TeXes practice questions #2
Ms. Jones informed LaTonya that she did a good job keeping her eye on the ball but needed to strike the ball in front of her body. She pointed to the area that La Tonya should strike the ball and followed by stating, "strike sooner and keep up the great job tracking the ball." Which of the following feedback methods did Ms. Jones illustrate? a. the corrective method of feedback b. the constructive method of feedback c. the sandwich method of feedback d. performance data graphs
c
Some students with obese body mass indices are reluctant to participate during the fitness activities but are actively engaged in team sports as indicated on their heart rate monitors during game play. Which of the following can the teacher do to increase fitness participation among these students? a. focus on health b. focus on standards c. focus on competitive fitness activities d. focus on body composition
c
The overhand throw consists of a wind up, step, rotation, and follow through. Which of the following best describes the fundamental skill category for the overhand throw? a. locomotor movement b. non-locomotor movement c. manipulative movement d. weight transfer movement
c
The teacher has created progressive activities where students easily find success in skill acquisition before moving on to more complex skills. Which of the following concepts is developed through this practice? a. emotional development b. self-regulation c. motivation competence d. autonomous development
c
The teacher has noted that Robert is extremely competitive and regularly argues with classmates during invasion games. Which of the following strategies can minimize conflict and foster a healthy environment for all students? a. banning Robert from invasion games b. substituting Robert out each occurrence c. assigning Robert to time-out d. contracting a behavioral plan with Robert
c
The teacher probed students on how and when they get open during a game of soccer. Which of the following is the aim of the teacher's question? a. to teach affective skills b. to teach psychomotor skills c. to teach tactical skills d. to teach transfer skills
c
Tracy's nose begins to bleed after getting hit with a ball. Which of the following protocols should be immediately employed before sending her to the nurse? a. instruct her to blow their nose b. instruct her to get a pair of gloves c. instruct her to pinch her nose d. instruct her to hold her head back
c
Which of the following activities improve flexibility and posture? a. isometric training b. plank exercises c. free weight training d. running
c
Which of the following best described the primary function of the circulatory system? a. food conversion b. respiration c. blood transport d. gas exchange
c
Which of the following curriculum approaches focuses on the fundamental movements skills needed for advanced movement skills in sport and physical activities over the lifespan? a. sport education b. teaching games for understanding c. skill themes d. cooperative learning
c
Which of the following distinguishes etiquette between individual and team sports? a. personal vs. team fouls b. no coaching vs. coaching c. no noise vs. loud noise d. no penalty cards vs yellow and red cards
c
Which of the following exercises can be used to assess hamstring flexibility? a. standing quadriceps hold b. hamstring curls c. deadlifts d. lunges
c
Which of the following illustrates how recovery heart rate is used for students to assess their cardiorespiratory fitness? a. increased heart rate recovery = less fat b. slower heart rate recovery = more fit c. quicker heart rate recovery = more fit d. decreased heart rate recovery = less fit
c
Which of the following is a kinesthetic skill improvement technique used in physical education? a. the sandwich method b. knowledge of results c. video analysis d. knowledge of feedback
c
Which of the following is a physiological benefit of exercise that helps manage stress responses? a. it improves mood b. it enhances positive thoughts c. it lowers the release of cortisol d. it increases confidence
c
Which of the following is an equitable fitness assessment? a. standardized fitness testing b. standards-based fitness goals c. fitness reflection goals d. peer-assessments
c
Which of the following is an objective method for students to self-assess their physical activity levels over time? a. using calorie counters b. writing journal entries c. using heart rate monitors d. writing reflections
c
Which of the following is required equipment for fencing? a. a singlet b. a pair of shin guards c. a foil d. a large mat
c
Which of the following locomotor movements is described by the same lead leg and same trail leg? a. skipping b. leaping c. galloping d. lunging
c
Which of the following methods would be LEAST useful for assessing student performance of physical education skills? a. observational checklists b. rating scales of skill level c. written-response exams d. performance data graphs
c
Which of the following technique cues aids in correcting an overthrown ball during an overhand throw? a. speed - "increase the speed of the wind-up motion" b. release - "release at 2:00 or 10:00 oclock" c. follow -through "buckle your seatbelt" d. foot control - "take a smaller step towards the target"
c
Which of the following training practices is most targeted for the development of muscular strength? a. 50 curl ups b. 1 rep maximum of bicep curls c. 6-8 repetitions of bench presses d. 15-20 repetitions of squats
c
The teacher chooses squad lines to take attendance so she can easily see if students are absent. Which of the following is a limitation to this approach? a. squad lines are outdated b. squad lines are teacher centered c. squad lines take too much time d. squad lines can lead to behavioral problems
d
The teacher has little time to go over each health-related fitness component in isolation. Which of the following activities can the teacher use to implement the health-related fitness components when short on time? a. resistance training b. interval training c. fartlek training d. circuit training
d
The teacher moved the targets closer to students unable to hit the target with an overhand throw, but students were still unable to reach the target after this change. Which of the following is an appropriate modification to try next? a. having students throw to each other b. keeping the targets in place until students can hit them c. reviewing the skill cues with the students d. varying the sizes of the balls thrown
d
When planning for developmentally appropriate instruction, which of the following needs consideration? a. students' sex development b. students gender development c. students chronological age d. students developmental stage
d
Which of the following agencies sets the national k-12 physical education standards? a. CAEP b. GOPHER c. NASPE d. SHAPE
d
Which of the following is a good explanation of why several students throughout the school year have contracted bacterial infections after physical education classes? a. coughing with their mouths open b. engaging in skin to skin contact c. rolling around on mats d. failing to shower after class
d
Which of the following is a strategy used for refinement and integration of manipulative skills? a. mirroring b. choice c. leading and following d. small-sided games
d
Which of the following is a strategy used to develop locomotor and non-locomotor movements? a. games b. equipment c. choice d. mirroring
d
Which of the following is an etiquette practice expected in tennis and golf? a. point or stroke loss for infractions b. using the same ball throughout the game c. silence d. retrieving awry balls
d
Which of the following is considered a best practice for continuous aerobic training bouts for elementary aged students? a. 60 minute bouts b. 45 minute bouts c. 30 minute bouts d. 15 minute bouts
d
Which of the following is the order in which fat is metabolized to produce a weight loss effect? a. glycogen, glucose, fat b. fat, glycogen, glucose c. glycogen, fat, glucose d. glucose, glycogen, fat
d
Which of the following are the movement pathways used to teach locomotor movements? a. straight, curved, zig zag b. right, left, forward, diagonal c. straight, forward, backward d. zigzag, forward, backward
a
Which of the following methods best improves high complex skill combinations? a. part practice b. whole practice c. whole-part-whole practice d. small-sided games practice
a
Which of the following perceptual motor-abilities aids in the development of body awareness? a. reaction time b. coordination c. muscle strength d. flexibility
a
Which of the following safety measures are the responsibility of the teacher? a. posting the safety rules in the gym b. posting a link to the school wide safety plan c. posting the emergency exit protocols d. posting fire drill protocols
a
Which of the following safety practices is recommended in dance? a. dynamic warm-up b. static movements c. loose clothing d. yoga stretches
a
Which of the following steps used in jaz dance is similar to the gallop? a. chasse b. axel c. ball change d. the drop
a
Students in class have a cross country meet tomorrow. Which of the following recommendations will help students prepare? a. "take a practice run on the course" b. "take a practice run at a lower intensity" c. "get more rest and increase fat intake" d. "get more rest and increase carbohydrate intake"
d
Which of the following is the dominant movement concept when performing a leap? a. rhythm b. force c. time d. levels
b
Which of the following movement concepts help facilitate relationships with objects in the environment? a. forward and backward b. over and under c. straight and curved d. strong and light
b
Which of the following physiological adaptations do cardiovascular activities induce? a. less reliance on glucose b. heart size increases c. decrease in blood volume d. lactic acid build-up
b
Which of the following practice styles has shown most effective in improving student performance? a. random practice b. variable practice c. blocked practice d. mental practice
b
Which of the following strategies will help teachers determine student progress? a. creating an environment for self-assessment b. conducting pre- and post assessments c. conducting self- and peer assessments d. conducting summative assessments
b
Which of the following stretching practices has shown to have the greatest improvements in flexibility? a. active stretching b. PNF stretching c. ballistic stretching d. dynamic stretching
b
which of the following best describes the environments for open vs. closed motor skills? a. a tennis math vs. a basketball game b. a basketball game vs. a round of gulf c. a round of gulf vs. a tennis match d. a gymnastics routine vs. a tennis match
b
Justice is in the 9th grade and shares with the PE teacher that he read in a muscle magazine that he should weight train one muscle group a week to increase muscle size but he is not seeing any results. Which of the following is an appropriate response? a. wait for puberty b. refrain from doing cardio activities c. hypertrophy is an unrealistic goal d. try cross-training
c
Students track and reflect on their successes, failures, and engagement with classmates during the ball handling activities, and rate their performance at the end of class. Which of the following teaching models is evident in these tasks? a. cooperative learning b. guided discovery c. SEL d. TPSR
d
Jimmy wants to improve his cardiovascular fitness by the end of the semester. Which of the following goal setting strategies does Jimmy need to include to monitor his progress toward his final goal? a. a specific goal b. a realistic goal c. a measurable goal d. an attainable goal
c
Which of the following best describes the role of balance in agility-based tasks? a. balance supports an athlete's stability when moving quickly b. balance supports an athlete's ability to run fast c. balance supports an athlete's ability to use multiple movement skills proficiently d. balance supports an athlete's ability to quickly change directions
a
Which of the following is a common defensive strategy used in during invasion games? a. staying close to the opponent b. v-cut or l-cut c. a fake d. getting open
a
Which of the following is a risk of engaging in cardiovascular endurance training in the cold? a. hypothermia b. hyperthermia c. vasodilation d. getting a cold
a
Which of the following activities can students engage in to evaluate their personal health risk factors? a. maintaining a nutritional log b. creating health goals c. having a blood work analysis d. tracking physical activity
a
Which of the following activities fosters equal opportunities? a. each student has 10 objects to throw b. every student has the same target c. targets consisting of different sizes d. targets placed at varying distances
a
A bowler is capable of hitting the middle pin relatively consistently. What is one way they can improve their success at making strikes? a. using a heavier ball b. moving further to the left c. putting more spin on the ball d. throwing the ball from farther away
a
A student athlete took his body mass index and is concerned that he is in the overweight category. Which of the following body composition measurements may be more suitable for this student? a. skinfold measurements b. hydrostatic weighing c. the Bod Pod d. waist circumference measurement
a
During the dance unit, students alternate between leading and following to develop which of the following social skills? a. leadership b. teamwork c. loyalty d. inclusion
a
James heels lift during the down phase of his squat. Which of the following identifies the issue and an exercise to help James keep his heels on the floor? a. lack of dorsiflexion, toe raises and drops b. lack of hip flexibility; deadlifts c. lack of plantar extension; heel raises d. lack of knee strength; lunges
a
Jessie rolled his ankle after landing from a basketball rebound. Which of the following first aid treatment steps should be employed? a. elevating the injured area b. instructing jessie to take off his shoe c. calling 911 d. having jessie walk to assess the injury
a
Katherine felt her body over rotate during the shotput. Which of the following types of feedback describes Katherine's experience? a. knowledge of performance b. knowledge of results c. positive transfer d. negative transfer
a
Kevin meets the objectives of hand dribbling while running and changing directions. Which of the following task modifications can the teacher employ that will challenge Kevin? a. dribbling with a defender b. dribbling around corners c. dribbling with two basketballs d. moving to the next objective of shooting
a
Lisa engages in aerobic activities three times a week for 30 minutes. Which of the following fitness management principles is Lisa engaging in? a. frequency, time and type b. intensity over time c. fitness maintenance over time d. cardiovascular maintenance over time
a
Michael, a 15-year-old student, has the appearance of working at a high intensity (heavy breathing, perspiring) but his heart rate monitor is consistent at 72 bpm. The teacher assigns another heart rate monitor to check for accuracy and the heart rate remains at 72 bpm. Which of the following should occur next? a. stopping him from exercising b. allowing him to continue exercising c. conducting a talk test with him d. taking his blood pressure
a
Ms. Johnson is in a panic because Mr. Oliver took the heart rate monitors she needs for class. Which of the following heart rate monitoring strategies can the teacher use? a. taking the pulse rate at the radial artery b. using the talk test c. checking rate of perceived exertion d. asking students how they feel
a
One student has an unusually short stature and has a difficult time getting the shuttlecock over the net during their serve. Which of the following is an equitable solution to this issue? a. moving the student closer to the net b. allowing the student's partner to serve c. providing a box for the student to stand on d. lowering the net
a
Students have physical education two days a week and are not meeting physical activity recommendations. Which of the following are realistic community resources that provide physical activity opportunities for all students? a. parks and recreations b. hiking trails c. rock climbing d. fitness centers
a
The teacher has set up a circuit for students to engage in health-related fitness activities including muscular strength and endurance. Which of the following training measures should the teacher address to ensure safety? a. progressive overload b. specificity c. regression d. spotting
a
The teacher instructs students to dance freely in their coned-off areas. Which of the following spatial awareness concepts is the focus? a. personal space b. general space c. varying space d. non-locomotor space
a
A spectator passes out during the football game and the CPR certified PE teacher is called to help. Which of the following steps should the PE teacher do first? a. call 911 b. check the scene c. check for breathing d. start CPR
b
A third grader broke down and had a temper tantrum after having a series of unsuccessful forward rolls. Which of the following factors might be impeding the student's physical development? a. emotional knowledge b. emotional self-regulation c. self-efficacy d. self-esteem
b
Jennifer, a student with visual impairment, has difficulty seeing the colors on the archery targets. Which type of adaptation should the teacher consider? a. a task specific adaptation b. an equipment specific adaptation c. a boundary specific adaptation d. a task and boundary specific adaptation
b
Lena is back row player in volleyball. Her bump/forearm pass keeps going into the net. Which of the following cues will help Lena correct her error? a. "swing your arms" b. "bend at your knees" c. "face the net" d. "let the libero take the pass"
b
Several students walk with rounded shoulders or hunched backs. Which of the following exercises will foster good posture and flexibility? a. curl-ups b. back extensions c. pectorals deck d. cardiovascular maintenance over time
b
Some female students avoid weight training exercises or fear of getting very large and looking more masculine. Which of the following is an appropriate response to these students to dispel this myth? a. inform them to use bodyweight in lieu of free weights b. inform them that it is possible to get stronger without getting bulky c. inform them that their nutrition intake would need to greatly increase d. partner them with female students who weight train but are not abnormally large
b
Spectators boo when a female golfer takes her stroke at a mixed-gender tournament. Which of the following behaviors are the spectators engaging in? a. taunting b. poor etiquette c. breaking the rules d. sexism
b
Students have been instructed to set their heart rate monitors in their target heart rate zone (THRZ) using their heart rate reserve (HRR) and intensity range between 65% to 85%. Which of the following illustrates Xiaomi's target heart rate zone as a 16 year old with a resting heart rate of 82 bpm? a. 133 bpm to 173 bpm b. 161 bpm to 186 bpm c. 204 bpm to 220 bpm d. 186 bpm to 220 bpm
b
The teacher blows the whistle one time for students to start activities and uses "freeze" to stop activities. Which of the following strategies is the teacher engaging in? a. instructional cues b. transitional cues c. focus cues d. equipment management cues
b
The teacher thinks a student is fabricating the need to get his inhaler during the mile run and does not allow him to get it. The student ignores the denial, retrieves the inhaler, and reports the teacher. Which of the following legal or ethical issues might the teacher encounter? a. assumption of risk b. breach of duty c. proximate cause d. damages
b
Throughout the school year, the teacher randomly teaches dances submitted by students at the beginning of the school year rather than focus solely on the recommended dances, e.g., square dance, in the curriculum. Which of the following concepts is the teacher promoting? a. self-efficacy b. diversity c. choice d. autonomy
b
Which of the following activities utilizes maps and compasses for accurate navigation? a. rock climbing b. orienteering c. cross country d. abseiling
b
Which of the following agencies set the goals and curricula for state-level k-12 physical education? a. SHAPE b. CAEP c. HPE d. ESSA
b
Which of the following best describes the model used in physical education that incorporates biomechanics and physics during the throwing unit? a. physical education and sport science b. integrated physical education c. exercise and sport science d. kinesiology
b
Which of the following biomechanical principles is illustrated during the roll portion in a forward roll? a. angle of release b. angular momentum c. force d. inertia
b
Which of the following high school trends have impacted the shift away from team sports to health-related fitness in physical education programs? a. technology b. childhood obesity c. adult preparation d. health promotion
b
Which of the following is a defensive running pattern common in dual and team sports? a. high level b. zigzags c. transitions d. curves
b
Which of the following is a strategy used for refinement of manipulative skills? a. tag games b. increased opportunities to respond c. leading and following a peer d. choice of a manipulative skill
b
Which of the following is an acute response to aerobic exercise? a. lower resting heart rate b. increase ventilation c. constant cardiac output d. decrease in stroke volume
b
A student is having difficulty punting the ball as it rolls on the ground. Which of the following steps should the student try to help punt the ball down field? a. kicking with the shoelaces b. kicking with the toe c. kicking underneath the ball d. kicking the top half of the ball
c
A student trips over her shoelaces and hits her head on the volleyball standards during gameplay. Which of the following should the teacher have done to reduce the risk of liability? a. tied the student's shoelaces b. nothing as it was an accident c. covered the standards with padding d. posted the potential risks
c
After tracking his teaching behaviors, Mr. Green realized that taking attendance for 40 students takes up a lot of time, which reduces student engagement. How might Mr. Green alter his attendance taking method to increase the opportunities for students to respond? a. set a time-limit to take attendance b. practice taking attendance faster c. taking attendance during the warm-up d. take attendance in squad lines
c
Claire is obsessed with one of the female pop stars advertising a weight loss routine and has significantly increased her exercise. Which of the following describes Claire's behavior? a. anorexia nervosa b. peer pressure c. media influence d. community pressure
c
Cross-country athletes want to maintain their fitness, but the snow, ice and cold temperatures have restricted them from training outdoors. Which of the following activities will help the athletes maintain their current fitness levels needed for cross country? a. HITT training b. resistance training c. treadmill training d. plyometric training
c
Jackson is doing extra cardiovascular exercises to compensate for the extra-large fries he ate during lunch. He wants to ensure his energy output and energy input are balanced. Which of the following principles or understandings is Jackson missing? a. one extra large serving of fries is not that damaging b. he is accurate in his assessment given his youth c. exercise cannot compensate for poor diet d. food quality is more critical than food quality
c
During the spatial awareness unit. Jason could not identify the small movements essential in large gross motor activities. Which of the following perceptual motor skills is difficult for Jason? a. fine motor discrimination b. auditory discrimination c. visual discrimination d. kinesthetic discrimination
d
Max fell forward when performing an isometric squat. Which of the following biomechanical factors contributed to this forward motion? a. the heels are flat b. the chest is too low c. the feet are too wide d. the hips are not far back enough
d
A few students have bent legs during the cartwheel but have the flexibility to do so. Which of the following may help students improve their cartwheels? a. observations b. skill cues c. yoga d. videos
d
A physical education program has a 4:1 student-equipment ratio, a large teaching area, a class size of 38-42 students, and students are engaged at least 50% of the time. Which of the following elements of an effective physical education program is present and approximately accounted for in the example? a. equipment ratio and teaching area b. class size and student engagement c. student engagement and equipment size d. student engagement and teaching area
d
A student recently joined a fitness center and wants to hire a personal trainer. Which of the following should the student use to evaluate the quality of the personal trainer? a. referrals b. body builder experience c. a college degree d. certification
d
Daniel received doctor's orders to strengthen his lower back before engaging in any other activities. Which of the following exercises will help him get stronger in the lower back? a. lat pulls b. one-arm rows c. seated rows d. trunk lifts
d
