Locomotor Skills: Master the Basics of Movement for First Graders

Question 1

Which movement involves pushing off with one foot and landing on the other while moving quickly?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Galloping

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Skipping

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Hopping

Question 2

Which movement involves sliding one foot past the other on the ground as you move to the side?

Accepted Answer

Sliding

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Walking

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Running

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Jumping

Question 3

When you take a step, skip, and then take another step, what skill are you performing?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

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Galloping

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Hopping

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Sliding

Question 4

Which movement involves stepping forward with both feet at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Galloping

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Walking

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Running

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Hopping

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Throwing

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Jumping

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Running

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Walking

Question 6

When you hop on one foot and push off with the other to move forward, what skill are you using?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Skipping

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Galloping

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Sliding

Question 7

When you push off with one foot and land on the same foot as you move forward, what skill are you performing?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

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Skipping

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Galloping

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Sliding

Question 8

Which activity is NOT a fundamental locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Walking

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Running

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Hopping

Question 9

Which of the following is the correct order of the fundamental locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Walking, Running, Jumping, Hopping, Skipping, Galloping, Sliding

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Running, Walking, Jumping, Hopping, Skipping, Galloping, Sliding

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Walking, Running, Hopping, Jumping, Skipping, Galloping, Sliding

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Running, Walking, Hopping, Jumping, Galloping, Skipping, Sliding

Question 10

What does 'spatial awareness' refer to in the context of physical skills?

Accepted Answer

Knowing where your body is in space and how to move it

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Knowing how to move quickly and efficiently

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Knowing how to balance on one foot

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Knowing how to jump high

Question 11

Which locomotor skill involves taking steps, with one foot always on the ground?

Accepted Answer

Walking

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Running

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Hopping

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Skipping

Question 12

What is a 'locomotor pathway'?

Accepted Answer

A path that you use your body to create while moving

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A route that you take when you move

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A line that you draw on the ground and follow while moving

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A path that you jump along

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a way to move your body from one place to another?

Accepted Answer

Standing still

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Running

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Hopping

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a way to move your body from one place to another?

Accepted Answer

Balancing

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Walking

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Hopping

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Sliding

Question 15

Which of these activities is a type of locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Walking

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Writing

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Reading

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Drawing

Question 16

When you hop, you use one foot at a time. How do you push off the ground?

Accepted Answer

With the other foot

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With both feet at the same time

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With your hands

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With your knees

Question 17

Which of these locomotor skills involves moving to the side?

Accepted Answer

Galloping

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Walking

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Push or shove others

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Wear comfortable clothes and shoes

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Always stretch before practicing

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Drink plenty of water

Question 19

When you skip, you use both feet at the same time. What about when you gallop?

Accepted Answer

You use one foot at a time

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You use both feet at the same time

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You jump up and down

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You stand still

Question 20

How should you bend your body when you slide?

Accepted Answer

Bend your knees and lean forward

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Stand up straight

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Bend at the waist

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Lie down flat

Question 21

What is a fun way to practice locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Play a game of tag

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Watch a movie

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Take a nap

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Do homework

Question 22

If you feel tired or dizzy while practicing locomotor skills, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Rest for a while and drink some water

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Keep practicing because you're almost done

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Ignore it and keep going

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Run faster

Question 23

What is the locomotor skill where you move forward with alternating steps?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Jumping

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Hopping

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Sliding

Question 24

When you move forward quickly, lifting your feet off the ground, what locomotor skill are you performing?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Walking

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Jumping

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Hopping

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Throwing

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Running

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Jumping

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Hopping

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a locomotor skill that we have learnt?

Accepted Answer

Catching

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Walking

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Hopping

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Running

Question 27

Which locomotor skill involves moving forward with one foot at a time?

Accepted Answer

Walking

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Running

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Hopping

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Skipping

Question 28

What is the correct order for skipping?

Accepted Answer

Right, left, right, left

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Left, right, left, right

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Hop, skip, hop, skip

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Jump, hop, jump, hop

Question 29

Which locomotor skill allows us to cover the most distance?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Hopping

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Skipping

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Sliding

Question 30

Which locomotor skill involves moving sideways?

Accepted Answer

Sliding

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Walking

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Running

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Hopping

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a basic movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

Answer

Walking

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Running

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Jumping

Question 32

What skill means moving forward on one foot and pushing off with the other?

Accepted Answer

Hopping

Answer

Skipping

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Galloping

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Sliding

Question 33

Which skill involves alternating feet and landing on the same foot with each step?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

Answer

Walking

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Running

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Galloping

Question 34

What skill involves moving forward on all fours?

Accepted Answer

Crawling

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Sliding

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Galloping

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Hopping

Question 35

What skill involves moving forward by sliding one foot past the other?

Accepted Answer

Sliding

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Galloping

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Skipping

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Hopping

Question 36

Which of these skills is often used in sports like soccer and basketball?

Accepted Answer

Galloping

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Skipping

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Hopping

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Sliding

Question 37

What skill is a variation of skipping, but involves alternating feet with each hop?

Accepted Answer

Cross-hopping

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Skipping

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Galloping

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Leaping

Question 38

Which action describes jumping?

Accepted Answer

Moving your body up and down without leaving your feet on the ground

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Moving forward by placing one foot in front of the other

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Propelling yourself forward with a springy movement using both feet

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Combining running and jumping, with a period of suspension in the air

Question 39

What do you do when you walk?

Accepted Answer

Move forward by placing one foot in front of the other

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Move sideways while keeping your feet close together

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Take alternating steps, lifting your knees high

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Move forward with a series of quick, light steps

Question 40

How do you hop?

Accepted Answer

Push off with one foot and land on the other foot

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Take alternating steps, lifting your knees high

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Propel yourself forward with a springy movement using both feet

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Combine running and jumping, with a period of suspension in the air

Question 41

Which describes sliding?

Accepted Answer

Moving sideways while keeping your feet close together

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Moving forward by placing one foot in front of the other

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Propelling yourself forward with a springy movement using both feet

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Combining running and jumping, with a period of suspension in the air

Question 42

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

Accepted Answer

Throwing

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Jumping

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Running

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Skipping

Question 43

How do you hop on one foot?

Accepted Answer

Push off with one foot and land on the same foot

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Take alternating steps, lifting your knees high

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Propel yourself forward with a springy movement using both feet

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Combine running and jumping, with a period of suspension in the air

Question 44

Which of these is a movement where you move forward with one foot in front of the other?

Accepted Answer

Walking

Answer

Throwing

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Catching

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Kicking

Question 45

What is the correct order for these locomotor skills: walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping, galloping, and sliding?

Accepted Answer

Walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping, galloping, sliding

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Hopping, skipping, galloping, sliding, walking, running, jumping

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Running, jumping, hopping, skipping, galloping, sliding, walking

Question 46

What's the correct way to slide?

Accepted Answer

Push off with one foot and glide sideways on the other foot.

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Jump up and slide down on both feet.

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Take a step forward and slide the other foot behind.

Question 47

Which of these is not a locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Sitting at a desk

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Jumping rope

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Running a race

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Playing tag

Question 48

When you run, which part of your body do you use the most?

Accepted Answer

Legs

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Core

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Arms

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Back

Question 49

Why is it important to include locomotor skills in physical education classes?

Accepted Answer

They improve coordination, balance, and spatial awareness.

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They improve cardiovascular health.

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They increase strength and flexibility.

Question 50

Which of these describes running?

Accepted Answer

Moving quickly with both feet off the ground at the same time

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Jumping up and down in place

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Moving slowly with one foot always on the ground

Question 51

When you hop, you use what body part to push off the ground?

Accepted Answer

One foot

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Both feet

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Your hands

Question 52

Which of these movements involves stepping and closing your feet?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

Answer

Running

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Jumping

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Walking

Question 53

Imagine you're galloping like a horse. Which of these describes how your feet move?

Accepted Answer

One foot leads, the other trails, with a bouncy rhythm

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One foot takes a large step forward, followed by the other

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Both feet move together, taking small steps

Question 54

You are sliding across a floor. How are your feet moving?

Accepted Answer

One foot glides in front of the other

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One foot jumps, the other remains stationary

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Both feet take quick steps, alternating

Question 55

Which skill requires the most balance?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Hopping

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Running

Answer

Walking

Question 56

You're walking in a straight line. What helps you stay on track?

Accepted Answer

Keeping your body upright and your feet close together

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Swinging your arms wildly

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Taking big, quick steps

Question 57

Which skill is similar to walking but faster?

Accepted Answer

Running

Answer

Hopping

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Galloping

Answer

Skipping

Question 58

Which activity involves 'step-hop, step-hop'?

Accepted Answer

Skipping

Answer

Galloping

Answer

Sliding

Answer

Hopping

Question 59

Which skill is best for moving quickly over a short distance?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Walking

Answer

Sliding

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Galloping