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. 2022 Mar 24;19(7):3890. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19073890
The following questions will assess your knowledge of common terms related to physical activity and sedentary behaviour among young children.
9. Galloping, hopping, and jumping are examples of what type of fundamental movement skill?
  • Stability (1)

  • Locomotor (2)

  • Manipulative (3)

  • Isometric (4)

10. What is an example of a muscle and bone-strengthening activity?
  • Playing catch (1)

  • Kicking a ball (2)

  • Balancing on a bench (3)

  • Jumping rope (4)

11. The “motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life” is the definition of what?
  • Structured physical activity (1)

  • Active lifestyle (2)

  • Physical literacy (3)

  • Active play (4)

12. What type of play is “a form of gross motor or total body movement in which young children use energy in a fun and freely chosen manner”?
  • Outdoor play (1)

  • Loose parts play (2)

  • Risky play (3)

  • Active play (4)

13. What type of play invites curiosity by allowing children to play with everyday items (such as kitchen utensils and cardboard boxes) or natural elements (such as tree stumps or pebbles)?
  • Outdoor play (1)

  • Loose parts play (2)

  • Risky play (3)

  • Active play (4)

14. What practice can be used to limit sedentary time while waiting for the next activity or travelling to a different part of the classroom?
  • Active breaks (1)

  • Active learning (2)

  • Active transitions (3)

  • Active play (4)

15. What is not considered a category of risky play?
  • Play at heights (1)

  • Play with tools (2)

  • Play near elements (e.g., water, fire) (3)

  • Play with loose parts (4)