P.E. Praxis. Content and Design (5095)
Which of the following activities is a basic locomotors skill? - answer sliding
According to recent research, in a typical physical education class, most students are
engaged in vigorous activity approximately what percent of the time? – answer less 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
After a person matures, which of the following generally increases because of the aging
process? - answerBody Fat
Young children who are first learning to strike or catch a ball tend to focus primarily on
the - answerperson throwing the ball
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 - answershows the teacher
that the parent or guardian knows what activity is planned for the student and does not
object
Which of the following is an example of a teaching approach that uses differentiated
instruction? - answerAbility grouping in classes
After a person matures, which of the following generally decreases because of the
aging process? - answerAerobic capacity
A physical education teacher is interested in starting an after-school physical activity
program. Which of the following best identifies the first step the teacher should take to
create a successful program? - answerEstablish a committee that includes teachers,
parents, and community members
Heavy-resistance training, such as strenuous weight training, should be avoided in early
childhood because of the potential for developing - answerepiphyseal separations
The line along which the pulling force of a muscle acts at a joint can be considered a
vector and resolved into which of the following pairs of components? - answerVertical
and horizontal
, Which of the following represents the most typical sequence of the three phases of
motor learning for learners who are high school age or older? - answerCognitive,
associative, autonomous
Which of the following is the best initial step for teachers to take in developing effective
behavior management plans for students? - answerTeachers should consider their own
philosophy concerning behavior management.
Which of the following is the best first step for minimizing misbehavior in a physical
education class? - answerSetting clear expectations of behavior and explaining the
consequences and rewards with consistent follow-through
Having students use different parts of the body to volley a balloon or a lightweight ball
best enhances skills for which of the following sports? - answerVolleyball and soccer
A secondary school physical education teacher uses a Web site to keep parents,
students, and other teachers informed about key activities occurring in physical
education classes. In addition, the Web site allows students to submit online fitness
journals and record and track their pedometer step counts. The teacher is using
technology to do which of the following? - answerCommunicate and enhance student
learning
The tripod is most commonly used as a lead-up activity for which of the following skills
in stunts and tumbling? - answerHeadstand
The best time to establish classroom management expectations is - answerat the
beginning of the school year
Which of the following has the most direct effect of minimizing the risk of heart disease?
- answerAvoiding smoking
A teacher can minimize the avoidance reaction in a child learning to catch a ball by
having the child practice catching a - answeryarn ball
Which of the following are characteristics of mature execution of a basketball jump
shot? - answer- Knees slightly flexed
- Non-shooting hand supporting the ball
- Shooting hand, elbow, and shoulder aligned with the target
A proper cooling-down period after vigorous aerobic exercise should involve which of
the following activities? - answer- Walking
- Stretching
Which of the following computer software programs would best help a teacher create
student reports to document progress toward student achievement of standards-based
outcomes? - answerA spreadsheet program
Which of the following activities is a basic locomotors skill? - answer sliding
According to recent research, in a typical physical education class, most students are
engaged in vigorous activity approximately what percent of the time? – answer less 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
After a person matures, which of the following generally increases because of the aging
process? - answerBody Fat
Young children who are first learning to strike or catch a ball tend to focus primarily on
the - answerperson throwing the ball
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 - answershows the teacher
that the parent or guardian knows what activity is planned for the student and does not
object
Which of the following is an example of a teaching approach that uses differentiated
instruction? - answerAbility grouping in classes
After a person matures, which of the following generally decreases because of the
aging process? - answerAerobic capacity
A physical education teacher is interested in starting an after-school physical activity
program. Which of the following best identifies the first step the teacher should take to
create a successful program? - answerEstablish a committee that includes teachers,
parents, and community members
Heavy-resistance training, such as strenuous weight training, should be avoided in early
childhood because of the potential for developing - answerepiphyseal separations
The line along which the pulling force of a muscle acts at a joint can be considered a
vector and resolved into which of the following pairs of components? - answerVertical
and horizontal
, Which of the following represents the most typical sequence of the three phases of
motor learning for learners who are high school age or older? - answerCognitive,
associative, autonomous
Which of the following is the best initial step for teachers to take in developing effective
behavior management plans for students? - answerTeachers should consider their own
philosophy concerning behavior management.
Which of the following is the best first step for minimizing misbehavior in a physical
education class? - answerSetting clear expectations of behavior and explaining the
consequences and rewards with consistent follow-through
Having students use different parts of the body to volley a balloon or a lightweight ball
best enhances skills for which of the following sports? - answerVolleyball and soccer
A secondary school physical education teacher uses a Web site to keep parents,
students, and other teachers informed about key activities occurring in physical
education classes. In addition, the Web site allows students to submit online fitness
journals and record and track their pedometer step counts. The teacher is using
technology to do which of the following? - answerCommunicate and enhance student
learning
The tripod is most commonly used as a lead-up activity for which of the following skills
in stunts and tumbling? - answerHeadstand
The best time to establish classroom management expectations is - answerat the
beginning of the school year
Which of the following has the most direct effect of minimizing the risk of heart disease?
- answerAvoiding smoking
A teacher can minimize the avoidance reaction in a child learning to catch a ball by
having the child practice catching a - answeryarn ball
Which of the following are characteristics of mature execution of a basketball jump
shot? - answer- Knees slightly flexed
- Non-shooting hand supporting the ball
- Shooting hand, elbow, and shoulder aligned with the target
A proper cooling-down period after vigorous aerobic exercise should involve which of
the following activities? - answer- Walking
- Stretching
Which of the following computer software programs would best help a teacher create
student reports to document progress toward student achievement of standards-based
outcomes? - answerA spreadsheet program
