Master Body Control: Non-Locomotor Skills for Second Graders

Question 1

Which of the following helps you stay upright and not fall over?

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Balancing

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Bending

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Stretching

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Jumping

Question 2

When you stretch, you are making your muscles

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Longer

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Shorter

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Weaker

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Tighter

Question 3

Which non-locomotor skill do you use when you turn your head to the side?

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Turning

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a bending exercise?

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Touching your toes

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Reaching for something high

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Rolling a ball

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Standing on one leg

Question 5

When you bend your body to the side, you are

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Bending

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Stretching

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Jumping

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Balancing

Question 6

What is a good way to practice twisting your body?

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Turning your head around in a circle

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Jumping up and down

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Running around

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Kicking a soccer ball

Question 7

Which of these activities involves bending?

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Reaching for a toy on a high shelf

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Sitting at a desk

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Running a race

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Jumping rope

Question 8

Why is it important to stretch?

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It helps prevent injuries

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It makes you taller

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It gives you energy

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It makes your muscles stronger

Question 9

Which of these activities does NOT help you practice non-locomotor skills?

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Faster running speed

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Improved coordination

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Reduced risk of injuries

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Increased flexibility

Question 10

Which of these activities is a fun way to practice twisting?

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Playing Twister

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Doing jumping jacks

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Running a race

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Swimming

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a non-locomotor skill?

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Running

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Bending

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Stretching

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Turning

Question 12

When you keep your body in a steady position without moving from one place, you are:

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Non-locomoting

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Locomoting

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Jumping

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Striding

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of stretching?

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Touching your toes

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Turning your head

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Lifting your arm

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Stepping forward

Question 14

Which of these activities requires you to keep your body steady?

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Standing on one leg

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Jumping

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Running

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Walking

Question 15

Which sport involves a lot of non-locomotor skills?

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Gymnastics

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Soccer

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Basketball

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Running

Question 16

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

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Controlling your body

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Moving quickly

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Using a lot of energy

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Doing it perfectly

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a non-locomotor skill?

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Running

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Bending

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Twisting

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Balancing

Question 18

When you straighten your body and make yourself as tall as you can, what non-locomotor skill are you doing?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Bending

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Balancing

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Twisting

Question 19

Which non-locomotor skill helps you to keep your body steady?

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Balancing

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Bending

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Stretching

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Turning

Question 20

Which of these sports uses non-locomotor skills?

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Gymnastics

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Soccer

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Basketball

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Swimming

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a non-locomotive skill?

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Jumping

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

Question 22

When you bend your body forward at the waist, which non-locomotive skill are you performing?

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

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Turning

Question 23

What non-locomotive skill do you use when you make a circle with your body?

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Turning

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

Question 24

Which of the following activities involves stretching a muscle?

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Reaching for something high

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Jumping up and down

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Running around

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Standing on one leg

Question 25

How do non-locomotor skills help us in daily life?

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They improve our coordination and balance

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They make us stronger

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They boost our energy levels

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They improve our health

Question 26

What is the difference between bending and stretching?

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Bending involves folding your body, while stretching involves extending it

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Stretching involves folding your body, while bending involves extending it

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Bending and stretching are the same thing

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They both involve moving your limbs

Question 27

Which activity involves twisting your body?

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Hula hooping

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Stretching

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Jumping jacks

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Balancing on one foot

Question 28

What is the difference between stretching and bending?

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Stretching prepares the body for exercise.

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Stretching uses more muscles than bending.

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Bending is a more dynamic motion than stretching.

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There is no difference between stretching and bending.

Question 29

Which of these helps you stay steady?

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Balance

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Coordination

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Speed

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Agility

Question 30

What does it mean to stabilize your body?

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Keeping your body still

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Moving your body smoothly

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Stretching your muscles

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Relaxing your body

Question 31

How should you do a forward bend?

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Bend your knees slightly, keep your back straight, and keep your head up.

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Bend your knees, keep your back straight, and lift your head.

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Keep your knees straight, bend your back, and put your head down.

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Keep your knees straight, arch your back, and look down at your feet.

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a movement where you don't move from one place to another?

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Running

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Bending

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Stretching

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Balancing

Question 33

Which of these activities helps you control your body?

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Non-locomotor skills

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Locomotor skills

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Jumping skills

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Throwing skills

Question 34

When you bend down to tie your shoes, you are using which non-locomotor skill?

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Bending

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Balancing

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Spinning

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Jumping

Question 35

What do we call the movement where you turn your body without moving your feet?

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Twisting

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Stretching

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Leaping

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Bending

Question 36

To reach a high object, which non-locomotor skill do you need?

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Stretching

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Running

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Balancing

Question 37

What is the main difference between locomotor and non-locomotor skills?

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Locomotor skills involve moving through space, while non-locomotor skills do not.

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Locomotor skills are only used in sports.

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Non-locomotor skills are more difficult to learn.

Question 38

Which of these activities helps improve your balance?

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Standing on one leg

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Kicking a ball

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Jumping over a hurdle

Question 39

What is the main purpose of practicing non-locomotor skills?

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To improve body control and movement coordination.

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To get stronger muscles.

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To prepare for competitive sports.

Question 40

To practice non-locomotor skills safely, what should you remember?

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Wear proper clothes and shoes, and practice in a safe area.

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Do not warm up before practicing.

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Only practice with a friend.

Question 41

What is a benefit of developing non-locomotor skills?

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Improved posture and flexibility.

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Increased speed when running.

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Gaining more muscle.

Question 42

Which of these is NOT considered a non-locomotor movement?

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Walking

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Balancing

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Twisting

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Stretching

Question 43

What is the term used to describe the ability to perform movements smoothly and in a controlled manner?

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Coordination

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Endurance

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Strength

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Flexibility

Question 44

Which of these actions involves bending your body?

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Touching your toes

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Walking in a straight line

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Jumping over a cone

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Spinning around in place

Question 45

When practicing non-locomotor movements, it's essential to:

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Perform them slowly and carefully.

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Move as quickly as possible.

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Only practice when you're in pain.

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Only practice when you're tired.

Question 46

Which non-locomotor movement involves rotating your body?

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Spinning

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Bending

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Balancing

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Stretching

Question 47

Why is it crucial to warm up before performing non-locomotor movements?

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To prevent injuries and prepare your body

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To look impressive

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To stay warm and comfortable

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To practice the movements first

Question 48

Which of the following is a benefit of practicing non-locomotor skills?

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Improved balance and coordination

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Reduced flexibility

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Less endurance

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Increased speed and strength

Question 49

To correctly start a balancing exercise, you should stand with your:

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Feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent

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Eyes closed and toes pointed inward

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Legs together and arms extended

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Arms crossed and head tilted back

Question 50

Why should we incorporate non-locomotor movements into our physical education routine?

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To enhance overall movement skills and physical literacy

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To practice only locomotor movements

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To solely focus on running and jumping

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To avoid participating in sports and games