PE exam 7-7 health praxis
The physical development of a child can be affected by many factors. Which of the descriptions below can best be explained by poor nutrition?
The child is small for her age and is picked on regularly.
A student reports that a family member has been touching her inappropriately. The teacher is required by law to report this information to the:
abuse hotline
Factors that influence the onset of menarche in females include all of the following except:
birth month
An athlete without proper nutritional intake can suffer from all of the following except:
muscle recovery
Numerous factors play a role in the health behaviors of individuals. Consistently consuming healthy foods, exercising, and getting seven to eight hours of sleep per day are ________ factors.
physical
All of the following are common goals for an elementary physical education program except:
to learn the bones and muscle groups of the body and how they function during movement
All of the following would be an effective coping strategy for an adolescent that feels frustrated or overwhelmed except:
writing a list of negative thoughts.
Many health-related myths are not true. Which of the following are common health myths? Select all answers that apply.
-everyone should drink 8 glasses of water per day -if you are skinny, you are healthy -all fat is bad for you
A physical education teacher has been working with fifth graders to set SMART goals based off of their October FitnessGram tests. One student wrote, "In April, I will perform 25 more pushups than I did on my FitnessGram test in October." Which of the following is the student inaccurately setting on their SMART goal?
A: Attainable
A male, high school student is overweight and determined to achieve a healthy weight. He has created a personal fitness program, but each time he starts his program it gets too hard, he gets frustrated, and he quits. Which of the following would be the best strategy for him to utilize to help him stick with his fitness plan?
Adjust his plan to include more attainable steps and goals.
Joseph has ADHD. His teacher, Mr. Quinn, is aware of Joseph's diagnosis and knows that Joseph goes to the nurse to take his medication every day after lunch. One afternoon, Joseph is acting out more than usual and fidgeting in his seat. Mr. Quinn suspects that Joseph has forgotten to take his medication. What should Mr. Quinn do?
Check with the school nurse to see if Joseph has taken his medication.
Mary Ann is an exemplary student in all of her classes. Her English teacher, Mr. Ray, requires his students to journal every week about a new topic, with the most recent assignment being to journal about an event that has shaped the way the student views the world. As Mr. Ray reviews Mary Ann's journal entries, he is astonished to find Mary Ann discussing being molested by a friend of her parents. Which of the following is the best next step for Mr. Ray to respond to Mary Ann's journal entries?
Contact law enforcement officials about the journal entries.
The Centers for Disease Control strives to increase student health and academic achievement in schools. Which of the following is a CDC school program based on eight core components and a support network of families, community members, and school?
Coordinated School Health (CSH)
Mrs. Pontian is concerned about Julio because his fine motor skills seem to be lacking compared to the other students in her class. He struggles with using scissors and holds a pencil with an odd grip. What should be her first step in addressing this issue?
Discuss the concerns with Julio's parent.
A student who is usually bubbly and chatty comes into class quiet and seems tired. The teacher asks the student for help with a task and takes the opportunity to ask them if they are okay. She tells the teacher that she had a very difficult night due to a domestic dispute that occurred at her house in which their mother's boyfriend arrived intoxicated and yelling outside the house. The student is embarrassed about it and asks the teacher not to tell anyone. What should the teacher do in light of this information?
Explain that this cannot stay a secret and report the incident to the appropriate authorities.
Which of the following requires that schools keep student information and records confidential?
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
A preschool teacher is concerned about potential signs of neglect in one of her students. Which of the following actions should the teacher take?
File a report of the suspected neglect with the appropriate authorities.
Which of the following does not accurately describe an aspect of physical development during adolescence?
Growth slows, but proportions become less childlike and more like an adult.
Marcia experienced a seizure during a fifth-grade science class, and an ambulance had to be called. The parent of another student, Bennett, contacted the teacher to ask what happened in class today. What is the appropriate way for the teacher to respond?
Let the parent know that a medical incident occurred with another student, but the student was safely transported to the hospital.
Mr. Smith notices that one of his students, Andrew, is having trouble sitting down and constantly shifts his weight during class. He asks Andrew if something is wrong and he replies that his thigh is bruised because his father hit him, but he asks Mr. Smith not to tell anyone because he is embarrassed. Mr. Smith suspects the student might be abused. Which of the following is the best response to the suspicion?
Mr. Smith should contact the campus administrator about the situation, as well as Child Protective Services.
Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal?
Next Monday I will get a gym membership at the local YMCA. In order to be healthier, I will work out 3 days a week at the gym. Every week, I will workout to lose half a pound. By the end of two months, I will have lost four pounds of body weight
When setting goals to accomplish, it is important to set SMART goals. SMART is an acronym that is correctly represented by all of the following except
R: Realistic
A middle school health education teacher is interested in professional development courses, but is unable to attend conferences due to lack of funds in the school budget. Which of the following would be an effective resource for virtual professional development in the area of health education?
Shape America Online Institute
Which of the following is not a standard from the National Health Education Standards (NHES)?
Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for themselves.
Mrs. McDowell meets another teacher in the supermarket one day after school. The teacher begins to discuss a situation at school involving two students and which student is to blame for the incident. What is the most appropriate response by Mrs. McDowell?
Tell the other teacher that it is inappropriate for her to discuss any student's performance or behavior outside of school and they should determine a time during school to discuss options to solve the issue.
Which of the following standards were created for health education professions to use for grades pre-kindergarten through twelve and advocate personal, family, and community health?
The National Health Education Standards (NHES)
A parent disagrees with a school's decision regarding a disciplinary violation of a student which has resulted in a 10-day suspension. Which of the following correctly describes a parental right?
The parent has the right to request to examine the student's educational records.
Which of the following is typically the first sign of puberty in females?
breasts begin to develop
Which of the following can be communicated through an open forum where all students, parents, and teachers can view the information?
classroom-specific homework assignments and due dates
Which of the following stages in the transtheoretical model (TTM) is characterized by the consideration of starting a healthy behavior in the near future?
contemplation
Which of the following would not negatively impact a student's physical development?
emotional abuse
Mr. Dwight, a high school teacher, nominated his student, Frank, for an award that recognizes outstanding achievement. Frank has Autism Spectrum Disorder and overcame many obstacles to make the Honor Roll for the first time. Frank won the award, and the local newspaper asked Mr. Dwight to submit a write-up about how Frank has overcome the obstacles associated with his disorder to achieve such an honor. What must Mr. Dwight do before submitting the article?
get Frank's parent and/or guardian's permission for the article to be published
The Family Educational Rights Privacy Act of 1974:
gives parents the right to review their childrens' education records from the school.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) states that "the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information to make appropriate health decisions" refers to:
health literacy
When making a decision regarding your personal health and wellness, which of the following is the most appropriate first step?
identify your goal
A middle school student set a goal for herself to run one mile in eleven minutes. She was making progress and feeling positive about her progress, but then she quickly became discouraged. Which of the following is a likely reason for her discouragement?
it took longer than she thought to complete the goal
Which of the following is an example of a relevant goal for students working together to pass a football between each other from one side of the gym to the other in a football unit during physical education class?
passing the ball to every member of the group before scoring
The health belief model (HBM) was developed to predict health behaviors. The HBM is based on six components. Which of the following is not a component of the HBM?
perceived disadvantages
Albert Bandura's social learning theory is based on the fact that learning can occur by observing others. All of the following are involved in observational learning and modeling except:
punishment
Role models play an integral role in the lives of adolescents, and serve as examples by influencing others. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a positive role model?
showing self-focus
Which of the following is typical of only females during puberty?
soreness under nipples
Which statement does not accurately describe aspects of physical development?
students with special needs will not pass through all physical development stages with their peers.
Which of the following is not a descriptor of the early childhood (ages 3-8) stage of development?
the skin becomes oily and acne may develop
A physical education teacher is working on sharing positive feedback with parents. She has written a SMART goal for herself stating, "I will call or email at least five parents to share positive feedback regarding their student and record it on a Parent Contact Log." Which of the following is missing from the SMART goal?
time-bound
Several factors, known as the determinants of health, influence an individual's health and health behaviors. Determinants of health may be behavioral, social, cultural, or biological. Which of the following represents a behavioral determinant of health?
tobacco use
After school, a second-grade teacher starts discussing the limited reading skills of one of her students, Carter, with his former first-grade teacher. The first-grade teacher explains that she has Carter's younger sister in her class and shares the younger sister's results from a recent dyslexia screening. The second-grade teacher shares Carter's score on a recent standardized reading test. According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the two teachers are:
violating FERPA laws because neither teacher has a legitimate educational interest in the other child at this time.
