Mastering Body Movements: A Comprehensive Guide to Non-Locomotor Skills for First Graders

Question 1

Which of these is a locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Bending

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Twisting

Question 2

Which of the following is not a non-locomotor skill that we can do with our bodies?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Bending

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Stretching

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Balancing

Question 3

Which part of our body do we twist when we turn our heads?

Accepted Answer

Neck

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Waist

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Ankle

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Shoulder

Question 4

What do we do when we stand on one leg and lift the other one up?

Accepted Answer

Balancing

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Turning

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Stretching

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Bending

Question 5

When we turn our whole body around, which part of our body do we use?

Accepted Answer

Waist

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Feet

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Legs

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Arms

Question 6

When we move our body into different shapes, like touching our toes, we are:

Accepted Answer

Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

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Balancing

Question 7

Which body part do we use to keep our balance, like when we stand on one foot?

Accepted Answer

Feet

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Arms

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Legs

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Head

Question 8

When we turn our body without moving our feet, like when we look behind us, we are:

Accepted Answer

Turning

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Twisting

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Bending

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Stretching

Question 9

Which of these activities involves stretching? (Making our muscles longer)

Accepted Answer

Reaching for a toy

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Walking to the door

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Sitting on the floor

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Jumping over a hurdle

Question 10

When we change the position of our body, like twisting our waist, we are:

Accepted Answer

Twisting

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Balancing

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Turning

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Stretching

Question 11

When we move our arms and legs in opposite directions, like when we swim, we are:

Accepted Answer

Twisting

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Turning

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Stretching

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Bending

Question 12

Which of these activities helps us develop balance? (Staying steady on our feet)

Accepted Answer

Standing on one foot

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Walking on a straight line

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Jumping rope

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Hanging upside down

Question 13

Which of these does NOT require us to move from one place to another?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 14

Which of these activities involves moving your body around its center?

Accepted Answer

Doing a cartwheel

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Touching your toes

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Standing on one foot

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Rolling a ball

Question 15

How can you get better at staying upright?

Accepted Answer

Practicing standing on one foot

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Running in a straight line

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Jumping up and down

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Kicking a ball

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a good thing about being able to bend, stretch, twist, turn, and balance?

Accepted Answer

It makes us run faster.

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It helps us to know our bodies better.

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It makes us better at moving smoothly.

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It can make us more flexible.

Question 17

When you make your body longer, you are:

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Shortening

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Twisting

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Bending

Question 18

Which of these helps you to face a different direction?

Accepted Answer

Spinning around

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Running in a circle

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Jumping over a hurdle

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Kicking a ball into a goal

Question 19

Why is it important to be able to stay upright?

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To keep from falling

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To move more smoothly

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To be more flexible

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To run faster

Question 20

Which of these games can help you to get better at bending, stretching, twisting, turning, and balancing?

Accepted Answer

Musical Statues

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Tag

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Soccer

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Swimming

Question 21

What do we want to improve when we do activities like bending, stretching, twisting, turning, and balancing?

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Our body control and coordination

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Our speed and agility

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Our strength and power

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Our endurance and stamina

Question 22

Which skill do you use when you want to look behind you?

Accepted Answer

Turn your body

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Bend your body

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Stretch your body

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Twist your body

Question 23

How do you keep your body steady when balancing?

Accepted Answer

Stay still

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Move your arms

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Hold your breath

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Jump around

Question 24

Which of these activities involves stretching?

Accepted Answer

Touching your toes

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Jumping rope

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Running a race

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Playing catch

Question 25

What should you remember when turning?

Accepted Answer

Move your whole body

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Turn your head only

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Close your eyes

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Hop on one foot

Question 26

What do you need to do to improve your balancing skills?

Accepted Answer

Practice standing on one leg

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Run in circles

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Stretch your arms

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Bend your knees

Question 27

When we bend our bodies forward or backward, which body part do we bend?

Accepted Answer

Back

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Legs

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Arms

Question 28

What do we call it when we move our body parts closer together?

Accepted Answer

Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

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Turning

Question 29

Which of these helps us reach our arms and legs as far as we can?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Bending

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Twisting

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Turning

Question 30

Which of these helps us stay steady and upright?

Accepted Answer

Balancing

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

Question 31

When we move our head from side to side, we are:

Accepted Answer

Twisting

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Bending

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Stretching

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Turning

Question 32

Which of these activities might involve bending and stretching?

Accepted Answer

Doing push-ups

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Jumping rope

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Balancing on one leg

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Playing tag

Question 33

What helps us get better at moving our bodies in different ways?

Accepted Answer

Learning non-locomotor skills

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Playing on the playground

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Watching TV

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Eating healthy food

Question 34

Why do we learn non-locomotor skills in physical education?

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To get better at balancing and coordinating

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To make it easier to walk and run

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To help us jump higher and run faster

Question 35

Which of these actions is NOT a non-locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Stretching

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Bending

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Twisting

Question 36

What is the best way to bend forward from the waist?

Accepted Answer

Keep your knees straight, back flat, and reach forward.

Answer

Bend your knees and tuck your chin in.

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Hunch your shoulders and keep your knees bent.

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Jump up and reach for your toes.

Question 37

Why is stretching important?

Accepted Answer

It helps you move your body easily and avoid injuries.

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It makes you taller.

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It makes you stronger.

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It helps you run faster.

Question 38

What does it mean to twist your body?

Accepted Answer

Rotating your body at the waist

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Turning your head from side to side

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Bending your knees

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Moving your arms up and down

Question 39

Which of these activities requires balancing?

Accepted Answer

Standing on one leg

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Jumping

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Crawling

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Running

Question 40

What should you do first when warming up for exercise?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Jumping jacks

Answer

Running

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Sit-ups

Question 41

Which exercise helps improve flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Toe touches

Answer

Jumping jacks

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Push-ups

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Squats

Question 42

Why is it important to cool down after exercise?

Accepted Answer

To reduce muscle soreness

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To increase your heart rate

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To make you sweat more

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To get you ready for your next workout

Question 43

How can you practice bending?

Accepted Answer

Touch your toes.

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Jump up and down.

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Spin around.

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Crawl on the ground.

Question 44

What is the correct way to turn your body 180 degrees?

Accepted Answer

Pivot on your heel

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Jump and turn

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Spin around

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Crawl

Question 45

Which of these actions is NOT a non-locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Running

Answer

Balancing

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Twisting

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Stretching

Question 46

Which of these actions requires you to stay in a steady position without moving?

Accepted Answer

Balancing

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Stretching

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Running

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Hopping

Question 47

Why do we learn non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

To control and understand our body movements better.

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To play sports

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To lift heavy objects

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To travel long distances

Question 48

Which of these is a benefit of practicing non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Improved coordination

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Increased strength

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Enhanced endurance

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Greater speed

Question 49

When creating activities for practicing non-locomotor skills, what should you think about?

Accepted Answer

The age and abilities of the people doing the activities.

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The weather conditions

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The time of day

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The type of music being played

Question 50

Which of these is a fun way to practice stretching?

Accepted Answer

Reaching for the sky like a tree

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Balancing on a beam

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Jumping up and down

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Walking like a crab

Question 51

What is the most important thing to remember when teaching non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Make sure everyone warms up before starting and cools down afterward.

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Have a first-aid kit nearby

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Use a spotter

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Wear comfortable clothes