Fundamental Movement Skills: Improve Coordination, Agility, and Balance

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a running technique?

Accepted Answer

Walking

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Heel-toe running

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Midfoot running

Question 2

When running, which of these is NOT a part of running technique?

Accepted Answer

Breathing

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Foot strike

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Arm swing

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Stride length

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Running

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Jumping

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Catching

Question 4

What is the main reason for developing fundamental movement skills?

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To improve coordination, agility, and balance

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To enhance academic performance

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To prepare for competitive sports

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To develop social skills

Question 5

What is the best way to get better at jumping?

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Practise jumping a lot

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Lift weights

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Stretch before jumping

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Eat a healthy diet

Question 6

What word means being able to keep your balance while moving?

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Equilibrium

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Coordination

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Agility

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Speed

Question 7

What is the skill where you move quickly from one place to another?

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

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Catching

Question 8

Which skill helps you get your body off the ground?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Running

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Throwing

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Catching

Question 9

What skill do you use to send an object away from you?

Accepted Answer

Throwing

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Running

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Jumping

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Catching

Question 10

Which skill involves stopping a moving object with your hands?

Accepted Answer

Catching

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 11

What is the best way to land after jumping?

Accepted Answer

On the middle of your feet

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On your toes

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On your heels

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On your knees

Question 12

You're about to jump. How should you land to keep yourself safe?

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Land on your flat feet

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Land on your toes

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Land on your heels

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Land on one leg

Question 13

We do a warm-up before playing games. What is the reason for this?

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To get our bodies ready to move

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To become more flexible

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To stop ourselves getting hurt

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To make our hearts beat faster

Question 14

When throwing a ball, what is the main difference between an overhand throw and an underhand throw?

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The position of your arm

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The point at which you let go of the ball

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How you move your body

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How far the ball goes

Question 15

Which of these activities is NOT good for developing your balance?

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Running as fast as you can

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Walking on a balance beam

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Standing on one leg

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Jumping rope

Question 16

Which of these is not a basic physical skill taught in Physical Education?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 17

When running, how should your arms move?

Accepted Answer

Bent at the elbows

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Straight down

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Straight up

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Behind your back

Question 18

Which type of jump involves leaping as far forward as possible?

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Long jump

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High jump

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Triple jump

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Standing jump

Question 19

What is the main reason we throw something?

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To move it through the air

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To push it away

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To spin it

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To stop it

Question 20

When you are catching a ball, how should you stand?

Accepted Answer

Feet shoulder-width apart, knees bent

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Feet together, arms by your side

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Feet crossed, arms outstretched

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On one leg, arms behind you

Question 21

What is the best way to get better at basic physical skills?

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Practicing regularly

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Watching videos of professional athletes

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Reading books about sports

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Talking to your teacher

Question 22

When doing Physical Education, what is the most important thing to remember?

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To have fun and keep safe

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To win

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To learn new skills

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To listen to the teacher

Question 23

Which of these activities is NOT a fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Writing

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Running

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Jumping

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Catching

Question 24

When running, which of these is the most important thing to remember?

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Form

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Speed

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Endurance

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Distance

Question 25

What is the correct way to catch a ball?

Accepted Answer

With two hands, thumbs pointing upwards

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With one hand, palm facing down

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With any part of your body

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It doesn't matter

Question 26

When choosing a physical activity, what is the most important factor to consider?

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Enjoyment

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Popularity

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Skill level

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Cost

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

Kicking a ball

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 28

When running, what is the best way to land on your feet?

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With your knees bent

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On your toes

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On your heels

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Flat-footed

Question 29

Which of the following skills involves sending an object through the air using your arm?

Accepted Answer

Throwing

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Catching

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Jumping

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Running

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a safety rule to follow when taking part in physical activity?

Accepted Answer

Ignore the rules of the game or activity

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Wear proper clothing and shoes

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Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water

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Warm up before exercising

Question 31

Which skill is NOT taught as a fundamental movement skill in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Running

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Skipping

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Throwing

Question 32

Which movement skill involves sending an object through the air using only your arm and hand?

Accepted Answer

Throwing

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Running

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Jumping

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Kicking

Question 33

When running, which part of your body should you keep straight and looking forward?

Accepted Answer

Head

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Arms

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Legs

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Feet

Question 34

True or False: It's a good idea to warm up before exercising.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 35

When catching a ball, which part of your body should you use to stop it from falling?

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Hands

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Feet

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Head

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Shoulders

Question 36

Which activity requires you to be able to change direction quickly?

Accepted Answer

Dodging obstacles

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Running

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Throwing

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Catching

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Running

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Jumping

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Catching

Question 38

Which of these actions involves quickly changing direction while moving?

Accepted Answer

Quickly changing direction while dribbling a ball

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Running in a straight line

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Balancing on one leg

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Jumping over a hurdle

Question 39

When throwing a ball, which body part should you use to create the most power?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder

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Elbow

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Wrist

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Fingers

Question 40

Which activity helps to build coordination?

Accepted Answer

Jumping rope

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Kicking a ball

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Writing in cursive

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Running on a treadmill

Question 41

What is the proper starting position for a jump?

Accepted Answer

Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent

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Feet together, arms raised overhead

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Standing on one leg, other leg extended

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Lying down on the floor

Question 42

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

Accepted Answer

Ball

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Heel

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Toe

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Side

Question 43

What is the main purpose of balance in fundamental movement skills?

Accepted Answer

To stay steady and in control

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To increase speed and agility

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To enhance coordination

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To reduce the risk of injury

Question 44

Which of these activities helps to improve flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 45

What is the main difference between running and jogging?

Accepted Answer

Speed

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Distance

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Technique

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Effort

Question 46

Which of these is the best way to improve your running speed?

Accepted Answer

Run uphill.

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Run barefoot.

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Run on a treadmill.

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Run with a weighted vest.

Question 47

What is the correct hand position for a chest pass with two hands?

Accepted Answer

Hands overlapping, fingers pointing forward.

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Hands apart, elbows extended.

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Hands close together, elbows bent.

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Hands on the sides of the ball, fingers pointed backwards.

Question 48

Which is NOT a component of agility?

Accepted Answer

Strength.

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Speed.

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Balance.

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Reaction time.

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Writing

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Jumping

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Running

Question 50

What is the best way to jump for height?

Accepted Answer

Bend your knees and swing your arms up.

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Look down at your feet as you jump.

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Jump with your legs straight.

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Keep your arms by your side as you jump.

Question 51

When throwing a ball, where should your elbow be?

Accepted Answer

Bent

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Straight

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Touching your head

Question 52

What is the best way to catch a ball?

Accepted Answer

Use both hands to form a cup shape.

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Use one hand to catch the ball.

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Look away from the ball as you catch it.

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Keep your hands by your side as you catch the ball.

Question 53

Which activity helps to improve coordination?

Accepted Answer

Playing hopscotch

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Watching TV

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Eating breakfast

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Sitting still

Question 54

What is the best way to improve agility?

Accepted Answer

Practicing different movement patterns

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Playing video games

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Reading a book

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Sleeping

Question 55

What is the most important thing to remember when performing fundamental movement skills?

Accepted Answer

To have fun!

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To be perfect

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To win

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To be serious