Locomotor Skills: Master the Basics of Movement

Question 1

Which of the following is **not** a locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Throwing

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Running

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Hopping

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Sliding

Question 2

Which of the following requires the most explosive power?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Hopping

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Skipping

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Galloping

Question 3

What is the term for moving your body sideways by pushing off with one foot?

Accepted Answer

Sliding

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Hopping

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Skipping

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Shuffling

Question 4

Which of the following activities involves a continuous, bouncing motion?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

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Galloping

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Jumping

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Hopping

Question 5

What is the term for moving forward on one foot?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Running

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Galloping

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Leaping

Question 6

Which skill involves taking alternate steps on one foot?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

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Running

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Jumping

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Sliding

Question 7

Which of these is the most energy-efficient way to cover long distances?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Jumping

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Hopping

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Sliding

Question 8

What is the term for moving side-to-side?

Accepted Answer

Sliding

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Galloping

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Leaping

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Bounding

Question 9

Which skill involves jumping with both feet and landing on the same spot?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Jumping

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Leaping

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Bouncing

Question 10

What is the main difference between running and jogging?

Accepted Answer

Speed

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Distance

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Arm movements

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Leg movements

Question 11

Which of these activities does NOT involve a locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Catching a ball

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Running in a race

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Jumping over a puddle

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Skipping rope

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Ball of the foot

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Heel

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Toes

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Mid-foot

Question 13

Which type of jump involves pushing off with one foot and landing on the same foot?

Accepted Answer

Hop

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Vertical jump

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Broad jump

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Skip

Question 14

What is the difference between skipping and hopping?

Accepted Answer

Skipping involves alternating feet, while hopping uses the same foot.

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Hopping involves alternating feet, while skipping uses the same foot.

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Both skipping and hopping involve using both feet.

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Neither skipping nor hopping involve using feet.

Question 15

What is the main purpose of sliding as a locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

To move quickly and smoothly over a surface

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To jump over obstacles

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To change direction abruptly

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To balance on one leg

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental locomotor skill that we will learn in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Running

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Hopping

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Skipping

Question 17

Which skill involves moving forward with alternate feet, lifting only one foot off the ground at a time?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

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Hopping

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Sliding

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Running

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Feet

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Knees

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Hands

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Elbows

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a fundamental locomotor skill we learned about in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Dodging

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Running

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Hopping

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Galloping

Question 20

Which of these activities helps improve balance in locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Walking on a balance beam

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Jumping over hurdles

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Running in a straight line

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Skipping with a rope

Question 21

When locomoting, it is important to:

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Keep your head up and shoulders relaxed

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Look at your feet only

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Shrug your shoulders and hunch your back

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Breathe quickly

Question 22

When running, you should swing your arms:

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Forward and backward

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Side to side

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In circles

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Not at all

Question 23

Which fundamental movement skill involves jumping on one foot and landing on the opposite foot?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Running

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Skipping

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Galloping

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Crawling

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Running

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 25

What's the correct order for these actions: run, hop, skip?

Accepted Answer

Run - Hop - Skip

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Run - Skip - Hop

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Hop - Skip - Run

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Skip - Run - Hop

Question 26

Which skill involves moving forward with alternating steps, while keeping a steady rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Skipping

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Hopping

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Sliding

Question 27

What's the main body part used for moving forward when galloping?

Accepted Answer

Legs

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Arms

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Head

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Torso

Question 28

What do we call the ability to switch direction quickly and smoothly while running?

Accepted Answer

Agility

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Balance

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Coordination

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Speed

Question 29

Which skill involves moving sideways with a sliding motion?

Accepted Answer

Sliding

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Running

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Hopping

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Skipping

Question 30

Which of the following locomotor skills involves both feet leaving the ground at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Hopping

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Skipping

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Sliding

Question 31

What is the difference between hopping and skipping?

Accepted Answer

Hopping uses one foot while skipping uses two feet.

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Skipping uses one foot while hopping uses two feet.

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Hopping is faster than skipping.

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Skipping is more difficult than hopping.

Question 32

What is the key difference between running and galloping?

Accepted Answer

Galloping has a three-beat rhythm while running has a two-beat rhythm.

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Running is faster than galloping.

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Galloping uses four legs while running uses two.

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Running is more difficult than galloping.

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a locomotor skill covered in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Walking

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Running

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Hopping

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Sliding

Question 34

What's the difference between a jump and a hop?

Accepted Answer

Jumping is done with both feet, while hopping is done with one foot.

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Hopping is done with both feet, while jumping is done with one foot.

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Jumping involves pushing off the ground, while hopping doesn't.

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Hopping involves pushing off the ground, while jumping doesn't.

Question 35

Which skill do you use to move forward quickly, like walking but faster?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Skipping

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Galloping

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Sliding

Question 36

Which locomotor skill involves moving sideways by pushing off with one foot while keeping the other on the ground?

Accepted Answer

Sliding

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Galloping

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Skipping

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Hopping

Question 37

What do you call it when you move forward by taking quick steps, putting one foot in front of the other?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Jumping

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Hopping

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Galloping

Question 38

What is a good way to practice hopping?

Accepted Answer

Jumping on one foot repeatedly

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Running in a straight line

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Balancing on a beam

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Throwing a ball

Question 39

What is sliding?

Accepted Answer

Moving along a surface with your feet in contact with it

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Moving through the air without touching a surface

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Moving in a circular motion

Question 40

What is physical literacy?

Accepted Answer

The ability to move your body well in lots of different ways

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The ability to read and write

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The ability to solve math problems

Question 41

Which of these is NOT a locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Balancing on one foot

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Running in a race

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Skipping across the playground

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Jumping over a puddle

Question 42

Which locomotor skill involves taking off and landing on two feet?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Sliding

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Galloping

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Hopping

Question 43

If you are moving forward with one foot always leading, what skill are you using?

Accepted Answer

Galloping

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Hopping

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Skipping

Question 44

Which two locomotor skills are combined to perform skipping?

Accepted Answer

Hopping and stepping

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Running and sliding

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Galloping and sliding

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Jumping and running

Question 45

What part of your foot should you use to push off the ground when running?

Accepted Answer

Balls of your feet

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Toes

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Heels

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Whole foot

Question 46

Which activity mainly uses the locomotor skill of hopping?

Accepted Answer

Playing hopscotch

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Riding a bike

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Playing tag

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Swimming in a pool

Question 47

How can you improve your balance while practicing locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Focus on a fixed point

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Close your eyes

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Swing your arms wildly

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Look down at your feet

Question 48

Which of these is an important safety consideration when practicing locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Having enough space to move freely

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Wearing tight clothing

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Running on slippery surfaces

Question 49

Why is it important to practice different locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

To develop overall physical literacy and coordination

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To avoid ever having to walk

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To become a professional athlete