Fundamental Movement Skills Quiz for Year 2 Physical Education

Question 1

How does running benefit your body?

Accepted Answer

It strengthens your heart and lungs.

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It helps you lift heavy objects.

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It makes you more flexible.

Question 2

Which of the following activities is NOT a fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Writing

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 3

What is the correct way to run?

Accepted Answer

Leaning slightly forward, arms swinging naturally by your sides

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Standing straight upright, arms held high above your head

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Hunched over, arms swinging wildly

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Running only on the balls of your feet

Question 4

Which of the following is the best way to jump high?

Accepted Answer

Bend your knees and push off with your feet.

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Lean back and jump with your arms

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Close your eyes and jump as high as you can

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Run and jump without bending your knees

Question 5

What does it mean to hop?

Accepted Answer

Jumping on one foot

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Jumping with both feet together

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Running quickly on one foot

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Skipping

Question 6

What is the best way to throw a ball?

Accepted Answer

Hold the ball with both hands and throw it over your shoulder

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Hold the ball with your fingers and flick it.

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Hold the ball with your palm and push it

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Run and throw the ball as hard as you can

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of physical activity?

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Increased risk of injury

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Improved fitness

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Better mood

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Improved sleep

Question 8

What is the best way to stay healthy and active?

Accepted Answer

Do at least 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week.

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Sit on the couch and watch TV

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Eat lots of junk food

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Get plenty of sleep

Question 9

Which of these is not considered a basic movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Cycling

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Running

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Jumping

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Hopping

Question 10

Which of these activities needs you to use both sides of your body at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

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Hopping

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Balancing on one leg

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Throwing a ball

Question 11

Before doing any exercise, why is it a good idea to warm-up?

Accepted Answer

To get your body ready for movement and make sure it is less likely to get hurt

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To improve how bendy you are

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To learn the skills you will need

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To practice the sport

Question 12

To get better at jumping, what is a good thing to practice?

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Jumping over small obstacles

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Stretching before jumping

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Jumping from high places

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Landing with a lot of force

Question 13

Which of these games helps you to improve how well your hands and eyes work together?

Accepted Answer

Catch and throw

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Hide-and-seek

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Tug of war

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Red rover

Question 14

Which of these is a skill we use to move our body from one place to another?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Reading

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Writing

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Painting

Question 15

When you quickly move your feet up and down, which skill are you using?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

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Running

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Jumping

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Hopping

Question 16

Which skill do we use when we throw something?

Accepted Answer

Throwing

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Running

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Jumping

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Hopping

Question 17

What is the correct way to jump?

Accepted Answer

Push off with one foot and land on the other foot

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Push off with two feet and land on the same feet

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Push off with one foot and land on the same foot

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Push off with two feet and land on one foot

Question 18

Which of the following actions helps us keep our balance?

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Standing on one leg

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Running in a straight line

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Throwing a ball

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Jumping over obstacles

Question 19

Why is it important to warm up before exercising?

Accepted Answer

To prepare our body for physical activity

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To cool our bodies down after exercising

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To become more flexible

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To make our heart beat faster

Question 20

What is a benefit of exercising regularly?

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Getting stronger and fitter

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Gaining weight

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Sleeping poorly

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Feeling sad

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Tag

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Running

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Hopping

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Skipping

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Singing

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Running

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Throwing

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Balancing

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Running

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 24

When throwing a ball, which hand should you use if you are right-handed?

Accepted Answer

Your right hand

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Your left hand

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Either hand

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Neither hand

Question 25

Which of these fundamental movement skills helps us move from one place to another?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Jumping

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Skipping

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Throwing

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a fundamental movement skill we have learnt about this term?

Accepted Answer

Dancing

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 27

What is the correct starting position for a standing jump?

Accepted Answer

Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent

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Feet together, arms at sides

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Feet wide apart, arms raised

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Kneeling on one knee

Question 28

Which of these activities involves hopping on one foot?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Skipping

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Galloping

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Balancing

Question 29

What is the main difference between skipping and hopping?

Accepted Answer

Skipping uses both feet at the same time, while hopping uses one foot at a time

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Hopping is faster than skipping

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Skipping requires a rope, while hopping does not

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They are both the same

Question 30

What is the first step in learning to throw an object?

Accepted Answer

Stand with feet apart, facing the target

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Aim at the target with your eyes

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Wind up your arm

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Release the object

Question 31

Which of these surfaces is NOT suitable for running?

Accepted Answer

Ice

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Grass

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Concrete

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Sand

Question 32

What is the best way to cool down after physical activity?

Accepted Answer

Stretch gently

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Stop exercising suddenly

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Take a cold shower

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Drink a lot of sugary drinks

Question 33

What skill **is not** included in the fundamental movement skills taught in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Dancing

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Running

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Skipping

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Throwing

Question 34

Which is different between hopping and skipping?

Accepted Answer

Hopping uses one foot, while skipping uses two.

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Skipping uses one foot, while hopping uses two.

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There is no difference between hopping and skipping.

Question 35

What do you use to skip?

Accepted Answer

Rope

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Ball

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Hoop

Question 36

If you feel pain or discomfort while exercising, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop exercising and tell your teacher.

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Ignore the pain and keep going.

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Push through the pain.

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a fundamental movement skill we learn in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Catching

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Running

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 38

When running, which part of your body should you keep straight?

Accepted Answer

Back

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Arms

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Legs

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Head

Question 39

What is the difference between jumping and hopping?

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Jumping uses one foot, hopping uses both feet

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Jumping goes higher than hopping

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Hopping is faster than jumping

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There is no difference

Question 40

When skipping, what do you move first?

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Legs

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Arms

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Head

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Body

Question 41

What should you keep your eyes on when throwing an object?

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Your target

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The object

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Your feet

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Your partner

Question 42

What is the best way to land after a jump?

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With your knees bent

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On your heels

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On your toes

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Flat-footed

Question 43

Which movement skill involves pushing off with one foot and landing on the other?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Running

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 44

What movement involves pushing off one leg and landing on the other?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Jumping

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Running

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Skipping

Question 45

What's the difference between jogging and running?

Accepted Answer

Jogging is slower than running

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Jogging has more arm movement than running

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Jogging is done on the spot, while running involves moving forward

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There's no difference between jogging and running

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental movement skill taught in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Running

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Jumping

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Hopping

Question 47

When running, what should your arms be doing?

Accepted Answer

Swinging naturally by your sides

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Held straight out in front of you

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Bent at the elbows

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Crossed over your chest

Question 48

What is the difference between hopping and jumping?

Accepted Answer

Hopping uses one leg, while jumping uses both

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Jumping uses one leg, while hopping uses both

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Hopping is a vertical movement, while jumping is a horizontal movement

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There is no difference between hopping and jumping

Question 49

What is the correct way to skip?

Accepted Answer

Take off from one foot and land on the opposite foot

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Take off from one foot and land on the same foot

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Take off from both feet and land on both feet

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Take off from one foot and land on both feet

Question 50

What is the best way to land after a jump?

Accepted Answer

On the balls of your feet

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On your heels

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On the sides of your feet

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With your legs straight