PRAXIS 5095 TEST
Which of the following activities is a basic locomotor skill? – answer Sliding
What are locomotor skills? - answerBasic ways to move, the building blocks of
coordination. Help your child practice these important skills: walking, galloping, jumping,
hopping, side-sliding, leaping and skipping.
According to recent research, in a typical physical education class, most students are
engaged in vigorous activity approximately what percent of the time? - answerLess than
40%
The most effective way to help elementary school students develop efficient basketball
skills is by - answerhaving the students play with balls that are smaller and baskets that
are lower than is standard - children have smaller hands (gives them a better chance to
succeed)
After a person matures, which of the following generally increases because of the aging
process? - answerBody Fat - with age, greater percentages of body cells become less
metabolically active
Young children who are first learning to strike or catch a ball tend to focus primarily on
the - answerPerson throwing the ball - distracted by the motion of person
A signed consent form should be obtained from the parent or guardian of a student who
is going on a sport or adventure field trip because the form - answersignifies that the
parent or guardian assumes primary responsibility for anything that might happen on the
trip
Which of the following is an example of a teaching approach that uses differentiated
instruction? - answerAbility grouping in classes - illustrated by using ability grouping
within a class to determine how material is presented
What is the universal design for learning? - answerdesign and composition of an
environment so that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent
possible by all people regardless of their age, size, ability or disability.
After a person matures, which of the following generally decreases because of the
aging process? - answerAerobic capacity - pulmonary diffusion generally decreases
with age, directly affecting the overall capacity of the body's aerobic system
What is resting systolic blood pressure? - answerThe second number, called diastolic
blood pressure, measures the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart rests
, between beats. If the measurement reads 120 systolic and 80 diastolic, you would say
"120 over 80" or write "120/80 mmHg
What is resting heart rate? - answerA normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from
60 to 100 beats per minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient
heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. For example, a well-trained athlete
might have a normal resting heart rate closer to 40 beats per minute.
What is residual volume? - answerResidual volume is the amount of air that remains in
a person's lungs after fully exhaling. Doctors use tests to measure a person's residual
air volume to help check how well the lungs are functioning.
What kind of drug is crack cocaine? - answerA stimulant - increase the rate of most
body functions, which is the effect that crack cocaine has
What is a depressant? - answerA drug that slows brain and body reactions - alcohol
What is a narcotic? - answera drug or other substance affecting mood or behavior and
sold for non medical purposes, especially an illegal one.
What is a hallucinogen? - answera drug that causes hallucinations, such as LSD.
Which of the following is a common teaching cue for shooting a basketball? -
answerBEEF - Ball, elbow, eyes, follow through
What is the FITT principle? - answerFrequency, Intensity, Time, Type
What is APE? - answerAdapted Physical Education - physical education which has
been adapted or modified, so that it is as appropriate for the person with a disability as it
is for a person without a disability.
What is HOPS? - answerinjury evaluation
Which of the following is the most appropriate feedback when helping a student who is
having trouble learning to throw a baseball at a target? - answer"Keep your eyes on the
target"
A whole-learning approach to teaching a skill is most appropriate for which of the
following situations? - answerWhen the risk of a student being injured is low
What is a whole-learning approach to teaching? - answerA whole-school approach is
inclusive of all school staff, students and education partners and touches all aspects of
school life. It should promote positive mental health and academic achievement - and
includes social-emotional learning in school practices, policies and partnerships.
Which of the following activities is a basic locomotor skill? – answer Sliding
What are locomotor skills? - answerBasic ways to move, the building blocks of
coordination. Help your child practice these important skills: walking, galloping, jumping,
hopping, side-sliding, leaping and skipping.
According to recent research, in a typical physical education class, most students are
engaged in vigorous activity approximately what percent of the time? - answerLess than
40%
The most effective way to help elementary school students develop efficient basketball
skills is by - answerhaving the students play with balls that are smaller and baskets that
are lower than is standard - children have smaller hands (gives them a better chance to
succeed)
After a person matures, which of the following generally increases because of the aging
process? - answerBody Fat - with age, greater percentages of body cells become less
metabolically active
Young children who are first learning to strike or catch a ball tend to focus primarily on
the - answerPerson throwing the ball - distracted by the motion of person
A signed consent form should be obtained from the parent or guardian of a student who
is going on a sport or adventure field trip because the form - answersignifies that the
parent or guardian assumes primary responsibility for anything that might happen on the
trip
Which of the following is an example of a teaching approach that uses differentiated
instruction? - answerAbility grouping in classes - illustrated by using ability grouping
within a class to determine how material is presented
What is the universal design for learning? - answerdesign and composition of an
environment so that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent
possible by all people regardless of their age, size, ability or disability.
After a person matures, which of the following generally decreases because of the
aging process? - answerAerobic capacity - pulmonary diffusion generally decreases
with age, directly affecting the overall capacity of the body's aerobic system
What is resting systolic blood pressure? - answerThe second number, called diastolic
blood pressure, measures the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart rests
, between beats. If the measurement reads 120 systolic and 80 diastolic, you would say
"120 over 80" or write "120/80 mmHg
What is resting heart rate? - answerA normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from
60 to 100 beats per minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient
heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. For example, a well-trained athlete
might have a normal resting heart rate closer to 40 beats per minute.
What is residual volume? - answerResidual volume is the amount of air that remains in
a person's lungs after fully exhaling. Doctors use tests to measure a person's residual
air volume to help check how well the lungs are functioning.
What kind of drug is crack cocaine? - answerA stimulant - increase the rate of most
body functions, which is the effect that crack cocaine has
What is a depressant? - answerA drug that slows brain and body reactions - alcohol
What is a narcotic? - answera drug or other substance affecting mood or behavior and
sold for non medical purposes, especially an illegal one.
What is a hallucinogen? - answera drug that causes hallucinations, such as LSD.
Which of the following is a common teaching cue for shooting a basketball? -
answerBEEF - Ball, elbow, eyes, follow through
What is the FITT principle? - answerFrequency, Intensity, Time, Type
What is APE? - answerAdapted Physical Education - physical education which has
been adapted or modified, so that it is as appropriate for the person with a disability as it
is for a person without a disability.
What is HOPS? - answerinjury evaluation
Which of the following is the most appropriate feedback when helping a student who is
having trouble learning to throw a baseball at a target? - answer"Keep your eyes on the
target"
A whole-learning approach to teaching a skill is most appropriate for which of the
following situations? - answerWhen the risk of a student being injured is low
What is a whole-learning approach to teaching? - answerA whole-school approach is
inclusive of all school staff, students and education partners and touches all aspects of
school life. It should promote positive mental health and academic achievement - and
includes social-emotional learning in school practices, policies and partnerships.
