Master Movement Skills: Running, Jumping, Hopping, Skipping, and Sliding

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Throwing

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Running

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Hopping

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Skipping

Question 2

What is the main body part used for moving forward in running?

Accepted Answer

Legs

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Arms

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Head

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Back

Question 3

What is the correct way to land when jumping?

Accepted Answer

On the balls of your feet

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On your heels

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On your toes

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Flat-footed

Question 4

What is the best way to develop locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Practice often and get feedback

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Try them occasionally without help

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Watch others do them

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Read about them

Question 5

When performing a jump, which part of the body should you land on first?

Accepted Answer

Feet

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Hands

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Head

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Shoulders

Question 6

As part of a warm-up before practicing locomotor skills, which of these exercises is most appropriate?

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Stretching

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Running sprints

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Lifting weights

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Playing a competitive game

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Throwing

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Running

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Jumping

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Hopping

Question 8

What is the term for moving on one foot, keeping the other foot off the ground?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Running

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Skipping

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Sliding

Question 9

Which locomotor skill involves sliding your feet along the ground?

Accepted Answer

Sliding

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Running

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 10

What is the main purpose of locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

To move from one place to another

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To improve balance and coordination

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To develop strength and endurance

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To enhance flexibility

Question 11

Which of these activities would NOT help develop coordination and balance?

Accepted Answer

Sitting still

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Jumping rope

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Skipping

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Hopping

Question 12

Which of these is **not** a fundamental locomotor skill taught in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Throwing

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Running

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 13

When you hop, which body part should you push off with?

Accepted Answer

One leg

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Both legs

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One arm

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Both arms

Question 14

When you run, which body part should you keep straight?

Accepted Answer

Back

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Head

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Legs

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Arms

Question 15

In Physical Education, we talk about two types of balance: static and dynamic. What's the difference between them?

Accepted Answer

Static balance is keeping still, while dynamic balance is keeping steady while moving.

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Dynamic balance is keeping still, while static balance is keeping steady while moving.

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Static and dynamic balance are the same thing.

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Dynamic balance is only important for hard skills like gymnastics.

Question 16

Which of these is a type of jump where you push off with one foot and land on the same foot?

Accepted Answer

Single-leg jump

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Broad jump

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Double-jump

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Box jump

Question 17

What is the difference between skipping and jumping?

Accepted Answer

Skipping involves a continuous bouncing motion, while jumping is a single leap.

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Jumping involves a forward motion, while skipping is done sideways.

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Skipping requires a rope, while jumping does not.

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There is no difference between skipping and jumping.

Question 18

What is the key to developing good coordination in basic movement skills?

Accepted Answer

Practice

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Natural ability

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Physical strength

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Good eyesight

Question 19

Which of these activities can help improve agility?

Accepted Answer

Obstacle course

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Long-distance running

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Weightlifting

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Yoga

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a basic locomotor skill covered in this topic?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Running

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Jumping

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Hopping

Question 21

What kind of jump do you use when you push off the ground with one leg?

Accepted Answer

Single-leg jump

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Two-leg jump

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Triple jump

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Tuck jump

Question 22

What should your arms be doing while you skip?

Accepted Answer

Swinging forwards and backwards

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Held still at your sides

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Swinging up and down

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Crossed over your chest

Question 23

What is the safest way to land after a jump?

Accepted Answer

Flat on the soles of your feet

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On your toes

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Rolling onto your side

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On your knees

Question 24

What's the difference between hopping and skipping?

Accepted Answer

Hopping uses one leg and skipping uses two.

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Skipping uses one leg and hopping uses two.

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Hopping involves jumping but skipping doesn't.

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Skipping is more difficult than hopping.

Question 25

How do rhythm and coordination work together to help us move smoothly and efficiently when performing locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm sets the pace and timing, while coordination helps us move our body parts together smoothly.

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Rhythm only matters when moving to music, and coordination is just for balancing.

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Coordination is the most important thing, and rhythm doesn't really matter.

Question 26

Which of these actions is NOT a fundamental locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Climbing

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Running

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Jumping

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Hopping

Question 27

What do we call it when you push off with both feet and land on only one foot?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Skipping

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Sliding

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Running

Question 28

When you move forward quickly with one foot in front of the other, which locomotor skill are you using?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Jumping

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Skipping

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Sliding

Question 29

Which skill involves moving sideways by pushing off with one foot at a time?

Accepted Answer

Sliding

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Hopping

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Skipping

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Running

Question 30

What skill combines running and jumping, with a short pause in the air?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

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Running

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Jumping

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Hopping

Question 31

Which of these helps you to stay steady when you're moving?

Accepted Answer

Good posture

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Strong arms

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Long legs

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Being fast

Question 32

When you start to run, how should you stand?

Accepted Answer

Feet apart, knees a little bent

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Feet together, arms down

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Lying on the ground

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On one leg, other leg straight out

Question 33

When you jump, which part of your body should touch the ground first?

Accepted Answer

Toes

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Heels

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Knees

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Head

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Kicking

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Running

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 35

When you move forward by pushing off with one foot and landing on the same foot, you are:

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Running

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Jumping

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Sliding

Question 36

Which locomotor skill involves moving smoothly over a surface without lifting your feet up?

Accepted Answer

Sliding

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Running

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 37

Which of these factors does NOT affect how well you can jump?

Accepted Answer

Which way the wind is blowing

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How much force you use

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How you move your arms

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How you position your body

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT one of the five fundamental locomotor skills taught in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Cycling

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Hopping

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Running

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Skipping

Question 39

Which of these definitions best describes 'running'?

Accepted Answer

Moving forward by taking alternate steps, with both feet leaving the ground at some point.

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Sliding on the ground with one foot extended.

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Jumping up and down on one foot.

Question 40

What is the correct order of movements when performing a hop?

Accepted Answer

Take off with one foot, land on the same foot, push off again.

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Take off with one foot, land on both feet, take off with the other foot.

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Take off with both feet, land on one foot, take off again with the same foot.

Question 41

Which locomotor skill involves alternating two consecutive steps on one foot while moving forward?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

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Running

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Sliding

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Hopping

Question 42

What is the main reason we use the sliding technique in physical activities?

Accepted Answer

To control speed and direction while staying on the ground.

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To quickly move forward.

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To jump over obstacles.

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT important to consider for safety when practicing locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Wearing loose clothing

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Wearing suitable footwear

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Checking the area for any potential hazards