Fundamental Movement Skills Quizzes for Year 3 Physical Education

Question 1

Which of these is a way of running?

Accepted Answer

Jogging

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Crawling

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Swimming

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Cycling

Question 2

What is most important for improving your movement skills?

Accepted Answer

Coordination, agility, and balance

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Strength

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Speed

Question 3

How do different weather conditions, like rain or wind, impact how well you can do basic movement skills?

Accepted Answer

Rain can make surfaces slippery, making it harder to balance and move smoothly.

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Wind can slow you down when you run because it creates resistance.

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Weather conditions never affect basic movement skills.

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Weather conditions only affect advanced movement skills, not basic movement skills.

Question 4

When running, it's important to follow safety guidelines. Which of the following is NOT one of these guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Push off with your toes and land on your heels

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Wear shoes designed for running

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Run on a smooth, level surface

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Avoid running in areas with obstacles

Question 5

Before playing a game of tag, what's the most important thing to do first?

Accepted Answer

Stretch and warm up

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Run around in circles

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Drink lots of water

Question 6

How does feedback help you when you're learning new movement skills?

Accepted Answer

It shows you how to improve your skills.

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It makes you feel happy.

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It helps you copy others.

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a health benefit of using our fundamental movement skills?

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Getting tired easily

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Keeping a healthy weight

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Reducing the risk of certain illnesses

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Strengthening bones and muscles

Question 8

Which of these activities does NOT help you get better at running, jumping, throwing, and catching?

Accepted Answer

Drawing at your desk

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Playing tag

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Jumping on one foot

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Kicking a ball

Question 9

What factors can make it challenging for children to develop basic movement skills like running, jumping, and throwing?

Accepted Answer

Physical challenges, feeling shy, and lack of practice

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Only feeling shy and lack of practice

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Only physical challenges and lack of practice

Question 10

When throwing a ball, you should keep your arm bent and your legs mostly straight. Which of the following choices shows this correct combination?

Accepted Answer

Arm bent, legs straight

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Arm straight, legs bent

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Both arm and legs bent

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Both arm and legs straight

Question 11

Why is hand-eye coordination important for catching?

Accepted Answer

It helps you move your hands to the right place at the right time.

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It helps you see the object clearly.

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It helps you grip the object tightly.

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It is not important to have good hand-eye coordination when catching.

Question 12

How do fundamental movement skills help us become physically literate?

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They improve our coordination, balance, and stamina.

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They are only important for young children.

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They have no effect on our physical health.

Question 13

How does jumping improve with practice? Think about how you jumped when you were little!

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We start by hopping, then jump with two legs, and then over things.

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We can only get better at jumping if we are already good at it.

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We only need to practice jumping once or twice a week to get better.

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Repeating jumps is more important than practicing different jumps.

Question 14

Why is it important to practice fundamental movement skills in our daily lives?

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To get better at moving and feel more confident

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To learn skills only needed for playing sports

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To become a famous athlete

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To get better grades in school

Question 15

Before playing games like tag or football, why is it important to warm up our muscles?

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To prepare them for activity

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To make them tired

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To make them grow bigger

Question 16

Imagine you're planning a class activity that involves fundamental movement skills. Which of these activities includes the most different movement skills and helps improve overall fitness?

Accepted Answer

Run around cones, jump over a hurdle, and throw a ball at a target.

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Run a relay race where you pass a baton to your team.

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Sit on the floor and roll a ball back and forth.

Question 17

Physical literacy is important, but which of these is NOT a part of it?

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Reading and writing

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Coordination and balance

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Speed and agility

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Strength and power

Question 18

In a game of catch, one player is struggling to catch the ball. Which skill should this player focus on improving to become a better catcher?

Accepted Answer

Catching

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Running

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Kicking

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Throwing

Question 19

How does agility help you move and perform better in sports?

Accepted Answer

Agility helps you change direction quickly and control your body well, which is important for many sports.

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Agility is only important for people who are really good at sports.

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Agility is only helpful for sports that involve running and jumping.

Question 20

When running, how should you hold your head and shoulders?

Accepted Answer

Head up and shoulders back

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Head down and shoulders hunched

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Head tilted to the side and shoulders relaxed

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Head down and shoulders up

Question 21

What is the first step in the jumping process?

Accepted Answer

Push off with your feet

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Swing your arms

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Get ready to land

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Jump up into the air

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a common type of throw?

Accepted Answer

Backhand throw

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Overhand throw

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Underhand throw

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Sidearm throw

Question 23

What is the difference between speed and acceleration?

Accepted Answer

Speed is how fast you are moving, while acceleration is how quickly your speed is changing.

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Speed is how far you travel, while acceleration is how quickly you move.

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Speed is how fast you move, while acceleration is how far you travel.

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Speed and acceleration are the same thing.

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Drawing

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Running

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Skipping

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Throwing

Question 25

Which of these is an example of an overhand throw?

Accepted Answer

Throwing a ball from the shoulder

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Throwing a ball from the chest

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Throwing a ball from the ground

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Throwing a ball underhand

Question 26

Which of these games involves running and catching?

Accepted Answer

Tag

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Hide-and-seek

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Musical chairs

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Simon Says

Question 27

What do we call it when we move our bodies in different ways?

Accepted Answer

Physical activity

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Exercise

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Coordination

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Agility

Question 28

Which of these actions is NOT a fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Writing

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Running

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Skipping

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Catching

Question 29

To start a long jump, how should you stand?

Accepted Answer

Feet shoulder-width apart, arms extended behind

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Feet together, arms raised

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One leg forward, arms by your side

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Sitting on the ground, knees bent

Question 30

What is the main reason for warming up before exercise?

Accepted Answer

To prepare your body for physical activity

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To cool down after physical activity

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To improve flexibility

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To increase muscle strength

Question 31

Which is the correct way to land after jumping?

Accepted Answer

With your knees bent

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On your toes

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On your heels

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With your arms extended

Question 32

Which of the following is **not** a basic movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 33

What helps you jump higher?

Accepted Answer

Bend your knees and swing your arms.

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Keep your legs and arms straight.

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Keep your head down and look at your feet.

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Run slowly before you jump.

Question 34

How should you catch a ball?

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Use both hands with your palms facing up.

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Use one hand with your palm facing down.

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Bend your elbow and put your glove out.

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Close your eyes and turn your body away.

Question 35

Why do we throw?

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To move an object through the air.

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To protect ourselves from danger.

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To talk to people far away.

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To exercise our arm muscles.

Question 36

What's the most important thing to remember when developing basic movement skills?

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Have fun and enjoy it.

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Try to be perfect every time.

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Give up if you don't improve quickly.

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Compare yourself to others.

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a fundamental movement skill we learn in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 38

Which of these is a safe way to land after a jump?

Accepted Answer

Landing with your knees slightly bent

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Landing on your heels

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Landing on your toes

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Landing with your legs straight

Question 39

Which of these is a good way to improve your catching skills?

Accepted Answer

Moving around

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Standing still in one place

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Using only your hands

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Keeping your eyes closed

Question 40

What is the most important thing to remember to improve your movement skills?

Accepted Answer

Practicing often

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Watching others

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Reading about it

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Wishing for improvement

Question 41

Which of these activities includes running, jumping, and throwing?

Accepted Answer

Hide-and-seek

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Solving a math problem

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Watching videos

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Eating a snack

Question 42

Which of these is NOT a safety rule to follow when doing exercise?

Accepted Answer

Push yourself until you can't go any further

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Wear proper clothes and shoes

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Warm up before exercising

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Drink plenty of water

Question 43

What is the best reason to do physical activities?

Accepted Answer

Having a good time

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Winning

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Looking cool

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Being the very best

Question 44

When you are running, which part of your foot should you land on first?

Accepted Answer

Midfoot

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Toes

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Heel

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Side of foot

Question 45

Which of these is the best way to throw a ball accurately?

Accepted Answer

Use your whole body

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Use only your arm

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Throw it overhand

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Throw it underhand

Question 46

Which of these activities helps to improve coordination?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

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Walking

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Running

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Sitting

Question 47

What is the name of the skill where you move from standing up to lying down?

Accepted Answer

Rolling

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Crawling

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Jumping

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Sliding

Question 48

Which of these is NOT a safety rule for taking part in physical activity?

Accepted Answer

Push yourself too hard

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Wear appropriate clothing

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Warm up before exercising

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Cool down after exercising

Question 49

Which of the following is **not** a fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Kicking

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 50

When running, which part of your foot should hit the ground first?

Accepted Answer

Middle of your foot

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Heel

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Toes

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Side of your foot

Question 51

What is the best way to jump over a small obstacle?

Accepted Answer

Jump at an angle

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Jump straight over

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Run and leap over

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Step over

Question 52

When catching a ball, you should use your:

Accepted Answer

Arms and hands

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Hands only

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Chest

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Head

Question 53

Which of these is **not** a fundamental movement skill we are learning in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Writing

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 54

When running, we should keep our head:

Accepted Answer

Looking straight ahead

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Looking down at our feet

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Tilted to the side

Question 55

Which of these is the correct way to throw a ball **overhand**?

Accepted Answer

Step forward with your opposite foot and swing your arm over your head.

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Step forward with your dominant foot and swing your arm from the side.

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Stay still and swing your arm from the side.

Question 56

When jumping, we should land on our:

Accepted Answer

Balls of our feet

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Toes

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Heels

Question 57

What should we do if we fall while running?

Accepted Answer

Get up and keep running

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Cry and stay on the ground

Question 58

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

Accepted Answer

To have fun

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To win

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To be the best

Question 59

When landing after a jump, where should you land?

Accepted Answer

With your knees bent

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On your toes

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Flat-footed

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On your heels

Question 60

What is the best way to warm up before exercising?

Accepted Answer

By doing some light exercise and stretching

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By sitting down and having a rest

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By eating a big meal

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By having a cold shower

Question 61

What should you do if you feel any pain while exercising?

Accepted Answer

Stop exercising and talk to a grown-up or doctor

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Ignore it and keep going

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Take some painkillers

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Massage the sore area

Question 62

Which of these activities helps you move quickly from one place to another?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Writing

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Painting

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Singing

Question 63

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Drawing

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Running

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Hopping

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Throwing

Question 64

When running, where should your arms be?

Accepted Answer

Bent at the elbows, hands by your shoulders

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Straight down by your sides

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Extended out to the sides

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Behind your back