Praxis PE 5091 Questions and Answers
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What is the term for the ability to move the body quickly and change direction while maintaining
control?
✔✔Agility
Which type of muscle contraction involves the muscle shortening as it produces force?
✔✔Concentric contraction
Name the fundamental locomotor skill that involves moving forward on one foot and then the
other in a rhythmic pattern.
✔✔Skipping
What part of the brain primarily coordinates voluntary muscle movements and balance?
✔✔Cerebellum
How many minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity are recommended daily for
children ages 6 to 17?
1
,✔✔60 minutes
What principle in physical education means gradually increasing the intensity, duration, or
frequency of exercise to improve fitness?
✔✔Progressive overload
Which motor skill category involves actions like throwing, catching, and kicking?
✔✔Manipulative skills
Define the term "cardiovascular endurance."
✔✔The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to the body during
sustained physical activity
What is the first stage of motor development in children where reflexive movements occur?
✔✔Reflexive stage
Name the term for physical activities that use large muscle groups and improve heart and lung
fitness.
2
,✔✔Aerobic exercise
What is the best teaching method to help students learn a new motor skill?
✔✔Demonstration followed by guided practice
How does regular physical activity benefit children's mental health?
✔✔It reduces stress, improves mood, and enhances self-esteem
What does BMI stand for, and what does it measure?
✔✔Body Mass Index; it measures body weight relative to height to estimate body fat
Which type of feedback is most effective when teaching new physical skills?
✔✔Immediate and specific feedback
What is the term for a muscle contraction where muscle length does not change but tension
increases?
✔✔Isometric contraction
3
, Name a safety practice that should be followed during physical activity in hot weather.
✔✔Taking frequent water breaks and wearing light clothing
What skill is developed when children practice balancing on one foot?
✔✔Static balance
What does the principle of specificity mean in physical training?
✔✔Training should be relevant and appropriate to the desired outcome or skill
How can teachers encourage motivation in physical education?
✔✔By providing varied activities and positive reinforcement
What is the primary benefit of team sports for elementary students besides physical fitness?
✔✔Developing social skills and teamwork
Which body system is primarily improved by aerobic exercise?
✔✔Cardiovascular system
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Latest Version 100% Pass
What is the term for the ability to move the body quickly and change direction while maintaining
control?
✔✔Agility
Which type of muscle contraction involves the muscle shortening as it produces force?
✔✔Concentric contraction
Name the fundamental locomotor skill that involves moving forward on one foot and then the
other in a rhythmic pattern.
✔✔Skipping
What part of the brain primarily coordinates voluntary muscle movements and balance?
✔✔Cerebellum
How many minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity are recommended daily for
children ages 6 to 17?
1
,✔✔60 minutes
What principle in physical education means gradually increasing the intensity, duration, or
frequency of exercise to improve fitness?
✔✔Progressive overload
Which motor skill category involves actions like throwing, catching, and kicking?
✔✔Manipulative skills
Define the term "cardiovascular endurance."
✔✔The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to the body during
sustained physical activity
What is the first stage of motor development in children where reflexive movements occur?
✔✔Reflexive stage
Name the term for physical activities that use large muscle groups and improve heart and lung
fitness.
2
,✔✔Aerobic exercise
What is the best teaching method to help students learn a new motor skill?
✔✔Demonstration followed by guided practice
How does regular physical activity benefit children's mental health?
✔✔It reduces stress, improves mood, and enhances self-esteem
What does BMI stand for, and what does it measure?
✔✔Body Mass Index; it measures body weight relative to height to estimate body fat
Which type of feedback is most effective when teaching new physical skills?
✔✔Immediate and specific feedback
What is the term for a muscle contraction where muscle length does not change but tension
increases?
✔✔Isometric contraction
3
, Name a safety practice that should be followed during physical activity in hot weather.
✔✔Taking frequent water breaks and wearing light clothing
What skill is developed when children practice balancing on one foot?
✔✔Static balance
What does the principle of specificity mean in physical training?
✔✔Training should be relevant and appropriate to the desired outcome or skill
How can teachers encourage motivation in physical education?
✔✔By providing varied activities and positive reinforcement
What is the primary benefit of team sports for elementary students besides physical fitness?
✔✔Developing social skills and teamwork
Which body system is primarily improved by aerobic exercise?
✔✔Cardiovascular system
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