Praxis II Physical Education (5091)
Questions and Answers Latest Version
Graded A+
Which side of the body controls the dominant hand in most right-handed individuals?
✔✔Left side of the brain
What is the purpose of a pedometer?
✔✔To count steps taken during physical activity
What is the target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity exercise?
✔✔50% to 70% of maximum heart rate
What is the name of the joint where the femur meets the pelvis?
✔✔Hip joint
What is the most appropriate method for teaching a new motor skill?
✔✔Demonstration followed by guided practice
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,Which of the five health-related fitness components includes sit-ups?
✔✔Muscular endurance
What does the term “aerobic” mean?
✔✔With oxygen
What is the recommended amount of daily physical activity for school-aged children?
✔✔At least 60 minutes
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system during physical activity?
✔✔To deliver oxygen and nutrients to working muscles
Which fitness component is most improved by jogging or swimming?
✔✔Cardiovascular endurance
What does BMI stand for?
✔✔Body Mass Index
2
,Which muscle group is primarily targeted by squats?
✔✔Quadriceps
What skill-related component of fitness does balance beam primarily develop?
✔✔Balance
What is the term for the ability to change body position quickly and efficiently?
✔✔Agility
Which nutrient provides the most energy per gram?
✔✔Fat
What is the main goal of a dynamic warm-up?
✔✔To prepare muscles and joints for activity
What does the FITT principle stand for in exercise programming?
✔✔Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
3
, What body system is primarily responsible for movement?
✔✔Muscular system
Which sport uses the terms “ace” and “double fault”?
✔✔Tennis
What term describes a repeated cycle of muscle contraction and relaxation?
✔✔Repetition
Which skill is considered a locomotor skill?
✔✔Hopping
What is the main purpose of a cool-down after exercise?
✔✔To gradually lower heart rate and prevent soreness
What type of stretching is safest for improving flexibility after a workout?
✔✔Static stretching
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Questions and Answers Latest Version
Graded A+
Which side of the body controls the dominant hand in most right-handed individuals?
✔✔Left side of the brain
What is the purpose of a pedometer?
✔✔To count steps taken during physical activity
What is the target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity exercise?
✔✔50% to 70% of maximum heart rate
What is the name of the joint where the femur meets the pelvis?
✔✔Hip joint
What is the most appropriate method for teaching a new motor skill?
✔✔Demonstration followed by guided practice
1
,Which of the five health-related fitness components includes sit-ups?
✔✔Muscular endurance
What does the term “aerobic” mean?
✔✔With oxygen
What is the recommended amount of daily physical activity for school-aged children?
✔✔At least 60 minutes
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system during physical activity?
✔✔To deliver oxygen and nutrients to working muscles
Which fitness component is most improved by jogging or swimming?
✔✔Cardiovascular endurance
What does BMI stand for?
✔✔Body Mass Index
2
,Which muscle group is primarily targeted by squats?
✔✔Quadriceps
What skill-related component of fitness does balance beam primarily develop?
✔✔Balance
What is the term for the ability to change body position quickly and efficiently?
✔✔Agility
Which nutrient provides the most energy per gram?
✔✔Fat
What is the main goal of a dynamic warm-up?
✔✔To prepare muscles and joints for activity
What does the FITT principle stand for in exercise programming?
✔✔Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
3
, What body system is primarily responsible for movement?
✔✔Muscular system
Which sport uses the terms “ace” and “double fault”?
✔✔Tennis
What term describes a repeated cycle of muscle contraction and relaxation?
✔✔Repetition
Which skill is considered a locomotor skill?
✔✔Hopping
What is the main purpose of a cool-down after exercise?
✔✔To gradually lower heart rate and prevent soreness
What type of stretching is safest for improving flexibility after a workout?
✔✔Static stretching
4
