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FTCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
2025
The best strategy to appropriately challenge students and increase motivation -
correct-answer-Allow students to adjust difficulty of the task
Because of inclement weather, a teacher transitions a 5th grade class to an inside
space. During the previous lesson, the students were working outside on a
progression of tasks where they were striking a variety of objects with tennis
rackets. For this lesson, the best strategy for the teacher to implement is - correct-
answer-Modify the task, adapting and maintaining instructional objectives
What organization authorized the definition of a physically education individual -
correct-answer-National Association for Sport and Physical Education
Definition of OBESE - correct-answer-Too much body fat
Which motivational theory emphasizes the role that interaction with others plays
in student performance? - correct-answer-SOCIAL LEARNING
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What is the most important criterion to consider when providing appropriate
experiences for the ability of a student? - correct-answer-Student's
developmental level
To maintain balance the center of gravity should be aligned - correct-answer-OVER
the base of support
A tumbler can make the transition from explosive movement to sustained
controlled landing by adjusting what aspect of movement - correct-answer-
EFFORT QUALITY
What movement concept is included in estimating the difference in force required
to throw a ball 10 feet or 50 feet - correct-answer-EFFORT QUALITY
As students put DANCE movements together, the teacher should instruct them in
the concept of - correct-answer-FLOW
Which are classified as LOCOMOTOR Skills - correct-answer-running, sliding,
walking, leaping, skipping, hopping
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MANIPULATIVE skills - correct-answer-throwing, kicking, anything that involve
hand-eye coordination
NONLOCOMOTOR SKILLS - correct-answer-Bending, twisting, turning, pushing,
pulling, stretching
A PE teacher is teaching a 7th grade student a modified version of flag football.
Which of the following sequentially progressive activities should the teacher
follow? - correct-answer-Throwing and catching while running, and then throwing
and catching against a defender
CLOSED skill - correct-answer-Hitting a ball of a tee
How to help a student hit the ball to left field - correct-answer-Swing sooner
The ability to keep an upright posture while standing still or moving - correct-
answer-BALANCE
FTCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
2025
The best strategy to appropriately challenge students and increase motivation -
correct-answer-Allow students to adjust difficulty of the task
Because of inclement weather, a teacher transitions a 5th grade class to an inside
space. During the previous lesson, the students were working outside on a
progression of tasks where they were striking a variety of objects with tennis
rackets. For this lesson, the best strategy for the teacher to implement is - correct-
answer-Modify the task, adapting and maintaining instructional objectives
What organization authorized the definition of a physically education individual -
correct-answer-National Association for Sport and Physical Education
Definition of OBESE - correct-answer-Too much body fat
Which motivational theory emphasizes the role that interaction with others plays
in student performance? - correct-answer-SOCIAL LEARNING
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What is the most important criterion to consider when providing appropriate
experiences for the ability of a student? - correct-answer-Student's
developmental level
To maintain balance the center of gravity should be aligned - correct-answer-OVER
the base of support
A tumbler can make the transition from explosive movement to sustained
controlled landing by adjusting what aspect of movement - correct-answer-
EFFORT QUALITY
What movement concept is included in estimating the difference in force required
to throw a ball 10 feet or 50 feet - correct-answer-EFFORT QUALITY
As students put DANCE movements together, the teacher should instruct them in
the concept of - correct-answer-FLOW
Which are classified as LOCOMOTOR Skills - correct-answer-running, sliding,
walking, leaping, skipping, hopping
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MANIPULATIVE skills - correct-answer-throwing, kicking, anything that involve
hand-eye coordination
NONLOCOMOTOR SKILLS - correct-answer-Bending, twisting, turning, pushing,
pulling, stretching
A PE teacher is teaching a 7th grade student a modified version of flag football.
Which of the following sequentially progressive activities should the teacher
follow? - correct-answer-Throwing and catching while running, and then throwing
and catching against a defender
CLOSED skill - correct-answer-Hitting a ball of a tee
How to help a student hit the ball to left field - correct-answer-Swing sooner
The ability to keep an upright posture while standing still or moving - correct-
answer-BALANCE
