Physical Education. Content and Design
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Which of the following activities is a basic locomotor skill?
Sliding
Twisting
Balancing
Throwing - answerSliding
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
After a person matures, which of the following generally increases because of the aging
process?
Maximum heart rate
Vital capacity
Body fat
Body height - answerBody Fat
Young children who are first learning to strike or catch a ball tend to focus primarily on
the
flight of the ball
person throwing the ball
speed of the ball
position of their feet - 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?
, -Universal design for learning
- Ability grouping in classes
- Categorizing learners' abilities
- Using standardized tests to measure progress at the end of the unit - answerAbility
grouping in classes
After a person matures, which of the following generally decreases because of the
aging process?
Aerobic capacity
Resting systolic blood pressure
Resting heart rate
Residual volume - 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?
Begin fund-raising efforts by contacting local businesses
Establish a committee that includes teachers, parents, and community members
Plan a kickoff event that would offer activities to students and their families
Train teachers to integrate physical activity into other content lessons -
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
The tripod is most commonly used as a lead-up activity for which of the following skills
in stunts and tumbling?
A. Turk stand
B. Backward roll
C. Headstand
D. Wall arch - answerHeadstand
, 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?
A. Teachers should consider their own philosophy concerning behavior management.
B. Teachers should examine their own strengths and weaknesses as behavior
managers.
C. Teachers should establish behavior management goals for their own setting.
D. Teachers should determine measurable behaviors to see if they can be achieved. -
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?
A. Making sure the class witnesses punishments so that all students know what will
happen if they misbehave
B. Setting clear expectations of behavior and explaining the consequences and
rewards with consistent follow-through
C. Sending misbehaving students to the principal's office or having them sit out so that
they cannot disrupt the class
D. Sending notes home to the parents of misbehaving students to let them know of all
incidents - 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?
A. Basketball and soccer
B. Basketball and tennis
C. Volleyball and soccer
D. Volleyball and tennis - 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?
A. Teach sports skills
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Which of the following activities is a basic locomotor skill?
Sliding
Twisting
Balancing
Throwing - answerSliding
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
After a person matures, which of the following generally increases because of the aging
process?
Maximum heart rate
Vital capacity
Body fat
Body height - answerBody Fat
Young children who are first learning to strike or catch a ball tend to focus primarily on
the
flight of the ball
person throwing the ball
speed of the ball
position of their feet - 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?
, -Universal design for learning
- Ability grouping in classes
- Categorizing learners' abilities
- Using standardized tests to measure progress at the end of the unit - answerAbility
grouping in classes
After a person matures, which of the following generally decreases because of the
aging process?
Aerobic capacity
Resting systolic blood pressure
Resting heart rate
Residual volume - 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?
Begin fund-raising efforts by contacting local businesses
Establish a committee that includes teachers, parents, and community members
Plan a kickoff event that would offer activities to students and their families
Train teachers to integrate physical activity into other content lessons -
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
The tripod is most commonly used as a lead-up activity for which of the following skills
in stunts and tumbling?
A. Turk stand
B. Backward roll
C. Headstand
D. Wall arch - answerHeadstand
, 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?
A. Teachers should consider their own philosophy concerning behavior management.
B. Teachers should examine their own strengths and weaknesses as behavior
managers.
C. Teachers should establish behavior management goals for their own setting.
D. Teachers should determine measurable behaviors to see if they can be achieved. -
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?
A. Making sure the class witnesses punishments so that all students know what will
happen if they misbehave
B. Setting clear expectations of behavior and explaining the consequences and
rewards with consistent follow-through
C. Sending misbehaving students to the principal's office or having them sit out so that
they cannot disrupt the class
D. Sending notes home to the parents of misbehaving students to let them know of all
incidents - 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?
A. Basketball and soccer
B. Basketball and tennis
C. Volleyball and soccer
D. Volleyball and tennis - 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?
A. Teach sports skills
