Master Body Movement Skills: Non-Locomotor Skills for 3rd Graders

Question 1

Which of these actions describes a non-locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Balancing

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Running

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Skipping

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Jumping

Question 2

What is the primary benefit of practicing non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Improved flexibility and coordination

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Increased running speed

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Enhanced heart health

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Greater muscle growth

Question 3

Which of these exercises helps stretch the muscles in your legs?

Accepted Answer

Hamstring stretches

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Push-ups

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Plank

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Shoulder shrugs

Question 4

Is it true that non-locomotor skills are only used in sports?

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 5

Which of the following is a safety rule to remember when practicing non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Warm up before exercising

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Hold your breath while stretching

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Push yourself beyond your limits

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Use weights that are too heavy

Question 6

Which of these is an example of a game that practices non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Simon Says

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Capture the Flag

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Dodgeball

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Red Rover

Question 7

What body part do you mainly use when doing a push-up?

Accepted Answer

Arms

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Legs

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Torso

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Head

Question 8

When you look to the side without moving your feet, what non-locomotor skill are you doing?

Accepted Answer

Turning

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

Question 9

Why is it important to include non-locomotor movements in your exercise routine?

Accepted Answer

To improve your coordination

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To make you stronger

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To run faster

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To last longer

Question 10

Which of these activities uses both bending and twisting non-locomotor movements?

Accepted Answer

Yoga

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Basketball

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Soccer

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Swimming

Question 11

Why should you warm up before doing non-locomotor movements?

Accepted Answer

To reduce the chance of getting hurt

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To make your heart beat faster

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To do the movements better

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To make it easier

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a way to describe a non-locomotor movement?

Accepted Answer

Jump to the side

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Bend your knee

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Reach up high

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Roll your shoulders

Question 13

Which of these actions involves moving from one place to another?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

Question 14

Which of these actions involves moving from one place to another?

Accepted Answer

Walking

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Bending

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Twisting

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Stretching

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a non-locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a non-locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Bending

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Twisting

Question 17

When you move your arms out to the sides and back together, what non-locomotor skill are you performing?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Bending

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Twisting

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

To improve flexibility

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To get faster

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To jump higher

Question 19

Which of these is a good example of a twisting non-locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Arm circles

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Toe touches

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Skipping

Question 20

What is the difference between bending and stretching as non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Bending involves only one joint, while stretching involves multiple joints.

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Stretching involves only one joint, while bending involves multiple joints.

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Bending and stretching are the same thing.

Question 21

Which activity requires students to perform a combination of bending, stretching, and twisting non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Yoga

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Running

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Basketball

Question 22

Which of these is a non-locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Running

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Hopping

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Jumping

Question 23

What part of your body do you use when you bend forward?

Accepted Answer

Spine

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Legs

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Arms

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Feet

Question 24

Which non-locomotor skill involves twisting your body?

Accepted Answer

Turning

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Stretching

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Flexing

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Bending

Question 25

Which non-locomotor skill involves stretching your body?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Bending

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Flexing

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Turning

Question 26

Which of the following is a skill where you bend, stretch, twist, or turn your body without moving from one place to another?

Accepted Answer

Non-locomotor skill

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Locomotor skill

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Manipulative skill

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Perceptual skill

Question 27

Which of these activities involves bending?

Accepted Answer

Picking up a toy from the floor

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Jumping over a hurdle

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Running a race

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Throwing a ball

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a good tip for stretching?

Accepted Answer

Bounce or jerk into the stretch

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Breathe deeply

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Hold the stretch for 10-15 seconds

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Stop if you feel pain

Question 29

What's the difference between a static stretch and a dynamic stretch?

Accepted Answer

Static stretches are held for longer, while dynamic stretches involve movement

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Dynamic stretches are held for longer, while static stretches involve movement

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There is no difference between static and dynamic stretches

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Static stretches are done before exercise, while dynamic stretches are done after

Question 30

Which of the following activities involves bending your body forward at the waist?

Accepted Answer

Touching your toes

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Reaching overhead

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Turning left or right

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Squatting

Question 31

What is the name of the non-locomotor skill that involves spreading your arms and legs out to the sides?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Balancing

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Twisting

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Turning

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Stretching

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Twisting

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Turning

Question 33

When practicing non-locomotor skills, what is important to keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

Body awareness

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Speed

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Strength

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Endurance

Question 34

Which of the following activities is an example of using non-locomotor skills in everyday life?

Accepted Answer

Reaching for a book on a high shelf

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Walking to school

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Jumping rope

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Running in a race

Question 35

Is it important to focus on the movement when performing non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for better control and precision.

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No, it doesn't matter how you do it.

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Only if you want to improve your skills.

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It depends on how much time you have.

Question 36

Which of the following is a safe practice when performing non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Keep your back straight.

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Ignore any pain you feel.

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Push yourself as hard as you can.

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Don't worry about proper form.

Question 37

Which of these is not a non-locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Jogging

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Stretching

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Twisting

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Bending

Question 38

When we turn our body without using our legs, which non-locomotor skill are we practicing?

Accepted Answer

Twisting

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Stretching

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Bending

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Jumping

Question 39

Which of these activities involves bending your body forward at the waist?

Accepted Answer

Reaching for the floor

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Turning your head

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Stretching your arms overhead

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Twisting your torso

Question 40

When we reach our arms up high, we are:

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Bending

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Jumping

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Twisting

Question 41

When we turn our bodies at the waist to the side, we are performing the non-locomotor skill called:

Accepted Answer

Twisting

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Stretching

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Bending

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Stretching

Question 42

Which of these is NOT a way to practice non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Yoga

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Stretching

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Dancing

Question 43

Which activity involves bending the body?

Accepted Answer

Yoga

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Jumping

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Running

Question 44

What skill involves moving the body in a spinning motion?

Accepted Answer

Twirling

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Lunging

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Jumping

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Stretching

Question 45

What is a benefit of developing non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced coordination and body control

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Boosted endurance

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Improved cardiovascular health

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Increased strength

Question 46

Which activity requires both bending and stretching?

Accepted Answer

Tai chi

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Walking

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Swimming

Question 47

Why is flexibility important in non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Allows for greater range of motion and reduces risk of injury

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Improves balance

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Helps increase speed

Question 48

Which non-locomotor skill is commonly used in dance?

Accepted Answer

Pirouette

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Bouncing

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Hopping

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Running

Question 49

What is the primary goal of practicing non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

To enhance body control, coordination, and flexibility.

Answer

To boost speed and agility.

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To gain muscle mass.

Question 50

When executing a forward roll, what part of your body should make initial contact with the ground?

Accepted Answer

Shoulders

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Head

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Feet

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Hips

Question 51

Which of these activities primarily involves twisting movements of the body?

Accepted Answer

Torso twist

Answer

Squats

Answer

Jumping rope

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Leg press

Question 52

Why is it important to do a warm-up before practicing non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

To prepare the body for movement and reduce the likelihood of injury.

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To improve flexibility.

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To build strength.

Question 53

Which of the following non-locomotor skills can help improve coordination?

Accepted Answer

Animal walks

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Sit-ups

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Stretching

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Jogging

Question 54

Describe the correct starting position for a forward roll.

Accepted Answer

Crouching with feet about shoulder-width apart, hands on the ground directly in front of shoulders.

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Standing with feet together and arms at the sides.

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Lying on the back, with bent knees and flat feet on the floor.

Question 55

Which of the following is an example of a static stretch?

Accepted Answer

Holding a hamstring stretch for 20 seconds.

Answer

Doing arm circles

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Performing jumping jacks

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Running on the spot