Health Final

The functional knowledge that students should have about disease prevention and health promotion is part of which NHES standard?

core concepts

Peer resistance/refusal skills are important in

countering the initiation of health risk behaviors

In the United States, the educational system is built on the concept of

decentralization, with control given to state and local governing bodies.

Coordinated School Health is designed to do all of the following, EXCEPT

design classroom activities.

The HECAT is based on all of the following, EXCEPT

developing detailed health content knowledge.

What should newly developed rubrics always use?

easily understood descriptors

The quote "Healthy kids make better learners" illustrates the importance of

effective health education

Which of the following is the best predictor of life success?

emotional intelligence

The most significant way to ensure that schools are physically and emotionally safe is to

establish, implement, and enforce relevant policies

Which of the following is NOT one of the ten great public health achievements of the twentieth century highlighted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?

refrigeration

Which of the following is NOT true of rubrics?

rubrics are a widely used type of performance task

A student in Ms. Johnson's class has parents who are going through a divorce. Although, the student is going through a difficult time, he/she seems to be handling the stress well; on days the student seems to be having a rough time, they seek out the school counselor for help. This student is showing proficiency in which National Health Education Standard?

self management

A critical but often overlooked element of a healthy school environment is

social and psychological climate.

The two main types of oral communication skills are

speaking and listening

Which of the following procedures is NOT included in a policy for the safe administration of medication at the school site?

student guidelines for dispensing of medication

In the theory of planned behavior, the variable that reflects the perceived social pressure to agree or refuse to participate in a behavior is called

subjective norms

The primary focus of traditional health education programs has been

the acquisition of knowledge

One of the most common reasons that adolescents start to engage in risky behavior is that

they believe that their friends do it

Educational institutions are in a unique position to improve health outcomes for youth because

they can reach nearly all young people.

Who has the primary responsibility for maintaining a healthy and safe environment at the building level?

principal

The professionals who most often provide mental health services for students in the school setting are

psychologists, counselors, and social workers.

Which of the following statements best describes the operation of charter schools?

They operate with public monies and conform to state health and safety standards.

"Meet Jim. At first glance, most people would agree that Jim appears to be healthier than he was prior to this taking up jogging. Jim is unarguably healthier cardiovascularly. His circulatory system and his respiratory system are also vastly improved. He has given up cigarette smoking, has lost weight, and has begun eating healthier foods. However, Jim looks terrible, and because of the amount of time he has spent away from home on his new-found jogging interest, his wife has left him. Furthermore, Jim is so preoccupied by his new lifestyle that he no longer spends time with friends, and he no longer has the time to read very much." After Jim's change, he is less emotionally healthy.

True

A quality health education program should contain a sequential curriculum from pre kindergarten through twelfth grade.

True

As a result of compromised spiritual health, a student might feel isolated.

True

Coordinated school health is designed to improve communication and collaboration among stakeholders within the school community.

True

Health promotion activities are gaining credibility as effective ways to promote student academic success.

True

The most visible and most often considered health domain is the

physical domain.

Current science confirms

Student health behaviors and academic outcomes are inextricably intertwined.

Which of the following statements best describes private schools?

.The majority of their funding is generated from student tuition and fees.

What is the ideal maximum ratio of nurse to students in the general school population?

1:750

The World Health Organization definition of health includes which three domains?

physical, mental, and social

Cindy is a 6th grader at Jack Russell Middle School. While walking home from school one day, John stops her and asks if she wants to hang out at Devil's Park. Cindy knows that Devil's Park is an area that people smoke cigarettes and gossip about each other. John then says "Don't be a baby; everyone is going!" Before responding to John, Cindy thinks carefully about her options and the risks involved. Fifteen minutes later, Cindy is sitting at her kitchen table finishing her science homework. Which NHES is addressed in this scenario?

Decision making

Which of the following statements best describes the interaction among the domains of health?

Each domain contributes to overall personal health.

"Meet Jim. At first glance, most people would agree that Jim appears to be healthier than he was prior to this taking up jogging. Jim is unarguably healthier cardiovascularly. His circulatory system and his respiratory system are also vastly improved. He has given up cigarette smoking, has lost weight, and has begun eating healthier foods. However, Jim looks terrible, and because of the amount of time he has spent away from home on his new-found jogging interest, his wife has left him. Furthermore, Jim is so preoccupied by his new lifestyle that he no longer spends time with friends, and he no longer has the time to read very much." After Jim's change, he is more financially healthy.

False

"Meet Jim. At first glance, most people would agree that Jim appears to be healthier than he was prior to this taking up jogging. Jim is unarguably healthier cardiovascularly. His circulatory system and his respiratory system are also vastly improved. He has given up cigarette smoking, has lost weight, and has begun eating healthier foods. However, Jim looks terrible, and because of the amount of time he has spent away from home on his new-found jogging interest, his wife has left him. Furthermore, Jim is so preoccupied by his new lifestyle that he no longer spends time with friends, and he no longer has the time to read very much." After Jim's change, he is more socially healthy.

False

It is reasonable for a teacher to substitute physical education class for recess every now and then when time constraints are tight.

False

People with physical disabilities rarely reach optimal functioning in the other domains of health.

False

Perceived quality of life is reflected in the social domain of health.

False

The amount of time available for health education typically increases as students enter high school.

False

The concept of health comprises only physical health.

False

The main job of school counselors is to evaluate the psychological functioning and needs of students and coordinate referrals with community resources.

False

The recommended nurse:student ratio is 1:750 regardless of the number of students in the building with health conditions.

False

The spiritual dimension of health mainly focuses on the religious beliefs and values.

False

Which of the following has the CDC developed to help schools choose appropriate health education instructional materials?

Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool

Meet Jim. At first glance, most people would agree that Jim appears to be healthier than he was prior to this taking up jogging. Jim is unarguably healthier cardiovascularly. His circulatory system and his respiratory system are also vastly improved. He has given up cigarette smoking, has lost weight, and has begun eating healthier foods. However, Jim looks terrible, and because of the amount of time he has spent away from home on his new-found jogging interest, his wife has left him. Furthermore, Jim is so preoccupied by his new lifestyle that he no longer spends time with friends, and he no longer has the time to read very much." Before the change, Jim was less physically healthy.

True

Optimal functioning means balancing the dimensions of health.

True

School districts are responsible for children's safety when they are being transported by school buses.

True

Schools are more active in disease prevention than in the delivery of medical care.

True

Socially unhealthy people may focus attention on themselves and negatively affect the people around them.

True

High-level and substantive conversation in the classroom is a

a period of ideas shared in an unscripted forum

Which of the following is NOT a common element of a sound health education curriculum?

a trained and knowledgeable educator

Many educators find it tempting to focus their lesson planning by first choosing

activities

Students who can express opinions based on accurate information about a health issue are demonstrating which NHES standard?

advocacy

When starting a new school year with unfamiliar students, teachers can maximize their planning time by focusing on

age-appropriate practice.

Alison and her friend Steven just saw a commercial on TV for a new snack chip. The commercial said that the chip is a healthy snack because it contains only half as much fat as other snack chips do. Alison and Steven want to know whether this snack is really healthy. Which NHES is addressed in this scenario?

analyzing internal and external influences

When they adapt previous knowledge to other circumstances, students demonstrate that they have learned to ________ new knowledge.

apply

When students are proficient at NHES 3 (accessing information, products, and services), they should be able to do all of the following, EXCEPT

assess personal health status

Brain research related to learning indicates that students learn best when

attitudes about learning are positive.

What do standards provide to the lesson plan?

broad targets

Today, the greatest number of Americans dies from which of the following?

chronic ailments

Authentic instruction discourages in-depth conversations about subject matter.

false

Authentic instructional approaches work best for subjects that emphasize standardized testing for assessment.

false

Comprehensive school health programs encourage homogeneous grouping of students.

false

For classroom teachers to be effective, they must understand the basics of all health behavioral theories.

false

Health education became increasingly more important under the No Child Left Behind Mandates.

false

Health education continues to be a high priority in the majority of elementary schools in the United States.

false

Parents continue to have limited educational options when sending their children to public schools.

false

Recent data show the number of children being homeschooled shrinking.

false

Research has indicated that a teacher's classroom management techniques have little or no effect on student achievement.

false

Schools tend to do a fairly good job of implementing curriculum with fidelity.

false

The Social Cognitive Theory focuses on attitudes toward the behavior, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.

false

The social cognitive theory is useful in understanding how a student's health behaviors can be influenced by _______________.

family

Which CSH component is needed because student risk behaviors are influenced by a complex set of variables?

family and community involvement

Dana had a fitness test a few months ago. She did not do very well, but her P.E. teacher helped her make a detailed fitness plan incorporating strength training and aerobic exercise. Since then, she has been exercising five times a week.

goal setting

The key components for organizing effective school health programs are

health promotion, disease prevention, medical care.

According to Healthy People, what are the major variables contributing to premature death in the United States?

heredity, environment, access to medical care, risk behaviors

The state board of education is NOT responsible for which of the following?

hiring local school district superintendents

The "backward design" process encourages educators to do what before planning?

identify desired student outcomes

Benefits of school-based health promotion programs for faculty and staff include:

improved morale, increased productivity, decreased absenteeism

Which kind of intelligence gives us the ability to perceive and make distinctions in the moods, feelings, and motivations of others?

interpersonal intelligence

The major change in school health education programs has been the transition from a

knowledge based focus to a skill-based knowledge

One guideline that teachers can use to make decisions about the information necessary for students to know is to build health

lessons on existing student knowledge

With which governmental body must public schools comply?

local,state,and federal

During authentic instruction, students are encouraged to

look for meaning outside the classroom

Brain-based research suggests that which type of environment is best for learning?

low threat but challenging

"Authentic learning" is learning that is

meaningful and significant

A child's brain chemistry can be affected by stress.

true

According to the U.S. Constitution, education is the responsibility of each state.

true

Asking children what they wonder about is an appropriate way of involving them in curriculum planning.

true

Health education is most effective when there is emphasis on social factors, attitudes, and skill development.

true

Questioning of family beliefs and values is a developmental mission in elementary and middle grades.

true

Teacher effectiveness, or ineffectiveness, has been proven to significantly affect student achievement.

true

Teachers should create classroom activities to help students practice thinking skills and move from memorization to problem solving.

true

Teachers should not be surprised when developmental rules are violated by the students' interests and abilities.

true

The most effective learning experiences are those that help students connect health-promoting content and behaviors to other aspects of their lives.

true

The purposes of teachers' unions are to help teachers negotiate contracts and to resolve conflicts or grievances.

true

Which of the following is NOT a developmentally appropriate guideline for learning strategies for elementary students?

using teacher-centered activities

In the early 1900s, the greatest number of Americans died from which of the following?

viral and bacterial infections

Individually appropriate practice would be best used in which of the following situations?

when student characteristic are evident