Balance and Coordination Skills Quiz for Reception Students

Question 1

Which of these is NOT an obstacle that we might jump over?

Accepted Answer

Table

Answer

Hoop

Answer

Cone

Question 2

What is important to remember to do when we are walking on a balance beam?

Accepted Answer

Keep our head up

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Smile

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Look at our shoes

Question 3

Which activity best helps us practice standing on one leg?

Accepted Answer

Walking on a balance beam

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Jumping over obstacles

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Kicking a ball

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Running around the playground

Question 4

When walking on a balance beam, where should we focus our eyes?

Accepted Answer

The end of the beam

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Our feet

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The teacher

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The floor

Question 5

Which of these is NOT an obstacle we might jump over in PE?

Accepted Answer

A wall

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Cones

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Hurdles

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Bean bags

Question 6

What do we call the line we walk on to improve our balance?

Accepted Answer

Balance beam

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Chalk line

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Tightrope

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Parallel bar

Question 7

To balance on one leg, what should you do with your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Focus forward

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Look at your feet

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Keep them closed

Question 8

What do we use a balance beam for?

Accepted Answer

Balancing across

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Walking quickly

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Jumping over

Question 9

What is the best way to get better at balancing?

Accepted Answer

Practising regularly

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Sitting and watching others

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Only practicing with a teacher

Question 10

Which of these is a fun way to improve your coordination?

Accepted Answer

Playing hopscotch

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Solving puzzles

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Reading books

Question 11

What can you jump over to practice your coordination?

Accepted Answer

A book or small object

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A puddle

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A tall fence

Question 12

If you start to lose your balance, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Put your arms out to steady yourself

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Panic and wave your arms

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Jump up and down

Question 13

What kind of activities help to improve your coordination?

Accepted Answer

Playing catch and other games that involve throwing and catching

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Sitting still and watching TV

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Only doing activities that you're already good at

Question 14

Which of these activities requires the most coordination?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

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Walking

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Sleeping

Question 15

Why is it important to warm up before doing balance and coordination activities?

Accepted Answer

To get your body ready and prevent injuries

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To skip the activity altogether

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To make the activities more fun

Question 16

What helps you stand stably on one leg for a long time?

Accepted Answer

Keeping your toes pointing forward

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Looking down at your shoes

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Holding on to something

Question 17

When walking on a narrow balance beam, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Walk cautiously and steadily

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Run swiftly across

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Jump from one end to the other

Question 18

What is the main difference between balance and coordination?

Accepted Answer

Balance is staying upright, while coordination is moving smoothly

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Coordination is moving smoothly

Question 19

Which animal is well-known for its excellent balance?

Accepted Answer

Monkey

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Elephant

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Fish

Question 20

When you can balance and move well, what can you do?

Accepted Answer

Run and play with friends!

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Learn new things.

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Sleep soundly at night.

Question 21

Why is it important to have good balance and coordination in our daily lives?

Accepted Answer

It helps us walk, run, and play

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It makes us look good

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It's only important for athletes

Question 22

How does good balance and coordination help us stay safe while playing?

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It helps us move quickly out of the way if we need to.

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It keeps us steady on our feet so we don't fall.

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It makes us stronger so we can lift heavy things.

Question 23

To cross a balance beam, which way is best?

Accepted Answer

Slow, with small steps

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Quick, with large steps

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With your arms out wide

Question 24

If you feel like you'll fall while balancing, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Put your hands out for support

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Close your eyes and wait

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Try to stand up fast

Question 25

Which of these activities is great for improving coordination?

Accepted Answer

Jumping rope

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Writing letters

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Watching TV

Question 26

To improve your balance, which is the best thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Practice standing on one leg

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Only try easy balancing exercises

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Give up if it's too hard

Question 27

Which helps you improve balance and coordination?

Accepted Answer

Playing hopscotch

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Sleeping in bed

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Eating chocolate

Question 28

If you feel dizzy while balancing, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and sit down

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Keep trying until you feel better

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Rub your eyes

Question 29

How can you tell if you are getting better at balancing?

Accepted Answer

Keep practicing and see if you can balance for longer each time

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Ask your teacher

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See if you can balance better than your friends

Question 30

What does it mean to have good coordination?

Accepted Answer

Being able to move your body parts together smoothly and easily.

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Being able to stand on one leg for a long time.

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Being able to jump over obstacles.

Question 31

How can parents help their children improve their balance and coordination at home?

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Playing games like Simon Says

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Having them walk on different surfaces

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Buying them new shoes

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Making them do extra homework

Question 32

How does having good balance and coordination help us stay healthy?

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It helps us move around safely.

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It makes us stronger.

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It makes us more flexible.

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It makes us faster.

Question 33

Which of these activities helps you balance better?

Accepted Answer

Playing hopscotch

Accepted Answer

Walking up stairs

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Reading a book

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Eating lunch

Question 34

Which activity helps us to balance on one foot?

Accepted Answer

Standing on one leg

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Drawing

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Running

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Kicking a ball

Question 35

When walking on a balance beam, what should you do to stay upright?

Accepted Answer

Keep your eyes looking ahead

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Close your eyes

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Jump up and down

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Wave your arms

Question 36

Which activity helps to improve your coordination?

Accepted Answer

Jumping over obstacles

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Sitting still

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Watching TV

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Reading a book

Question 37

Why is it important to have good balance and coordination?

Accepted Answer

It helps us to move easily and without falling over

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It makes us stronger

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It makes us look graceful

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It helps us to make friends

Question 38

What do we call the ability to control our body movements smoothly?

Accepted Answer

Coordination

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Agility

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Balance

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Strength

Question 39

Which sport requires a lot of balance and coordination?

Accepted Answer

Gymnastics

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Football

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Swimming

Question 40

What type of exercise can help us to improve our balance?

Accepted Answer

Yoga

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Cycling

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Weightlifting

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Running

Question 41

Why is it important for children to develop their balance and coordination skills?

Accepted Answer

It helps them to take part in physical activities confidently.

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It helps them to make friends.

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It makes them look more graceful.

Question 42

Which of these is the safest way to walk on a narrow beam?

Accepted Answer

Slowly and carefully, with your arms out to the sides for balance

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Sideways, with one hand on the beam

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Backwards, with your eyes closed

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Quickly, without looking where you're going

Question 43

When jumping over obstacles, what is the best way to land?

Accepted Answer

On a soft mat or grassy area

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On a hard surface, like concrete

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With your feet together

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With your arms outstretched

Question 44

What is an important part of being able to balance well?

Accepted Answer

Strong core muscles

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Big feet

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Long arms

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Fast reflexes

Question 45

Which of these activities is a fun way to improve your coordination?

Accepted Answer

Playing a game of catch

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Sitting still and watching TV

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Jumping up and down in one place

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Running around in circles

Question 46

What is the most important thing for developing good balance and coordination?

Accepted Answer

Practice

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Natural talent

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Good luck

Question 47

Which of these is a good way to practice coordination?

Accepted Answer

Dribbling a ball while walking

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Tripping over your own feet

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Running into things

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Dropping things

Question 48

What is important for good balance and coordination?

Accepted Answer

Knowing where your body is in space

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Being able to fly

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Being able to read minds

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Having super strength

Question 49

Which of these is a good way to practice balance and coordination?

Accepted Answer

Walking on a balance beam

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Sitting in a chair

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Standing still

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Lying on the floor