Praxis II Health and Physical Education
Content Knowledge Exam 5857 Full
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Which of the following best defines "peer pressure"?
A. An adult encouraging a student
✔✔B. Influence from people of the same age group
C. Self-motivation
D. Encouragement from a coach
Which food group is most important for building strong bones?
✔✔A. Dairy
B. Protein
C. Fruits
D. Grains
Which is the best way to improve muscular strength?
✔✔A. Lifting heavy weights with fewer repetitions
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,B. Doing yoga only
C. Walking slowly
D. Jogging for long periods
Which of the following activities best improves coordination?
✔✔A. Juggling
B. Jumping rope
C. Stretching
D. Running laps
Which of the following health risks is most directly related to a sedentary lifestyle?
A. Flu
✔✔B. Heart disease
C. Allergies
D. Sprained ankle
Which of the following is a warning sign of stress?
A. Clear thinking
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,✔✔B. Irritability
C. Steady heartbeat
D. Balanced appetite
Which muscle group is worked during squats?
A. Biceps
✔✔B. Quadriceps
C. Triceps
D. Deltoids
Which safety practice is most important when exercising outdoors at night?
A. Wearing dark clothing
✔✔B. Wearing reflective gear
C. Using heavy equipment
D. Skipping warm-up
Which of the following activities best promotes bone density?
✔✔A. Weight-bearing exercises like jumping
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, B. Swimming
C. Cycling
D. Stretching
Which of the following is a sign of good mental health?
A. Feeling sad every day
✔✔B. Being able to handle setbacks positively
C. Avoiding all emotional expression
D. Ignoring problems
Which of the following is a component of skill-related fitness?
✔✔A. Agility
B. Flexibility
C. Endurance
D. Strength
Which nutrient is the primary source of energy for the body?
A. Protein
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Content Knowledge Exam 5857 Full
Questions with Answers Latest Version
Already Passed
Which of the following best defines "peer pressure"?
A. An adult encouraging a student
✔✔B. Influence from people of the same age group
C. Self-motivation
D. Encouragement from a coach
Which food group is most important for building strong bones?
✔✔A. Dairy
B. Protein
C. Fruits
D. Grains
Which is the best way to improve muscular strength?
✔✔A. Lifting heavy weights with fewer repetitions
1
,B. Doing yoga only
C. Walking slowly
D. Jogging for long periods
Which of the following activities best improves coordination?
✔✔A. Juggling
B. Jumping rope
C. Stretching
D. Running laps
Which of the following health risks is most directly related to a sedentary lifestyle?
A. Flu
✔✔B. Heart disease
C. Allergies
D. Sprained ankle
Which of the following is a warning sign of stress?
A. Clear thinking
2
,✔✔B. Irritability
C. Steady heartbeat
D. Balanced appetite
Which muscle group is worked during squats?
A. Biceps
✔✔B. Quadriceps
C. Triceps
D. Deltoids
Which safety practice is most important when exercising outdoors at night?
A. Wearing dark clothing
✔✔B. Wearing reflective gear
C. Using heavy equipment
D. Skipping warm-up
Which of the following activities best promotes bone density?
✔✔A. Weight-bearing exercises like jumping
3
, B. Swimming
C. Cycling
D. Stretching
Which of the following is a sign of good mental health?
A. Feeling sad every day
✔✔B. Being able to handle setbacks positively
C. Avoiding all emotional expression
D. Ignoring problems
Which of the following is a component of skill-related fitness?
✔✔A. Agility
B. Flexibility
C. Endurance
D. Strength
Which nutrient is the primary source of energy for the body?
A. Protein
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