Physical Education EC-12 Content Exam Review (2)
Which of the following provides a measurement of the resistance a signal experiences as it travels through the water found in muscle and fat? A) A bioelectric impedance analyzer (BIA) B) A dual energy x-ray analyzer (DXA) C) A muscle biopsy D) Isotope measurement
A) A bioelectric impedance analyzer (BIA)
The physical education department chairperson has received feedback from the physical education instructors that students need to develop rhythmic skills. Which of the following pieces of new equipment should be in the budget for the following year? A) A stereo B) Basketball C) A volleyball net D) Softball gloves
A) A stereo
The attractive-nuisance concept would most likely apply to a damage lawsuit that resulted from which of the following situations? A) An elementary school student fell on ice-covered steps while entering the school B) A high school student broke his leg when he fell off a climbing rope that had been left down during a basketball game C) A middle school student had her nose broken by a softball during an after-school varsity softball game D) A high school student lost an eye after being struck by a plastic puck during a required physical education class of floor hockey
A) An elementary school student fell on ice-covered steps while entering the school
A student in a physical education class regularly catches a ball with stiff arms. Which of the following techniques would most likely help improve the student's catching skills? A) Bending the arms as the ball approaches B) Moving forward or backward to catch the ball C) Moving side to side to intercept the ball D) Keeping the arms stiff but lowering them
A) Bending the arms as the ball approaches
Which of the following is a suggested guideline found in the "The President's Challenge"? A) Children and teenagers must get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day B) Adults must get at least 20 minutes of physical activity each day C) Senior citizens must get a maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity each day D) Children and teenagers must get a maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity each day
A) Children and teenagers must get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day
Which of the following does Title IX regulate in regard to physical education? A) Equal treatment of male and female students B) Equal physical education time for younger and older students C) Inclusive activities for students with special needs D) Inclusive activities in physical education for students with differing levels of fitness
A) Equal treatment of male and female students
A school staff member asks a physical education teacher for advice on how to lose weight in the ghuteal area without losing weight in other areas. Which of the following is the most appropriate? A) Explain the difficulty of spot weight loss, then recommend an exercise and nutrition plan for total weight loss B) Show the staff member which exercises are most appropriate for losing weight in that specific area C) Inform the coworker that due to legal issues, it is not permissible to give advice to coworkers regarding weight loss D) Recommend that the staff member look in to liposuction under the care of a licensed physician
A) Explain the difficulty of spot weight loss, then recommend an exercise and nutrition plan for total weight loss
Which of the following factors has little or no influence on students' attitude toward exercise? A) Genetics B) Family values C) Print media D) Peer pressure
A) Genetics
Of the following folk dances, which is a basic circle dance? A) Hora B) Virginia Reel C) La Raspa D) Texas Star
A) Hora
Which of the following would best provide students with learning opportunities that promote the enjoyment of physical activities? A) Presenting a unit on lifetime sports B) Identifying and analyzing football-throwing skills C) Punishing poor behavior by having students run laps around the gym D) Giving a lesson on the execution of effective stretching techniques
A) Presenting a unit on lifetime sports
An educational program in which sport is portrayed as a players' laboratory for new exercises and problem solving activities is most consistent with the views of which of the following schools of philosophy? A) Realism B) Pragmatism C) Existentialism D) Spiritualism
A) Realism
A physical education teacher wants to measure the intensity of students' work out during class. The most accurate method to measure intensity exercise is to use... A) a heart-rate monitor. B) A manual pulse check. C) The talk test. D) The rate of perceived exertion.
A) a heart-rate monitor.
The development of a child's motor behavior is... A) a sequential process. B) a nominal procedure. C) an equivalent process. D) an equivalent procedure.
A) a sequential process.
A physical education teacher is planning on teaching basketball skills to 60 students, but there are only 10 basketballs in the equipment inventory. The teacher should... A) divide the students into groups of six, give each group a ball, and have them take turns B) eliminate the basketball skills lesson since no real skill can be taught under these circumstances. C) teach the students about the history and culture of the game of basketball before they begin any skills activities. D) Divide students into stations where each station has a basketball and five jump ropes.
A) divide the students into groups of six, give each group a ball, and have them take turns
Heart rate is a useful measure of exercise internality primarily because... A) heart rate tends to increase in proportion to rate of energy expenditure. B) the body adapts to exercise training only if training heart rate reaches 70 to 80 percent of maximum . C) heart rate during exercise is not affected by environment temperature and humidity. D) heart rate is unaffected by psychological factors.
A) heart rate tends to increase in proportion to rate of energy expenditure.
An automated external defibrillator (AED) has been ordered for the gymnasium. This piece of equipment is used in an emergency to regulate a person's... A) heart rhythm. B) breathing rate. C) muscle reflexes. D) muscular strength.
A) heart rhythm.
If a physical education teacher fails to provide for the safety of the students in a manner that constitutes reasonable and prudent behavior, the teacher can be charged in a court of law with... A) negligence. B) accountability. C) malice. D) tenure.
A) negligence.
Which of the following movement patterns is the best example of linear motion? A) A basketball during a free throw B) A sprinter during a 40-yard dash C) The knees of a cyclist while pumping D) The flight of a golf ball from the tee to green
B) A sprinter during a 40-yard dash
Which of the following activities combines aerobic exercise and muscular strength training? A) Interval training B) Circuit training C) Static training D) Dynamic training
B) Circuit training
Participation in organized team sports provides an opportunity to develop which of the following potential instructional objectives? A) Encourage students to specialize in one sport rather than play several B) Encourage students to set goals and work together to achieve them C) Encourage female participation in areas normally reserved for males D) Encourage students to think about only their own performance
B) Encourage students to set goals and work together to achieve them
Which nutrient provides the most energy (local) per gram? A) Carbohydrates B) Fats C) Protein D) Vitamins
B) Fats
Students participating in the international gymnastics program, supervised by physical education teachers, are practicing vaulting techniques. A student has performed a long and fast approach and take off. Which of the following skills will a teacher look for next in the vault jump? A) Clean landing B) Flight onto and off the horse C) Rotational skill D) Velocity
B) Flight onto and off the horse
For young children, which of the following correctly describes an inter-task motor development sequence? A) Skipping appears before hopping B) Galloping appears before skipping C) Two-footed long jumping appears before galloping D) Continuous leaping appears before skipping
B) Galloping appears before skipping
Which of the following statements correctly categorizes the fundamental skill it identifies? I. Kicking is a loco-motor skill II. Sliding is a manipulative skill III. Twisting is a non-loco-motor skill A) I only B) III only C) I and II only D) II and III only
B) III only
Which of the following laws explains why a soccer ball sits on the ground until it is kicked? A) Law of acceleration B) Law of inertia C) Law of action-reaction D) Law of gravity
B) Law of inertia
A physical education teacher introduces a new offensive play during a volleyball unit. The teacher demonstrates the play to the students and allows them to discuss their specific positions with each other. Which of the following should the teacher have the student do next? A) Compare these techniques with those used in another sport B) Practice the play at slow speed C) Watch a video of the new offensive play and take notes D) Provide feedback to each other
B) Practice the play at slow speed
Which of the following factors does NOT promote cooperation in movement activities for children? A) Valuing the dignity of each child B) Promoting egocentrism C) Building team spirit D) Taking turns
B) Promoting egocentrism
The volleyball forearm pass is LEAST likely to be used to... A) Receive a serve B) Return a low ball C) Set up a quick spike D) Perform a net recovery
B) Return a low ball
Which of the following muscles is a part of the hamstring muscle group? A) Vastus lateralis B) Semitendinosus C) Sartorius D) Gracilis
B) Semitendinosus
Of the following tests, which is most commonly used to measure children's health-related physical fitness? A) Shuttle run B) Sit-ups C) Softball throw D) Long jump
B) Sit-ups
After an aerobic warm-up, the physical education teacher gives each student a strap to be used during stretching. For which of the following stretching techniques would the strap be used? A) Dynamic B) Static C) Unassisted D) Assisted
B) Static
A physical education teacher notices that the majority of students in a class have unhealthy body composition and are gasping for air when running short distances. Which of the following themes would be most effective for the teacher to focus on for this group of students during the course of the school year? A) Strength training and agility activities B) Strength training and cardiovascular activities C) Protein and caloric intake D) Carbohydrate and calorie intake
B) Strength training and cardiovascular activities
Adverse effects of steroids include all of the following EXCEPT... A) depression when use of the drug ceases. B) enhanced bone growth causing users to reach a greater adult height. C) bloody cysts in the liver. D) decreased breast size, fluid retention, increased facial hair in females.
B) enhanced bone growth causing users to reach a greater adult height.
A physical education teacher provides the school's math teachers with data from several fourth-grade classes running times and distances. The data is aggregated, and the students' names are removed. The math teachers will use the data for lesson content. By providing the data the physical education teacher is... A) violating the students' privacy by sharing data with other educators. B) integrating physical education content into other curriculum areas. C) giving the math teachers new and netter lesson planning ideas. D) showing concern for academics as well as physical education.
B) integrating physical education content into other curriculum areas.
With completion of a six-month aerobic exercise program, a previously sedentary individual would be expected to show a ten to fifteen percent increase in... A) maximal aerobic power (VO2Max). B) maximal heart rate. C) lean body mass. D) vital capacity.
B) maximal heart rate.
Since 1950, elementary school physical education programs have been most influenced by... A) the development of outdoor education programs. B) the introduction of movement education. C) a return to basics in education. D) an emphasis on sports.
B) the introduction of movement education.
A physical education teacher says the word "chin" when students are performing the forward roll. The teacher is reminding students to... A) keep the chin up while rolling forward. B) tuck the chin to the chest while rolling forward. C) mentally perform a posture check during gymnastics. D) stay focused on her voice as she is giving instruction.
B) tuck the chin to the chest while rolling forward.
A physical education teacher serves on the facilities committee. The committee members will provide valuable input for a new practice floor for the gymnastics team. Which of the following should be of the highest concern as the new gym floor is discussed? A) Attractiveness B) Installation issues C) Absorption D) Low maintenance
C) Absorption
An athlete is concerned about energy levels before an important event. Which of the following nutrients would it be more beneficial for an athlete to consume in large quantity prior to a competition to achieve a useful increase in available energy? A) Protein B) Fat C) Carbohydrate D) Calcium
C) Carbohydrate
Which of the following laws protects the privacy interests of students and their parents with regard to certain types of education records? A) Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) B) Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) C) Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) D) Title IX
C) Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Which of the following is the most accurate method to measure body composition? A) Height/weight ratio analysis B) Skin-fold test C) Hydrostatic weighing D) Body-fat digital analyzer
C) Hydrostatic weighing
Which of the following can be important factors leading to the development of tennis elbow? I. Poor technique II. Muscle weakness and inflexibility III. Playing for short periods of time IV. Using inappropriate equipment A) I and III only B) II and IV only C) I, II, and IV only D) I, II, III and IV
C) I, II, and IV only
Which of the following statements is most accurate as a principal of golf etiquette? A) Players should allow the person whose ball is closest to the hole to shoot first B) Players should allow partners and opponents to find their own balls hit into hazards C) Players should shout "fore" before hitting the ball from the fairway or rough D) Players should play simultaneously while in the fairway
C) Players should shout "fore" before hitting the ball from the fairway or rough
After maturity, which of the following factors is most likely to delay the aging process? A) Weight loss B) A sedentary lifestyle C) Regular exercise D) Refraining from smoking
C) Regular exercise
Throughout the semester in physical education class, a teacher notices that a student has lost a considerable amount of weight. When the teacher compliments the student on how fit he looks, the student tells the teacher about his low carbohydrate diet and exercise plan. In which of the following ways should the teacher respond to the student? A) Congratulate the student on his discipline to stay away from the carbohydrates B) Remind the student to monitor his cholesterol levels every three months C) Remind the student that a well-balanced diet with exercise is the best way to stay fit D) Tell the student not to worry about what he eats because he is exercising
C) Remind the student that a well-balanced diet with exercise is the best way to stay fit
Which of the following is the test of flexibility? A) Arm circle test B) Flexed-arm hang test C) Sit-and-reach test D) Hip extension test
C) Sit-and-reach test
Which of the following is an error that is commonly observed when students are first learning to dribble a basketball? A) Keeping the head up at all times while dribbling B) Dribbling while in a crouched position C) Slapping the ball with the palm of the hand
C) Slapping the ball with the palm of the hand
Which of the following exercises is contraindicated? A) Wide-leg push-ups B) Vigorously kickboxing C) Straight-leg sit-ups D) Vigorously running in place
C) Straight-leg sit-ups
Which of the following should a first responder check, when responding to an unconscious victim, as part of the CPR process? A) The core body temperature B) The tackiness and color of the victim's skin C) The airway, breathing, and circulation of the victim D) The reflexes of the upper and lower extremities of the victim
C) The airway, breathing, and circulation of the victim
Which of the following is the most appropriate reason for the physical education teacher to inspect the gym and locker room on a weekly basis? A) To determine if new equipment needs to be purchased B) To collect clothing and other items that have been left there by students C) To ensure the safety of the equipment and facilities D) To provide feedback to the principal about the cleanliness of the students
C) To ensure the safety of the equipment and facilities
A physical education teacher notices that some student in class have poor posture. Which of the following types of exercises should the teacher choose to help the students improve their posture? A) Major muscle group exercises B) Lower-body exercises C) Upper-body exercises D) Abdominal exercises
C) Upper-body exercises
A student in middle school physical education class has an IEP for visual impairment. Which of the following is a modification than can be made in the class for the student? A) Blindfold all students B) No modifications are needed C) Use larger, brightly colored equipment D) Have the student with the visual impairment sit out
C) Use larger, brightly colored equipment
A physical education teacher's coworker stresses that lifting weights is not important for women. The physical education teacher would most accurately counter the coworker's view by stating the weight-lifting activities... A) are less important than cardiovascular activities. B) are not widely engaged in by women. C) improve cardiovascular fitness. D) decrease the likelihood of osteoporosis.
C) improve cardiovascular fitness.
During a fire drill, a physical education teacher was unaware that a student was left behind in the restroom. This situation could have been prevented by... A) keeping a roll sheet in a pocket planner. B) not permitting students to take restroom breaks during class. C) including a restroom check in all emergency drills. D) requesting that the principal notify the teacher in advance of a fire drill.
C) including a restroom check in all emergency drills.
The factor that would most influence a swimmer's capacity to maintain speed is the ability to... A) maximize resistance. B) maximize water displacement. C) increase physical exertion. D) increase buoyancy.
C) increase physical exertion.
An appropriate aerobic conditioning activity for high school students would be... A) sprints. B) squats. C) jogging. D) lunges.
C) jogging.
A physical education teacher establishes a rule by which teams receive bonus points if each person on the team has at least one touch of the ball before a point is scored. The rule reinforces the importance of... A) taking turns. B) loyalty. C) teamwork. D) leadership.
C) teamwork.
For children who make their gains in a teacher dominated style of instruction, which of the following instructional approaches would be most effective? A) Child-designed B) Inquiry C) Divergent D) Direct
D) Direct
Which of the following forearm movements is a major function of the biceps? A) Extension B) Abduction C) Adduction D) Flexion
D) Flexion
Which of the following would be the most appropriate method to reinforce and evaluate a particular loco-motor skill with first graders? A) Allow students to perform the skill they want B) Issue a set of challenges to the students C) Line up the students and watch them individually perform the skill D) Have the students practice the skill around the perimeter of the gym
D) Have the students practice the skill around the perimeter of the gym
Conditions frequently associated with low back pain include which of the following? I. Tight Hamstring Muscle II. Weak Quadriceps Muscle III. Weak Abdominal Muscle A) II only B) I and II only C) II and III only D) I, II, and III
D) I, II, and III
The recommended techniques for immediate treatment of musculoskeletal injuries include which of the following? I. Massage II. Heat III. Ice IV. Compression V. Elevation A) I, II, and IV B) I, III, and V C) II, IV and V D) III, IV and V
D) III, IV and V
A physical education teacher is beginning a soccer unit for a group of students who have no previous soccer experience. Which of the following would be the first step when initially teaching the instep kick? A) Show the students where to place the supporting foot in relation to the ball B) Demonstrate the instep kick to students and then define the instep C) Allow the students to practice balancing on the support foot D) Identify the instep of the foot, allowing students to touch their instep
D) Identify the instep of the foot, allowing students to touch their instep
Which of the following is true of regular physical activity? A) It decreases bone density B) It decreases muscle tone C) It decreases metabolism D) It decreases stress level
D) It decreases stress level
Which of the following is the easiest and most accurate way to measure student progress in fitness? A) Palm pilot that records and displays fitness data B) Paper tests graded by a Scantron C) Spreadsheets with information typed in from rubrics D) Organizational checklist with a grid of information entered manually
D) Organizational checklist with a grid of information entered manually
A physical education teacher has two students in class of similar mental and physical capabilities. He notices that one student has significantly delayed throwing skills compared to the other student. Which of the following factors best explains the development skills? A) Economic B) Social C) Emotional D) Physical
D) Physical
Which of the following statements about input, decision-making, output, and feedback operations at the information-processing theory of skill acquisition is correct? A) The operations do not necessarily need to relate to each other B) Feedback is the least necessary component of the process C) The performer will improve, as long as three of the four components are correctly assessed D) Researchers are uncertain whether the order of operations is sequential or parallel
D) Researchers are uncertain whether the order of operations is sequential or parallel
A student falls while running in physical education class and forcefully hits his head on the gym floor. The student is conscious and responsive and there is no bleeding. The student is complaining about some pain. Which of the following should the teacher do in this situation? A) Allow the student to rest for five minutes B) Allow the student to rest until the pain passes C) Send the student to the main office for dismissal D) Send the student to the school nurse with another student
D) Send the student to the school nurse with another student
For which of the following loco-motor skills does each foot have two tasks to complete before the weight is transferred to the other foot? A) Galloping B) Running C) Walking D) Skipping
D) Skipping
A person who endorses the functionalist theory of sports in society would be most likely to endure which of the following statements? A) Problems in sports stem from the people who run sports, not from people who play them B) Sports organizations should be more democratic and less autocratic C) Powerful people use sports to promote their own agendas D) Sports promote social connections between people
D) Sports promote social connections between people
Which of the following types of stretching is the recommended procedure for increasing flexibility? A) Ballistic B) Dynamic C) Eccentric D) Static
D) Static
A physical education teacher has students play a game in which they use pedometers. At the end of the game, the student who has the most steps wins. The teacher initially gives the winner prizes that gradually decrease the value of the prizes as the game is played throughout the year. Which of the following most likely explains why the teacher decreased the value of the prizes even though the game continues? A) The prizes are not necessary near the end of the year B) The program budget ran out of money for the pedometers C) The teacher realizes that offering prizes has a negative impact on student learning D) The teacher is trying to teach the students about intrinsic motivation
D) The teacher is trying to teach the students about intrinsic motivation
Which of the following motor skills is similar in the movement of most individuals? A) Striking B) Walking C) Throwing D) Twisting
D) Twisting
A physical education teacher notices an overweight student who has a bump on the back of the neck. The bump appears brown and raised. In documentation to the nurse, the teacher might state concerns of... A) atianto-axial instability. B) muscular dystrophy. C) heart disease. D) diabetes.
D) diabetes.
A defining principal of the zone defense in basketball is that players are supposed to... A) analyze the offense and make necessary adjustments to the defense. B) focus all defensive players on the area with the most activity. C) guard the same opposing player during the entire game. D) guard an area rather than a specific player.
D) guard an area rather than a specific player.
Although leadership roles may be acquired in a variety of ways, it is generally agreed that the leaders who are most effective are those who... A) volunteer to be a leader. B) actively pursue a leadership role. C) are selected by the group involved. D) indicate a desire for the leadership role.
D) indicate a desire for the leadership role.
In sport psychology, the term "inverted U phenomenon" is most commonly used to describe the relationship between... A) performance and success. B) arousal and performance. C) practice and arousal. D) practice and performance.
D) practice and performance.
In a program to improve cardiovascular fitness through aerobic conditioning students should measure a heart rate... A) of ten to twenty beats per minute above their resting heart rate. B) that represents their maximum level of exertion. C) determined by multiplying their age by five. D) that represents 60 to 80 percent of their maximal heart rate.
D) that represents 60 to 80 percent of their maximal heart rate.
