Controlling and Coordinating Movements: Master Movement Skills in Year 1 PE

Question 1

What skill are we NOT learning in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Throwing

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Catching

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Balancing

Question 2

What is the best way to catch a ball?

Accepted Answer

With your hands open and your palms facing up

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With your hands closed and your palms facing down

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With your hands crossed and your palms facing inward

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With your hands behind your back

Question 3

What is the difference between control and coordination?

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Control is about moving your body in the right way, while coordination is about moving your body at the right time.

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Coordination is about moving your body in the right way, while control is about moving your body at the right time.

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There is no difference between control and coordination.

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Control is about moving your body in the wrong way, while coordination is about moving your body in the right way.

Question 4

Which of these is a great way to practice being in control of your movements?

Accepted Answer

Throwing a ball at a target

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Kicking a ball as hard as you can

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Running around in circles

Question 5

Which of these is a benefit of practicing controlling your movements?

Accepted Answer

Both of the above

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You'll get better at balancing

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You'll be less likely to hurt yourself

Question 6

When you are catching a ball, you should use

Accepted Answer

Two hands

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One hand

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Your feet

Question 7

What should be your focus when practicing coordinating your movements?

Accepted Answer

Both of the above

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Accuracy

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Smoothness

Question 8

What is NOT a good way to improve your balance?

Accepted Answer

Jumping on a trampoline

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Standing on one leg

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Walking on a wobble board

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Doing yoga

Question 9

How should you catch a ball?

Accepted Answer

With your hands together, thumbs facing each other

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With your fingers spread out

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With your elbows tucked in

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With your body facing away from the ball

Question 10

What is the main goal of this unit?

Accepted Answer

To improve our ability to control and coordinate our movements

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To learn about different sports

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To become better athletes

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To have fun

Question 11

What does coordination mean?

Accepted Answer

Moving your body parts together smoothly

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Running quickly

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Jumping high

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Kicking a ball hard

Question 12

Which of these activities can help us improve our coordination?

Accepted Answer

Playing hopscotch

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Sitting very still

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Reading a book

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Watching a movie

Question 13

Which of these games helps improve your balance?

Accepted Answer

Hop-scotch

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Hide-and-seek

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Tag

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Musical chairs

Question 14

What should you do if you fall while running?

Accepted Answer

Check for any injuries

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Get up and keep running

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Stretch your muscles

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Call your parents

Question 15

Which of these is an example of a coordinated movement?

Accepted Answer

Walking

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Talking

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Blinking

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Breathing

Question 16

What is the name of the skill that helps us move our bodies smoothly and efficiently?

Accepted Answer

Coordination

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Balance

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Agility

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Flexibility

Question 17

How should you throw a ball to a friend?

Accepted Answer

Stand with your feet apart and throw smoothly

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Use all your strength

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Aim at their head

Question 18

Which of these is not a good way to catch a ball?

Accepted Answer

Put your hands behind your back

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Use both hands

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Keep your eyes on the ball

Question 19

How can you jump over an obstacle?

Accepted Answer

Take steps back, bend your knees, and push off

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Run and jump as high as you can

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Roll over the obstacle

Question 20

What should you do if you lose your balance while running?

Accepted Answer

Try to regain balance by putting out your arms

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Fall down and cry

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Run faster to catch up with your friends

Question 21

How can you improve your hand-eye coordination?

Accepted Answer

Play catch with a friend

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Watch TV

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Read a book

Question 22

Which of these needs the most balance?

Accepted Answer

Walking on a balance beam

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Standing still

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Sitting on a chair

Question 23

When playing football, how can you demonstrate control and coordination?

Accepted Answer

Control when kicking the ball accurately and coordination when running smoothly after it.

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Coordination when kicking the ball hard and control when running quickly after it.

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Control only when kicking the ball.

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Coordination only when running after the ball.

Question 24

What can we do to get better at controlling our bodies?

Accepted Answer

Play lots of different sports

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Do special exercises

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Eat lots of vegetables

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Sleep early

Question 25

When jumping, you should land on:

Accepted Answer

The balls of your feet

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Your toes

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Your heels

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The side of your feet

Question 26

Which activity needs the most coordination?

Accepted Answer

Juggling

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Walking

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Running

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Skipping

Question 27

When you walk, which part of your body controls how your arms and legs move?

Accepted Answer

Your brain

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Your heart

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Your eyes

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Your bones

Question 28

What activity can help you improve your control and coordination?

Accepted Answer

Playing tag

Accepted Answer

Kicking a ball

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Sitting still

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a way to improve your control of movements?

Accepted Answer

Kicking your legs as hard as you can

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Moving slowly and carefully

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Using your eyes to focus on what you are doing

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Practicing the movement over and over again

Question 30

What won't help you move your body better?

Accepted Answer

Eating lots of fruits and vegetables

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Practising your moves

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Warming up before you play

Question 31

Which activity helps you develop coordination?

Accepted Answer

Playing sports

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Reading a book

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Watching TV

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Eating fruits

Question 32

What is an example of a balanced position?

Accepted Answer

Standing on one leg

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Running

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Jumping

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Swimming

Question 33

Before throwing a ball, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Aim

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Close your eyes

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Turn away

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Wave your arm

Question 34

What's important for good coordination?

Accepted Answer

Body awareness

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Fast reflexes

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Big muscles

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Lots of energy

Question 35

How do you catch a ball safely?

Accepted Answer

Open your hands wide

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Turn your back on the ball

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Close your eyes

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Jump up

Question 36

Which movement involves balancing?

Accepted Answer

Standing on one foot

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Walking

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Swimming

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Cycling

Question 37

How can you practise coordination?

Accepted Answer

Playing games with movement

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Sitting still

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Watching TV

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Eating snacks

Question 38

What do we call the ability to keep our body balanced?

Accepted Answer

Balance

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Agility

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Coordination

Question 39

When we throw a ball, which part of our body do we use to change the direction of the ball?

Accepted Answer

Arms

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Legs

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Head

Question 40

True or False: It's important to listen carefully to instructions when learning new movements.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 41

Which of these is NOT a benefit of getting better at controlling our movements?

Accepted Answer

Getting sick less often

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Feeling more confident

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Having better posture

Question 42

When we catch a ball, what part of our body do we use to make the ball stop softly?

Accepted Answer

Our hands

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Our feet

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Our head

Question 43

What should we remember to do when we are throwing or catching a ball?

Accepted Answer

Keep our eyes on the ball

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Stay still like a tree

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Use only one hand

Question 44

Which of these activities involves balancing on just one leg?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Walking

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Running

Question 45

Why is it important to warm up before playing or exercising?

Accepted Answer

To help prevent injuries

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To make ourselves sweat more

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To make ourselves tired

Question 46

Which of these is a good way to improve our coordination?

Accepted Answer

Playing a game of Simon Says

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Sitting still in one place

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Eating a lot of vegetables

Question 47

Which action is about keeping your body upright?

Accepted Answer

Balancing

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Jumping

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Rolling

Question 48

What part of your body do you use to point or aim when throwing a ball?

Accepted Answer

Arms

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Feet

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Head

Question 49

When trying to catch a ball that is higher than you, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Jump and reach for it

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Use only one hand

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Bend down and scoop it up

Question 50

Which sport or activity involves using your eyes and hands together well?

Accepted Answer

Tennis

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Football

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Swimming

Question 51

Which of these is NOT a skill related to controlling our movements?

Accepted Answer

Speed

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Agility

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Balance

Question 52

Why is it important to stretch before playing a game or doing physical activity?

Accepted Answer

To warm up your muscles

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To make you taller

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To make you stronger

Question 53

Which animal is known for jumping really high?

Accepted Answer

Frog

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Dog

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Cat

Question 54

If you fall while running, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Roll over and get back up

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Lie very still

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Shout for help

Question 55

Which of these is a good way to exercise and stay healthy?

Accepted Answer

Playing outside

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Watching TV

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Eating lots of sweets

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT a skill you will learn in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Standing

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Throwing

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Catching

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Balancing

Question 57

What does it mean to control and coordinate your movements?

Accepted Answer

Move your body the way you want to move it

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Move your body quickly and powerfully

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Move your body in a graceful way

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Move your body in a balanced way

Question 58

What is the best way to practice balancing on a balance beam?

Accepted Answer

Walk on it slowly and carefully

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Walk on it with your eyes closed

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Run on it as fast as you can

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Jump on it with both feet