Pennsylvania Educator Certification Tests (PECT) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is an example of a non-locomotor skill?

Walking in a straight line
Balancing on one foot
Sprinting towards a target
Performing a forward roll

The correct answer is: Balancing on one foot

Non-locomotor skills are movements that occur in place and do not involve traveling from one location to another. Balancing on one foot is a prime example of a non-locomotor skill because it requires stability and control without any forward movement. In contrast, walking in a straight line involves transitioning from one point to another, as does sprinting towards a target. Both of these movements incorporate locomotion. Performing a forward roll also involves moving through space as the body rotates, which again categorizes it as a locomotor skill. Therefore, balancing on one foot is clearly distinguished as a non-locomotor skill due to its focus on maintaining position rather than traversing distance.