Praxis II: Health and Physical Education-
Content Knowledge (5857) Questions
and Answers Latest Version Graded A+
What is the primary function of the circulatory system?
✔✔ To transport oxygen, nutrients, and waste throughout the body
What type of muscle is responsible for involuntary movements like digestion?
✔✔ Smooth muscle
What is the best indicator of cardiovascular endurance?
✔✔ The ability to perform aerobic exercise for an extended time without fatigue
What hormone is released in response to stress and helps the body prepare for "fight or flight"?
✔✔ Adrenaline
What is the recommended number of minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for
children per day?
✔✔ 60 minutes
1
,Which nutrient is most important for energy during physical activity?
✔✔ Carbohydrates
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for motor control and coordination?
✔✔ Cerebellum
What component of fitness does stretching primarily improve?
✔✔ Flexibility
What term describes the ability of a muscle to exert force one time?
✔✔ Muscular strength
Which training principle states that fitness improves when the body is pushed beyond its normal
limits?
✔✔ Overload
2
,Which lifelong fitness activity is best for improving cardiovascular health and can be performed
almost anywhere?
✔✔ Walking
What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
✔✔ Ball-and-socket joint
What is the function of the skeletal system in movement?
✔✔ Provides structure and serves as attachment points for muscles
Which health-related component of fitness is tested using the sit-and-reach test?
✔✔ Flexibility
What does BMI stand for in relation to body composition?
✔✔ Body Mass Index
What is the primary benefit of anaerobic exercises like sprinting or weightlifting?
✔✔ Building strength and power
3
, What body system is directly responsible for delivering oxygen to working muscles?
✔✔ Respiratory system
What fitness component is primarily developed by long-distance running?
✔✔ Cardiovascular endurance
Which nutrient helps build and repair body tissues, including muscle?
✔✔ Protein
What is a common safety rule in physical education involving equipment use?
✔✔ Use equipment only as instructed by the teacher
What is the term for the ability to move quickly and change direction efficiently?
✔✔ Agility
What does the term “personal space” refer to in physical education?
✔✔ The area immediately surrounding an individual that should remain free of intrusion
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Content Knowledge (5857) Questions
and Answers Latest Version Graded A+
What is the primary function of the circulatory system?
✔✔ To transport oxygen, nutrients, and waste throughout the body
What type of muscle is responsible for involuntary movements like digestion?
✔✔ Smooth muscle
What is the best indicator of cardiovascular endurance?
✔✔ The ability to perform aerobic exercise for an extended time without fatigue
What hormone is released in response to stress and helps the body prepare for "fight or flight"?
✔✔ Adrenaline
What is the recommended number of minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for
children per day?
✔✔ 60 minutes
1
,Which nutrient is most important for energy during physical activity?
✔✔ Carbohydrates
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for motor control and coordination?
✔✔ Cerebellum
What component of fitness does stretching primarily improve?
✔✔ Flexibility
What term describes the ability of a muscle to exert force one time?
✔✔ Muscular strength
Which training principle states that fitness improves when the body is pushed beyond its normal
limits?
✔✔ Overload
2
,Which lifelong fitness activity is best for improving cardiovascular health and can be performed
almost anywhere?
✔✔ Walking
What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
✔✔ Ball-and-socket joint
What is the function of the skeletal system in movement?
✔✔ Provides structure and serves as attachment points for muscles
Which health-related component of fitness is tested using the sit-and-reach test?
✔✔ Flexibility
What does BMI stand for in relation to body composition?
✔✔ Body Mass Index
What is the primary benefit of anaerobic exercises like sprinting or weightlifting?
✔✔ Building strength and power
3
, What body system is directly responsible for delivering oxygen to working muscles?
✔✔ Respiratory system
What fitness component is primarily developed by long-distance running?
✔✔ Cardiovascular endurance
Which nutrient helps build and repair body tissues, including muscle?
✔✔ Protein
What is a common safety rule in physical education involving equipment use?
✔✔ Use equipment only as instructed by the teacher
What is the term for the ability to move quickly and change direction efficiently?
✔✔ Agility
What does the term “personal space” refer to in physical education?
✔✔ The area immediately surrounding an individual that should remain free of intrusion
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