answer

Listening to music

Answer

Sleeping

Question 25

When you stand on one leg, which skill are you practicing?

Accepted Answer

Balance

Answer

Coordination

Answer

Flexibility

Answer

Strength

Question 26

What is a fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Running

Answer

Writing

Answer

Singing

Question 27

When we throw a ball at a target, which skill are we developing?

Accepted Answer

Throwing

Answer

Running

Answer

Balancing

Answer

Jumping

Question 28

What is a good example of coordination?

Accepted Answer

Catching a ball with two hands

Answer

Running in a straight line

Answer

Standing on one leg for a long time

Answer

Kicking a ball as hard as you can

Question 29

What do we call it when we use our large body muscles to move?

Accepted Answer

Gross motor skills

Answer

Fine motor skills

Answer

Coordination skills

Answer

Balance skills

Question 30

Which of these activities helps us learn how to move our bodies well?

Accepted Answer

Running around outside

Accepted Answer

Jumping rope

Answer

Playing a board game

Answer

Sitting at a desk

Question 31

What is a fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Running

Answer

Reading

Answer

Singing

Answer

Writing

Question 32

In a game of hide-and-seek, where would you hide to show you can use the space around you?

Accepted Answer

In a small space between two slides

Answer

Behind a tree at the edge of the park

Answer

In a far corner of the park with no swings or benches

Question 33

When playing a game like tag, what helps you move in a controlled and coordinated way?

Accepted Answer

Keeping your body steady and balanced.

Answer

Moving with your arms and legs flailing.

Answer

Closing your eyes and hoping for the best.

Answer

Running as fast as you can, even if you bump into others.

Question 34

Which of these actions **won't** help you become more agile?

Accepted Answer

Sitting still for a long time

Answer

Jumping over obstacles

Answer

Changing direction quickly while running

Question 35

When playing hide-and-seek, you need to find good hiding spots. Which of these hiding spots shows that you understand the space around you well?

Accepted Answer

Hiding behind a tall tree, making sure your whole body is hidden.

Answer

Hiding in a small cupboard, even though you can't close the door properly.

Answer

Hiding under a pile of blankets, even though you can't move or see very well.

Answer

Hiding in a large cardboard box, but leaving the lid open.

Question 36

What activity helps you move quickly and easily in different directions while running?

Accepted Answer

Changing direction quickly and easily while running

Answer

Running quickly in a straight line

Answer

Jumping over obstacles

Answer

Balancing on one leg for a long time

Question 37

When you need to change direction quickly while running, which skill are you using?

Accepted Answer

Agility

Answer

Coordination

Answer

Balance

Question 38

How can you improve your balance?

Accepted Answer

Stand on one leg for as long as you can

Answer

Sit down all day

Answer

Swing your arms around

Answer

Play video games

Question 39

When we jump over cones, what part of our body should we push off the ground with?

Accepted Answer

Foot

Answer

Head

Answer

Hand

Question 40

When you throw a ball over your head, which part of your body moves first?

Accepted Answer

Arm

Answer

Legs

Answer

Tummy

Answer

Head

Question 41

How do you move from one place to another when you want to go to the park?

Accepted Answer

Walk with one foot in front of the other

Answer

Jump on one foot

Answer

Run fast

Question 42

Which of these activities is a fundamental movement skill that helps us move our bodies in different ways?

Accepted Answer

Walking

Answer

Talking

Answer

Eating

Answer

Sleeping

Question 43

When you skip, what helps you stay balanced?

Accepted Answer

Your arms and legs

Answer

Only your legs

Answer

Only your arms

Question 44

In games like tag and hide-and-seek, which skill is important to have?

Accepted Answer

Running quickly

Answer

Writing your name

Answer

Counting to 10

Question 45

When playing soccer, which skill lets a player keep the ball close and move it around?

Accepted Answer

Dribbling

Answer

Passing

Answer

Shooting

Answer

Heading

Question 46

Which of these games can help us get better at moving and coordinating our bodies?

Accepted Answer

Musical statues

Accepted Answer

Simon Says

Accepted Answer

Red light, green light

Question 47

Why are rhythm and timing important for moving well and working together in physical activities?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm and timing help us move smoothly and with control.

Answer

Rhythm and timing are only important for dancing and singing.

Answer

Rhythm and timing only matter if you are trying to win a race.

Answer

Rhythm and timing are not important for physical activities.

Question 48

How can parents and carers help their children develop their movement and coordination skills outside of school?

Accepted Answer

Let kids run, jump, and play outside

Accepted Answer

Set up obstacle courses or play physical games together

Answer

Limit their screen time and encourage quiet activities

Answer

Sign them up for every sports team and club you can find

Question 49

Why is it crucial to check the safety of your play area before engaging in any physical activity?

Accepted Answer

To prevent injuries and accidents.

Answer

To make the activity more enjoyable.

Answer

To learn skills more quickly.

Answer

To impress the teacher.

Question 50

Which of these is **not** a basic movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Listening

Answer

Running

Answer

Jumping

Answer

Throwing

Question 51

What does it mean to have spatial awareness?

Accepted Answer

Knowing where your body is compared to other things around you

Answer

Being able to move around quickly and easily

Answer

Having good balance

Answer

Being able to follow instructions

Question 52

What should you do if you start to lose your balance?

Accepted Answer

Put your arms out to the side

Answer

Fall down

Answer

Wave your arms around

Answer

Close your eyes

Question 53

Which of these is **not** a benefit of being physically active?

Accepted Answer

Getting better grades

Answer

Stronger muscles

Answer

Feeling happier

Answer

A healthier heart

Question 54

What is physical literacy?

Accepted Answer

Being able to move your body well

Answer

Being able to read and write

Answer

Being able to play sports

Answer

Being able to dance

Question 55

What is the most important thing to remember when doing physical activities?

Accepted Answer

To have fun

Answer

To win

Answer

To be the best

Answer

To get tired

Question 56

When you practice different ways of moving a lot, what happens?

Accepted Answer

You get better at moving smoothly and keeping your balance.

Answer

You get stronger.

Answer

You feel more tired.

Question 57

Which of these is NOT a benefit of physical activity?

Accepted Answer

Makes it harder to sleep

Answer

Makes your bones stronger

Answer

Makes you feel happier

Answer

Makes you less likely to get sick

Question 58

Why is it important to warm up before playing a game?

Accepted Answer

To get your body ready

Answer

To make you sweat

Answer

To make you tired

Answer

To skip the game

Question 59

Which fundamental movement skill do we use when we throw a ball at a target?

Accepted Answer

Object control

Answer

Coordination

Answer

Balance

Question 60

Which of these activities helps you practice throwing?

Accepted Answer

Throwing a ball at a target

Answer

Brushing your teeth

Answer

Setting the table

Answer

Playing with building blocks

Question 61

Which of these activities helps you develop spatial awareness?

Accepted Answer

Playing hide-and-seek

Answer

Writing in a notebook

Answer

Solving math problems

Answer

Singing a song

Question 62

What is the correct way to land after jumping?

Accepted Answer

Knees bent

Answer

Flat-footed

Answer

Tip-toed

Answer

Heel-first

Question 63

Which of these movements helps you improve your coordination?

Accepted Answer

Throwing a ball

Answer

Walking in a straight line

Answer

Standing still

Answer

Reading a book

Question 64

What is a good way to warm up before exercising?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

Answer

Eating a big meal

Answer

Watching TV

Answer

Going for a walk