Kines Chapter 3

Which of the following statements about school wellness policies is true?

They often contain vague or weak language.

As health risk behaviors are reduced, academic performance tends to improve.

True

The new counselor at Shelby's school is helping him overcome his anxiety about bullying on the playground. As a result, Shelby's test scores have improved. This is an example of

the importance of mental health to academic success

Research shows that students with higher levels of physical fitness have fewer disciplinary problems in school, better attendance, and higher scores on standardized tests. How would you analyze the impact of student fitness on school performance?

Higher levels of student fitness have a positive impact.

Which is the best example of why school lunch programs are so important?

Yolanda's most nutritious meal of the day is her school lunch.

Which is the best summary of the WSCC model?

a framework for integrating education and student health

The local school board has adopted "whole child" initiatives. An important result is that

school health and physical education are emphasized as part of a well-rounded education

What is an example of a health-associated behavior that could negatively influence a student's academic performance?

avoiding physical activity in favor of playing computer games

What is the main purpose of a school improvement plan (SIP)?

boost student academic achievement

Sharlotte's school sent her parents a guide to avoiding spread of COVID-19. The school is following which component of the WSCC model?

family engagement

Using her smartphone, Nguyen keeps a record of the distance she walks each day. She plans to double her weekly distance. This is an example of which NHES standard?

goal-setting

Miss Barrett spends little time on health instruction with her third-grade class. This can be attributed to all the following EXCEPT

lack of federal support for health instruction

Mrs. Guerrero notices that several of her students show signs of stress during the school day. As part of a "whole child" approach to reducing stress, Mrs. Guerrero should

lead breathing exercises and activities that promote laughter and cooperation

In her fourth-grade class, Rosa is learning how television fast-food ads can encourage bad eating habits. According to NHES standards, she is learning about the influence of what factor on health behavior?

media

What is the focus of the WIC program?

nutritional risk

A school district that follows the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model would do all the following EXCEPT

require teachers to complete a physical training course

The key factor that limits the overall impact of school wellness policies is

variations in schools, districts, and states