Fundamental Movement Skills Quiz

Study Notes

Fundamental Movement Skills

Involve the use of different body parts, such as feet, legs, shoulders, body, head, arms, and hands.
Are the foundation for more advanced and specialized skills in various games, sports, and leisure activities.

Movement Principles

Provide a solid foundation for physical activities in any environment, with or without equipment.
Can be introduced in simple, age-appropriate ways to improve movement efficiency and effectiveness.
Application of these principles becomes more refined as movement competence improves.

Health Risks of Sedentary Life

Sedentary activity is associated with unfavorable health effects, including obesity, decline in cardiometabolic health, fitness, pro-social/behavioral behavior, and sleep duration in children and adolescents.
In adults, sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, and is a cause of premature death.

Physical Activity and Physical Exercise

Physical activity is any movement that requires energy from the muscles.
Physical exercise is planned, systematic, repetitive, and intentional movement that can develop or maintain physical fitness.

Benefits of Regular Physical Exercise

Lowers the risk of chronic disease and improves quality of life.
Can be adapted to individual capabilities, regardless of age or limitations.

Balance and Coordination

Can be improved through simple, dynamic movements while standing or sitting on an exercise ball with a spotter.
Specific activities can be taken up to improve balance and coordination.

Training Program

Must be devised to match individual demands, considering factors such as gender, age, strengths, weaknesses, objectives, and training facilities.
A single training program cannot be suited for all individuals due to unique needs.

Body Composition

Is characterized by percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body.
Body fat percentage is relevant in determining health, as muscle tissue is thicker than fat tissue.

Body Fat Percentage (BFP)

Reflects the percentage of bodyweight that is fat.
Can be measured by computing the "total mass of fat divided by total body mass, multiplied by 100."
Lean mass is the percentage of the body that is not fat.

Description

Test your knowledge on the fundamental movement skills that form the basis for more advanced physical activities in various games, sports, and leisure activities. Explore the principles that provide a solid foundation for movement in any environment.