NES Physical Education Practice Test questions with correct answers

Children between the ages of 8 and 12 would most likely experience the greatest difficulty performing which of the following tasks? - Answer Deriving conclusions from hypothetical premises Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the physical characteristics of boys and girls of elementary school age, prior to puberty? - Answer There are no substantial differences in height, weight and body composition of boys and girls of similar ages The gradual decrease in processing speed known as "psychomotor slowing" that occurs during adulthood is thought to be largely due to declines in - Answer central nervous system functioning In which of the following ways can families best support school-age children's emotional development while enforcing behavioral rules and consequences of unacceptable behavior? - Answer involving children in setting limits and enlisting their help in solving problems regarding their own behavior What is a trend of student's physical development in preschool and early elementary grades? - Answer Growth rates are relatively slow, steady, and uniform It is most important to emphasize that regular physical activity - Answer has a direct influence on preventing health problems such as low energy, minor illnesses and obesity Families can best accelerate the development of fine motor skills that normally