Locomotor Skills Quiz: Test Your Movement Knowledge (4th Grade)

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a way to move your body?

Accepted Answer

Writing

Answer

Hopping

Answer

Walking

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Running

Question 2

When you walk, what should your body do?

Accepted Answer

Head up, shoulders relaxed, arms swing naturally.

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Head down, shoulders slumped, arms flailing.

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Run in place.

Question 3

What's a good thing about practicing locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

It helps you move better, balance well, and stay healthy.

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It makes you less flexible.

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It makes your muscles bigger.

Question 4

How should you stand to get ready for a jump?

Accepted Answer

Feet apart like your shoulders, knees bent a little, arms up high.

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Feet wide apart, knees bent a lot, arms behind you.

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Feet together, legs straight, arms at your sides.

Question 5

How can you get better at skipping?

Accepted Answer

Practice often, pay attention to the rhythm, and use a skipping rope.

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Only practice on soft surfaces.

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Skip as fast as you can.

Question 6

Which of these locomotor skills involves moving forward with one foot leading, alternating with the other foot, while maintaining a rhythmic, bouncing motion?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

Answer

Running

Answer

Walking

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Galloping

Question 7

When performing a jump, what is the most important aspect to maintain for a safe and controlled landing?

Accepted Answer

Bent knees

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Straight legs

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Arms crossed

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Head tilted back

Question 8

Imagine you are galloping across a field. What action would you be performing with your legs?

Accepted Answer

Leading with one leg and bringing the other leg up to meet it

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Moving both legs forward simultaneously

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Taking small, quick steps

Question 9

Which locomotor skill is most similar to running, but with a slower pace and a more controlled movement?

Accepted Answer

Walking

Answer

Galloping

Answer

Hopping

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Jumping

Question 10

You are playing tag and need to quickly change direction. Which locomotor skill would be most helpful?

Accepted Answer

Galloping

Answer

Skipping

Answer

Walking

Answer

Hopping

Question 11

While hopping on one foot, what is the primary muscle group used for balance and control?

Accepted Answer

Leg muscles

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Abdominal muscles

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Arm muscles

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Back muscles

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a fundamental locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Skipping

Answer

Running

Answer

Jumping

Question 13

When performing a jump, where should your gaze be directed?

Accepted Answer

Forward, at the landing spot

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Down at your feet

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Up at the ceiling

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To the side

Question 14

Imagine you are running a race. What locomotor skill would you be using?

Accepted Answer

Running

Answer

Walking

Answer

Galloping

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Skipping

Question 15

Which locomotor skill is characterized by a series of small hops on one foot, followed by a series of hops on the other foot?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

Answer

Galloping

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 16

Which locomotor skill involves moving forward by taking short, quick steps while bouncing slightly?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

Answer

Walking

Answer

Running

Question 17

When performing a jump, what is the most important body part to use for power?

Accepted Answer

Legs

Answer

Head

Answer

Arms

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Torso

Question 18

Which of these locomotor skills is best described as a controlled, forward movement with one foot always on the ground?

Accepted Answer

Walking

Answer

Hopping

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Running

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Galloping

Question 19

What is the main difference between running and galloping?

Accepted Answer

Galloping involves a longer, more powerful stride with a diagonal leg movement.

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Galloping is slower than running.

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Running requires more arm movement.

Question 20

Imagine you are hopping on one foot. Which body part should be kept straight to maintain balance?

Accepted Answer

The leg that is hopping

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The head

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The arms

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The other leg

Question 21

Which of these activities would best help you practice hopping?

Accepted Answer

Playing hopscotch

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Walking to school

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Swimming laps

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Playing tag

Question 22

When performing a skipping motion, what should your arms be doing?

Accepted Answer

Swinging rhythmically back and forth

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Reaching forward with each step

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Staying still at your sides

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Moving in a circular motion

Question 23

What is the main purpose of practicing locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

To improve movement, coordination, and physical fitness.

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To learn how to play specific sports.

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To develop fine motor skills.

Question 24

Which locomotor skill is most similar to walking but with a faster pace and shorter steps?

Accepted Answer

Running

Answer

Skipping

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Galloping

Question 25

What is the best way to improve your ability to perform a specific locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Practice regularly and focus on the correct technique.

Answer

Watch videos of professional athletes.

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Read books about exercise.