Fundamental Movement Skills: Master the Basics of Physical Education

Question 1

What is the most effective way to improve fundamental movement skills?

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Allow learners to experiment and explore movements

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Focus on perfecting technique from the beginning

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Prioritize repetitive drills and exercises

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Emphasize competitive performance

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental movement skill commonly taught in Physical Education at your school?

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Sewing

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Running

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Skipping

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Jumping

Question 3

What is the correct starting position for running?

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Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, body upright.

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Feet together, knees locked, body leaning forward.

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Feet staggered, weight on the back foot, body twisted.

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Feet hip-width apart, knees hyperextended, body bent over.

Question 4

Which type of jump involves pushing off with both feet simultaneously and reaching upwards?

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Vertical jump

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Horizontal jump

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Long jump

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Triple jump

Question 5

What is the proper foot placement for landing after a jump?

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Feet parallel, knees bent.

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Feet staggered, one foot in front of the other.

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Feet turned out, knees hyperextended.

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Feet together, knees locked.

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a fundamental movement skill taught in Year 7 Physical Education?

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Swimming

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Running

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Jumping

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Catching

Question 7

When performing a two-handed chest pass, your palms should be:

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Facing each other

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Facing outwards

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Facing upwards

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Facing downwards

Question 8

Which physical quality is improved by performing repeated sprint drills?

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Speed

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Strength

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Endurance

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Flexibility

Question 9

What is the main difference between a side-step and a cross-over step?

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The direction of the movement

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The foot that leads the movement

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The height of the jump

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The arm action

Question 10

What is the key difference between accuracy and precision in throwing?

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Accuracy is how close the throw is to the target, while precision is how consistent the throws are.

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Precision is how close the throw is to the target, while accuracy is how consistent the throws are.

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Accuracy and precision are the same thing.

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Neither of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental movement skill taught in this unit?

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Reading

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Running

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Balancing

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Catching

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental movement skill taught in this unit?

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Cycling

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 13

In basketball, how does agility specifically benefit a player's performance?

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Enables quick changes in direction, helping avoid opponents and create scoring opportunities.

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Improves jumping ability, aiding in rebounding and shot blocking.

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Enhances hand-eye coordination, leading to more accurate passes and shots.

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Increases endurance, allowing players to sustain performance throughout the game.

Question 14

How do fundamental movement skills contribute to an active lifestyle?

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They enable people to participate in physical activities with more confidence and enjoyment.

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They are only important for children and not for adults.

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They have no impact on overall health and fitness.

Question 15

Which fundamental movement skill involves moving quickly from one point to another using your feet?

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Running

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Swimming

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 16

Describe the proper technique for a standing long jump.

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Take a short run-up, swing your arms down, and push off with your legs.

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Take a few steps back, swing your arms, and jump forward.

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Stand in place, bend your knees, and jump as high as you can.

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Start from a sprint, jump off one foot, and land on the other.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a fundamental movement skill covered in this unit?

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Swimming

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 18

Coordination involves the ability to:

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Use different body parts together smoothly

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Keep your balance

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Move quickly

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Jump high

Question 19

Which of the following activities can help you improve your balance?

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Walking on a balance beam

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Running fast

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Throwing a ball

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Kicking a football

Question 20

When jumping, you should:

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Bend your knees and swing your arms

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Keep your legs straight

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Land on your heels

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Look down at the ground

Question 21

A key safety rule when throwing is to:

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Make sure there is no one behind you

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Use a heavy object

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Throw overhand

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Aim at a moving target

Question 22

What happens when you use a midfoot strike pattern while running?

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The middle of your foot hits the ground and rolls forward.

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Your heel hits the ground first.

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Your toes hit the ground first.

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You land on the ball of your foot.

Question 23

Which movement skill is NOT a focus of this unit?

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Kicking

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Running

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Jumping

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Catching

Question 24

Which type of jump involves jumping straight up from a standing start?

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Vertical jump

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Long jump

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Triple jump

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Broad jump

Question 25

Which is NOT a safety precaution for performing fundamental movement skills?

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Pushing yourself to your limits

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Wearing appropriate gear

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Using suitable equipment

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Performing on a secure surface

Question 26

Which of the following is **not** a helpful way to improve coordination?

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Playing video games that require hand-eye coordination

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Practicing a specific movement repeatedly

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Trying various exercises that challenge your balance and body control

Question 27

Which of the following is a fundamental movement skill that involves propelling the body forward quickly using the legs?

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

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Catching

Question 28

When performing a jump, which body part primarily generates the force for upward movement?

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Legs

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Arms

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Head

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Back

Question 29

What is the correct hand position for catching a ball that is coming at chest height?

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Fingers cupped, palms facing upwards

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Fingers together, palms facing upwards

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Fingers spread, palms facing downwards

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Fingers relaxed, palms facing sideways

Question 30

What is the correct starting position for a standing jump?

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Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent

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Feet together, arms raised

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Feet staggered, one leg forward

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Feet parallel, toes pointed

Question 31

Which of the following is a common mistake made when catching a ball?

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Reaching too far forward or backward

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Anticipating the ball's path

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Keeping the eyes on the ball

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Using both hands

Question 32

What is the primary role of the non-throwing arm in the throwing motion?

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Providing balance and stability

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Generating power and momentum

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Guiding the trajectory of the object

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Protecting the throwing arm

Question 33

Which of the following is a key component of agility?

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Coordination

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Speed

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Power

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Flexibility

Question 34

Which movement skill involves only using one foot to take off and land?

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Single-leg jump

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Double-leg jump

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Jumping

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Broad jump

Question 35

Which type of jump involves taking off from two feet and landing on both feet?

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Double-leg jump

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Single-leg jump

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Standing jump

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Broad jump

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental movement skill?

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Swimming

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Running

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Jumping

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Catching

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental movement skill?

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Skipping

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Throwing

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Catching

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Running

Question 38

When running, which part of the foot should land first?

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Ball of the foot

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Toe

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Heel

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Midfoot

Question 39

What is the most effective way to enhance jumping ability?

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Practice plyometric exercises

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Lift weights

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Run long distances

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Do static stretches

Question 40

What is the most important factor involved in catching a ball successfully?

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Eye-hand coordination

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Size of the ball

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Distance from the ball

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Speed of the ball

Question 41

How can fundamental movement skills be applied in everyday situations?

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Playing sports, navigating obstacles, carrying objects

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Only playing sports

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Only navigating obstacles

Question 42

Which of the following activities helps to develop balance?

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Standing on one leg

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Running

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Kicking a ball

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Swimming

Question 43

What is the correct way to bend over to pick up an object from the floor?

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Bend from the knees, keeping the back straight

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Squat down, keeping the legs straight

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Bend from the waist, rounding the back

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Lean over, extending the arms out

Question 44

Which of the following activities is not considered a fundamental movement skill?

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Swimming

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Throwing

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Jumping

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Running

Question 45

When running, which part of the foot should make contact with the ground first?

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Ball of the foot

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Toes

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Heel

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Side of the foot

Question 46

Describe the correct body position for a standing long jump.

Accepted Answer

Feet shoulder-width apart, knees bent, arms extended backwards

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Feet wide apart, knees bent, arms by the side

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Feet together, knees straight, arms extended forwards

Question 47

Which type of throw involves releasing the ball over the shoulder using one hand?

Accepted Answer

Overhand throw

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Sidearm throw

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Underhand throw

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Javelin throw

Question 48

What is the best way to catch a high ball?

Accepted Answer

Extend arms overhead, hands together, elbows slightly bent

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Reach up with one hand, palm facing the ball

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Stand with feet apart, bend over, and catch the ball with both hands

Question 49

Which of the following activities helps develop coordination and rhythm?

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Skipping rope

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Writing

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Walking

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Standing on one leg

Question 50

What is the purpose of warming up before exercise?

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To prepare the body for physical activity

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To cool down the body

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To stretch the muscles

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To increase heart rate

Question 51

Which of the following exercises can improve balance?

Accepted Answer

Standing on one leg

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Running in a straight line

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Jumping up and down

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Throwing a ball

Question 52

What is the primary goal of physical education lessons in schools?

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To develop physical literacy and promote lifelong participation in physical activities

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To win competitions

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To get fit