Which of the following is listed as a gross motor stretching activity?

• A. Quad stretch
• B. Toe touch
• C. Hopping
• D. Sprinting

Answer: (A)

Stretching activities for gross motor development focus on lengthening large muscle groups to improve flexibility and range of motion. The quad stretch is the best example here because it specifically targets the quadriceps in the front of the thigh, a major muscle group, by guiding the foot toward the buttocks while keeping the body tall. It’s a classic, clear stretching exercise used in many early childhood fitness routines.

Hopping and sprinting are about moving quickly and generating power, which are locomotor skills rather than stretching. Toe touches also involve stretching, particularly the hamstrings and lower back, but the quad stretch most directly fits the idea of a labeled gross motor stretching activity.