Master Movement Skills: Enhance Physical Literacy with Locomotion Skills

Question 1

When running, what is an important safety rule to follow?

Accepted Answer

Wear proper running shoes.

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Wear comfortable clothing.

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Run in a crowded area.

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Start running without warming up.

Question 2

What are the three key elements of a proficient jump and how do they help you jump well?

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Speed, power, and coordination help you take off and jump high.

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Flexibility, balance, and agility are not the most important elements for jumping.

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Hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and reaction time are not essential for jumping.

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Endurance, strength, and power are not the key elements for jumping high.

Question 3

Why is it important to warm up before exercising?

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To prevent injuries

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To sweat more

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To feel tired

Question 4

How can you tell if Kelsey is skipping well?

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Watch how smoothly and easily she skips, and how quickly she recovers after skipping.

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Count how many skips she does in 30 seconds.

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Measure how far she skips in 30 seconds.

Question 5

When we jump, how does balance help us land gently and stay steady?

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Balance helps us land softly and stay on our feet.

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Balance keeps our bodies straight while we jump.

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Balance helps us move our arms and legs when we jump.

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Balance helps us jump higher.

Question 6

How have locomotion skills played a role in human history and culture?

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Humans have always needed to move to find food and shelter.

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The design of cities reflects the importance of locomotion skills.

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Locomotion skills are not very important in modern life.

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Locomotion skills have not influenced art and culture.

Question 7

When you want to improve your movement skills, what's important to think about?

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How well you can control your body while moving

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How fast you can move

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How long you can move without getting tired

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How much fun you're having while moving

Question 8

In team sports like soccer or basketball, how does teamwork help players move more smoothly and effectively?

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Teamwork helps players move more smoothly and effectively because they know what their teammates are going to do.

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Teamwork helps players run and jump faster because they are motivated by their teammates.

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Teamwork reduces the risk of injuries because players can rely on each other for support.

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Teamwork makes players stronger and more powerful, so they can run and jump better.

Question 9

How have advancements in technology and changes in society influenced the ways people move their bodies?

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Technology has made it easier for people to travel, like with cars and airplanes.

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Society's expectations and norms have no impact on how people move.

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The human body has not changed over time, so the way people move has remained the same.

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Locomotion skills are only relevant for athletes and dancers, not for daily activities.

Question 10

In the past, how did learning to walk, run, and jump help people live better together?

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People could travel to new places, find food, and trade with others.

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People could build better homes and tools.

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People could play more games and have more fun.

Question 11

How do we move quickly from one place to another by taking long steps?

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Running

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Walking

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Jumping

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Skipping

Question 12

When we move, what helps our body parts work together smoothly?

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Coordination

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Strength

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Flexibility

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a basic movement skill we learn in PE?

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Swimming

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Walking

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Running

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Jumping

Question 14

Jumping means pushing yourself up into the air with your feet. True or False?

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True

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False

Question 15

Which movement skill requires good coordination and balance?

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Skipping

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Running

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Walking

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Hopping

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a locomotion skill we learned about in class?

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Swimming

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Walking

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Jumping

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Running

Question 17

Which of these surfaces is the best place to practice locomotion skills safely?

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Grass

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Ice

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Concrete

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Carpet

Question 18

When running, your arms should be:

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Swinging at your sides

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Held straight down

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Bent at the elbows

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Folded across your chest

Question 19

Which skill involves stepping forward on one foot and then bringing the other foot to meet it ?

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Walking

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Running

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Skipping

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Jumping

Question 20

What is a basic movement skill used to move from one place to another?

Accepted Answer

Walking

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Swimming

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Typing

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Drawing

Question 21

What skill involves moving forward quickly by pushing off with one foot and landing on the other?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Walking

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Skipping

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Jumping

Question 22

Jumping means leaving the ground with what body part?

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Both feet

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One foot

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One hand

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Both hands

Question 23

Which game could help you practice jumping?

Accepted Answer

Hopscotch

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Kicking a soccer ball

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Riding a bike

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Throwing a baseball

Question 24

Which activity is fun and can help you get better at balancing and moving smoothly?

Accepted Answer

Playing Simon Says

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Watching TV

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Reading a book

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Eating a snack

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a basic movement skill for moving around?

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Swimming

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Walking

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Running

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Jumping

Question 26

Which movement skill requires both feet to leave the ground at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Walking

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Running

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Skipping

Question 27

What is the best way to keep your balance while walking?

Accepted Answer

Looking straight ahead

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Walking with your feet wide apart

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Swinging your arms

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Walking with a friend

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

Twirling

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Jumping

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Walking

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Skipping

Question 29

When jumping, what should your arms do?

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Swing forward

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Swing backward

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Stay at your sides

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Reach up towards the sky

Question 30

Which of these surfaces is best for practicing how to skip?

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Carpet

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Grass

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Concrete

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Sand

Question 31

What is the most important thing to remember when practicing new movement skills?

Accepted Answer

Staying safe

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Having fun

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Being competitive

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Winning

Question 32

Which of these helps you move faster when running?

Accepted Answer

Taking longer strides

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Taking shorter steps

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Swinging your arms

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Looking down at your feet

Question 33

When jumping, how should your body be?

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Bent and flexible

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Straight and rigid

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Twisted and contorted

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Slumped and relaxed

Question 34

What should you do if you fall while practicing your movement skills?

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Get back up and try again

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Cry and give up

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Blame someone else

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Pretend you didn't fall

Question 35

What's the best way to get better at balancing?

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Stand on one foot

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Watch TV

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Eat candy

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Play video games

Question 36

Why is balance important for moving well?

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Balance helps us stay steady while moving.

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Balance is only important when standing still.

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Balance is not needed for activities like running and jumping.

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Balance is only important for people with disabilities.

Question 37

You're playing tag and need to quickly run to tag a friend. But there's a small object in your way. You need to jump over it. Which two locomotion skills are you using?

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Running and jumping

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Walking and jumping

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Skipping and running

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Jumping and skipping

Question 38

Why is it important to have good movement skills?

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They help you move around easily and explore your surroundings.

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They make you better at sports.

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They let you help others who need it.

Question 39

Which game involves both running and jumping?

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Playing hopscotch

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Walking to the park

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Swimming in a pool

Question 40

What factors can help you run faster?

Accepted Answer

Strong legs

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Being lighter

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Good running form

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The direction of the wind

Question 41

How can you track your progress in jumping?

Accepted Answer

Record and watch yourself

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Ask your teacher

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Compare yourself to others

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Guess

Question 42

When we run, jump, and skip, how does coordination help us move smoothly?

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Coordination helps us move different body parts together smoothly.

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Coordination helps us balance better while moving.

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Coordination helps us move faster.

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Coordination helps us jump over higher obstacles.

Question 43

What are some benefits of learning physical literacy skills?

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Improved cognitive function

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Enhanced social skills

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Increased running speed

Question 44

What can happen if we don't practice our moving skills?

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We might get clumsy and fall down.

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We might forget how to move around.

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We might get sick.

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Nothing will happen.

Question 45

In sports like basketball and soccer, how does teamwork help players use their movement skills better?

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Teamwork helps players work together, talk to each other, and help each other.

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Teamwork helps players move faster and jump higher than they could alone.

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Teamwork means players don't need to practice their own skills.

Question 46

How does being physically literate help our brains?

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It helps our brains work better.

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It makes our muscles stronger.

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It helps us make new friends.

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It makes us grow taller.

Question 47

What's the best way to set goals for getting better at moving your body?

Accepted Answer

Think about what you want to improve and set small goals that you can reach.

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Ask your teacher to tell you what to do.

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Set goals that are really hard to reach.

Question 48

When playing games with obstacles, how does coordination help us handle unexpected changes?

Accepted Answer

Coordination helps us change movements smoothly without stopping.

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Coordination makes us run faster and jump higher.

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Coordination makes us stronger.

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Coordination makes us taller.

Question 49

When doing activities like running, jumping, and skipping, what's the most important thing to do to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Warm up your body before you start running, jumping, or skipping.

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Always run as fast as you can, even if you're tired.

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It's okay to push yourself really hard, even if your body is telling you to stop.

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If you feel pain, keep exercising anyway.

Question 50

When using technology to practice movement skills, can it make it harder to focus on learning?

Accepted Answer

Yes, using technology can take away from focusing on physical movement and skill development.

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No, using technology always helps you learn better.

Question 51

Which activity can help us improve our ability to move around?

Accepted Answer

Playing tag with friends

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Watching sports videos

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Reading books

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Solving math problems

Question 52

How can we make sure everyone can join and enjoy our movement activities?

Accepted Answer

Let people do the activities in different ways.

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Use the same equipment for everyone.

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Make the activities really hard so everyone gets tired.

Question 53

For running quickly, which combination of shoes and surface is best?

Accepted Answer

Running shoes on a track

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Sneakers on grass

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Boots on pavement

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Sandals on gravel

Question 54

When you jump up to reach something, why is it important to keep your body straight?

Accepted Answer

Keeping your body straight helps you use your leg and back muscles better, giving you more power to jump higher.

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Keeping your body straight makes it harder to jump because it limits your movement.

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Keeping your body straight is not important for jumping, as long as your legs are strong.

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Keeping your body straight only helps if you are jumping very high.

Question 55

How can we use our walking, running, jumping, and skipping skills to learn more about the world around us?

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By walking through a forest and seeing the animals that live there

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By hiking in the mountains and enjoying the views

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By playing video games that pretend to be outside

Question 56

Which game helps us jump higher and move better?

Accepted Answer

Hopping Hopscotch

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Follow the Leader

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Musical Chairs

Question 57

Which of these activities is **not** a way to move around?

Accepted Answer

Playing a video game

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Walking

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Jumping

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Running

Question 58

When you move forward with one foot in front of the other, you are:

Accepted Answer

Walking

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Jumping

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Running

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Skipping

Question 59

Which of these skills helps us get over things or reach high?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Walking

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Running

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Skipping

Question 60

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

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Walking

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Running

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Jumping

Question 61

Which skill involves taking steps forward, one foot at a time?

Accepted Answer

Walking

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Running

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Skipping

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Hopping

Question 62

What makes running faster than jogging?

Accepted Answer

Running involves longer steps.

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Jogging involves longer steps.

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Running involves more arm movement.

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Jogging involves more arm movement.

Question 63

When you are ready to start running, what is the correct way to stand?

Accepted Answer

Stand with your feet apart like you're doing a star jump, bend your knees a little, and put your arms by your side.

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Stand with your feet together, arms straight up.

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Sit on the ground with your legs crossed.

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Lie down on your back with your arms by your side.

Question 64

Which of these is a good safety rule to follow when skipping?

Accepted Answer

Skip in a safe place with no obstacles.

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Hold hands with a friend while skipping.

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Skip as fast as you can.

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Skip near sharp objects.