Answer: Warm up, play following rules, then cool down.
4Why is it important?
Answer: Builds strength, coordination and joy.
5What happens if something changes?
Answer: Regular play improves stamina.
6What should I remember for the exam?
Answer: Demonstrate basic movements.
📗 Full lesson: Fundamental movement skills
This topic comes from GayaGnan's India-wide K–12 catalog. It is not copied from, or an official chapter of, any board's textbook: check your board's syllabus for the exact chapter and depth. Open as its own page →
🧊 3D / visual
🧊 3DAnimated child figure showing each skill with the body parts that move🧊 Open the 3D model
Perform basic object-control skills: throwing, catching, kicking, rolling a ball
Move safely in space with others
Before you start: Free play.
📖 Explanation
Fundamental movement skills are the building blocks of all sports. Locomotor skills move the body from one place to another: walk, run, jump, hop on one foot, gallop and skip.
Object-control skills use a ball or object: throw underarm and overarm, catch with two hands, kick, bounce and roll.
Moving safely means looking where you go, keeping space between friends and stopping on a signal.
🇮🇳 Example from India
Children play 'Simon says' in the school ground, hopping, jumping and freezing on the teacher's whistle.
⚠️ Common mistake
✗ Children automatically learn all movements just by growing older ✓ Skills like catching and skipping improve with practice and guidance.
🧪 Try this activity
Set up a mini obstacle course: run to a cone, hop three times, jump over a rope and throw a beanbag into a bucket.
✍️ Question bank with answers
Tap an option to check multiple-choice answers. Open “Answer” or “Marking points” for the others.
Multiple choice1 mark · easy
Jumping on one foot is called
Answer
C. hopping
Hopping uses one foot.
Multiple choice1 mark · easy
To catch a ball, you should
Answer
C. watch the ball and use both hands
Watching helps catching.
Multiple choice1 mark · easy
When the whistle blows to stop, you should
Answer
D. freeze in place
Signals keep everyone safe.
Very short answer1 mark · easy
Name one locomotor skill.
Answer
running, jumping, hopping or skipping
Very short answer1 mark · easy
Which body part do we use to kick a ball?
Answer
foot
Short answer2 marks · medium
Write two ways to throw a ball.
Marking points
Underarm
Overarm
Long answer4 marks · hard
Describe a game you play that uses running, jumping and catching.
Marking points
Game named
Where each skill is used
One safety rule
Application2 marks · medium
You are running in a crowded playground. How do you stay safe?
Answer
Look ahead and keep space
Slow down near others
Diagram / label2 marks · medium
Draw a child throwing a ball overarm.
Answer
Arm raised behind the head, stepping forward
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