PE Praxis 5091 Content and Knowledge
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Graded A+
What is the recommended amount of daily physical activity for children according to the CDC?
✔✔At least 60 minutes per day
Name one major benefit of regular cardiovascular exercise.
✔✔Improved heart and lung function
What type of stretching involves moving parts of your body and gradually increasing reach
without holding the stretch?
✔✔Dynamic stretching
Which fundamental movement skill involves moving the body from one place to another using
the legs?
✔✔Locomotor skills
What is the term for exercises that improve the ability of muscles to exert force?
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,✔✔Strength training
Name a common injury that occurs when muscles or tendons are overstretched or torn.
✔✔Strain
Which fitness component measures the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen during
sustained activity?
✔✔Cardiorespiratory endurance
What is the primary energy system used during a short sprint lasting under 10 seconds?
✔✔The ATP-PC (adenosine triphosphate-phosphocreatine) system
What does BMI stand for, and what does it assess?
✔✔Body Mass Index; it assesses body weight relative to height to estimate body fat
Name one way to prevent heat-related illnesses during physical activity.
✔✔Stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade or cool areas
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, What is the purpose of a warm-up before exercise?
✔✔To increase muscle temperature and reduce the risk of injury
How many bones make up the adult human skeleton?
✔✔206 bones
What is the term for physical activities designed to improve motor skills, balance, and
coordination?
✔✔Motor skill development exercises
Name the principle of training that states exercise should become progressively more challenging
to improve fitness.
✔✔Progressive overload
What is an example of a non-locomotor skill?
✔✔Balancing on one foot
Define the term "aerobic exercise."
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Questions and Answers Latest Version
Graded A+
What is the recommended amount of daily physical activity for children according to the CDC?
✔✔At least 60 minutes per day
Name one major benefit of regular cardiovascular exercise.
✔✔Improved heart and lung function
What type of stretching involves moving parts of your body and gradually increasing reach
without holding the stretch?
✔✔Dynamic stretching
Which fundamental movement skill involves moving the body from one place to another using
the legs?
✔✔Locomotor skills
What is the term for exercises that improve the ability of muscles to exert force?
1
,✔✔Strength training
Name a common injury that occurs when muscles or tendons are overstretched or torn.
✔✔Strain
Which fitness component measures the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen during
sustained activity?
✔✔Cardiorespiratory endurance
What is the primary energy system used during a short sprint lasting under 10 seconds?
✔✔The ATP-PC (adenosine triphosphate-phosphocreatine) system
What does BMI stand for, and what does it assess?
✔✔Body Mass Index; it assesses body weight relative to height to estimate body fat
Name one way to prevent heat-related illnesses during physical activity.
✔✔Stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade or cool areas
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, What is the purpose of a warm-up before exercise?
✔✔To increase muscle temperature and reduce the risk of injury
How many bones make up the adult human skeleton?
✔✔206 bones
What is the term for physical activities designed to improve motor skills, balance, and
coordination?
✔✔Motor skill development exercises
Name the principle of training that states exercise should become progressively more challenging
to improve fitness.
✔✔Progressive overload
What is an example of a non-locomotor skill?
✔✔Balancing on one foot
Define the term "aerobic exercise."
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