Physical Education: Locomotor Movements Quiz
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What is the definition of contraction according to the text?

  • A muscle movement where the muscle alternates between shortening and lengthening, using variable energy.
  • A muscle movement where the muscle lengthens and widens, using a lot of energy.
  • A muscle movement where the muscle remains the same size and shape, using minimal energy.
  • A muscle movement where the muscle shortens, narrows, and lightens, using enough energy. (correct)

    • What is the opposite of collapse according to the text?

  • Rotation
  • Release
  • Twist
  • Recover (correct)

    • What is the definition of rotation according to the text?

  • Moving a body segment from an axis halfway front or back or quarter to the right or left as in the twisting of the neck allowing the head to face right or left.
  • Moving in a turning movement with a base of support, usually a pointed foot, the other raised, while equilibrium is maintained until the completion of the turn.
  • Changing the position of the feet or any body part that carries the body's weight allowing the body to face in a less than 360 degrees turn.
  • Moving a body segment allowing it to complete a circle with its motion. (correct)

    • Which of the following is a type of basic footstep in festival dancing?

    <p>Hop Step</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of pivot according to the text?

    <p>Changing the position of the feet or any body part that carries the body's weight allowing the body to face in a less than 360 degrees turn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a Cross Change step?

    <p>Step R across, L Step L sideward L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of locomotor movements?

    <p>To move from one point in space to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a locomotor movement?

    <p>Flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis of all locomotor movements?

    <p>Step</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about running is correct?

    <p>It is a series of walks executed quickly with only one foot on the ground at a time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite of flexion?

    <p>Extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about jumping is NOT true?

    <p>It always involves moving from one point in space to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

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