Individual Sports for 1st Graders: Running and Swimming Basics

Question 1

Jumping rope is a type of ____ sport.

Accepted Answer

Individual

Answer

Team

Answer

Water

Answer

Racquet

Question 2

Which of these is NOT used to swim?

Accepted Answer

Throwing

Answer

Floating

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Kicking

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Balancing

Question 3

Is running a team sport?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 4

Which activity involves moving from side to side?

Accepted Answer

Jumping rope

Answer

Running

Answer

Swimming

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Cycling

Question 5

What is the main reason we jump rope?

Accepted Answer

To improve coordination

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To measure distance

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To play a game

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To sing a song

Question 6

Is it okay to push or shove other players during a game?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 7

Which body part is most important for staying balanced while swimming?

Accepted Answer

Core

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Arms

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Legs

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Head

Question 8

When running, how should you breathe?

Accepted Answer

Alternately through your nose and mouth

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Only through your nose

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Only through your mouth

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Hold your breath

Question 9

Which sport is played in water?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Running

Answer

Jumping

Question 10

When you run, what do you wear on your feet?

Accepted Answer

Shoes

Answer

Gloves

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Hat

Question 11

When starting a race, what position should you be in?

Accepted Answer

Standing up tall

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Lying down

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Kneeling on the ground

Question 12

In a running race, what do you run on?

Accepted Answer

Track

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Starting line

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Finish line

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a rule to follow when running?

Accepted Answer

Push other runners

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Stay in your lane

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Run as fast as you can

Question 14

What's the goal of a running race?

Accepted Answer

To be the first one to cross the finish line

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To run the longest distance

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To have the best form

Question 15

When swimming freestyle, which body position should you maintain?

Accepted Answer

Face down, head in the water

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Face in the water, head up

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Face out of the water, head down

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Back up, face out of the water

Question 16

What is the starting position for a sprint race?

Accepted Answer

Crouched down with toes behind the starting line

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Standing up straight

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Lying on the ground

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Sitting down

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an individual sport?

Accepted Answer

Basketball

Answer

Running

Answer

Swimming

Answer

Tennis

Question 18

What muscle group do we use when kicking in the water while swimming?

Accepted Answer

Legs

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Arms

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Back

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Shoulders

Question 19

What is the purpose of treading water?

Accepted Answer

To stay afloat in one place without moving

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To move forward

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To practice swimming strokes

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To have fun

Question 20

What is the difference between a backstroke and a breaststroke?

Accepted Answer

In a backstroke, you swim on your back, and in a breaststroke, you swim on your stomach.

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In a breaststroke, you use a windmill arm motion, while in a backstroke, you use a scissor kick.

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In a backstroke, you hold your breath, while in a breaststroke, you can breathe normally.

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There is no difference between a backstroke and a breaststroke.

Question 21

Before you start running, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Stretch and warm up your body

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Run as fast as you can

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Find the finish line

Question 22

Which swimming stroke involves moving your arms forward over the water and then pushing them backward underwater?

Accepted Answer

Front crawl

Answer

Breaststroke

Answer

Backstroke

Question 23

Is it important to drink water while you are exercising?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 24

Which swimming stroke is a good one for beginners to learn?

Accepted Answer

Breaststroke

Answer

Butterfly

Answer

Front crawl

Question 25

Is it okay to push or shove other swimmers in a race?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a good rule for running?

Accepted Answer

Look down at your feet.

Answer

Keep your head up.

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Swing your arms back and forth.

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Run with your shoulders relaxed.

Question 27

Which swimming stroke involves floating on your back and kicking your feet?

Accepted Answer

Backstroke

Answer

Front crawl

Answer

Breaststroke

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Butterfly

Question 28

How can you best practice running?

Accepted Answer

Run short distances every day.

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Run long distances once a week.

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Walk short distances every day.

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Don't practice at all.

Question 29

When starting to run, how should your feet be positioned?

Accepted Answer

Place your feet shoulder-width apart.

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Keep your feet together.

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Cross your feet over each other.

Question 30

What's the most important safety rule to remember when swimming?

Accepted Answer

Never swim alone.

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You can swim anywhere, even if there's no lifeguard.

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It's okay to dive into shallow water.

Question 31

What sport involves hitting a ball over a net?

Accepted Answer

Tennis

Answer

Soccer

Answer

Basketball

Question 32

When swimming, what should you wear?

Accepted Answer

A swimsuit

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Shorts and a t-shirt

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Your regular clothes

Question 33

What's a good thing to do after exercising?

Accepted Answer

Drink lots of water.

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Eat a big meal.

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Go to sleep.

Question 34

What's NOT a part of good sportsmanship?

Accepted Answer

Cheating to win.

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Being kind to others.

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Trying your best.

Question 35

You're playing jump rope with your friends. Suddenly, one of them bumps into you and you almost fall. What's the best thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Stay calm and ask your friend to be more careful.

Answer

Get mad and yell at your friend.

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Stop playing and go home.

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a swimming stroke?

Accepted Answer

Running

Answer

Freestyle

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Breaststroke

Question 37

When swimming, how should you breathe?

Accepted Answer

Turn your head out of the water and breathe through your mouth

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Hold your breath underwater

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Breathe through your nose

Question 38

What is the main reason to warm up before exercising?

Accepted Answer

To prepare your body for activity

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To cool down your muscles

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To stretch your muscles

Question 39

Which of these is a benefit of playing individual sports?

Accepted Answer

Improving coordination and balance

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Making new friends

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Learning to work as a team

Question 40

Who is in charge of starting and stopping races?

Accepted Answer

Starter

Answer

Coach

Answer

Referee

Question 41

Which of these describes a good pace for running?

Accepted Answer

At a speed you can keep going for a long time

Answer

As fast as you can

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As slow as possible

Question 42

What is the first thing you should learn when learning to swim?

Accepted Answer

How to float

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How to jump into the deep end

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How to do a backstroke

Question 43

When running, which part of your foot should you land on first?

Accepted Answer

Ball of the foot

Answer

Heel

Answer

Toes

Answer

Arch

Question 44

What sport involves running, jumping, and throwing?

Accepted Answer

Track and field

Answer

Football

Answer

Basketball

Answer

Soccer

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a safety rule for swimming?

Accepted Answer

Dive into water that is too shallow

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Never swim alone

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Always wear a life jacket

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Swim in areas with a lifeguard

Question 46

When swimming, the correct way to breathe is:

Accepted Answer

Through your nose while above water

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Through your mouth while underwater

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Through both your mouth and nose

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Holding your breath

Question 47

Which swimming stroke involves making circular movements with both arms?

Accepted Answer

Breaststroke

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Freestyle

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Backstroke

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Butterfly

Question 48

Why is it essential to warm up before participating in an individual sport?

Accepted Answer

To help prevent injuries

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To make you run faster

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To improve your swimming skills

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To look more confident

Question 49

What does it mean to have good coordination?

Accepted Answer

Moving your body parts smoothly together

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Being very strong and tall

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Reacting quickly to changes

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Balancing on one foot for a long time

Question 50

Which of these is considered an individual sport?

Accepted Answer

Golf

Answer

Football

Answer

Soccer

Answer

Basketball