Master Movement Skills: Throwing, Catching, Kicking, Striking, Dribbling

Question 1

When hitting a ball with a bat, what part of your body should touch the ball?

Accepted Answer

Hand

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Foot

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Head

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Eye

Question 2

When dribbling a basketball, which hand should you use to bounce the ball?

Accepted Answer

Either hand

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Your dominant hand

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Your non-dominant hand

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Both hands at once

Question 3

Which of the following is **not** a benefit of developing manipulative skills?

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Increased flexibility

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Improved coordination

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Enhanced hand-eye coordination

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Reduced risk of injury

Question 4

When kicking a soccer ball, which part of your foot should you use?

Accepted Answer

The instep

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The toe

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The heel

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The side

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a skill where you use your hands or feet to control an object?

Accepted Answer

Running around the playground

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Kicking a ball

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Catching a ball

Question 6

Which of these is NOT one of the fundamental movement skills taught in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Throwing

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Kicking

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Dribbling

Question 7

When catching a ball, how should you make your hands?

Accepted Answer

Like a cup

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Straight and stiff

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Palms up

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With fingertips

Question 8

Which activity helps improve our hand-eye coordination?

Accepted Answer

Playing catch

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Kicking a soccer ball

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Running

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Jumping rope

Question 9

What is the purpose of dribbling in sports?

Accepted Answer

To move the ball past others

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To score points

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To entertain the crowd

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To improve balance

Question 10

Give an example of a game that involves kicking.

Accepted Answer

Soccer

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Basketball

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Volleyball

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Swimming

Question 11

When throwing a ball, which part of your body should you use to throw it the farthest?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder

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Elbow

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Wrist

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Leg

Question 12

When catching a ball, it is important to:

Accepted Answer

Do all of the above

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Keep your eyes on the ball

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Spread your fingers wide

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Tuck your elbows in

Question 13

Which of the following games can help you practice hand-eye coordination?

Accepted Answer

Catch and toss

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Musical chairs

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Tug of war

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Red light, green light

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an important safety rule when practicing manipulative skills?

Accepted Answer

Distract other students

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Clear the area around you

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Wear proper shoes

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Use equipment safely

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a fundamental movement skill we will learn in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Dodging

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Throwing

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Catching

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Kicking

Question 16

When throwing a ball, which part of your body should you use to aim?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder

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Elbow

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Wrist

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Fingers

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a benefit of having good hand-eye coordination?

Accepted Answer

Better at reading

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Better at catching balls

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Improved balance

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Faster reaction times

Question 18

Which of these activities does NOT involve striking a ball?

Accepted Answer

Throwing a basketball

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Hitting a baseball

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Shooting a hockey puck

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Kicking a soccer ball

Question 19

Besides sports, how can learning to control objects with our hands and feet be helpful in our everyday lives?

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Opening a jar or door

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Playing video games

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Solving math problems

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Singing a song

Question 20

When kicking a soccer ball, what is the main job of your foot that's not kicking?

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To keep you balanced

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To kick the ball harder

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To aim the ball

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To stop the ball from rolling away

Question 21

In this unit, which of the following is a basic movement skill that students will learn?

Accepted Answer

Throwing

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Jumping rope

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Swimming

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Running

Question 22

When playing catch in this unit, what is the primary goal?

Accepted Answer

To improve hand-eye coordination

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To have fun

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To work on teamwork skills

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To learn about different ball sizes

Question 23

Which of these activities involves hitting a ball with a bat or club?

Accepted Answer

Baseball

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Soccer

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Basketball

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Hockey

Question 24

Which sport involves dribbling a ball?

Accepted Answer

Soccer

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Volleyball

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Tennis

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Baseball

Question 25

When catching a high ball, which strategy is best to use?

Accepted Answer

Jump up and reach for the ball with both arms

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Crouch down and try to grab the ball

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Stand still and wait for the ball to come to you

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Turn your back to the ball

Question 26

When kicking a ball, which part of your foot should you use for safety?

Accepted Answer

Side of the foot

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Bare foot

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Toe of the shoe

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Heel of the shoe

Question 27

When dribbling the ball, what should you do to see where you're going and avoid obstacles?

Accepted Answer

Keep your head up

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Keep your head down

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Look at your feet

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Close your eyes

Question 28

What type of coordination does catching a ball involve?

Accepted Answer

Eye-hand coordination

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Foot-eye coordination

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Body coordination

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Hand-foot coordination

Question 29

What is the starting position for striking a ball with a bat?

Accepted Answer

Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, bat raised above shoulder

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Feet together, knees straight, bat held at waist height

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Feet wide apart, knees bent, bat resting on the ground

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Feet crossed, knees bent, bat held in both hands

Question 30

Which of these games focuses on kicking skills?

Accepted Answer

Soccer

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Basketball

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Volleyball

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Handball

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a manipulative skill we learned in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Throwing

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Catching

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Kicking

Question 32

What part of your body do you use to kick a ball?

Accepted Answer

Foot

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Hand

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Head

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Arm

Question 33

When throwing a ball overhand, which arm should you use?

Accepted Answer

Your throwing arm

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Your other arm

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Either arm

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It doesn't matter

Question 34

Which of these activities involves dribbling?

Accepted Answer

Playing basketball

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Kicking a soccer ball

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Throwing a frisbee

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Hitting a baseball

Question 35

What is the purpose of striking in sports?

Accepted Answer

To hit an object forward

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To catch an object

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To throw an object

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To kick an object

Question 36

True or False: When throwing a ball, you should keep your elbow straight.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 37

What is the most important thing to remember when dribbling a ball?

Accepted Answer

Keep your eyes on the ball

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Dribble with your strong hand

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Bounce the ball really high

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Run as fast as you can

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a manipulative skill in physical education?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Throwing

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Catching

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Passing

Question 39

What is the main purpose of dribbling in physical education?

Accepted Answer

To move the ball without running with it

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To get past an opponent

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To score a goal

Question 40

Which of the following activities involves hitting a ball with a bat or racket?

Accepted Answer

Tennis

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Basketball

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Soccer

Question 41

Which of the following is a benefit of developing manipulative skills in physical education?

Accepted Answer

Improved hand-eye coordination

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Reduced stress levels

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Increased muscle mass

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Enhanced cardiovascular fitness

Question 42

What is the correct stance for kicking a soccer ball?

Accepted Answer

Non-kicking foot slightly forward, knee bent

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Both feet parallel, shoulder-width apart

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Kicking foot behind the ball, knee straight

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Standing with feet together, facing the target

Question 43

Which of the following games is an example of a manipulative skill activity?

Accepted Answer

Kickball

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Hide-and-seek

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Tug-of-war

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Musical chairs

Question 44

When dribbling a soccer ball, which part of your body do you use to push the ball forward?

Accepted Answer

Foot

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Head

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Hand

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Knee

Question 45

Which manipulative skill involves using your hand or foot to send an object flying?

Accepted Answer

Striking

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Passing

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Catching

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Dribbling

Question 46

What is the best way to practice hand-eye coordination?

Accepted Answer

Playing catch with a friend or family member

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Watching TV

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Playing video games

Question 47

When throwing a ball overhand, which body part generates the most power?

Accepted Answer

Shoulders

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Arms

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Legs

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Head

Question 48

What is the main reason we catch a ball?

Accepted Answer

To gain control of it

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To score a point

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To throw it back to someone

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To stop it from hitting us

Question 49

Which manipulative skill is used most in tennis?

Accepted Answer

Striking

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Passing

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Catching

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Dribbling

Question 50

Which of the following is a basic movement skill that uses your feet?

Accepted Answer

Kicking

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Jumping

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Throwing

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Catching