KHP Exam 1 Questions and Answers Solved Correctly Graded A+
Why are growth patterns important/helpful to understand or have some knowledge about as a teacher?
- Answers Children go through a rapid growth period from birth to age 5. From age 6 to the onset of
adolescence, growth slows but still increases steadily. When physical growth is rapid, the ability to learn
new motor skills generally decreases. Because the growth rate slows during the elementary school
years, this is an excellent window of time for children to learn motor skills. In general, children with a
mesomorphic body type perform best in activities requiring strength, speed, and agility, such as most
team sports. A mesomorph has a predominance of muscle and bone and is often labeled "muscled." An
ectomorph is extremely thin, with a minimum of muscle development, and is characterized as "skinny."
Ectomorphic children may be less proficient in activities requiring strength and power but are able to
perform well in aerobic endurance activities such as jogging, cross-country running, and track and field.
An endomorph is soft and round, with an excessively protruding abdomen. Endomorphic children may
perform poorly in many areas, including aerobic and anaerobic skill-oriented activities. Overweight
children are generally at a disadvantage in all phases of physical performance. Boys' motor performance
is related to skeletal maturity because a more mature boy usually performs better on motor tasks. For
girls, however, motor performance seems unrelated to physiological maturity. Late maturation is
commonly associated with exceptional motor performance. P.E. programs often ask students to learn at
the same rate, regardless of the maturation level. This practice may be detrimental to the development
of students who are maturing at a faster or slower rate. Students do not mature at the same rate and
are not at similar levels of readiness to learn. Boys and girls can participate on somewhat even terms in
activities demanding leg str
Why is it important to encourage young children to try a variety of skills/sports? - Answers Because all
children deserve an equal opportunity to learn sports skills, teachers must ensure that all children play
all positions and receive similar amounts of practice time. Helping children learn all skills and play all
positions at an early age gives them equal opportunity to be successful.
2 concerns/guidelines for children when they are outside in a hot and humid climate - Answers (1) Be
sure children are hydrated 20 to 30 minutes before strenuous activity. During the activity, require
periodic drinking of cold water every 20 minutes for a child weighing 88 pounds.
(2) Clothing should be lightweight and limited to one layer of absorbent material to facilitate the
evaporation of sweat and expose as much skin as possible. Replace sweat-saturated garments with dry
ones. Never use rubberized sweat suits in an attempt to accelerate weight loss.
2 concerns/guidelines for resistance training with children - Answers (1) All workouts should be closely
supervised by qualified adults, and the exercise environment should be safe and free of hazards. The
exercise area should be large enough so the exercises can be performed correctly.
(2) Students should warm up for 5 to 10 minutes before strength training.
Why are growth patterns important/helpful to understand or have some knowledge about as a teacher?
- Answers Children go through a rapid growth period from birth to age 5. From age 6 to the onset of
adolescence, growth slows but still increases steadily. When physical growth is rapid, the ability to learn
new motor skills generally decreases. Because the growth rate slows during the elementary school
years, this is an excellent window of time for children to learn motor skills. In general, children with a
mesomorphic body type perform best in activities requiring strength, speed, and agility, such as most
team sports. A mesomorph has a predominance of muscle and bone and is often labeled "muscled." An
ectomorph is extremely thin, with a minimum of muscle development, and is characterized as "skinny."
Ectomorphic children may be less proficient in activities requiring strength and power but are able to
perform well in aerobic endurance activities such as jogging, cross-country running, and track and field.
An endomorph is soft and round, with an excessively protruding abdomen. Endomorphic children may
perform poorly in many areas, including aerobic and anaerobic skill-oriented activities. Overweight
children are generally at a disadvantage in all phases of physical performance. Boys' motor performance
is related to skeletal maturity because a more mature boy usually performs better on motor tasks. For
girls, however, motor performance seems unrelated to physiological maturity. Late maturation is
commonly associated with exceptional motor performance. P.E. programs often ask students to learn at
the same rate, regardless of the maturation level. This practice may be detrimental to the development
of students who are maturing at a faster or slower rate. Students do not mature at the same rate and
are not at similar levels of readiness to learn. Boys and girls can participate on somewhat even terms in
activities demanding leg str
Why is it important to encourage young children to try a variety of skills/sports? - Answers Because all
children deserve an equal opportunity to learn sports skills, teachers must ensure that all children play
all positions and receive similar amounts of practice time. Helping children learn all skills and play all
positions at an early age gives them equal opportunity to be successful.
2 concerns/guidelines for children when they are outside in a hot and humid climate - Answers (1) Be
sure children are hydrated 20 to 30 minutes before strenuous activity. During the activity, require
periodic drinking of cold water every 20 minutes for a child weighing 88 pounds.
(2) Clothing should be lightweight and limited to one layer of absorbent material to facilitate the
evaporation of sweat and expose as much skin as possible. Replace sweat-saturated garments with dry
ones. Never use rubberized sweat suits in an attempt to accelerate weight loss.
2 concerns/guidelines for resistance training with children - Answers (1) All workouts should be closely
supervised by qualified adults, and the exercise environment should be safe and free of hazards. The
exercise area should be large enough so the exercises can be performed correctly.
(2) Students should warm up for 5 to 10 minutes before strength training.
