Health & PE PRAXIS
Recent Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) survey results found that which of the following behaviors was on the rise among high school students?
- Smoking electronic cigarettes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains a national database of behavioral data for adolescents that can assist health educators in planning programs. The title of the database is
- The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)
Which of the following best describes the meaning of empathy?
- The ability to understand and show concern for others
Which of the following is a characteristic most associated with a student who is considered a bully?
- The student enjoys the rewards gained from aggressive acts.
Which of the following characteristics is most likely to be exhibited by a student who is a victim of bullying?
- The student isolates himself or herself.
The shift in major causes of morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases to chronic diseases has presented health educators with the challenge of
- finding ways to promote personal behavior changes and a healthy lifestyle
Two types of knowledge are included in the National Health Education Standards. The first type is knowledge of health content. The second type is knowledge of
- process and skills as applied to healthy living
The tendency of adolescents to imagine they are always being scrutinized by others is best described as
- the imaginary audience
Which of the following best demonstrates reflective practice by a physical education teacher?
Having a colleague observe a lesson and make suggestions about what went well and what needs improvement
An individual's fitness plan should be based primarily on which TWO of the following factors?
Health status Current level of fitness
Which of the following instructional strategies most effectively encourages students to implement a plan to improve their health?
Helping students to set measurable and attainable health goals
Which of the following components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, formerly the coordinated school health program, is most effective for encouraging students to engage in healthful behaviors outside of school?
Holding family health fairs that offer information on supporting good nutrition and physical activity
Which THREE of the following techniques are useful for managing time efficiently?
Keeping one's work space organized Developing a personal study style Scheduling one's time using a planner
Which of the following is the primary purpose of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Keeping oxygenated blood circulating throughout the body
Which of the following physical movements best incorporates the biomechanical principle of optimal projection?
Kicking a soccer ball into the upper corner of a goal
Which of the following topics best supports a lesson on injury prevention and safety for teen drivers?
Laws on the use of safety belts and hands-free communication devices
Which of the following actions by a health teacher best exemplifies the effective use of nonverbal skills?
Making eye contact with a smile and moving throughout the classroom
Which of the following is a process that occurs when the female reproductive system gradually stops making the hormones necessary for fertility?
Menopause
Which of the following activities is most appropriate to include in a unit about violence prevention?
Modeling effective conflict-resolution skills
Which of the following is the most appropriate use of formative assessments by the health education teacher?
Observing students' ability to perform a skill during classroom instruction
Social support services can best have an impact on the health status of students who live in rural communities by doing which of the following?
Offering supplemental nutritional assistance programs to students in need
Scope and sequence documents for health education primarily help teachers plan by doing which of the following?
Outlining health education standards and providing a recommended teaching order
A physical education teacher gives a student individual feedback at a station and also monitors the performance of other students in the gymnasium. Which of the following classroom management techniques proposed by Jacob Kounin is the teacher most likely using?
Overlapping
Which of the following types of cancer has the lowest relative survival rate among all cancers regardless of the stage at which it is diagnosed?
Pancreatic
Which of the following health issues do farmworkers have a higher than average risk of experiencing primarily as a result of the use of pesticides in industrialized countries?
Parkinson's disease
Which of the following statements is most accurate about individuals who abuse prescription drugs?
They take them for a different purpose than what is prescribed.
Which of the following assessments will best help to identify a student's level of fluid cognitive ability?
Translating symbols to numbers based on a key
Data gathered from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are most useful for which of the following purposes?
Understanding current medical research
A health teacher is concerned that a large percentage of low-income middle school students have high body mass index (BMI) measurements. The students' urban neighborhood is an area in which access to nutritious food is limited. Before developing a plan to promote healthy eating habits for these students and their families, which of the following is the most important point the teacher must understand?
Unhealthy foods tend to be less expensive than healthful foods.
A health curriculum is most effective when it does which of the following?
Uses strategies designed to personalize information and engage students
A teacher can assist in developing a student's ability to self-regulate by doing which of the following?
Using a checklist to break a large project down into small steps
A health teacher splits the class into small groups, uses handouts to get the groups started on cooperative work, and provides verbal feedback to the students as they begin their assignment. By practicing these steps, the teacher best demonstrates familiarity with which of the following?
Using classroom management strategies to ensure effective instruction
When working with students identified as English-language learners (ELLs), which of the following strategies most effectively communicates instructional information in physical education class?
Using gestures and demonstrations to give instruction for new tasks
Which of the following nonverbal actions by a person working as part of a group best establishes a sense of leadership?
Using gestures when speaking
Which of the following actions best demonstrates a health-care provider applying appropriate universal precautions?
Using gloves and a mask when exposed to blood and body fluids
Which of the following routines is most recommended by doctors to ensure healthy sleep habits?
Waking up at the same time every day
To promote students' ability to handle risky situations, a health teacher models how to respond appropriately. Which of the following statements most effectively demonstrates refusal skills?
"No, I won't skip class with you."
An individual who consumes 2,350 calories a day but burns only 2,000 calories a day can be expected to gain how many pounds after 30 days?
- 3 pounds
Which of the following best describes class III obesity according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Top of Form
- A person having a BMI of above 40
Which of the following resources can most effectively be used to implement the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, formerly the coordinated school health (CSH) approach?
- A school wellness committee
Which of the following groups of behaviors contribute most to the mortality and morbidity of teenagers?
- Alcohol and other drug use, sexual behaviors, and behaviors that result in injury
The direct exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs is a function of which of the following structures?
- Alveoli
Which of the following should a teacher do first when planning for the beginning of the school year?
- Ask students which areas they enjoyed the most from the year before
Which of the following is an example of a listening skillTop of Form
- Asking questions where appropriate
Ms. Kwan has designed a new sex education curriculum for her district's health education program. She would like to get some preliminary impressions from the parents of her students before implementing the curriculum. Which of the following techniques is the best for her to use?
- Assembling a focus group
Which of the following best describes the use of a behavior management intervention for a health class?
- Assisting to stop a behavior after it develops
Which of the following is the best way for health educators to keep up with new technology and trends in their field?
- Attending health seminars and conferences
Julie and Sally are arguing over which kind of pizza to order. Together they decide that they will get a cheese pizza because it is Julie's birthday and that is her favorite, but next week they will get a pepperoni pizza because that is Sally's favorite. Which of the following terms best describes the skills Julie and Sally used to solve their conflict?
- Compromise
Which of the following pairs of federal agencies are responsible for creating and updating the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?Top of Form
- Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human ServicesBottom of Form
Which of the following are the most commonly abused drugs?
- Depressants
Which THREE of the following activities best describe how to improve students' motor skill learning in physical education class?
- During a baseball unit, having students catch a thrown ball while partners are moving on the field - During a basketball unit, having students change the speed and direction of a basketball while dribbling - During a soccer unit, having students practice foot dribbling by changing speed and direction during drills
Life events such as getting married, beginning a new career, developing new friendships, and mastering a new physical activity most likely cause which of the following?
- Eustress
Which of the following behaviors are likely to be characteristic of a health-literate person? Select all that apply.
- Gathers current, reliable health information from a variety of sources before deciding on a dieting program - Advocates for daily physical activity in local schoolTop of Form - Implements conflict-management skills to resolve a family dispute
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections results in a chronic condition even when treated medically?
- Genital herpes
The performance indicators for the National Health Education Standards suggests expectations for what students should know and be able to do by the end of which of the following grade levels?
- Grades 2, 5, 8, and 12
Which of the following terms describes an extreme, anxiety-provoking, and uncontrolled fear of people who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual?
- Homophobia
Which of the following correctly defines mortality and morbidity?
- Mortality - death rate, morbidity - illness rate
Bottom of FormIn which of the following ways can a health educator help families keep their children healthy?Top of Form
- Participating in the formation of a school health advisory council
Gingivitis that has been ineffectively treated can lead to which of the following more serious conditions?
- Periodontal disease
Isabella and Rosa have been best friends since they were in high school, however, Rosa has developed a new set of friends since she went to college. Rosa notices that Isabella has not been successful in forming new friendships with other people. Which of the following strategies would best help Rosa maintain a friendly relationship with Isabella despite their different interestsTop of Form
- Reassuring Isabella that although her interests are changing, she still values their friendshipBottom of Form
Which of the following is a level of reflection that relies on a teacher's ability to examine his or her beliefs, values, expectations, and assumptions affect student learning?Top of Form
- Self-reflection
Bottom of FormA part-time employee in a store has just been promoted and given a substantial salary increase. The store manager has been flirting with the employee and has threatened to take away the promotion and raise if the employee does not respond positively to the overtures. Which of the following best describes the manager's behavior?Top of Form
- Sexual harassment
Bottom of FormTo care for a minor open wound, a first responder puts on latex-free disposable gloves and other personal protective equipment. What is the correct procedure for the remaining steps when providing first aid care for a minor open wound?
1) Apply direct pressure with a gauze pad to stop the bleeding 2) Wait until the bleeding stops to remove debris,and wash the area with soap and warm water 3) Dry the area and apply a small amount of antibioticointment if the person has no known allergies 4) Cover the area with a sterile gauze pad and a bandage
Which of the following most accurately represents the daily recommended nutrient intake (RNI) of protein for an 80 lb child?
40 g
When she is feeling stressed and overwhelmed, a high school student picks at her skin until it bleeds. Which of the following is the most likely reason the student engages in self-injurious behavior?
A need for physical expression of feelings
A health teacher is concerned that a student is being abused at home. Which of the following statements regarding the teacher's legal responsibility to report abuse is true almost everywhere in the United States?
A teacher who in good faith reports suspected instances of child abuse or neglect has immunity from civil and criminal liability.
Which of the following will best help to ensure effective classroom management?
Acknowledging appropriate student behavior
Medical offices are increasingly using electronic personal health record systems. Which of the following benefits is primarily associated with the increased use of these systems?
Allowing patients to update their blood pressure readings
Which of the following best describes the concept of character education?
An educational approach that promotes a caring school community and core ethical and performance values
To best demonstrate comprehension of how good decision-making skills can affect relationships, a high school student should be able to do which of the following?
Analyze potential short- and long-term impacts of decisions and their effects on self and others
Which of the following actions most accurately demonstrates assertive behavior?
Being open in expressing wishes, thoughts, and feelings
Which of the following sources is most likely to transmit HIV?
Breast milk
Which of the following are two general patterns of physical growth in children?
Cephalocaudal and proximodistal
Which of the following is the best example of effective lesson planning for the first day of a unit on nutrition?
Checking on students' previous knowledge and clarifying key points, standards, goals, and objectives
Secondary sex characteristics are physical changes that develop during puberty in both males and females. For each row, indicate whether the secondary sex characteristic is typical for males, for females, or for both.
Choices 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 are correct. During both the male and the female pubertal processes, deepening of the voice, appearance of body hair, and increased height and weight occur. Secondary sex characteristics such as an increased fat distribution occur only during the female pubertal process.
A discussion about lymph nodes would most likely take place during a lesson on which of the following body systems?
Circulatory
Which of the following stages of cognitive development, as outlined by Piaget, best explains the thinking process of students aged 7-12?
Concrete operational
A teacher can best introduce developmentally appropriate instruction for students in fourth through sixth grades by using which of the following?
Cooperative learning and supervised group learning strategies to improve students' interpersonal skills
Which of the following statements best explains why sleep deprivation caused by sleep disorders, shift work, or an extremely busy schedule may impair an individual's ability to operate a moving vehicle?
Coordination, reaction time, and processing of information are delayed.
An elementary physical education teacher provides several activities for students to participate in during class. Which of the following instructional strategies will best facilitate effective learning?
Creating brief instructional cues for each activity
Which of the following parenting strategies is most appropriate to use to help ease an elementary school child's feelings of jealousy upon the addition of a new baby to the family?
Displaying the child's artwork in the baby's room
Which of the following is the opposing movement to plantar flexion?
Dorsiflexion
Which of the following physical effects is likely to occur before hypothermia in individuals exposed to extremely cold temperatures?
Drowsiness
Which of the following is a main purpose of the School Health Index (SHI)?
Enabling schools to identify strengths and weaknesses in health policies and programs
Which of the following is the primary purpose of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) State School Health Policy Database?
Facilitating the sharing of school health improvement strategies across s
Which of the following can best help in finding quality community partners for school health programs?
Finding organizations that are invested in the program's outcome
Which of the following careers is designed to rehabilitate individuals to a functioning level of independence in life activities while recovering from an illness or injury?
Recreational therapist
To most effectively increase student interaction during peer instruction, a health teacher should do which of the following?
Require students to answer a question individually before engaging in a conversation with classmates.
A health teacher assigns a high school research project on obesity rates in the United States. Which of the following is the most appropriate research method for the students to use?
Retrieving data briefs on obesity from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site
Which of the following national organizations offers a wide variety of professional development opportunities for pre-K-through12 health and physical educators, including standards-based workshops, Webinars, and podcasts?
SHAPE America
By actively participating in physical education and having positive experiences in class activities, students can most likely improve which of the following?
Self-worth
Which of the following is the best way to encourage successful role-playing in the classroom?
Set the scene and describe the situation to students carefully, but briefly.
Which THREE of the following are common forms of domestic violence?
Sexual abuse Emotional abuse Physical abuse
Which of the following actions is most appropriate to include in a list of steps to help a high school student make an informed decision?
Sharing the list of possible decisions and outcomes with a trusted adult
Which THREE of the following sports require an emphasis on aerobic training?
Soccer Lacrosse Tennis
Which of the following best demonstrates a teacher's understanding of being a healthy role model to students?
Starting a school employee wellness program
Which of the following statements most closely aligns with the theory of reasoned action (TRA)
The most important determinant of an individual's behavior is the individual's behavioral intention.
Which of the following is a measurable health objective?
The students will label and organize proteins and carbohydrates on a poster showing various foods.
The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) collects data that are primarily used to
evaluate health policies and programs
The primary function of the testes is to
produce testosterone
