Fundamental Movement Skills Quiz: Enhance Your Physical Literacy

Question 1

We've learned about different ways to move our bodies. Which of these is **not** a way we can move our bodies?

Accepted Answer

Balancing

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Running

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Jumping

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Catching

Question 2

Which of these exercises combines both running and jumping?

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Running around a circle and jumping over a line

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Kicking a ball while standing still

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Jumping up and down in one place

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a basic movement skill that we learn as young children?

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Skipping

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Running

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Jumping

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Catching

Question 4

How do our bodies improve when we practice new movements?

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Our muscles get stronger and our bones become more flexible.

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Our hearts beat slower and our lungs get tired.

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Our brains become smarter and our eyesight gets better.

Question 5

Before playing tag, which exercise helps prepare your body for running, jumping, and dodging?

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Jumping jacks and running on the spot

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Walking slowly

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Stretching your arms and legs

Question 6

How can parents best support their children's development of fundamental movement skills?

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Allow them to play and move freely, without excessive instruction.

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Enroll them in various sports to enhance their movement abilities.

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Provide them with specialized toys and equipment for specific movement development.

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Instruct them precisely on how to move, ensuring proper technique.

Question 7

What skill helps you stay steady and in control when you move?

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Keeping your balance

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Running fast

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Changing direction quickly

Question 8

How does developing physical literacy help children live healthier and happier lives?

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It helps them move better, feel more confident, and have more fun.

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It only makes them stronger.

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It only helps them with their school work.

Question 9

When running, it's important to:

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Be aware of others and avoid bumping into them.

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Run as fast as you can.

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Push others out of the way if they're in your path.

Question 10

Why do we need to warm up before doing exercises?

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To prepare our bodies for exercise and avoid getting hurt.

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To stretch our muscles so we won't get tired.

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To practice the exercises we'll be doing.

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To have fun before the real exercise starts.

Question 11

Which of these 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 12

What is the right way to stand when you start to run?

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Standing up tall with your feet as wide as your shoulders

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Crouching down with your knees bent

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Sitting on the ground

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Lying on the floor

Question 13

When you jump, which body part should you land on first?

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Feet

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Knees

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Hands

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Head

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Skipping

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Walking

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Sitting

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Lying down

Question 15

After you jump up, what should you do next?

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Land softly on your feet

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Stay in the air

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Jump again

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Run away

Question 16

Why do we catch a ball?

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To stop it

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To throw it back

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To kick it

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To bounce it

Question 17

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

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Crying

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 18

Why do we practise basic movement skills?

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To get better at moving our bodies

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To become famous athletes

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To win lots of medals

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To pass our PE tests

Question 19

Which of these activities involves using your arm to send an object flying through the air?

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Throwing

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Running

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Jumping

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Catching

Question 20

When you jump, what should you do first?

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Bend your knees

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Take a big breath

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Stretch out your arms

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Jump up high

Question 21

What's a good way to stay safe when running?

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Avoid things in your way

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Run on bumpy ground

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Push other children

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Hold sharp objects

Question 22

How should you catch a ball?

Accepted Answer

With two hands, facing down

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With one hand, facing up

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With your feet

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With your head

Question 23

What's a good way to improve your coordination?

Accepted Answer

Practising basic movement skills

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Watching TV shows

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Eating lots of sweets

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Sleeping all the time

Question 24

What's the best starting position for a jump?

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Stand with your feet apart and knees slightly bent

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Lie down on the floor

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Sit on a chair

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Start jumping up and down

Question 25

Which activity involves moving quickly from one place to another?

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Running

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Throwing

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Jumping

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Swimming

Question 26

What's important to remember when doing PE?

Accepted Answer

To drink plenty of water and listen to your body

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To push yourself as hard as you can

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To never give up

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To try to beat everyone else

Question 27

What is the first step when learning to jump properly?

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Bending your knees

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Taking off from one foot

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Jumping as high as you can

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Landing on both feet

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a safety rule to follow during physical education class?

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Pushing others

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Staying hydrated

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Wearing appropriate clothing

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Playing fairly

Question 29

What is the difference between overhand and underhand throwing?

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Overhand uses an upward motion, while underhand uses a downward motion

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Overhand uses a downward motion, while underhand uses an upward motion

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Overhand uses one hand, while underhand uses two hands

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They are the same

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a fundamental movement skill we have learnt about in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Running

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Jumping

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Catching

Question 31

When running, how should you hold your body?

Accepted Answer

With your back straight and arms bent at the elbows

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With your head down and arms swinging wildly

Question 32

What is the best way to catch a ball?

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Form a cup with your hands

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Hold your hands out flat

Question 33

Which of these is not a fundamental movement skill we learn in P.E.?

Accepted Answer

Reading

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Running

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Jumping

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Catching

Question 34

What is the first thing you should do when you start to run?

Accepted Answer

Push off with one foot

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Swing your arms

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Land on the same foot

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Jump up

Question 35

Which part of your body do you use to jump?

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Legs

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Arms

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Head

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Back

Question 36

When throwing a ball, which hand should you use to hold the ball?

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Either

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Left

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Right

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It doesn't matter

Question 37

Which of these activities helps you improve your coordination?

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Playing games

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Watching TV

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Doing puzzles

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Eating healthy foods

Question 38

What should you do if you fall while running?

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Get up and keep running

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Cry

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Sit down and rest

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Call for help

Question 39

Which of these is a fun way to practice jumping?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

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Walking

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Sleeping

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Swimming

Question 40

Which of these games involves catching and throwing?

Accepted Answer

Football

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Chess

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Painting

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Hide-and-seek

Question 41

When running, how should your toes be pointed?

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Forward

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Outward

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Inward

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Upward

Question 42

Where should you land after jumping?

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Feet

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Toes

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Knees

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Back

Question 43

How should you hold your hands when catching a ball?

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Facing up

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Facing down

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Crossed

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Behind your back

Question 44

Which of these activities helps you get better at moving smoothly and easily?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

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Sitting still

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Talking on the phone

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Eating a sandwich

Question 45

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

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Catching

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Jumping

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Running

Question 46

Which of these is a good way to cool down after playing or exercising?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Running

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Jumping

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Lying down on the ground

Question 47

What is the best way to stay hydrated during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Drink plenty of water

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Eat sugary snacks

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Chew gum

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Take a nap

Question 48

What is an important fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Reading

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Writing

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Listening

Question 49

Which body part do you use to jump?

Accepted Answer

Legs

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Arms

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Head

Question 50

Which of these activities helps you get better at balancing?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

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Writing

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Drawing

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Singing

Question 51

Which activity 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 52

Which surface is the safest to jump on?

Accepted Answer

Grass

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Concrete

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Ice

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Asphalt

Question 53

Which activity helps improve hand-eye coordination?

Accepted Answer

Throwing a ball

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Kicking a football

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Running a race

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Swimming

Question 54

What's a good thing to do before exercising?

Accepted Answer

Stretch

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Eat a big meal

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Sit down and rest

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Skip it, it's not important

Question 55

How can we stay hydrated during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Drink lots of water

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Drink sugary drinks

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Don't drink anything

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Only drink when we're thirsty

Question 56

Which of these is NOT good sportsmanship?

Accepted Answer

Cheating

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Being polite

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Helping others

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Cheering on others

Question 57

What's the most important thing to remember when playing a game?

Accepted Answer

Having fun

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Winning

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Following the rules

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Being the best

Question 58

When we jump, what do we do?

Accepted Answer

Move up and down

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Run fast

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Lift something heavy

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Turn around

Question 59

When we run, which body part touches the ground first?

Accepted Answer

Feet

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Hands

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Knees

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Head

Question 60

What GOOD thing can catching a ball help us with?

Accepted Answer

Making our hands and eyes work together better

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Making us run faster

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Making us stronger

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Making us taller

Question 61

Which animal can jump very high?

Accepted Answer

Kangaroo

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Elephant

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Snake

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Turtle

Question 62

What game do we throw beanbags into a hole?

Accepted Answer

Cornhole

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Football

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Basketball

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Tennis

Question 63

When catching a ball, what is the most important thing to do with our eyes?

Accepted Answer

Keep them on the ball

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Close them tight

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Look at our feet

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Look around the room

Question 64

When children can run, jump, throw, and catch, they often feel good about themselves. Why do you think that is?

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Because they feel confident and capable

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Because they become really good at sports

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Because they can impress their friends

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Because they know they're getting healthier