Non-Locomotor Skills: Master Body Movements for 1st Graders

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a non-locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Running in a straight line

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Bending your body

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Twisting your torso

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Balancing on one foot

Question 2

When you stretch your arms high above your head, which non-locomotor skill are you using?

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Stretching

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Bending

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Twisting

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Turning

Question 3

What is it called when you move your body to face a different direction?

Accepted Answer

Turning

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

Question 4

Which of these activities does NOT involve balancing?

Accepted Answer

Walking forward

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Standing on one leg

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Riding a bike

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Doing a handstand

Question 5

Which of these is a good way to practice balancing?

Accepted Answer

Standing on one leg

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Running in a straight line

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Jumping up and down

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Sitting down on the floor

Question 6

When you do a yoga pose like the tree pose, what non-locomotor skill are you mostly using?

Accepted Answer

Balancing

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

Question 7

Which one of these activities involves bending?

Accepted Answer

Touching your toes

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Twirling around

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Standing on one foot

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Jumping up and down

Question 8

When practicing non-locomotor skills, it's always okay to push yourself as hard as you can. True or False?

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False

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True

Question 9

Which activity helps you practice turning?

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Spin in circles

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Run in a straight line

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Do jumping jacks

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Bend over and touch your toes

Question 10

Can you give me an example of a sport that requires good non-locomotor skills?

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Gymnastics

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Basketball

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Swimming

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Soccer

Question 11

What do we call movements that do not involve moving from one place to another?

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Non-locomotor skills

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Locomotor skills

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Gross motor skills

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Fine motor skills

Question 12

When you bend your arm at the elbow, which of these non-locomotor skills are you using?

Accepted Answer

Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

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Turning

Question 13

What is the best way to balance on one foot?

Accepted Answer

Keep your other foot off the ground and spread your arms out for balance

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Look at your feet.

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Cross your arms over your chest

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Bend your other leg at the knee

Question 14

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

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Faster running speed

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Improved coordination

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Increased flexibility

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Stronger muscles

Question 15

Which of these is a fun game that involves using non-locomotor skills?

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Twister

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Hide-and-seek

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Tag

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Soccer

Question 16

What is the difference between bending and stretching?

Accepted Answer

Bending is moving a body part and stretching is lengthening a muscle

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Stretching is moving a body part and bending is lengthening a muscle

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There is no difference between bending and stretching.

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Bending is a type of stretching

Question 17

When you turn your head to the right, what type of non-locomotor skill are you using?

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Turning

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Bending

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Stretching

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Balancing

Question 18

Which of these is an example of a non-locomotor movement that you do every day?

Accepted Answer

Picking up a pencil

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Walking to the store

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Jumping rope

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Swimming

Question 19

How do you stretch your arms?

Accepted Answer

Reach your arms out to the sides

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Bend your arms at the elbows

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Cross your arms over your chest

Question 20

Which movement involves turning your body to the side?

Accepted Answer

Twisting

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Bending

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Balancing

Question 21

What is the correct way to twist your body?

Accepted Answer

Turn your head and shoulders in opposite directions

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Bend your body at the waist

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Stretch your arms out to the sides

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Jump up and down

Question 22

Which of these activities requires balance?

Accepted Answer

Standing on one leg

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Walking

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Running

Question 23

What is the difference between bending and twisting?

Accepted Answer

Bending involves moving a joint, while twisting involves rotating the body.

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Twisting involves moving a joint, while bending involves rotating the body.

Question 24

What is the type of movement that involves traveling from one place to another?

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Locomotor skill

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Non-locomotor skill

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Fine motor skill

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Gross motor skill

Question 25

Which animal uses non-locomotor skills to catch prey?

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Snake

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Lion

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Dolphin

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Bird

Question 26

What part of the body do you use to twist your body?

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Spine

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Legs

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Arms

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Head

Question 27

Imagine you are a tree swaying in the wind. What type of movement are you doing?

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Non-locomotor

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Locomotor

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Fine motor

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Gross motor

Question 28

What do you do when you move your body around in a circle while staying in one spot?

Accepted Answer

Turning

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

Question 29

Which of these is not a way to keep your body steady?

Accepted Answer

Jumping up and down

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Standing on one foot

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Walking on a balance beam

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Sitting cross-legged

Question 30

What do you call it when you move your body back and forth without moving your feet?

Accepted Answer

Swaying

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

Question 31

Which of these is an example of being able to stay steady without moving?

Accepted Answer

Standing on one foot without wobbling

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Riding a bike

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Walking on a balance beam

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Jumping rope

Question 32

What do you call it when you move your body from side to side without moving your feet?

Accepted Answer

Swaying

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Bending

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Stretching

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Twisting

Question 33

Which of these helps you stand up straight and not fall over?

Accepted Answer

Balance

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Coordination

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Agility

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Speed

Question 34

Which activity helps you practice bending, stretching, twisting, and turning your body?

Accepted Answer

Yoga

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Hopping

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Running

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Jumping

Question 35

When you stand still on one foot, what type of balance are you using?

Accepted Answer

Static balance

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Dynamic balance

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Gross balance

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Fine balance

Question 36

Which of the following is an example of a non-locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Jumping

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Running

Question 37

Which of the following describes the movement of twisting?

Accepted Answer

Turning the body around a fixed axis

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Stretching the body

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Moving the arms and legs

Question 38

What is the main purpose of balancing in non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

To keep your body steady

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To stretch your muscles

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To move your body quickly

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of a stretching exercise?

Accepted Answer

Reaching for the sky with your arms

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Standing on one foot

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Spinning around

Question 40

What is the difference between bending and twisting?

Accepted Answer

Bending changes the shape of the body, while twisting rotates it.

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Bending is an easier skill than twisting.

Question 41

Which of the following is a benefit of practicing non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

Improved coordination and flexibility

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Increased speed

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Greater strength

Question 42

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

Accepted Answer

Running

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Twisting

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Stretching

Question 43

What is the recommended starting position for performing a stretch?

Accepted Answer

Standing or sitting with your feet flat on the floor

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Kneeling

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Lying down

Question 44

Which of the following activities involves both bending and stretching?

Accepted Answer

Reaching down to pick up a toy from the ground

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Jumping up and down

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Walking across the room

Question 45

Why is it important to warm up before performing non-locomotor skills?

Accepted Answer

To prepare your body for movement and reduce the risk of injury

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To improve your coordination

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To increase your flexibility

Question 46

When bending your knees, what should you do with your feet?

Accepted Answer

Keep them flat on the ground and bend your knees outward

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Lift your heels and bend your knees inward

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Keep your toes pointed and bend your knees inward

Question 47

Which of these non-locomotor skills helps you to touch your toes easily?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Turning

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Twisting

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Bending

Question 48

Which of these non-locomotor skills helps you to stand on one leg without falling?

Accepted Answer

Balancing

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Bending

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Twisting

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Turning

Question 49

Which of these is an example of using a non-locomotor skill in daily life?

Accepted Answer

Reaching for something on a high shelf

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Jumping over a puddle

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Skipping rope

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Running to catch a bus

Question 50

When bending and stretching your body, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Bend your knees, reach your arms up, and stretch your legs and back

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Bend your elbows, reach behind your back, and stretch your arms

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Bend your knees, touch your toes, and stretch your neck