Which statement best describes the purpose of non-locomotor skills in physical education?

• A. They involve moving from place to place.
• B. They involve staying in contact with the ground.
• C. They involve maintaining balance and posture in place.
• D. They involve object manipulation

Answer: (C)

Non-locomotor skills are actions done in one spot that emphasize control of the body in place, focusing on balance, posture, and stability rather than moving through space. The best statement captures that by describing maintaining balance and posture in place. In practice, you might hold a still, balanced position, perform slow twists, or stretch without moving across the room—these are classic examples of non-locomotor movements.

The other ideas describe different types of skills: moving from one place to another is locomotor, which involves traveling through space; object manipulation refers to handling equipment like balls or hoops; and staying in contact with the ground isn’t a defining feature on its own.