Fundamental Movement Skills: Master the Basics of Physical Literacy

Question 1

Which of these actions means moving your body up and then down?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Running

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Throwing

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Catching

Question 2

Which of these is **not** a basic movement skill we learn when we are young?

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Skipping

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Running

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Catching

Question 3

What helps you become a better thrower?

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Practicing with different balls, like big and small ones

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Practicing with only one type of ball

Question 4

Which of these is a basic movement skill we learn to help us move around?

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Balancing

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Reading

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Singing

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Drawing

Question 5

Which of these is a basic movement skill we learn in Year 2 PE?

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Running

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Swimming

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Playing the piano

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Cycling

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a basic movement skill we've been learning about?

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Writing

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Running

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Jumping

Question 7

When running, what's the best way to change direction quickly?

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Lean into the turn and push off with the outside leg

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Stop and turn around

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Cut across the corner

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Slow down before turning

Question 8

Which of these is **not** a fundamental movement skill we learn in Physical Education?

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Drawing

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 9

When running, which skill helps you turn corners and avoid things in your way?

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Changing direction

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Starting fast

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Stopping quickly

Question 10

When you want to jump high, which body part do you push off with?

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Feet

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Arms

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Head

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Back

Question 11

When you want to jump as high as you can, which type of jump do you do?

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Vertical jump

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Long jump

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Side jump

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Running jump

Question 12

In Physical Education, which of these is NOT a type of jump?

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Running

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Standing Long Jump

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Vertical Jump

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Triple Jump

Question 13

What basic movement skill involves using your hands to stop or catch something?

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Catching

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Running

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Skipping

Question 14

Which of these is **not** a type of jump?

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Cartwheel

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Long jump

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High jump

Question 15

When you want to start running, how should you stand?

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Stand tall with your feet a bit apart, like a superhero ready to take off!

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Bend really low like a frog, with your legs close together and your arms behind you.

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Lie down on the ground like a sleepy lion, with your legs and arms stretched out.

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Stand on one leg and hop around like a happy bunny.

Question 16

Which of these skills involves starting from a standing position, moving quickly forward, and stopping whenever you want?

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 17

What does the term 'coordination' mean?

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Moving your body smoothly and with balance.

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How fast you can run.

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How strong your muscles are.

Question 18

What skills have we practiced in our PE lessons?

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Jumping

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Singing

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Writing

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Reading

Question 19

When you throw a ball, how should you hold your arm?

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Bent at the elbows

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Down by your side

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Above your head

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Crossed over your chest

Question 20

Which of these is a fun way to get better at running?

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Playing tag

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Sitting quietly

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Eating a snack

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Watching a movie

Question 21

When you jump, what do you do first?

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Bend your knees

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Swing your arms

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Push off with your feet

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Jump straight into the air

Question 22

Which of these is a good way to practice catching?

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Tossing a ball with a friend

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Kicking a ball

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Bouncing a ball

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Passing a ball to a player

Question 23

What's the most important thing to remember when you're running?

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Keep your head up high

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Run as fast as you can

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Swing your arms quickly

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Look down at your feet

Question 24

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

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Swimming

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Running

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Jumping

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Catching

Question 25

What is the best way to get better at throwing a ball?

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Practice throwing against a wall

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Try to hit a moving target

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Throw the ball as hard as you can

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Use a very heavy ball

Question 26

Which of these tips will help you run faster?

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Take long, quick steps

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Run on your toes

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Keep your head down

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Wave your arms a lot

Question 27

How should you land after jumping?

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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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With your arms stretched out

Question 28

Which of these activities helps improve how well your hands and eyes work together?

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Playing catch

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Skipping rope

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Reading a book

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Drawing a picture

Question 29

What should you do first before doing exercise?

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Stretch

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Run in place

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Sit down

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Eat a snack

Question 30

What should you do if you get hurt while playing?

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Tell the teacher

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Ignore it

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Keep playing

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Cry

Question 31

What is the correct way to hold a ball for throwing?

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With your whole hand

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With your fingertips

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With your thumb on top

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It doesn't matter

Question 32

When jumping, what should you do with your arms?

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Swing them forward

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Swing them backward

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Keep them still by your side

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Cross them over your chest

Question 33

What is the best surface to practice running on?

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Grass

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Concrete

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Sand

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Ice

Question 34

What should you do if you fall while practicing a fundamental movement skill?

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Get back up and try again

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Cry

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Tell the teacher

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Run and hide

Question 35

What is a fundamental movement skill we do to move quickly from one place to another?

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Running

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Reading

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Writing

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Painting

Question 36

To run fast, you should take what kind of steps?

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Short and quick

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Long and slow

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Tippy-toed

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With arms flailing

Question 37

Which fundamental movement skill helps you change direction quickly and easily?

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Agility

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Running

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Jumping

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Balancing

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a good safety rule to follow when practicing fundamental movement skills?

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Push yourself as hard as you can

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Warm up first

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Wear the right clothes and shoes

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Play in a safe area

Question 39

What does it mean to run?

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Moving your feet quickly and keeping them off the ground

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Jumping up and down in the same place

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Throwing something

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Catching something

Question 40

What is the best thing to do if a ball is coming towards you?

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Reach out your hands and try to catch it

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Close your eyes and hope for the best

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Run away from the ball

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Kick the ball away

Question 41

Which of these helps you get better at moving smoothly?

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Playing hopscotch

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Reading a book

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Watching a movie

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Solving a puzzle

Question 42

Which activity is a fun way to practice running?

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Playing tag

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Running in place

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Walking on a treadmill

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Sitting on a couch

Question 43

What should you do if you fall while practicing a fundamental movement skill?

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Get back up and try again.

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Cry and give up.

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Tell your teacher to help you.

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Go home and rest.

Question 44

Which activity is a good way to enhance physical literacy?

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Playing different sports and games.

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Watching sports on TV.

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Reading about sports.

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Talking about sports with your friends.

Question 45

In our PE lessons, we've been learning about different ways to move our bodies. Which of these is NOT one of the fundamental movement skills we've learned?

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Writing

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Running

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Jumping

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Catching

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental movement skill that we are learning in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Balancing

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 47

When running, how should your arms be positioned?

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Swinging forward and backward

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By your side

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Held up in the air

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Crossed over your chest

Question 48

What is the correct way to land after a jump?

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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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With your legs straight

Question 49

When catching a ball, what should you do?

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Use two hands

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Use one hand

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Close your eyes

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Turn your back

Question 50

What is the most important thing to keep in mind when doing physical activities?

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Having fun

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Winning

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Looking good

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Being the best

Question 51

How many times should you practise a new skill before you get good at it?

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Many times

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Once

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Twice

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Never

Question 52

When you run or jump, what helps you keep your balance and move smoothly?

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Coordination

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Strength

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Speed

Question 53

When running, which of these is NOT something we should do?

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Landing on the same foot

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Push off with one foot

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Gliding

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Swinging arms

Question 54

When jumping, what should you do first to jump high?

Accepted Answer

Bend your knees and push off

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Stand still and jump

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Jump with your arms down

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Jump with your legs together

Question 55

When throwing an object, which part of your body should you use for the most power?

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Your shoulder

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Your fingers

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Your wrist

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Your elbow

Question 56

When catching a ball, what is the best way to safely catch it?

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With two hands and your fingers spread out

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With one hand

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With your arms crossed

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Behind your back

Question 57

Which of these is NOT a good rule to follow when taking part in physical activities?

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Push others out of the way to get ahead

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Wear comfortable clothes to move in

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Warm up our bodies before exercising

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Drink water to stay hydrated

Question 58

What should you do if you feel tired during a physical activity?

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Stop and take a break

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Keep going even though you're tired

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Ignore the feeling and keep pushing yourself

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Ask someone else to do the activity for you

Question 59

Which of these is NOT a basic movement skill we have learned in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

Answer

Running

Answer

Throwing

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Catching

Question 60

What do we call it when we leap into the air and land on both feet?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Running

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Throwing

Question 61

When running, where should you land your foot first?

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Midfoot

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Heel

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Toes

Question 62

What is the best way to jump a small obstacle?

Accepted Answer

Take a running start and jump over it

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Jump straight up

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Step over it

Question 63

Which of these is NOT a fundamental throwing skill?

Accepted Answer

Balance

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Grip

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Step

Question 64

What body part should you use to catch a ball?

Accepted Answer

Hands

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Feet

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Chest