Movement Skills for Kindergarteners: Improve Fundamental Movement Abilities

Question 1

Why is it important to practice moving skills like walking, running, jumping, and skipping often?

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It helps us stay healthy and move around easily.

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It only helps us get to places faster.

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It is only important for athletes.

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It does not make any difference.

Question 2

Which muscle groups help us move forward when we run?

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Legs and bottom muscles

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Shoulders and arms

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Tummy and back muscles

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Chest and stomach muscles

Question 3

Before you go for a run outside, what's the most important thing to do to stay safe?

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Tell an adult where you're going and when you'll be back.

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Run as fast as you can.

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Run on the road instead of the sidewalk.

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Run with your headphones in.

Question 4

How can we use physical activities to help kids work together?

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Have relay races where kids work together to finish tasks.

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Make an obstacle course where kids have to help each other get through it.

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Have jumping contests where kids compete against each other one at a time.

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Let kids play outside without any rules or help from grown-ups.

Question 5

When the ground is wet and slippery, what's the best way to move to stay safe?

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Slide slowly

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Run quickly

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Jump up and down

Question 6

You want to jump higher. Your friend says to jump every day, but your teacher says to jump only once a week. Whose advice should you follow?

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Your teacher's, because they are an expert in physical education.

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Your friend's, because they are older than your teacher.

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Neither, because you should jump as much as you want.

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Neither, because jumping is too hard.

Question 7

What happens to your body when you jump up?

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It goes up and then comes back down.

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It goes down.

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It stays in the same place.

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It moves sideways.

Question 8

Imagine we're playing tag, and you're teaching me how to skip. What steps would you take to help me learn?

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Break down the skipping motion into smaller steps and practice each one together.

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Show me how to skip, then let me practice on my own.

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Have me watch a video of someone skipping and ask me to copy them.

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Let me try skipping on my own and only help if I make a mistake.

Question 9

How does practicing movement in different places help us move better?

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It helps us get used to different surfaces, making us more balanced and able to move around better.

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It makes us more confident in our movements.

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It helps us build stronger muscles.

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It makes us less likely to get hurt.

Question 10

Why is it important to learn the correct way to walk, run, jump, and skip?

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To avoid injuries and do them correctly.

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To move faster and jump higher.

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To impress others.

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To have more fun.

Question 11

When practicing locomotion skills outside, what's the best way to stay safe when the ground is wet?

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Wear shoes with a good grip to help you balance.

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Run quickly to avoid slipping.

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Skip near the edge of the sidewalk where it's drier.

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Don't practice locomotion skills when the ground is wet.

Question 12

How can technology make it easier to learn about moving your body?

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Technology can show you videos of people moving their bodies well, so you can learn by watching them.

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Technology can give you feedback on how you're moving your body and help you know what to do differently.

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Technology can help you track your progress over time and see how you're improving.

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Technology can't be used to help you learn about moving your body better.

Question 13

How can teachers make sure that all students can have fun and learn from games that involve running?

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Let students choose how they want to take part in the game, like running, walking, or cheering on their friends.

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Only let the fastest runners play.

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Make sure everyone runs the same distance, even if it means some students have to run slower.

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Don't let students who aren't fast runners play.

Question 14

How can practicing locomotion skills help children use their imaginations?

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It helps them make up stories and pretend to be different people while they move.

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It helps them understand how to follow directions better.

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It helps them learn how to keep a beat.

Question 15

How does music help us improve our rhythm and coordination when we move and jump?

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Music helps us keep a steady beat, which helps us stay balanced and coordinated when we move.

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Music makes us feel more energetic, so we can move faster and jump higher.

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Music distracts us from feeling tired, so we can exercise for longer.

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Music has no effect on our ability to move or jump.

Question 16

When teaching movement skills, what's the most important thing to keep in mind?

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Make everyone feel included.

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Only teach the children who are already good at moving.

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Make the activities really hard.

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Don't worry about safety.

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a basic movement skill that you will learn in this unit?

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Swimming

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Walking

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Running

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Skipping

Question 18

Which movement helps you move forward quickly?

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Running

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Jumping

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Walking

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Skipping

Question 19

Which movement involves lifting both feet off the ground at the same time?

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Jumping

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Running

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Skipping

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Walking

Question 20

What movement involves alternating steps while swinging a rope?

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Skipping

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Running

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Jumping

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Walking

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a safety rule for practicing movement skills?

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Run with scissors

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Wear comfortable shoes

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Practice in a safe area

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Stretch before and after

Question 22

What is the main reason we walk?

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To move from one place to another

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To play games

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To exercise

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To jump higher

Question 23

What movement involves taking one step after another?

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Walking

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Running

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 24

Jumping means:

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Lifting your feet off the ground and coming back down

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Moving your feet back and forth

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Running quickly

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Hopping on one foot

Question 25

Which movement involves taking fast steps?

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Running

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Walking

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 26

To walk, what should you do with your feet?

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Put one in front of the other

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Lift them off the ground

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Cross them over

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Keep them still

Question 27

To move forward, what should you do?

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Take steps forward

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Jump up and down

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Walk in place

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Cross your feet

Question 28

How should you walk?

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Take small steps with your feet facing forwards.

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Take large steps with your feet pointing outwards.

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Drag your feet on the ground.

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Run with your arms swinging.

Question 29

How do you jump high?

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Bend your knees and swing your arms up.

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Jump with your feet together.

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Push off the ground with one foot.

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Jump backwards.

Question 30

What do you do when you are skipping?

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Hop on one foot and then the other.

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Jump up and down with both feet together.

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Run and swing your arms.

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Walk and skip at the same time.

Question 31

Which animal is known for hopping?

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Kangaroo

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Dog

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Bird

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Snake

Question 32

Why is it important to use the correct technique when we walk and run?

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It helps us do them better and faster.

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It makes the skills harder to do.

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We don't need to learn the correct technique until we're older.

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Using the wrong technique can actually help us improve.

Question 33

What helps us become stronger to move better?

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Exercising and being active

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Sleeping a lot

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Eating ice cream

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Watching cartoons

Question 34

How should you walk?

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Keep your feet flat on the ground and step forward

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Step on your toes and point them inwards

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Bend your knees a lot when you walk

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Swing your arms up and down really fast

Question 35

Which one is different from the other three: Running, jogging, swimming, jumping?

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Swimming

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Running

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Jogging

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Jumping

Question 36

How do you jump the safest way?

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On a soft surface like grass or a mat

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From a very high place

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With your knees locked straight

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Without looking where you're going

Question 37

How do you skip?

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Bend your knees a little while you skip

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Keep your feet far apart

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Put your arms down by your side

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Keep your head down when you skip

Question 38

What should you do if you fall while running?

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Roll over to protect your head

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Get up and keep running right away

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Cry and wait for help

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Rub the sore spot and forget about it

Question 39

How do hopping games help us become more aware of our body's position in space?

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Hopping around objects helps us know where our body is to avoid bumping into them.

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Hopping only helps us jump better.

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We don't need to know where our body is when we hop.

Question 40

We've learned about running and jumping. Which of these games make you run and jump?

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Hopscotch

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Tag

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Chess

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Hide-and-seek

Question 41

In a game of tag, how do your eyes and sense of space help you avoid others and move around?

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They help you see where others are and avoid bumping into things.

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They help you keep your balance.

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They help you run faster.

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They help you jump higher.

Question 42

Why is it important for everyone to have a chance to practice moving their bodies?

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So that everyone can learn and get better at moving.

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Because moving is fun.

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To make sure everyone is the same.

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Because the teacher said so.

Question 43

When we run on different surfaces in the park, like grass or sand, how do these surfaces affect the way we run?

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We need to change the way we run to match the different surfaces.

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We run faster on grass than on sand.

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The surfaces don't affect the way we run.

Question 44

How can you practice moving your body in different ways when you're not in PE class?

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Jump rope

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Play tag

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Watch TV

Question 45

We walk by moving our feet one in front of the other. What is this movement called?

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Walking

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Running

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 46

When we push off the ground with both feet and reach up, what skill are we using?

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Jumping

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Walking

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Running

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Skipping

Question 47

When walking, we should keep our backs straight. True or false?

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True

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False

Question 48

Playing hopscotch helps us get better at balancing and moving our bodies. True or false?

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True

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False

Question 49

Which of these is the fastest way to get from one place to another?

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Running

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Walking

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 50

What do you do to jump?

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Run and push off with your feet

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Walk and lift your knees

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Skip and hop

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Roll and tuck

Question 51

What is a safe thing to do if you fall while running?

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Roll onto your side

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Cry

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Get up and keep running

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Sit down and rest

Question 52

Which of these is NOT a good thing that happens when you do physical activity?

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More cavities

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Stronger bones

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Happier feelings

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Fewer colds

Question 53

When you run, what should you do with your arms?

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Swing them forward and backward

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Hold them straight down at your sides

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Put them behind your back

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Cross them over your chest

Question 54

How should you hold your body when you jump?

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Keep your back straight and your knees bent

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Bend forward at the waist

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Lean back and extend your arms

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Raise your shoulders and hunch your back

Question 55

Which part of our body helps us run fast and jump high?

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Legs

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Hands

Question 56

How can we make sure everyone can have fun playing a game together?

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Use different equipment and change the game so everyone can play.

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Make fun of or leave out people who are having trouble.

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Only let the best players play the game.

Question 57

How does culture affect the way people move their bodies?

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Culture can influence how people develop and use movement skills.

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Culture has no impact on how people move.

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All cultures have the same movement skills.

Question 58

When you're playing a game and want to move fast, which skill should you use?

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Run

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Walk

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Jump

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Skip

Question 59

When you run, which part of your body should touch the ground first?

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Your toes

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Your hands

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Your knees

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Your head

Question 60

After playing and running, why is it important to rest our bodies?

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Resting helps our muscles feel better and gives them energy to play again tomorrow.

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Our parents tell us to rest.

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Resting helps us not get too tired.

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Resting helps us grow taller.

Question 61

When running, is it better to land softly on your heels or on the balls of your feet?

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Balls of your feet

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Heels

Question 62

Which skill is NOT practiced in our locomotion unit?

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Galloping

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Walking

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Skipping

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Jumping

Question 63

When walking, where should your arms be?

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Swinging naturally at your sides

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Held straight down by your side

Question 64

When jumping, how many feet should you land on?

Accepted Answer

Two feet

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One foot