KINES Ch 31

When is playing games considered inappropriate at the elementary school level?

when the actual time of playing is minimal

What would be considered an appropriate game practice component for children?

modify rules, regulations, equipment and space to facilitate learning

Invariant game experiences involve which of the following?

practice of the isolated skills involved in games in closed situations

Which one of the following game types often include games that are developmentally and instructionally inappropriate?

predesigned

When promoting the concept of competition, the teacher should require which of the following outcomes?

self improvement activities

The primary content of elementary school games is:

teaching manipulative skill themes combined with travelling, chasing, fleeing, and dodging

A characteristic of a developmentally inappropriate practice in a game for children is

teams are formed by captains

Predesigned games may be modified by altering any of the following except

the flow of the game

A 'good' game is one that

contributes to skill development

A child who is ready to move from invariant skill experiences to dynamic situations will demonstrate skill at the

control level

Dribbling a ball past a defender into a goal is an example of:

dynamic game skill experience

Which of the following statements are true regarding the concept of 'games'?

games occupy a large percentage of what is taught in elementary school PE programs

What is the purpose of games in elementary schools"

help children become competent and knowledgeable game players

Kicking a ball at a target from behind a designated line is an example of:

invariant game skill experience

Games that look more like skill development to adults, where isolated skills used in games are practiced are called

invariant game skill experineces