Master Non-Locomotor Skills: Enhance Coordination and Body Control

Question 1

When you turn your head to the side, which non-locomotor skill are you performing?

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Turning

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Bending

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Twisting

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Stretching

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a twist?

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Turning your head

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Reaching for something

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Bending your knees

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Stretching your arms

Question 3

What is the correct starting position for a balance activity?

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Feet apart, arms at sides

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Feet flat on the ground, knees bent

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Hands on hips, back straight

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Toes pointed, arms extended

Question 4

Which of these movements 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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Twisting

Question 5

Which body part is most important for keeping your balance?

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Core

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Legs

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Arms

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Head

Question 6

Yoga is an activity that requires a lot of:

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Flexibility

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Jumping

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Running

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Swimming

Question 7

Holding your body in a specific position for a while is called:

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Control

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Balance

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Endurance

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Coordination

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a benefit of non-locomotor skills?

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Running faster

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Improved posture

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Increased range of motion

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Fewer falls

Question 9

The exercise where you stand on one leg with your arms outstretched is called:

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Tree pose

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Push-ups

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Squats

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Burpees

Question 10

What is NOT a non-locomotor skill?

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Walking

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

Question 11

Which non-locomotor skill helps improve flexibility?

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Stretching

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Bending

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Twisting

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Turning

Question 12

What important skill does balancing help develop in non-locomotor skills?

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Coordination

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Flexibility

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Strength

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Endurance

Question 13

Which of the following activities primarily involves non-locomotor skills?

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Doing yoga

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Playing basketball

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Running a marathon

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Swimming freestyle

Question 14

Which muscle group helps you move sideways when performing a side stretch?

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Obliques

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Abdomen

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Legs

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Shoulders

Question 15

Which of the following 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 16

To improve your balance, which of the following exercises can you do?

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Standing on one leg

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Touching your toes

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Running in a straight line

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Rolling a ball

Question 17

Which part of your body do you mainly use when performing a stretch?

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Muscles

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Bones

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Joints

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Nerves

Question 18

When you keep your body steady without moving, you are:

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Balancing

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Stretching

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Bending

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Twisting

Question 19

Which of the following activities involves twisting your body?

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Spinning a hula hoop

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Doing a push-up

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Kicking a soccer ball

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Running a race

Question 20

Is it true that you should practice non-locomotor skills for only a short time to avoid injury?

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No

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Yes

Question 21

Which of the following is a warm-up activity that prepares your body for non-locomotor skills?

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Arm circles

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Jumping jacks

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Running laps

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Swimming

Question 22

Which of these is not a non-locomotor skill?

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Walking

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

Question 23

Which non-locomotor skill involves changing your body into a curved position?

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

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Turning

Question 24

What is a main benefit of developing non-locomotor skills?

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Better balance and coordination

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More strength

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Better heart health

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Fewer injuries

Question 25

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

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Rolling over

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Jumping rope

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Running around bases

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Balancing on a beam

Question 26

True or False: Non-locomotor skills are only important for people who play sports?

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False

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True

Question 27

Which of these is a good way to improve balance as a non-locomotor skill?

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Standing on one foot

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Lifting weights

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Running in place

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Swimming

Question 28

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

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Walking

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Bending your body

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Stretching your arms

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Balancing on one leg

Question 29

When you turn your body, which non-locomotor skill are you using?

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Twisting

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Bending

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Stretching

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Balancing

Question 30

Which non-locomotor skill helps you improve your ability to move your body easily?

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Stretching

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Bending

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Twisting

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Balancing

Question 31

When you stand on one foot, you are:

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Balancing

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

Question 32

Which of the following helps improve your ability to control your body?

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Non-locomotor skills

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Locomotor skills

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Manipulative skills

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Cognitive skills

Question 33

What is the main difference between bending and stretching?

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Stretching involves holding a position for a longer time.

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Bending involves a smaller range of motion.

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Bending is a passive movement, while stretching is active.

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Stretching involves only muscles, while bending includes joints.

Question 34

Which non-locomotor skill is essential for good posture?

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Balancing

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

Question 35

Which of the following activities is NOT a non-locomotor skill?

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Jumping

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Bending

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Stretching

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Balancing

Question 36

What skill involves moving your body into a curved position?

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Bending

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Twisting

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Stretching

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Turning

Question 37

What non-locomotor skill helps us to maintain our body's position when standing on one leg?

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Balancing

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Stretching

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Twisting

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Turning

Question 38

What non-locomotor skill involves changing the direction of your body without moving your feet?

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Turning

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Stretching

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Bending

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Balancing

Question 39

Which of the following activities requires strong non-locomotor skills?

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Performing yoga poses

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Running a race

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Swimming laps

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Riding a bike

Question 40

What skill involves increasing the range of motion in your muscles?

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Stretching

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Balancing

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Turning

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Twisting

Question 41

Which of the following best describes a non-locomotor skill?

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Involves movements that do not involve traveling through space

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Uses only the arms and legs

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Requires moving from one place to another

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Is performed while standing still

Question 42

What is the term for a movement that brings a body part closer to the midline of the body?

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Adduction

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Flexion

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Abduction

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Extension

Question 43

Which of the following is essential for maintaining a stable and upright posture?

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Balance

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Strength

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Coordination

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Flexibility

Question 44

How does coordination support non-locomotor skills?

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Allows for smooth and efficient execution of movements

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Improves cardiovascular fitness

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Increases muscle strength

Question 45

Which of the following stretches prepares the body for a handstand by stretching the shoulders and wrists?

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Downward-facing dog

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Hamstring stretch

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Quadriceps stretch

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Cat-cow stretch

Question 46

What is the key difference between static and dynamic stretches?

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Static stretches hold a position, while dynamic stretches involve movement

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Dynamic stretches are more beneficial for strength

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Static stretches are more beneficial for flexibility

Question 47

For safety when performing balance exercises, it is important to:

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Use a spotter for assistance

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Ignore any discomfort or pain

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Push beyond your limits to improve balance

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Perform on a hard and uneven surface

Question 48

How do non-locomotor skills contribute to overall physical well-being?

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Enhance coordination, flexibility, and balance

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Improve endurance

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Increase muscle mass

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Reduce the risk of heart disease