Lesson 6 Quiz: Lower Body, Bilateral Movement and Balance

Lower body strength is dependent upon *

Aerobic strength

Motor planning

Running

Core strength

Lower body strength is *

Powered by deadlifts

Functional

In the sensory skills category of the Pivot to Play™ Learning Pyramid

Dependent upon bilateral movement

Lower body strength (check all that apply) *

Supports grip strength

Reduces risk of injury

Supports aerobic movement

Burns more calories though high muscle mass

Makes spinning easier

Supports long term health prognosis

Lower body strength makes big body play ______________ and ______________ *

More rhythmic; dynamic

More fun; motivating

Easier to master; harder to execute

Easier to attain; sustain

Fatigue can be a clue there is weakness in (check all that apply) *

Grip strength

Proprioceptive development

Balance

Lower body strength

Auditory awareness

Core strength

A squat is about (check all that apply) *

Center of gravity

Core strength

Motor planning

Crossing the midline

Vestibular development

Balance

Strength

Picking something up off the floor is *

Easier with a strong grip

Harder if you are kneeling

Like a squat

Like a deadlift

The three kinds of bilateral movement are leading hand/supporting hand, reciprocal, and _______________. *

Symmetrical

Alternating

Coordinated

Midline crossing

Bilateral skills include: (check all that apply) *

Diving

Jumping rope

Swimming

Listening

Napping

Skipping

Putting shoes on

Writing

Needlepoint

Jumping

Poor bilateral integration is a clue *

A child will struggle with behavior

There is a miscommunication between the right and left brain

There hasn’t been enough brain derived neurotropic factor released

More synapses are needed

What are the 2 forms of balance? *

Symmetrical

Static

Reciprocal

Motor

Perceptual

Sensory

Dynamic

A child is likely to be able to more easily control his limbs if this is strong: (check all that apply) *

Balance

Visual awareness

Core strength

Self-confidence

Balance challenges appear as (check all that apply) *

Difficulty swimming

Challenges walking on uneven surfaces

Challenges with squatting full range

Challenges mastering skipping

Lots of falling

Lots of bumping into things

Activities which improve balance include (check all that apply) *

Climbing

Pushups

Walking on unstable surfaces

Mountain pose

Bowling

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Lesson 6 Quiz: Lower Body, Bilateral Movement and Balance