Movement Skills: Master the Basics of Running, Jumping, Throwing, and Catching

Question 1

How do body awareness and spatial perception help us perform movement skills?

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Body awareness helps us control our movements, while spatial perception helps us judge distances and positions.

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Body awareness is only related to balance, while spatial perception is only related to moving objects.

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Body awareness and spatial perception are inborn abilities that cannot be improved through practice.

Question 2

How does practice help us get better at movement skills?

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Practice helps us do movements more smoothly and accurately.

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Practice only makes our bodies stronger, which is enough to improve movement skills.

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Practice helps us feel less nervous and more confident, which indirectly improves movement skills.

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Practice is only helpful when learning new skills, not for skills we already know.

Question 3

How does maintaining good body alignment help you move better?

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It helps your muscles work together and keeps you balanced.

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Only professional athletes need to worry about body alignment.

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Body alignment doesn't affect how well you can move.

Question 4

How do teachers usually check how well students can move in PE class?

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Using different ways, like watching, checklists, feedback, and having students show their moves.

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By just watching and giving a grade.

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Using one test that compares everyone to others.

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Only by having students grade themselves and get feedback from friends.

Question 5

Which movement patterns are essential for developing physical skills?

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Locomotion, stability, and manipulation

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Hopping, skipping, and jumping

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Kicking, throwing, and catching

Question 6

Why is it important to warm up before doing physical activities?

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Warming up prepares our muscles for action by increasing blood flow.

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Warming up makes our muscles tired so we don't get too tired during the activity.

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Warming up makes the activity more fun because our bodies feel more relaxed.

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Warming up helps us show off our flexibility and how fit we are.

Question 7

When learning movement skills, we use cognitive processes like decision-making and problem-solving. How can training these processes help us improve our performance?

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Training cognitive processes can improve reaction time and accuracy.

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Cognitive processes don't affect movement skills.

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Cognitive processes are only important for complex activities like chess.

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Training cognitive processes involves repeating physical movements.

Question 8

To improve your accuracy when throwing a ball overhand, which of these tips should you follow?

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Keep your eyes on the target.

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Throw the ball with great force.

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Throw the ball high in the air.

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Use your other arm to guide the ball.

Question 9

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To improve your catching skills, what is the most effective practice method?

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Doing catching exercises

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Running quickly

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Lifting heavy objects

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Playing video games

Question 10

During physical activities, why is it important to take breaks for rest and recovery?

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Rest and recovery help muscles repair and prevent injuries.

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Rest and recovery slow down your heart rate and blood flow.

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Rest and recovery are only important for professional athletes, not for kids like us.

Question 11

How can practicing movement skills in everyday activities help you stay active and healthy?

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Movement skills make everyday activities more fun and enjoyable, making you want to move more.

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Movement skills help you move more safely and easily, reducing the chances of getting hurt.

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Movement skills are only important in physical education class and don't have much use in real life.

Question 12

Which of these is **not** a movement skill we are learning in this unit?

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Swimming

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Running

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Jumping

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Catching

Question 13

When we run, what should we do first to run well?

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Keep our bodies straight and balanced

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Run really fast

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Take big steps

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Run for a long time

Question 14

What is the most important thing you need to throw a ball accurately?

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Seeing where you want the ball to go

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Strong arms

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Feet in the right place

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Moving your whole body

Question 15

When you catch a ball, how should you hold your hands?

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Like a bowl or cup

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Straight and stiff

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With your fingers crossed

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Pushing the ball away

Question 16

Which of these activities can help you get better at seeing where things are and using your hands at the same time?

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Playing catch

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Drawing a picture

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Listening to music

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Reading a book

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a basic movement skill we are learning in this unit?

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Swimming

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Running

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Jumping

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Catching

Question 18

When running, it is important to keep your eyes:

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Looking straight ahead

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Down at your feet

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Focused on the finish line

Question 19

Which of the following is a safe way to land after jumping?

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With your knees bent

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On your heels

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On your toes

Question 20

Which of the following helps improve coordination and balance?

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Jumping rope

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Running in a straight line

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Doing sit-ups

Question 21

True or False: It is okay to push or shove other people while running.

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False

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True

Question 22

When catching an object, you should use your:

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Hands cupped together

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Fingers spread apart

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Arms extended

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a component of physical fitness?

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Intelligence

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Strength

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Endurance

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a basic movement skill covered in this unit?

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Dodging

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 25

What is the main purpose of learning movement skills?

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To improve our coordination and control when moving

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To get ready for upcoming tests

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To get more exercise

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To make new friends

Question 26

When running, which part of your foot should touch the ground first?

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Middle of your foot

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Heel

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Toes

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Arch

Question 27

What is the correct way to throw a ball overhead?

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Take a step to the side and throw the ball from above your shoulder

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Take a step forward and throw the ball from behind your head

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Take a step backward and throw the ball from in front of your head

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Stand still and throw the ball straight up

Question 28

What is the best way to catch a ball that is coming towards you?

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Use both hands to catch the ball and cradle it

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Try to catch the ball with one hand

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Let the ball bounce once before catching it

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Turn your back to the ball

Question 29

How can we tell if we are getting better at movement skills?

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By setting goals and seeing if we reach them

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By seeing how we compare to others

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By counting how many times we practice

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We can't tell

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT included in the movement skills covered in this unit?

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Swimming

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Running

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Jumping

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Catching

Question 31

To throw a ball overhand, you should:

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Step forward with your non-throwing foot, swing your arm back, and release the ball at shoulder height

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Step forward with your throwing foot, swing your arm back, and release the ball at hip height

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Step sideways, swing your arm up, and release the ball at head height

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Stand still, swing your arm up, and release the ball at shoulder height

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a safety rule for physical activities?

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Show off to your friends

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Wear appropriate clothing and shoes

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Know your limits

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Use equipment correctly

Question 33

How does sensory integration help us improve our movement skills? Give examples of how different senses contribute to this process.

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Sensory integration helps us coordinate and control our body movements more effectively.

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Sensory integration is only important for people with special needs.

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Sensory integration has no impact on our coordination or balance.

Question 34

How do cultural influences, such as traditions, games, and dances, impact the development and use of movement skills in different regions?

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Cultural factors influence the ways and styles people move their bodies.

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Cultural factors have no impact on the development of movement skills.

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Cultural factors primarily affect the clothing worn during physical activities.

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Cultural factors do not affect people's physical abilities.

Question 35

How do factors like growing up, surroundings, and teaching affect how well we learn and improve movement skills?

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Growing up, surroundings, and teaching all work together to shape how well we learn movement skills.

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Growing up and surroundings alone decide how well we learn skills.

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Movement skills develop in a set and straight line.

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Teaching has no effect on how well we learn movement skills.

Question 36

What is most important when making physical education inclusive for students with disabilities?

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Changing activities as needed

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Using special equipment

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Treating them differently

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Not including students with severe disabilities

Question 37

How can you use a movement skill you learned in physical education in another activity or sport? Give a specific example.

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Running in physical education can help me sprint in track and field.

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Catching a ball in physical education can help me catch a frisbee during recess.

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Throwing in physical education can't help me throw a football.

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Jumping in physical education has nothing to do with jumping in basketball.

Question 38

Which way of checking progress lets students see how well they're doing in movement skills right away?

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Self-Assessment Checklist

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Objective Performance Test

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Teacher Observation

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Skill-Related Fitness Test

Question 39

Imagine you are a physical education teacher for young children. Design a physical activity program that includes a variety of movement skills and keeps their developmental needs in mind.

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An obstacle course with activities like running, jumping, and crawling.

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A yoga session that only includes stretching poses.

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A relay race that only involves running.

Question 40

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

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Hindered social interactions

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Improved heart and lung function

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Reduced risk of health conditions like obesity and heart disease

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Enhanced muscle strength and flexibility

Question 41

When assessing students in physical education class, it's important to think about being fair. What is one ethical consideration we should remember when assessing students?

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Give all students an equal chance to show what they can do.

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Always use timed assessments to test speed and agility.

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Assess students in front of their classmates to create a competitive atmosphere.

Question 42

How can things like the ground we're on or the weather affect how we move?

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The environment can make moving easier or harder.

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The environment doesn't change how we move.

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Only hard moves are affected by the environment.

Question 43

In soccer, what helps players decide what to do quickly?

Accepted Answer

Thinking skills

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Running speed

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Team size

Question 44

When doing a vertical jump, which of these is most important?

Accepted Answer

Using the muscles in your legs to push off the ground

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Swinging your arms

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Taking a deep breath before you jump

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Starting with one foot in front of the other

Question 45

What is a basic movement skill that we are learning in this unit?

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Running

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Swimming

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Cycling

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Archery

Question 46

When running, which part of your foot should touch the ground first?

Accepted Answer

Ball of the foot

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Heel

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Toes

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Any part of the foot

Question 47

Which of these is the safest way to land after a jump?

Accepted Answer

With your knees bent and ready to absorb the landing

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On your toes

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On your heels

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On your back

Question 48

What do the letters in the word FITT stand for in physical education?

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Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type

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Flexibility, Interval, Tempo, Type

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Form, Intensity, Time, Technique

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Fitness, Intensity, Type, Time

Question 49

When using wearable technology to track movement skills, what is the most important ethical issue to consider?

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Protecting students' privacy and personal information

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Ensuring the accuracy of the data collected

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Making sure the technology is user-friendly

Question 50

Feedback is important for improving movement skills. Which of the following is the best way for teachers to provide effective feedback?

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Be specific and describe what the student did well or what they could do better.

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Use very general feedback, like "great job!".

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Provide feedback only after the student has finished the skill.

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Focus only on positive feedback.

Question 51

Which of the following is **not** a basic movement skill taught in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Passing

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Running

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Jumping

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Throwing

Question 52

When throwing a ball, which part of your arm should you use to power the throw?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder

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Elbow

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Wrist

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Hand

Question 53

What is the best way to catch a ball coming toward you?

Accepted Answer

Use your hands and arms to make a cup shape

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Use your chest to catch the ball

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Use your feet to catch the ball

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Let the ball bounce and catch it on the ground

Question 54

What is the proper technique for doing a two-foot jump?

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Jump off two feet and land on two feet

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Jump off one foot and land on two feet

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Jump off two feet and land on one foot

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Jump off one foot and land on two feet, then jump again off two feet

Question 55

True or False: It is important to warm up before doing physical activities.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 56

When preparing to jump, what is an important step to remember?

Accepted Answer

Bend your knees slightly

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Keep your eyes fixed on the ground

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Swing your arms backward

Question 57

When catching a ball with two hands, what is the best way to position your hands?

Accepted Answer

With thumbs facing each other

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With palms facing down

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With only one hand

Question 58

Which activity helps to improve both coordination and balance?

Accepted Answer

Skipping rope

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Running in a straight line

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Sitting still

Question 59

If you happen to fall while running, what is the safest action to take?

Accepted Answer

Roll over and stand up

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Lie down and rest

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Cry for help

Question 60

When running, which part of your foot should usually touch the ground first?

Accepted Answer

Ball of the foot

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Heel

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Toes

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Entire foot

Question 61

When jumping, which of the following is a safe landing technique?

Accepted Answer

Landing with bent knees

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Landing on the toes

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Landing on the heels

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Landing with straight legs

Question 62

What is the best way to catch a ball with two hands?

Accepted Answer

Thumbs facing each other

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Thumbs facing forward

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Catching with only your palms

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Using only one hand

Question 63

Which one of these is NOT a benefit of playing catch?

Accepted Answer

Strengthens leg muscles

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Develops hand-eye coordination

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Improves reflexes

Question 64

Which of the following helps you improve coordination during movement skills?

Accepted Answer

Practicing the skill

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Getting plenty of rest

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Stretching your muscles

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Memorizing the steps