CSET: Physical Education (I) | 40 Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Name 6 individual motor and physical fitness variables - -agility -balance -coordination -flexibility -speed -strength What are the 3 kinds of body type (somatype) and how do they affect motor performance? - -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? - 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? - -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? - -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? - -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? - -girls reach full height -boys still have some growing to go -risk of pregnancy and STDs