Master Non-Locomotor Skills: Enhance Body Control and Coordination

Question 1

Which of the following is a foundational non-locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Bending

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Walking

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Jumping

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Running

Question 2

What is the primary benefit of stretching?

Accepted Answer

Increases muscle flexibility

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Enhances cardiovascular health

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Gain strength

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Reduces body fat

Question 3

Identify which of these describes a bending skill.

Accepted Answer

Touching your toes

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Lifting your leg

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Twisting your torso

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Rolling over

Question 4

Which exercise involves twisting your body sideways while seated?

Accepted Answer

Trunk twists

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Leg lifts

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Shoulder rolls

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Jumping jacks

Question 5

What is the first thing you should do before exercising?

Accepted Answer

Warm up

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Stretch

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Practice

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Rest

Question 6

Which of the following exercises involves twisting?

Accepted Answer

Torso rotation

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Leg extension

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Bicep curls

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Shoulder flexion

Question 7

How are bending and stretching different?

Accepted Answer

Bending decreases joint angle, while stretching increases it.

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Stretching decreases joint angle, while bending increases it.

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They are both types of locomotor skills.

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Bending and stretching are the same thing.

Question 8

What is the correct form for performing a sit-up?

Accepted Answer

Lie on your back and lift your legs and head at the same time.

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Lie on your back and only lift your legs.

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Lie on your back and only lift your head.

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Lie on your side and lift your hips.

Question 9

Bending involves moving which part of the body?

Accepted Answer

Spine

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Arms

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Legs

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Head

Question 10

Which of the following activities helps develop body control in non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Dancing

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Running

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Stretching

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Swimming

Question 11

Stretching involves lengthening which body part?

Accepted Answer

Muscles

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Bones

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Tendons

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Cartilage

Question 12

When performing a twist, which body part moves around its axis?

Accepted Answer

Torso

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Arms

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Legs

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Head

Question 13

Which of the following activities can be used to practice turning as a non-locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Twister

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Jumping Jacks

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Burpees

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Squats

Question 14

Non-locomotor skills are important for developing which physical ability?

Accepted Answer

Coordination

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Speed

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Endurance

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Power

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

jumping

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bending

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stretching

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turning

Question 16

Which daily activity involves stretching as a non-locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

reaching for a book on a high shelf

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running around the track

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spinning on a playground merry-go-round

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jumping over a hurdle

Question 17

When you spin around on the spot, you are performing which type of non-locomotor movement?

Accepted Answer

turning

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bending

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stretching

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twisting

Question 18

Which of these activities requires the use of non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

hiding behind a tree

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walking to school

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riding a bicycle

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running a race

Question 19

When you rotate your upper body around your spine, you are performing which type of non-locomotor movement?

Accepted Answer

twisting

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bending

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stretching

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turning

Question 20

How do non-locomotor skills benefit gymnasts on the balance beam?

Accepted Answer

They enhance body control and balance.

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They increase speed and agility on the beam.

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They develop strength for lifting and supporting body weight.

Question 21

What is the difference between stretching and twisting?

Accepted Answer

Stretching involves elongating muscles, while twisting involves rotating them

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Stretching and twisting are the same thing

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Stretching is a non-locomotor skill, while twisting is a locomotor skill

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Twisting involves elongating muscles, while stretching involves rotating them

Question 22

Which of the following activities helps develop spatial awareness?

Accepted Answer

Following a maze

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Running in a straight line

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Doing push-ups

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Swimming

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a non-locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

Question 24

Why is bending important in non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

To increase flexibility

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To maintain balance

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To enhance coordination

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To build strength

Question 25

Which of the following activities involves twisting as a non-locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Hula-hooping

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Walking

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Throwing a ball

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Jumping rope

Question 26

Which of the following is an example of a non-locomotor movement that requires spatial awareness?

Accepted Answer

Balancing on one foot

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Stretching

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Jumping over hurdles

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Passing a ball in soccer

Question 27

When performing a non-locomotor skill that involves turning, which of the following serves as the axis of rotation?

Accepted Answer

Spine

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Knees

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Head

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Shoulders

Question 28

Which of the following is not a fundamental non-locomotor skill in physical education?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

Question 29

Which of the following activities involves bending?

Accepted Answer

Sitting down

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Running

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Jumping

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Turning

Question 30

Which of the following is an example of twisting as a non-locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Rotating your body at the waist

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Turning your head to the side

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Jumping up and down

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Bending over to touch your toes

Question 31

Which of the following describes the safest way to perform a turn as a non-locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Pivot on one foot while maintaining balance

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Spin rapidly, landing on both feet

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Jump and rotate in the air

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Roll over on the ground

Question 32

Which type of movement involves moving the body from one location to another?

Accepted Answer

Locomotor skills

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Non-locomotor skills

Question 33

How do non-locomotor skills contribute to our physical literacy?

Accepted Answer

Improved balance and posture

Accepted Answer

Increased flexibility and mobility

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Enhanced coordination and body control

Question 34

Which skill is NOT considered a fundamental non-locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Bending

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Twisting

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Stretching

Question 35

Which non-locomotor skill involves increasing the distance between two body parts?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Bending

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Turning

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Twisting

Question 36

Which non-locomotor skill is essential for maintaining balance during activities like yoga and gymnastics?

Accepted Answer

Core stability

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Coordination

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Agility

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Flexibility

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

Improved posture

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Enhanced endurance

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Increased speed

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Greater muscle mass

Question 38

Which non-locomotor skill is crucial for performing graceful and controlled movements?

Accepted Answer

Coordination

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Power

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Strength

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Speed

Question 39

Which activity helps develop spatial awareness along with non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Dance

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Running

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Cycling

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Swimming

Question 40

Which non-locomotor skill involves moving a body part away from the center?

Accepted Answer

Extending

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Sliding

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Rotating

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Flexing

Question 41

Which activity primarily focuses on developing body control through non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Pilates

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Sprinting

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Swimming

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Basketball

Question 42

How do non-locomotor skills contribute to overall physical fitness?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced flexibility, coordination, and balance

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Increased speed and endurance

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Improved cardiovascular health

Question 43

Which of the following is an example of a non-locomotor skill used in gymnastics?

Accepted Answer

Handstand

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Jumping

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Swimming

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Running

Question 44

How can non-locomotor skills improve spatial awareness?

Accepted Answer

By enhancing the body's ability to move in different directions and orientations

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By improving hand-eye coordination

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By increasing reaction time

Question 45

Which of the following statements about non-locomotor skills is true?

Accepted Answer

They are foundational movements that contribute to the development of more complex locomotor skills.

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They involve only the movement of the arms and legs.

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They have no practical application in everyday life.

Question 46

How do non-locomotor skills contribute to coordination?

Accepted Answer

By improving the ability to control and coordinate body movements

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By enhancing muscle strength

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By increasing flexibility

Question 47

Select the best activity for practicing twisting as a non-locomotor skill:

Accepted Answer

Hula hooping

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Jumping over hurdles

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Running around the playground

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Swimming in the pool