West E Test Prep

Which characteristics will be evident in the slide of a child whose sliding skills are at a mature stage of development? 1. the flight pattern of the body is low 2. Action is initiated with a step foraged by the lead leg 3. The knees are bent during flight 4. Arms and hands are held close to the body during flight a. 1, 3 b. 2, 4 c. 1, 2, 4 d. 2, 3, 4

A. 1, 3

which of the following sports is generally considered to have originated in the US and not been adapted from similar games from other countries? A. Baseball B. Basketball C. Football D. Golf

B. Basketball

In its most rudimentary form, which of the following locomotor skills generally appears last in a young child's repertoire of movements? a. Galloping b. Skipping c. Hopping d. Jumping

B. Skipping

In selecting a health insurance plan a consumer should insist that the policy comply with the health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996 and does which of the following? a. provides for a large number of beneficiaries b. terminates at a given age c. limits the insuring company's liability d. Provides a guaranteed renewable contract

d. Provides a guaranteed renewable contract

If the effect of a load placed at the end of an extremity, such as a weight in the hand is greater than the effect produced by the musculature contracting in opposition to the load, the resulting muscular contraction will be? a. eccentric b. isokinteic c. isometric d. concentric

b. isokinteic

Children 5-9, the largest generation difference is generally evident in which of the following? a. standing height b. overarm throwing velocity and distance c. standing long jumping d. Spring running speed and duration

b. overarm throwing velocity and distance

When young children are first learning to strike or catch a ball, they tend to focus primality on the a. flight of the ball b. person throwing the ball c. speed of the ball d. position of their feet

b. person throwing the ball

The definitions of health given by the World Health Organization is based on the a. cause, cure and prevention of disease b. physical, mental, and social aspects of health c. ability of humans to live in harmony with the environment d. promotion of health education throughout the world

b. physical, mental, and social aspects of health

A "primary group" as the term used by social scientist, is best characterized by which of the following? a. competitive and large in number, with intermittent contact between members b. small and intimate, with face to face contact between members c. impersonal, informal and contractual d. impersonal contractual and cooperative

b. small and intimate, with face to face contact between members

Which of the following states best characterizes most children between the ages of 8 and 11? a. they have lost their strong egocentric tendencies b. they have a strong social need, especially at the higher age range c. they have a desire to participate in parallel play d. they feel more comfortable as part of a large group than as a small group

b. they have a strong social need, especially at the higher age range

12. A five-year-old boy is playing on playground equipment with his older sister. The boy attempts to walk across a narrow, shaky beam suspended just above the ground without falling off. His sister encourages him. "Try to keep your head up and your back straight as you cross. Bend your knees a little and keep your chest, hips, and knees aligned," she advises. Which of the following move- ment concepts is being communicated? A. A body is balanced when its center of gravity is located over its base of support. B. Three forces act on a body in motion: gravity, air resistance, and the initial force that put it in motion. C. A shift of one body part beyond its base of support requires an equal and opposite shift to maintain balance. D. The greater the distance and time over which momentum can be developed, the greater the momentum.

A. A body is balanced when its center of gravity is located over its base of support.

Which of the following is most critical to the successful performance of a handstand? A. Base of support B. Block rotation C. Muscular Strength D. Muscular Endurance

A. Base of Support

Supine with hands behind knees and bring knees to chest... Which of the following muscle groups is being targeted by the exercise above? A. erector spinae B. obliques C. hamstrings D. trapezius

A. Erector Spinae

4. Which of the following is a warning sign that a dating relationship is unstable and the risks involved in continuing the relationship outweigh the benefits? A. One partner attempts to manage the other partner's daily activities and questions the partner about his or her interactions with others. B. Each partner sometimes displays frustration, exasperation, or a lack of patience with the other partner's actions and decisions. C. One partner enjoys going out and socializing with groups of people and the other partner prefers staying in or socializing with a few friends. D. Each partner seems oblivious to the characteristics in the other partner that other individuals, including friends and family, find unappealing.

A. One partner attempts to manage the other partner's daily activities and questions the partner about his or her interactions with others.

Which of the following organs stores glycogen and vitamins, regulates blood volume, and removes toxic substances from the blood? A. Organ 1 (Liver) B. Organ 2 (Stomach) C. Organ 3 (Large Intestine) D. Organ 4 (Small Intestine)

A. Organ 1 (Liver)

Which of the following is considered a basic locomotor skill? A. Sliding b. Twisting c. Balancing D. Throwing

A. Sliding

what is the tennis score when a server has won four points and the receiver has won three points? a. ad-in b. ad-out c. 30-40 d. 40-30

A. ad-in

15. In the game of "B-o-o-o-p," four to eight students form a circle and join hands, except for one who holds a beach ball. The student with the ball tosses it in the air and then joins the circle. The object of the game is to keep the ball in the air for as long as possible without letting go of hands. Which of the following is the most important purpose of this type of activity? A. fostering positive group communication skills and strategy development B. understanding the importance of synchronized movements in executing difficult motor skills C. enhancing students' ability to work together at the same speed or pace to accomplish a group goal D. establishing the foundations of team membership and identity by building trust among students

A. fostering positive group communication skills and strategy development

Which of the following accurately describes an important motor-learning principle related to practicing open motor skills? A. Open motor skills are more likely to be mastered when practice conditions and environments remain unchanged. B. The more the practice context resembles the actual context, the better the performance of open motor skills is likely to be. C. Open motor skills practiced in massed practice sessions are more likely to be retained than those practiced in distributed practice sessions. D. When an open motor skill is low in complexity and high in organi- zation, using the part method of practice is more effective than using the whole method.

B. The more the practice context resembles the actual context, the better the performance of open motor skills is likely to be.

Lupus is a chronic disease in which the body inappropriately produces antibodies that destroy: A. the cells that produce myelin, the insulating material that allows nerve conduction to occur, resulting in deterioration of nervous system function. B. fibrous connective tissue, result- ing in periods of inflammation, stiffness, fatigue, chest discomfort, and widespread pain in muscles, joints, and skin. C. the inner surface and muscular layer of the intestinal wall, resulting in abdominal pain, fever, diarrhea, weight loss, and intestinal problems. D. abnormal red blood cells that cannot pass through capillaries, resulting in anemia and, in some cases, impaired lung function and congestive heart failure.

B. fibrous connective tissue, result- ing in periods of inflammation, stiffness, fatigue, chest discomfort, and widespread pain in muscles, joints, and skin.

Which of the following should be considered a top priority by high school students who are interested in careers in health and fitness fields? A. taking as many math, science, and technology courses as possible before they graduate from high school B. learning about the educational and training prerequisites for the occupations in which they are most interested C. gaining experience in as many different health and fitness fields as possible through part-time work or internships D. consulting with professional employment specialists to narrow their career choices before they graduate from high school

B. learning about the educational and training prerequisites for the occupations in which they are most interested

elementary students will use plastic bats to hit foam balls off batting tees. One student, who has balance problems due to a muscular disorder, may have difficulty completing the activity successfully. To best promote this student's self-esteem and skill acquisition, it would be most appropriate for the student to: A. engage in an alternative activity that promotes balance and attempt the batting-tee drill once balance improves. B. perform modified batting-tee drills from the most stable body position possible along with other students. C. work on softball-related manipulative skills that do not require balance, such as throwing and catching balls while seated. D. perform the batting-tee drills with a thicker, shorter bat and a larger ball than other students will be using.

B. perform modified batting-tee drills from the most stable body position possible along with other students.

M: 30-40 minutes of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise Tu: 20 push-ups, 20 curl-ups, 20 leg lifts each side 15 minutes of flexibility exercises W: 30-40 minutes of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise Th: 20 push-ups, 20 curl-ups, 20 leg lifts each side 15 minutes of flexibility exercises F: 30-40 minutes of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise S: 20 push-ups, 20 curl-ups, 20 leg lifts each side 15 minutes of flexibility exercises 17. Which of the following modifications to Steven's fitness plan would best maximize the physiological benefits of flexibility training? A. increasing the flexibility training sessions to every day B. scheduling the flexibility training to occur just after the cardiorespiratory endurance workouts C. decreasing the duration of the flexibility training sessions D. scheduling the flexibility training to occur just before the cardio- respiratory endurance workouts

B. scheduling the flexibility training to occur just after the cardiorespiratory endurance workouts

Folk Dancing for grades k-2 should emphasize a. Tinkling steps b. polka steps c. locomotor skills d. manipulative skills

C. Locomotor skills

Which of the following is a critical element in the motor patterns for overhand throwing a football, swinging a golf club, and backhand throwing a flying disc? A. using a Ferris wheel swing while keeping the head steady B. stopping the follow-through after release or contact C. beginning with the side of the body facing the target D. reaching both arms back before the throw or strike

C. beginning with the side of the body facing the target

Use of some psychoactive drugs such as barbiturates causes the body's tissues to adapt to the drug's presence and creates a situation in which the body needs the drug to maintain homeostasis. This process leads to the development of: 6. A. cross-tolerance. B. an antagonistic drug effect. C. drug dependence. D. a synergistic drug effect.

C. drug dependence.

The tripod is most commonly used as a lead-up activity for which of the following skills in stunts and tumbling? a. turk stand b. backward roll c. handstand d. wall arch

C. handstand

M: 30-40 minutes of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise Tu: 20 push-ups, 20 curl-ups, 20 leg lifts each side 15 minutes of flexibility exercises W: 30-40 minutes of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise Th: 20 push-ups, 20 curl-ups, 20 leg lifts each side 15 minutes of flexibility exercises F: 30-40 minutes of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise S: 20 push-ups, 20 curl-ups, 20 leg lifts each side 15 minutes of flexibility exercises 16. Which of the following types of activities is most appropriate for the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday exercise sessions? A. competitive sports such as badminton, softball, volleyball, and flag football B. dynamic stretching activity such as ballistic stretches for sport-specific skills C. moderate aerobic activity such as jogging, cycling, inline skating, and cross-country skiing D. a combination of plyometric and resistance activities such as jumping drills and lifting free weights

C. moderate aerobic activity such as jogging, cycling, inline skating, and cross-country skiing

Which of the following rules should be most firmly established when discussing Internet safety practices with children? A. always staying out of social network sites and chat rooms that are popular with young people B. limiting each online session to one half-hour to prevent others from detecting location or e-mail information C. never providing personally identifying information or agreeing to meet in person someone met online D. avoiding instant messaging and communicating through e-mail accounts instead

C. never providing personally identifying information or agreeing to meet in person someone met online

19. Supervised adventure activities in which children climb, swing, and traverse ropes, cargo nets, and climbing walls are particularly effective for which of the following purposes? A. prompting children to explore ways to increase the efficiency of movements used in daily activities B. stimulating children's inquiry and creative processes for group problem solving C. providing children with opportu- nities to take risks and challenge themselves D. helping children develop self-control and respect for authority and rules

C. providing children with opportu- nities to take risks and challenge themselves

8. Warren is planning to purchase a station- ary bicycle. After doing some research and reading reviews by an independent consumer group, he has narrowed his choices to two models in his price range. Which of the following steps would be most advisable for Warren to take next before making a final decision? A. determining which of the two models has more advanced fea- tures (e.g., built-in heart monitor, programmability) B. comparing the prices of the two models at different stores or online auction sites C. trying out both models under conditions as similar as possible to his intended use (e.g., duration, settings) D. asking a knowledgeable salesperson to demonstrate how to operate each of the models

C. trying out both models under conditions as similar as possible to his intended use (e.g., duration, settings)

During the summer, 14-year-old Lexie occasionally spends some of her weekends with two girls her age who live on her street. While Lexie does not consider the girls her closest friends, she does enjoy their company. The girls secretly smoke cigarettes, and they recently pressured Lexie to try smoking. Which of the following strategies is likely to be most effective in helping Lexie respond to the pressure to smoke? A. Periodically remind the girls about the long-term health effects of smoking (e.g., respiratory illness, heart disease, lung cancer). B. Assertively tell the girls that if they ask her again to smoke, she will have to end the friendship. C. Avoid the potential for an uncomfortable situation by spend- ing time with the girls only in the presence of parents/guardians. D. Think about and decide in advance what to do if asked to smoke (e.g., suggest doing something else instead, leave the group)

D. Think about and decide in advance what to do if asked to smoke (e.g., suggest doing something else instead, leave the group)

To support the cardiorespiratory endurance of adolescent athletes and allow them to work longer before exhaustion, it would be most important to provide a diet high in: A. unsaturated fat. B. vitamins. C. protein. D. carbohydrates.

D. carbohydrates.

A parent is discussing the use of tobacco with a 13-year-old boy. The parent decides to focus the discussion on how tobacco use can cause bad breath and reduced physical endurance rather than on how it can cause emphysema and cancer. One important advantage of this approach is that it recognizes that adolescents are more likely than adults to be: A. overly concerned with the impression they make on others. B. interested in issues related to health and hygiene. C. self-centered and concerned primarily with their own welfare. D. concerned with immediate issues rather than long-term consequences.

D. concerned with immediate issues rather than long-term consequences.

9. Which of the following is likely to be the most effective way for adults to help children and adolescents resist the influences of the depiction of violent interactions between individuals on television? A. ensuring that viewing of violent programs is balanced by viewing of nonviolent programs B. describing for young people ways of recognizing whether a situation they are in may become violent C. pointing out that media depictions are fictional and often highly exaggerated D. discussing with young people alternatives that the television characters could have used to resolve conflicts

D. discussing with young people alternatives that the television characters could have used to resolve conflicts

To perm the intermediate and advanced development levels of throwing, for safety it is important to limit a. length of the step b. amount of the backswing c. degree of trunk derotation d. Elbow Hyperextension

D. elbow hyperextension

In swimming, which of the following kicks is used in the butterfly stroke? a. dolphin b. scissor c. flutter d. whip

a. dolphin

In children between 5 and 7, which of the following developmental characteristics will interfere the most with their ability to engage in simple cooperative games? a. egocentricity b. lack of development of large muscles c. short term attention span d. emotional immaturity

a. egocentricity

According to recent research, in a typical physical education class, most students are engaged in vigorous physical activity approximately what resent of class time? a. less than 40% b. between 40% and 60% c. between 60% and 80% d. more than 80%

a. less than 40%

Which if the following best describes the effects of sports participation on personality? a. players are not affective in a predictable way b. players who pursue individual sports become more introverted c. players who participate in team spiders become more extroverted d. players tend to become more individualistic

a. players are not affective in a predictable way

Which of the following states best characterizes most children between the ages of 5 and 8? a. they are in the egocentric stage b. they choose leaders spontaneously from among themselves c. they are primarily concerned with following the rules d. they begin to create strategies and mentally test their abilities

a. they are in the egocentric stage

Based on runners speed which of the following is the generally accepted strategy used in setting up a relay team? a. fastest, 2nd fastest, 3rd fastest, slowest b. 2nd fastest, 3rd fastes, slowest, fastest c. 3rd fastest, slowest, fastest, 2nd fastest d. slowest, fastest, 2nd fastest 3rd fastest

b. 2nd fastest, 3rd fastes, slowest, fastest

Susan ran all the way home because a large dog was chasing her. She has just slammed her front door behind her, leaving the dog barking on the sidewalk. This is an example of what phase of general adaptation syndrome? a. Adaptive phase b. Alarm phase c. Exhaustion phase d. Resistance phase

b. Alarm phase

Which of the following statements best describes a coordinated school health program? a. the aggregate of all purposeful activities designed to improve personal and public health b. an organized set of policies, procedures, and actives designed to protect and promote the health and wellbeing-being of students and staff c. the combination of educational and environmental supports for actions and conditions of living conducive to health

b. an organized set of policies, procedures, and actives designed to protect and promote the health and wellbeing-being of students and staff

The somatotype of the human body refers to the a. body's size b. body's shape c. body's percentage of fat d. body fat to size relationship

b. body's shape

The process of change illustrated in the stages of change theory (transtheoretical model) includes all of the following except? a. contemplation b. countering c. action d. termination

b. countering

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections results in chronic illness even when treated medically? a. syphilis b. genital herpes c. chlamydia d. vaginitis

b. genital herpes

Articles on appraising the health of school children are most likely to be found in the official publication of the a. American Public Health Association b. American Medical Association c. American School Health Association d. Society for Public Health Education

c. American School Health Association

The human body's center of gravity is a point that a. is generally in the same position for males and females b. remains unchanged regardless of any movement of body parts c. can be within or outside the body, depending on body posture d. varies with body position but remains located within the body

c. can be within or outside the body, depending on body posture

Categorize driving from the tee in golf and hitting ground stokes in tennis as open or closed skills. a. both open b. both closed c. driving is closed and ground strokes are open d. ground strokes are closed and driving is open

c. driving is closed and ground strokes are open

The unique contribution that physical education and sport make is developing and maintaining attitudes, values, and practices that foster the acquisition and maintenance of physical fitness and skillful moving, joy and personal satisfaction, and the knowledge and understanding of human movement and well-being through physical activity encompassing the life span of all people. The statement most nearly reflects which of the following statements about human nature? a. human beings have minds and bodies that are distinct from one another (interactionism) b. humans have minds that control and direct their bodies (dualistic idealism) c. human beings are an integration of physical and mental aspects (holism) d. humans have separate but equal mental and physical lives (parallelism)

c. human beings are an integration of physical and mental aspects (holism)

Which of the following characterizes an individuals ability to judge and make distinctions in the moods, intentions, and motivations of others? a. spatial intelligence b. natural intelligence c. interpersonal intelligence d. intrapersonal intelligence

c. interpersonal intelligence

Which of the following lists the usual developmental order of play states through which children progress in US society? a. competitive, cooperative, introspective, parallel b. cooperative, competitive, parallel, introspective c. introspective, parallel, cooperative, competitive

c. introspective, parallel, cooperative, competitive

Which of the following fundamental ethical principles is NOT included in the code of ethics for the health education profession? a. respect for autonomy b. promotion of social justice c. loyalty of decision makers d. avoidance of harm

c. loyalty of decision makers

A skilled free-throw shooter who misses a free throw by hitting the from of the rim has most likely committed an error in which of the following cases of information processing? a. input b. decision making c. output d. feedback

c. output

Physical educators in the US were influenced by the progressive education movement of John Dewey developed programs that emphasized a. physical fitness through calisthenics b. isometric and isotonic c. sports, games, and rhythm and dance d. adapted actives

c. sports, games, and rhythm and dance

The line of the pulling force of a muscle at a young may be considered a vector that can be resolved into which of the following pairs of components? a. anatomical and physiological b. direct and indirect c. vertical and horizontal d. actual and theoretical

c. vertical and horizontal

A group of dancers are in a single circle formation with partners. The partners are facing each other with both hands joined. In this formation, which of the following movements could be performed as the first movement sequence in a children's dance? a. both partners take four walking steps forward while moving in a clockwise direction around the circle b. both partners slide eight times to their right while moving toward the center of the circle c. both partners gallop eight times backward while moving in a counterclockwise direction d. both partners take four steps-close movements away fro the center of the circle

d. both partners take four steps-close movements away fro the center of the circle

The unique contribution that physical education and sport make is developing and maintaining attitudes, values, and practices that foster the acquisition and maintenance of physical fitness and skillful moving, joy and personal satisfaction, and the knowledge and understanding of human movement and well-being through physical activity encompassing the life span of all people. The statement supports which of the following traditional categories of purposes in P.E? a. organic and psychomotor b. affective and cognitive c. organic, psychomotor, affective d. organic, psychomotor, affective, cognitive

d. organic, psychomotor, affective, cognitive

During an exercise class a 16 year old student whose heart rate is 140 beats per minute would be considered to be a. at ventilatory threshold b. hyperventilating c. performing maximal exercise d. performing sub-maximal exercise

d. performing sub-maximal exercise

During a softball game, a base runner is hit by a batted ball while attempting to advance and before the ball passes an infielder. Which of the following rulings would be appropriate? a. The ball is in play; the batter and the base runner may advance at their own risk b. the ball is in play; the base runner is out and the batter advances at his or her own risk c. the ball is dead; the base runner is aware an extra base and the batter is out d. the ball is dead; the base runner is out and the batter is awarded first base

d. the ball is dead; the base runner is out and the batter is awarded first base

Which of the following stages of recovery described by Richard Rawson involved a period of discouragement during which relapses increase? a. withdrawal b. adjustment c. resolution d. the wall

d. the wall

Which of the following about running pattern is least accurate? a. the foot lands directly under the center of gravity in the mature pattern b. the length if the bilateral arm swing is grater in the mature pattern than in the immature c. the base of support is wider in the immature pattern than in the mature pattern d. there is less hip flexion of the striding leg in the mature pattern than in the immature pattern

d. there is less hip flexion of the striding leg in the mature pattern than in the immature pattern