Jump Rope Quiz

When jumping rope you should...

• keep your elbows in at your sides.

• use your whole arm to turn the rope.

• land with your knees bent slightly.

• Both a and c are correct.

When doing a Crossover you should...

• cross your arms at your elbows.

• keep your feet wide apart.

• turn the rope extra fast and hope you make it through!

• cross your arms at your wrists.

Which sports might you improve your performance in by jumping rope?

• Dance

• Soccer

• Basketball

• All of the above might be improved.

To improve your aerobic capacity, you should...

• stick to turning the rope for others.

• jump rope for 10 or more minutes a day.

• teach others to jump rope.

• use a longer rope since it’s harder to turn.

You are jumping rope in class and a student begins swinging her rope over her head and close to others. What should you do?

• Hit the student with your rope to show her how much it would hurt.

• Tell the girl that is unsafe and tell the teacher.

• Move away from the student.

• Both b and c are correct.

Another student has difficulty doing a specific jump rope trick. What could you do to help them?

• Give them your rope since it is probably the cause of their problem.

• Tell them they are uncoordinated and should quit trying.

• Encourage them to keep trying and show them proper technique.

• Show them all the tricks you can do.

Which fitness components are helped with jumping rope?

• Body composition

• Aerobic capacity

• Muscular endurance

• All of the above are helped.

Which stretch would help your lower legs after a lot of jumping?

• Quad stretch

• Calf stretch

• Pec stretch

• Triceps stretch

Which jump rope activities are YOU most likely to do at home?

• Individual tricks

• Partner tricks with a friend or family member

• Long rope jumping

• All of these. I can’t get enough rope jumping!

Why are YOU most likely to use jump rope skills?

• To train for another sport.

• To work on my footwork and rhythm.

• To challenge myself and have fun.

• To make a routine to show others.