Deck 14: Movement Concepts

Question 1

Stretching, pushing, and pulling are examples of

A) locomotor skills.
B) manipulative skills.
C) nonlocomotor skills.
D) symmetrical skills.
E) force.

Answer 1

nonlocomotor skills.

Question 2

Circular, vertical, and horizontal refer to

A) levels.
B) planes.
C) directions.
D) size.
E) pathways.

Answer 2

planes.

Question 3

The factor that establishes continuity of movement is

A) flow.
B) force.
C) balance.
D) time.
E) flight.

Answer 3

flow.

Question 4

Which of the following are examples of body awareness?

A) Levels and pathways.
B) Force, time, and flow.
C) Direction and level.
D) Pathways and planes
E) Shapes the body makes.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered a quality of movement according to the movement concept categories?

A) Time
B) Pathways
C) Flow
D) Force
E) Speed

Question 6

Symmetry

A) is considered balance "neutral."
B) increases stability.
C) leads to easier sequential body movement compared to asymmetry.
D) infers unequal weight distribution.
E) decreases balance.

Question 7

The following instructions help explore the concept of relationship:

A) find three different ways to move over the bench.
B) take a deep breath...hold it...breathe out.
C) hug yourself softly...relax.
D) when the drum beats...walk softly...heavily.
E) take five strong, slow jumps, changing your body with each jump.

Question 8

The following instructions help explore the concept of force:

A) Stand tall in your space, then shrink to small.
B) Move in a zigzag pathway.
C) Make a bridge with four points of contact.
D) Try making thunder with your feet.
E) Make yourself as tense as possible. Now slowly relax.

Question 9

The following instructions help explore the concept of flight:

A) Support your weight on two different body parts.
B) Take your weight on your hands.
C) Make a bridge with three points of contact, have partner move under the bridge.
D) Try making thunder with your feet and hands.
E) See how high you can go as you move through space.

Question 10

The following instructions help explore the concept of time:

A) Move with a small and delicate skip.
B) When I clap my hands, change direction.
C) Move your feet slowly, then as rapidly as you can.
D) When the drumbeat is loud, walk heavily.
E) Walk forward with tight jerky movements, change direction and walk with loose, floppy movements.

Question 11

The following instructions help explore body shapes:

A) Move from your personal space for eight counts.
B) When I clap my hands, change direction.
C) Walk softly, then like thunder.
D) Show me three different ways to zoom through space.
E) Pretend to be as narrow as an arrow.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the concept of body awareness?

A) Shapes
B) Force
C) Balance
D) Flight
E) Transfer of weight

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the concept of space awareness?

A) Personal space
B) Pathways
C) Planes
D) Direction
E) Force

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a locomotor skill?

A) Leaping
B) Stretching
C) Sliding
D) Skipping
E) Hopping

Question 15

The four major categories in the Movement Framework are

A) body awareness, relationships, transfer of weight, and pathways.
B) relationships, general space, personal space, and body awareness.
C) space awareness, body awareness, qualities of movement, and relationships.
D) qualities of movement, relationships, balance, and personal space.
E) space awareness, qualities of movement, relationships, and transfer of weight.

Question 16

The following instructions help explore balancing:

A) Run lightly in space, and pretend you are being chased.
B) Practice traveling so that both hands and feet are off the floor at the same time.
C) Move from a narrow base to a wide base.
D) Show me two different ways to float through space.
E) Move from your personal space for four counts.

Question 17

Distinguish between personal space and general space.

Question 18

Identify and discuss the qualities of movement.

Question 19

List the four major categories of human movement concepts.

Question 20

Describe the four-step approach to exploring movement concepts. Include progressions associated with each step.

Question 21

Describe the elements that should be included when defining a movement exploration problem.

Question 22

Explain the purpose of using contrasting terms as part of movement exploration.

Question 23

Distinguish between direction and pathways as related to space awareness.

Question 24

Explain several strategies for increasing the variety of movement responses to a problem.

Question 25

Briefly describe the origin of the movement concept framework.

Question 26

Define and discuss the concept of relationships in the movement framework.

Question 27

Match the statements listed below that best assist children in understanding a selected concept with concepts of human movement

-time or speed

A) space
B) body awareness
C) qualities of movement
D) relationships

Question 28

Match the statements listed below that best assist children in understanding a selected concept with concepts of human movement

-zigzag, upward, and downward

A) space
B) body awareness
C) qualities of movement
D) relationships

Question 29

Match the statements listed below that best assist children in understanding a selected concept with concepts of human movement

-heavy or light movements

A) space
B) body awareness
C) qualities of movement
D) relationships

Question 30

Match the statements listed below that best assist children in understanding a selected concept with concepts of human movement

-leading-following, symmetrical or asymmetrical

A) space
B) body awareness
C) qualities of movement
D) relationships

Question 31

Match the statements listed below that best assist children in understanding a selected concept with concepts of human movement

-shapes

A) space
B) body awareness
C) qualities of movement
D) relationships

Question 32

Match the statements listed below that best assist children in understanding a selected concept with concepts of human movement

-levels

A) space
B) body awareness
C) qualities of movement
D) relationships

Question 33

Match the statements listed below that best assist children in understanding a selected concept with concepts of human movement

-tension-relaxation

A) space
B) body awareness
C) qualities of movement
D) relationships

Question 34

Match the statements listed below that best assist children in understanding a selected concept with concepts of human movement

-flow

A) space
B) body awareness
C) qualities of movement
D) relationships

Question 35

Match the statements listed below that best assist children in understanding a selected concept with concepts of human movement

-balance

A) space
B) body awareness
C) qualities of movement
D) relationships

Question 36

Design a movement experience to help a kindergarten child explore personal space.

Question 37

Movement concepts and fundamental motor skills form the foundation of the movement experience.

Question 38

Flight differs from transfer of body weight in that it is explosive and involves lifting the body weight from the floor or apparatus for an extended period of time.

Question 39

Personal space is the total space that is used by all children.

Question 40

Rolling is an example of transfer of weight.

Question 41

Direction defines the relationship of the body to the floor or apparatus.

Question 42

Laban's framework was originally designed to analyze movement.

Question 43

Throwing, kicking, striking, and catching are examples of movement concepts.

Question 44

Personal space is space that can be reached from a fixed base.

Question 45

Force involves the pace of action, which can be slow, fast, or any degree in between.

Question 46

Symmetry increases stability because of the counterbalance effect of the two body halves.

Question 47

Sustained flow involves smoothly linking different movements or parts of a movement.

Question 48

Locomotor skills seem to be more closely associated with development of hand-eye coordination than manipulative skills.

Question 49

Light, heavy, strong, weak, rough, and gentle are words associated with flow.

Question 50

A relationship is defined as the position of the performer compared to the apparatus or other performers.

Question 51

Asymmetrical movement involves unequally distributed weight.