Mastering Motor Skills and Movements

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

• Throwing a ball

• Running

• Catching

• Balancing

What is the main purpose of warming up before physical activity?

• To increase muscle temperature and flexibility

• To make you tired

• To cool down your body

• To practice skills

Which term describes the ability to move your body quickly from one point to another?

• Flexibility

• Agility

• Balance

• Strength

Which of the following is a non-locomotor movement?

• Jumping

• Sliding

• Twisting

• Skipping

If you want to improve your dribbling skills in basketball, which activity would help you the most?

• Practicing dribbling with both hands while moving

• Watching a basketball game

• Reading about basketball rules

• Practicing free throws

During a relay race, what is the best way to pass the baton to your teammate?

• Throw it to them

• Hand it to them while both are running

• Drop it on the ground for them to pick up

• Stop and give it to them

Which of the following activities best demonstrates coordination?

• Standing still

• Juggling three balls

• Sitting down

• Walking slowly

If you want to increase your flexibility, which activity should you include in your routine?

• Stretching exercises

• Sprinting

• Weight lifting

• Jumping rope

You notice that your soccer team is having trouble keeping possession of the ball. What strategy could you suggest to improve this skill?

• Practice passing drills to improve accuracy and teamwork

• Only focus on shooting at the goal

• Spend more time running laps

• Ignore passing and focus on defense

During a volleyball game, your team is losing points because players are not moving to cover open spaces. What plan could you create to help your team improve their movement patterns?

• Develop a practice routine focusing on court awareness and communication

• Only practice serving

• Ignore movement and focus on blocking

• Let everyone play wherever they want