Physical Education for Elementary Classroom Teacher
What is an example of effective praise?
"Excellent, you tucked your head just right in your forward roll."
Order the steps outlines in the text that can lead to integration of physical education into academic content.
1. Decide on integration model 2. ask what concepts will be taught in other academic content 3. ask how concepts in other subjects are taught 4. show classroom teachers what is being taught in phys. ed. 5. reflect
Introductory activities typically last ____ minutes for a 30-minute lesson.
2-3 Minutes
Real sports which involve more advanced techniques and tactics are suggested being introduced in grade ___.
3
Partner tug-of-war bouts should last no more than ____ seconds.
5 to 7
Characteristics of a quality lesson include all of these EXCEPT:
A quality lesson DOES NOT include Students spending time waiting in lines. (A quality lesson DOES include a success-oriented learning atmosphere, clear objectives and feedback from the teacher, & regularly monitored student progress)
The first step in the ITIP format presented is:
Anticipatory Set
The slide should be performed with an emphasis on
Balance and stability
Motor skill learning is
Best taught by focusing on the process
Asking students to perform complex skills on the balance beam before they have mastered more fundamental skills can be considered
Breach of duty
All of these are locomotor movements that can be used as introductory activities EXCEPT:
CANNOT use drilling a tennis forehand. (CAN use free running, running and changing level, and moving and performing athletic movements)
What situations may a transition occur in a physical education class?
Change of activity, change of formation, & change of equipment
at developmental level III, which of these skills are important for successful play?
Cooperation and strategy
Early experiences in rhythmic movement should focus on
Creative movement forms
When purchasing equipment, all of these should be considered EXCEPT:
DO NOT consider brand. (DO consider price, material, and need)
Physical educators should integrate content by doing all of these EXCEPT:
DO NOT decide what content you are comfortable integrating. (DO decide on the integration model, ask teachers what concepts they will be teaching, and ask how concepts are being taught.)
When monitoring the physical activity environment, which of these should NOT be used?
DO NOT group students randomly no matter what the activity (DO choose activities based on sound curriculum principles, post safety rules near areas of risk, and instruct the class in safety precautions)
Personal Behavior plans include all of these EXCEPT:
DO NOT include being friends with the student. (DOES include acknowledging feelings when students misbehave, knowing the options you have for dealing with deviant behavior, & designing a plan for yourself when such feelings occur)
When teaching students to modify games, do NOT include which of these?
DO NOT include knowledge of all rules and violations (DO include changes in process of scoring, variation in the boundaries, & increase in the number of taggers)
Which of these are NOT ways of modeling rhythmic activities to increase the probability of success?
DO NOT introduce multiple new dances simultaneously. (DO slow down the music, use the whole-part-whole teaching approach, & require competency of steps first)
Which of these is NOT a good suggestion for integrating fitness concepts into the physical education program?
DO NOT promote "no pain, no gain" (DO provide a basic explanation of rudimentary anatomy and kinesiology, develop an understanding of the how and why to perform fitness activities, and use bulletin boards to explain components)
Physical educators use all of these tools to assess in innovative ways EXCEPT:
DO NOT use eyeball test. (DO use digital cameras, tablets, & pedometers)
Assessment instruments can be used for all of these EXCEPT:
DO NOT use teacher value. (DO use diagnosis, grading, and motivation)
Students should be able to recognize and demonstrate basic gymnastics positions including all EXCEPT
DOES NOT INCLUDE lay-out position. (DOES INCLUDE pike, straddle, and tuck position)
Stimulating creativity during rhythmic activities include all EXCEPT
DOES NOT INCLUDE teacher modeling. (DOES include challenges, suggestions, and encouragement)
The limitations of integration include all of these EXCEPT:
DOES NOT include a decrease in physical activity (DOES include feeling uncomfortable outside an area of expertise, finding time to develop quality lessons, & being intimidated by planning with a classroom teacher.555555555)
Effective instruction includes all of these EXCEPT:
DOES NOT include combining management and instructional episodes. (DOES include focusing instruction on one or two key points, limiting instruction to 30-60 seconds, & refraining from lengthy skill description)
The benefits of integration include all of these EXCEPT:
DOES NOT include finding time to develop the lessons. (DOES include building goodwill in the school, teaching content in a new setting through a different method, & helping students who are kinesthetic learners)
The cues for running include all of these EXCEPT:
DOES NOT include force breathing. (DOES include bending your knees, head up + eyes forward, and relaxing upper body and swinging the arms forward and backward, not sideways.)
A comprehensive lesson of gymnastic activities includes all EXCEPT
DOES NOT include history of gymnastics. (DOES include animal movements, inverted balances, and partner/group stunts)
Major areas of concern involving instruction include all of these EXCEPT:
DOES NOT include letting students experiment on equipment. (DOES include teaching proper technique, teaching children necessary safety precautions, & teaching children how to perform an activity)
Health content that can easily be connected to physical education content includes all of these EXCEPT:
DOES NOT include reproductive health. (DOES include relationships, nutrition, & goal setting)
European Rhythmic Running includes all of these EXCEPT:
DOES NOT include running done in exclusively in a scattered formation. (DOES include running that is light, bouncy, and in step with the beat, running that keeps time with a leader, and running done to the beat of a drum or tambourine.)
The group collaboration model includes all of these EXCEPT:
DOES NOT include selection of one academic teacher to take the lead. (DOES include a fair amount of planning, identification of a specific theme, and learning activities that cut across academic areas)
Students share experiences during which step of cooperative activities?
Debriefing
Which developmental level(s) emphasized more structured exercises and routines?
Developmental Level II and III
Which categories are included in the BAG system?
Developmental level
At which level do games become more complex and organized?
Developmental level III
A key point in designing a behavior game is that
Each game should be structured so that anyone is able to win.
Which of these is a critical part of a waiver form?
Evidence that sports are entered into with full knowledge of the risks involved
Corrective feedback should be given to the student when and where others can hear you.
False
For Developmental Level II, basic cooperative skills such as sharing, listening, and individual or partner decision making are taught throughout the curriculum.
False
Health education content is easily integrated in physical education lessons
False
If an award system is used to motivate studetns to be active, the system should be consistent and used over a long period of time
False
It is NOT appropriate to allow for different levels of success
False
It is inappropriate to use contrasting terms as a way to stimulate movement
False
Letter grades tell parents a great deal about the performance of their children in physical education.
False
Pre-instructional decisions are not as important as the in-class decisions made during instruction.
False
Process evaluation focuses on the performance of highly skilled students.
False
Providing students with activities without introduction and summary is appropriate.
False
Refining a skill is the same as improving performance.
False
Running is the only gross movement that should be considered during the introductory activity
False
Social dance is a very appropriate physical activity for children in grades K-2.
False
Stage 2 of striking is characterized by a swing through the full range of motion and a sequential transfer of weight from the rear to the front plane of the body
False
Students should be encouraged to work alone only during introductory activities
False
Students tire rapidly; therefor, combining movement patterns with hopping is easier than walking, running, or skipping.
False
The demands of holding positions and executing stunts do NOT contribute significantly to the development of strength and power in diverse parts of the body.
False
The recommended approach to teaching manipulative skills is to begin with group work and progress to partner and individual activities.
False
The three-part lesson is a common format for the physical education lesson: warm-up, focus, and closing.
False
There is only one way to integrate health content into physical education.
False
With creative rhythms, the emphasis is on the movement outcomes rather than on the process.
False
health-related fitness is the right choice for people who want to perform at a high level, but it is less acceptable to the majority of people because it requires training and exercising at high intensities
False
it is inappropriate to modify the rules of the game to ensure student success
False
Which of the following activities propels the body up and down on the same foot?
Hopping
The amount of activity needed for good health is dictated by
Intensity and duration
Grading on student improvement
Involves pre- and post-testing
Instructional procedures for the balance beam bench include
Leading with both the right and left foot
For developmental level I children, greater emphasis should be on
Learning the vocabulary of movement
Students in Development Level I are active in which of these instructional formations?
Mostly individual; sometimes with a partner
Which of these is the correct definition of pulling?
Moving an object closer to the body using a controlled and forceful action.
Which of these is NOT an appropriate question to help "set the stage"?
NOT 'do you want some guidance'. (what are the rules? what is the challenge? are there any safety issues that need to be addressed? ARE appropriate)
cooperative activities help teach all of these social skills EXCEPT
NOT Initiative (DOES teach teamwork, conflict resolution, and decision making)
Which of these is NOT a developmental level I gymnastics-related activity?
NOT a cartwheel. (side roll, three-point tip-up, and forward roll/straddle position ARE)
Social attributes that are developed through gymnastic-type activities include all of these EXCEPT
NOT balance stunts. (DOES include tolerance, perseverance, and courtesy)
Augmenting physical education equipment can be done with all of these EXCEPT:
NOT brand new bowling pins. (handmade bean bags, used tennis balls, and sponge balls can be modified)
Facilitation includes all of these EXCEPT
NOT giving advice. (DOES include letting students work, answering questions, and stepping back and observing)
Movement concepts include all of the following EXCEPT:
NOT locomotor skills (DO include relationships, quality of movement, and space awareness)
Parachutes can provide an interesting means for accomplishing all of these EXCEPT
NOT mile run times (DOES provide locomotor skills, movement concepts, and teamwork)
Which of these is NOT an outcome of gymnastic-related activities?
NOT speed. (flexibility, balance, and body control ARE)
Which of these is NOT a caution against constructing equipment?
NOT usually first rate. (caution against safety and liability, the building administration's budget, and being the rough equivalent to the commercially available product)
movement tasks should include all of these EXCEPT
NOT why to move (includes how to move, with whom to move, and what to do)
Twisting, turning, and stretching best describe
Nonlocomotor skills
What type of collaboration is it when a physical education teacher works with one classroom teacher to integrate academic concepts in both settings?
Partner
Which of these domains assesses the learning of motor skills?
Psychomotor
Asking "How could I have done a better job so students would have learned more?" is an example of
Reflective teaching
The ____ and ____ of physical skills in a sequential and success-oriented setting characterize the lesson focus.
Repetition, Refinement
Which of the following is NOT an example of a locomotor movement?
Rolling is NOT. (jumping, walking, and leaping ARE locomotor movements.)
Which of these is the highest priority with playground equipment?
Safety
Teacher behaviors that can be evaluated include all of these EXCEPT:
Skill levels CANNOT be evaluated. (response latency, instructional time, and management time CAN be evaluated)
When communicating with a learner, teachers should
Speak about specific behavior.
Appropriate games for Developmental Levels II and III include
Sport lead-up games and low-organization games
Essential characteristics of music that children should recognize, understand, and appreciate include
Tempo, Intensity, and Beat
The most common set of outcomes discussed in physical education is
The National Standards
Introductory activates serve all of these purposes EXCEPT:
They DO NOT enhance health related fitness (they DO serve as physiological warm ups, they engage students in immediate activity, and they are used to review previously learned skills)
Teachers should consider all of these when planning a lesson EXCEPT:
They SHOULD NOT consider their own ability levels. (They SHOULD consider environmental considerations, proper skill progression, and students' developmental levels)
Which of these is a reason a physical educator should share what they do in the physical education classroom?
To expose classroom teachers to physical education content and show them that physical education contributes to the whole school curriculum
A well-managed class occurs when the teacher and the students assume dual responsibility for reaching the targeted learning.
True
According to studies conducted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, most injuries during the school day are caused when students fall during physical education
True
At Development Level II, all the activities are taught with an emphasis on mastering simple locomotor skills rather than on performing the dances with perfection.
True
Bending and twisting are nonlocomotor movements that involve movement at a joint.
True
Both locomotor skills and manipulative skills are suggested being taught to children before 2nd grade.
True
Compared to other subject areas, physical education is more vulnerable to accidents and potential injuries
True
Developing a positive attitude and overcoming personal limitations associated with gymnastic skills are more important than performing with perfect technique
True
Developmental Level I gymnastic-related activities rely on simple stunts, with a gradual introduction of tumbling stunts.
True
Discipline is defined as modifying student behavior when it is unacceptable.
True
Early rhythmic experiences should focus on functional and creative movement forms.
True
Equipment refers to fixed items
True
Evaluating how you teach is every bit as important as monitoring how you treat your students.
True
Fundamental skills form the foundation of human movement and are typically identified by a single verb such as walk, twist, run, jump, or stretch.
True
Games should focus on cooperation when students are in the learning phase of skill development
True
General supervision refers to broad coverage when students are not directly controlled by a teacher or designated individual
True
If the class is still not with you after three corrective episodes, its typically best to not teach the introductory activity; rather focus on a management activity
True
In order to promote creative introductory activities, the teacher should set out a variety of equipment and have each student take one piece to explore
True
Instruction should be personalized even though most instruction is conducted in a group.
True
Integration of academic concepts should occur after a solid, well-planned quality physical education program is established
True
Introductory activities should help satisfy the students' desire to move and help the teacher establish a positive learning attitude for class
True
Introductory lead-up games are appropriate for developmental level II
True
Inventory of equipment should be taken at the beginning and the end of the school year
True
It is recommended that each lesson have four to six learning outcomes per lesson.
True
Jumping requires taking off with both feet and landing on both feet.
True
Lesson outcomes are often referred to as learning targets.
True
Lessons are designed to help students understand and physically experience the classification of movement concepts
True
Movement theme concepts place greater emphasis on the process of moving rather than on the product of correctly performing a skill
True
Movement themes focus on a movement quality around which children build patterns and sequences
True
One danger of overusing corrective feedback is that it can create a climate where students worry about making errors.
True
Quality instructors may not know more about skills and activities than less able teachers, but quality instructors are able to apply a set of effective instructional skills.
True
Research suggests that painting playground surfaces with brightly colored art may help increase activity levels
True
The Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT) evaluates the curriculum and provides lesson plans.
True
The most basic and important management skill is being able to start and stop a class.
True
The term developmentally appropriate refers to the theory base of motor development.
True
When developing their fitness levels, students should start at a level they can accomplish successfully
True
When moving around the teaching area, it is important to remember that having an unpredictable teaching location ensures contact and proximity with all students in the class.
True
cooperative activities provide students the opportunity to apply a variety of fundamental motor skills in a unique setting
True
games provide students with opportunities to experience success and accomplishment
True
improvement is key to student motivation.
True
research indicates a strong relationship between physical activity participation and fitness test scores
True
the development of social skills and positive self-concept occur when rhythmic activities are taught in a sensitive and educational matter.
True
When training classroom teachers to integrate physical activity into their lessons, the focus should be on
Using effective ways to manage student behavior in classroom while students are being active
Which of these is NOT a recommended means for individualized instruction?
Using peer competition is NOT. (offering open-ended tasks, a variety of task challenges, and modifying tasks and activities ARE recommended.)
In the section of transition, which parts should be included while teaching a physical education lesson?
What to do upon arrival, where to go, how to transition, & what equipment to get.
A standard guideline for giving instructions to a class is
When before What
The final stage of catching is characterized by catching an object
With the hands
Negative outcomes can result from using cooperative activities if
a series of concluding questions is not used
A legal wrong resulting in direct or indirect injury to another individual is
a tort
Beanbag activities are valuable learning experiences for
all elementary students and challenging partner activities
In order to avoid fatiguing students with aerobic activities
alternate with stretching and flexibility activities
If students are to move to a rhythm, it must be
appealing
The slide should be performed with emphasis on
balance and stability
Instructional activities with balls should
begin with individual work
When improper behavior by the injured party causes the accident, the defense in a liability suit may claim:
contributory negligence
Group challenges are created to
cooperate with others
log roll, forward roll, and three-point tip-up are tasks associated with
developmental level I
Addition tag, Alaskan baseball, and bird catcher are all games associated with
developmental level II
Which of these should NOT be considered when designing rules?
do NOT select a multitude of specific rules. (DO state rules briefly and positively, limit the number of rules, & identify observable behavior)
Student-developed games are useful for
enhancing skills students have just learned
The two types of fitness that are most often recognized are:
health and skill related
the return activity is designed to
increase the movement potential of an apparatus activity
Appropriate games for developmental level I include
individual games
in order to make drill practice more meaningful
make sure students understand that the skills will be used in the game
Creative introductory activities can be promoted by
providing a range of apparatus such as climbing ropes, mats, boxes, and balance beams
Perhaps the most important factor in preventing accidents is
recognizing potential high-risk situations
Movement concepts are categorized as
space awareness, body awareness, and qualities of movement
Stepping toward the target with the foot on the same side of the body as the throwing arm is a characteristic of which stage of throwing?
stage 3
tug-of-war ropes are most effective in the development of
strength
The balance beam bench is effective in developing
strength and balance
When working with the balance beam
stress the principle of controlled, deliberate movements
Safe participation in an activity can be enhanced by
teachers selecting the equipment according to students' growth and development needs
Physical education facilities should be planned for
the maximum projected enrollment
The final stage of kicking is characterized by
the trunk leaning forward and moving the leg backward in preparation for the kick
Activities with beach balls are good for developing manipulative skills because
they are more predictable in movement
advantages of using magic ropes include all of these EXCEPT
they require a lot of set up and take down
Examples of qualities of movement include
time, force, and flow
body management skills are an important component of movement competency
true
progressions are important in rope climbing and the fundamental skill progression should be followed
true
the different locomotor movements can be performed on and off the mat in different directions
true
In order to successfully implement fitness routines
use activities that exercise all body parts and cover the major fitness components
Ways to increase student's interests in rhythmic activities include
use current music
