CSET Physical Education (I) Test
Questions & Answers9
Name 6 individual motor and physical fitness variables - ANSWERS--agility
-balance
-coordination
-flexibility
-speed
-strength
What are the 3 kinds of body type (somatype) and how do they affect motor performance? -
ANSWERS--endomorphs: large, strong but slow
-mesomorphs: muscular, fast and agile
-ectomorphs: skinny, lack power and strength, endurance
What are the components of perceptual-motor development and how do they affect
performance? - ANSWERS-students need to interpret stimuli/cues in order to coordinate
movements
-visual
-auditory
-tactile
-kinesthetic: awareness of the position and movement of the parts of the body
What physical changes occur in a child aged 3-5 and what impact on motor performance does it
have? - ANSWERS--boys tend to be stronger
, -lack fine motor skills
-can't focus on small objects for long
-girls tend to be better coordinated
What physical changes occur in a child aged 9-11 and what impact on motor performance does
it have? - ANSWERS--stronger, leaner, taller
-improved motor skills
-able to focus for longer periods
-at risk for obesity
What physical changes occur in a child aged 12-14 and what impact on motor performance does
it have? - ANSWERS--drastic physical growth
-highly preoccupied with physical appearance
What physical changes occur in a child aged 15-17 and what impact on motor performance does
it have? - ANSWERS--girls reach full height
-boys still have some growing to go
-risk of pregnancy and STDs
Explain the skill acquisition concept of practice - ANSWERS-without practice and instruction,
natural ability and talent dictates the extent of motor skill development
Explain the skill acquisition concept of feedback - ANSWERS--positive feedback works as a
motivator
-negative feedback helps an athlete become conscious mistakes
Explain the skill acquisition concept of readiness - ANSWERS-students must be physically and
psychologically ready to learn physical activities
Questions & Answers9
Name 6 individual motor and physical fitness variables - ANSWERS--agility
-balance
-coordination
-flexibility
-speed
-strength
What are the 3 kinds of body type (somatype) and how do they affect motor performance? -
ANSWERS--endomorphs: large, strong but slow
-mesomorphs: muscular, fast and agile
-ectomorphs: skinny, lack power and strength, endurance
What are the components of perceptual-motor development and how do they affect
performance? - ANSWERS-students need to interpret stimuli/cues in order to coordinate
movements
-visual
-auditory
-tactile
-kinesthetic: awareness of the position and movement of the parts of the body
What physical changes occur in a child aged 3-5 and what impact on motor performance does it
have? - ANSWERS--boys tend to be stronger
, -lack fine motor skills
-can't focus on small objects for long
-girls tend to be better coordinated
What physical changes occur in a child aged 9-11 and what impact on motor performance does
it have? - ANSWERS--stronger, leaner, taller
-improved motor skills
-able to focus for longer periods
-at risk for obesity
What physical changes occur in a child aged 12-14 and what impact on motor performance does
it have? - ANSWERS--drastic physical growth
-highly preoccupied with physical appearance
What physical changes occur in a child aged 15-17 and what impact on motor performance does
it have? - ANSWERS--girls reach full height
-boys still have some growing to go
-risk of pregnancy and STDs
Explain the skill acquisition concept of practice - ANSWERS-without practice and instruction,
natural ability and talent dictates the extent of motor skill development
Explain the skill acquisition concept of feedback - ANSWERS--positive feedback works as a
motivator
-negative feedback helps an athlete become conscious mistakes
Explain the skill acquisition concept of readiness - ANSWERS-students must be physically and
psychologically ready to learn physical activities
