Fundamental Movement Skills Quiz

Which of the following is a fundamental movement skill?

• Writing an essay

• Running

• Playing video games

• Singing

What is a key element of "mature form" when throwing a ball?

• Keeping your body stiff

• Using the proper follow-through

• Closing your eyes

• Throwing with one hand behind your back

How should you land when jumping to prevent injury?

• On your heels only

• With locked knees

• Softly, with bent knees

• With your legs straight

When performing a striking skill, what should you focus on?

• Keeping your eyes on the ball

• Swinging with as much force as possible, no matter the aim

• Using your non-dominant hand only

• Standing still and avoiding movement

Why is it important to do a warm-up before exercise?

• To increase the risk of injury

• To get your body ready and increase flexibility

• To make you feel tired

• To slow down your heart rate

What does good running form include?

• Leaning backward while running

• Swinging your arms across your body

• Keeping an upright posture with relaxed arm movements

• Running only on your toes

How do you maintain balance while hopping on one foot?

• Keep your eyes on the ground

• Use your arms for balance

• Hold your breath

• Stiffen your body

What is the main purpose of a cool-down after physical activity?

• To immediately start running again

• To allow your heart rate to gradually return to normal

• To make you more tired

• To jump right into more intense exercise

What is an important safety rule during physical activity?

• Run without checking your surroundings

• Hydrate regularly before, during, and after exercise

• Ignore pain if you feel it

• Push others during a game

Which activity best helps improve cardiovascular endurance?

• Stretching only

• Running laps around a track

• Balancing on one foot

• Playing a video game