WorksheetsUnderstanding Movement Types
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is locomotor movement?
Locomotor movement is the process of breathing in organisms.
Locomotor movement refers to the ability to remain stationary.
Locomotor movement describes the way organisms reproduce.
Locomotor movement is the movement that allows an organism to move from one location to another.
Can you name three types of locomotor movements?
crawling, sliding, gliding
walking, running, jumping
swimming, flying, rolling
sprinting, hopping, skipping
What is non-locomotor movement?
Non-locomotor movement involves running or walking.
Non-locomotor movement is a type of dance performance.
Non-locomotor movement is movement that occurs without changing location.
Non-locomotor movement requires a change in position.
Give an example of a locomotor movement.
Running
Jumping
Walking
Crawling
What is the difference between locomotor and non-locomotor movements?
Locomotor movements change position; non-locomotor movements do not.
Locomotor movements are slower; non-locomotor movements are faster.
Locomotor movements involve only arms; non-locomotor movements involve only legs.
Locomotor movements are only for animals; non-locomotor movements are for humans.
Can you walk in a straight line? Is that locomotor?
Yes, walking in a straight line is locomotor.
No, walking in a straight line is not locomotor.
Yes, but walking in a straight line is not locomotor.
No, locomotor does not include walking in a straight line.
Is bending your body a non-locomotor movement?
Yes, bending your body is a form of exercise.
No, bending your body is a locomotor movement.
No, bending your body is a dynamic movement.
Yes, bending your body is a non-locomotor movement.
What movement do you make when you jump?
You push off the ground.
You roll forward on the ground.
You land softly on the ground.
You glide through the air.
Can you run in place? Is that locomotor?
No, running in place is not locomotor.
Yes, but running in place is stationary.
No, you cannot run in place at all.
Yes, you can run in place and it is locomotor.
What is an example of a non-locomotor movement?
Stretching
Bending
Twisting
Shaking
Is dancing a locomotor or non-locomotor movement?
Non-locomotor movement
Static movement
Stationary action
Locomotor movement
Can you hop on one foot? What type of movement is that?
Hopping on one foot is a type of balancing.
Hopping on one foot is a type of locomotion.
Hopping on one foot is a kind of resting.
Hopping on one foot is a form of stretching.
What do you call moving your arms without changing your place?
Spinning
Clapping
Jumping
Waving
Is sliding a locomotor movement? Why or why not?
Sliding involves movement from one place to another.
Sliding is a type of walking movement.
No, sliding is not considered a locomotor movement.
Yes, sliding is a form of locomotor movement.
Can you stretch your body? Is that locomotor?
Locomotor activities include stretching exercises.
No, stretching is not locomotor.
Yes, stretching is a form of locomotion.
Stretching helps improve locomotor skills.
What type of movement is crawling?
Crawling is a type of swimming.
Crawling is a form of locomotion.
Crawling is a method of flying.
Crawling is a form of jumping.
Is twisting your body a non-locomotor movement?
No, twisting your body is a locomotor movement.
Yes, twisting your body involves moving from one place to another.
No, twisting your body is a form of locomotion.
Yes, twisting your body is a non-locomotor movement.
Can you skip? What type of movement is that?
Skipping is a type of locomotion.
Skipping is a method of transportation.
Skipping is a form of exercise.
Skipping is a type of dance.
What is the main purpose of locomotor movements?
The main purpose of locomotor movements is to enable movement and transportation.
The main purpose of locomotor movements is to increase emotional stability.
The main purpose of locomotor movements is to enhance cognitive skills.
The main purpose of locomotor movements is to improve social interactions.
Can you name a sport that uses both types of movements?
Swimming
Golf
Basketball
Track and field
