The most widely used and regularly issued practitioner resource for planning and
professional development in physical education is
A. PE Coach
B. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
C. Sports Illustrated
D. Coach and Athletic Director
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Correct Answer: B
JOPERD is the only physical education resource listed among the choices.
Sports Illustrated is not a scholarly journal, Coach and Athletic Director is
specifically for those positions, and PE Coach does not exist. Physical
education teachers should not be referred to as coaches unless they in fact
do coach a sport at the school. They are otherwise physical education
teachers or instructors. The correct answer, therefore, is (B).
,Which of the following tasks can a teacher use at the beginning of each school year
to establish a supportive classroom environment?
A. Applying predetermined consequences consistently for inappropriate behavior
B. Developing and maintaining clearly established classroom rules
C. Providing timely verbal cues for desired student behavior
D. Providing a lengthy list of rules and routines to establish control
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Correct Answer: B
Option (B) is correct. At the beginning of the school year the most
important piece in establishing a supportive classroom environment is to
develop and maintain clearly established classroom rules.
Which of the following conditions is correctly paired with its causative organism?
A. Chicken pox . . bacterium
B. Athlete's foot . . fungus
C. Gonorrhea . . virus
D. AIDS . . protozoan
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Correct Answer: B
Chicken pox and AIDS are caused by viruses. Gonorrhea is caused by
bacteria. The only correct association is the listing of athlete's foot caused
by a fungus. The correct answer, therefore, is (B).
,When deciding whether to use the whole method or the part method to teach a skill,
a physical education teacher should most importantly consider the
A. complexity and organization of the skill to be learned
B. readiness of the students to practice the skill
C. classification of the skill as a sport, dance, or game
D. grade level and age of the students
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Correct Answer: A
Option (A) is correct. Whether a teacher should use a whole or part
methodology to teach a skill depends on the complexity and organization
of the skill.
Which of the following best describes the meaning of empathy?
A. The ability to understand and show concern for others
B. The ability to accept other people as they are
C. An opinion or fear formed without having facts or firsthand knowledge
D. A willingness to answer for one's actions and decisions
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Correct Answer: A
Empathy is a skill that encompasses the ability to understand and show
concern for others. The ability to accept other people as they are is the skill
of tolerance. A fear formed without having facts or first-hand knowledge is
known as prejudice. Expressing a willingness to answer for one's actions
and decisions is accountability. The correct answer, therefore, is (A).
, Which of the following statements describe how health educators best view diversity?
Select all that apply.
A. The major dimensions of diversity are race, ethnicity, and culture.
B. Diversity is inclusive rather than exclusive.
C. People of different racial and ethnic backgrounds may have differing health risks.
D. Programs should address the health needs of specific groups.
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Correct Answer: A, B, C
The major dimensions of diversity are usually described as race, ethnicity,
and culture. The concept of diversity in health education acknowledges
that people of different racial and ethnic backgrounds may experience
differences in health status and in degree of health risks because of certain
beliefs and practices. Attitudes of majority groups toward minority groups
may also play a role. To improve health status, programs must be inclusive
and address the health needs of many different groups. The correct
answers, therefore, are (A), (B), and (C).
Public Law 108-446 (IDEA 2004) states that students with disabilities shall be
educated in the least restrictive environment. Which of the following is the best
example of the least restrictive environment?
A. All students with disabilities are educated in general physical education classes and
participate equally with other learners.
B. Students with disabilities are placed in pullout classes if they cannot participate in
the general program safely and successfully.
C. All students with disabilities are placed in pullout classes.
D. Students with disabilities are placed in general physical education classes, and
skills and game rules are modified for everyone in the class to meet the needs of the
student with disabilities.
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professional development in physical education is
A. PE Coach
B. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
C. Sports Illustrated
D. Coach and Athletic Director
Give this one a try later!
Correct Answer: B
JOPERD is the only physical education resource listed among the choices.
Sports Illustrated is not a scholarly journal, Coach and Athletic Director is
specifically for those positions, and PE Coach does not exist. Physical
education teachers should not be referred to as coaches unless they in fact
do coach a sport at the school. They are otherwise physical education
teachers or instructors. The correct answer, therefore, is (B).
,Which of the following tasks can a teacher use at the beginning of each school year
to establish a supportive classroom environment?
A. Applying predetermined consequences consistently for inappropriate behavior
B. Developing and maintaining clearly established classroom rules
C. Providing timely verbal cues for desired student behavior
D. Providing a lengthy list of rules and routines to establish control
Give this one a try later!
Correct Answer: B
Option (B) is correct. At the beginning of the school year the most
important piece in establishing a supportive classroom environment is to
develop and maintain clearly established classroom rules.
Which of the following conditions is correctly paired with its causative organism?
A. Chicken pox . . bacterium
B. Athlete's foot . . fungus
C. Gonorrhea . . virus
D. AIDS . . protozoan
Give this one a try later!
Correct Answer: B
Chicken pox and AIDS are caused by viruses. Gonorrhea is caused by
bacteria. The only correct association is the listing of athlete's foot caused
by a fungus. The correct answer, therefore, is (B).
,When deciding whether to use the whole method or the part method to teach a skill,
a physical education teacher should most importantly consider the
A. complexity and organization of the skill to be learned
B. readiness of the students to practice the skill
C. classification of the skill as a sport, dance, or game
D. grade level and age of the students
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Correct Answer: A
Option (A) is correct. Whether a teacher should use a whole or part
methodology to teach a skill depends on the complexity and organization
of the skill.
Which of the following best describes the meaning of empathy?
A. The ability to understand and show concern for others
B. The ability to accept other people as they are
C. An opinion or fear formed without having facts or firsthand knowledge
D. A willingness to answer for one's actions and decisions
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Correct Answer: A
Empathy is a skill that encompasses the ability to understand and show
concern for others. The ability to accept other people as they are is the skill
of tolerance. A fear formed without having facts or first-hand knowledge is
known as prejudice. Expressing a willingness to answer for one's actions
and decisions is accountability. The correct answer, therefore, is (A).
, Which of the following statements describe how health educators best view diversity?
Select all that apply.
A. The major dimensions of diversity are race, ethnicity, and culture.
B. Diversity is inclusive rather than exclusive.
C. People of different racial and ethnic backgrounds may have differing health risks.
D. Programs should address the health needs of specific groups.
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Correct Answer: A, B, C
The major dimensions of diversity are usually described as race, ethnicity,
and culture. The concept of diversity in health education acknowledges
that people of different racial and ethnic backgrounds may experience
differences in health status and in degree of health risks because of certain
beliefs and practices. Attitudes of majority groups toward minority groups
may also play a role. To improve health status, programs must be inclusive
and address the health needs of many different groups. The correct
answers, therefore, are (A), (B), and (C).
Public Law 108-446 (IDEA 2004) states that students with disabilities shall be
educated in the least restrictive environment. Which of the following is the best
example of the least restrictive environment?
A. All students with disabilities are educated in general physical education classes and
participate equally with other learners.
B. Students with disabilities are placed in pullout classes if they cannot participate in
the general program safely and successfully.
C. All students with disabilities are placed in pullout classes.
D. Students with disabilities are placed in general physical education classes, and
skills and game rules are modified for everyone in the class to meet the needs of the
student with disabilities.
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