HPE Practice Test
Which of the following is the best initial step for teachers to take in developing effective behavior management plans for students?
Teachers should consider their own philosophy concerning behavior managment
Which of the following is a key principle of teacher-student communication?
Teachers should treat students with respect
Which of the following is the most important feedback when helping a student who is having trouble learning to throw a baseball at a target?
"Keep your eye on the target"
An individual who consumes 2,350 calories a day but burns only 2,000 calories a day can be expected to gain how many pounds after 30 days?
3 pounds
To lose 1 pound of fat per week, a person would need a weekly caloric deficit of approximately
3,500 calories
Which of the following activities most likely to result in the highest level of blood lactate accumulation?
A 400-yard dash
Which of the following is a common barrier to successfully implementing a school wellness program?
A lack of support and involvement from key stakeholders
Which of the following principles of stability is best exemplified when a gymnast squats to regain balance on a balance beam?
A lower center of gravity affords better stability
Which of the following best describes class III obesity according to the World Health Organization (WHO) ?
A person having a BMI of above 40
Which of the following is the most appropriate resource a health teacher can use to implement a coordinated approach to school health?
A school wellness committee
Which of the following computer software programs would best help a teacher create student reports to document progress toward student achievement of standard-based outcomes?
A spreadsheet program
What kind of drug is crack cocaine?
A stimulant
Which of the following best describes interdisciplinary teaching?
A strategy that can help a teacher collaborate with a teacher for another subject
Which of the following pairs of hormones works with the kidneys when a person is hot and perspiring to assist in avoiding dehydration by conserving water?
ADH and aldosterone
Which of the following is an example of a teaching approach that uses differentiated instructions?
Ability grouping in classes
The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) found that which of the following behaviors was most common among high school students?
Abstained from sexual intercourse
What is the tennis score when a server has won 4 points and receiver has won 3 points?
Ad-In
After a person matures, which of the following generally decreases because of the aging process?
Aerobic capacity
Which of the following groups of behaviors contribute most to the mortality and morbidity of teenagers?
Alcohol and other drug use, sexual behavior, and behaviors that result in injury
The direct exchanging of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs is a function of which of the following structures?
Alveoli
Articles on appraising the health of school children are most likely to be found in the official publication of the
American School Health Association
Which of the following is an example of a listening skill?
Asking questions where appropriate
Which of the following is the most effective way for a high school physical education teacher to reinforce positive behavior in the gymnasium?
Asking students to evaluate their own behavior in writing or verbally at end of the week
During the start of a volley ball unit, the teacher notices that a student who usually participates in class is no longer motivated. The teacher can best address the situation by
Asking the students' classroom teacher whether he or she has noticed changes in the student's behavior
Ms. Kwan has designed a new sex education curriculum for her district's health education program. She would like to get some preliminary impressions from the parents of her students before implementing the curriculum. Which of the following techniques is the best for her to use?
Assembling a focus group
Which of the following should a teacher do first when planning for the beginning of the school year?
Assess student's prior knowledge
Which of the following best describes the use of behavior management intervention for a health class?
Assisting to stop a behavior after it develops
The best time to establish classroom management expectations is
At the beginning of the school year
Which of the following conditions is correctly paired with its causative organism?
Athlete's foot....fungus
A physical education teacher who is committed to being a continuous learner is most likely to do which of the following on a district-wide professional development day after attending in-service workshops in the morning?
Attend afternoon in-service wokrshops and take notes about new information
Which of the following is the best way for health educators to keep up with new technology and trends in their field?
Attending health seminars and conferences
Which of the following has the most direct effect of minimizing the risk of heart disease?
Avoid smoking
After a person matures, which of the following generally increases because of the aging process?
Body fat
Judging from the diagram above, which of the following describes the impact of knowledge upon health behavior?
Knowledge in combination with appropriate attitudes and values impact behavior
The human body's center of gravity is a point that
Ca be within or outside the body, depending of body posture
Which of the following types of physicians practice naturopathic medicine?
Chiropractors
Which of the following represents the most typical sequence of the three phases of motor learning for learners who are high school age or older?
Cognitive, associative, autonomous
A secondary school physical education teacher used a Web site to keep parents, students, and other teachers informed about key activities occurring in physical education classes. In addition, the Web site allows students to submit online fitness journals and record and track their pedometer step count. The teacher is using technology to do which of the following?
Communicate and enhance student learning
When deciding whether to use the whole method or the part method to teach a skill, a physical education teacher should most importantly consider the
Complexity and organizations of the skill to be learned
Julie and Sally are arguing over which kinds of pizza to order. Together they decide that they will get a cheese pizza because it is Julie's birthday and that is her favorite, but next week they will get a pepperoni pizza because that is Sally's favorite. Which of the following terms best describe the skills Julie and Sally used to solve their conflict?
Compromise
Which of the correctly defines mortality and morbidity?
Death rate / illness rate
Which of the following pairs of federal agencies are responsible for creating and updating the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services
Which of the following are most common abused drugs?
Depressants
Which of the following tasks can a teacher use at the beginning of each school year to establish a supportive classroom environment?
Developing and maintaining clearly established classroom rules
Which of the following risk behaviors is most likely to cause harm or injury to others?
Drinking and driving
Attitude scales can be important for measuring the
Effectiveness of an educational program
Which of the following development characteristics will most interfere with the ability of children ages 5 through 7 to engage in simple cooperative games?
Egoncentricity
Heavy-resistance training, such as strenuous weigh training, should be avoided in early childhood because of the potential for developing
Epiphyseal separations
A physical education teacher is interested in starting an after-school physical activity program. Which of the following best identifies the first step the teacher should take to create a successful program?
Establish a committee that includes teachers, parents, and community members
Life events such as getting married, beginning a new career, developing new friendships, and mastering a new physical activity most likely cause which of the following?
Eustress
Which of the following are appropriate uses of FITNESSGRAM assessment? Select all that apply
Facilitating fitness education to students'; helping students track fitness results over time; allowing teachers to analyze data in order to reevaluate the curriculum
Which of the following are characteristics of mature execution of a basketball jump shot?
Knees slightly flexed;non-shooting hand supporting the ball' shooting hand, elbow, and shoulder aligned with the target
The shift in major causes of morbidity and mortality from infectious disease to chronic disease has presented health educators with the challenge of
Finding ways to promote personal behavior changes and healthy lifestyle
Which of the following behaviors are likely to be characteristics of a health-literate person? Select all that apply.
Gathering current, reliable health information from a variety of sources before deciding on a diet program; Advocates for daily physical activity in local schools; implements conflict-management skills to resolve a family dispute
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections results in a chronic condition even when treated medically?
Genital herpes
In creating an emotionally safe environment for students to learn fitness, which of the following techniques is the most effective for a physical education teacher to use to promote student learning, participation, and performance?
Giving a fitness test in the fall, using it as a guide to assist students in creating individual fitness plan for the school year, and rewarding students who show improvement
The performance indicators for the National Health Education Standards suggests expectations for what students should know and be able to do by the end of which of the following grade levels?
Grades 2,5,8, and 12
The most effective way to help elementary school students develop efficient basketball skills is by
Having a student play with balls that are smaller and baskets tha are lower than is standard
Which of the following is the best example of an appropriate use of self-assessment?
Having students develop personal improvement goals based on skill relate pre test
The health behaviors that should receive the highest priority for intervention in a health education program should meet which of the following pairs of criteria?Importance changeability
High / Changeable
Which of the following terms describe an extreme, anxiety-provoking, and uncontrolled fear of people who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual?
Homophobia
What is the correct order of steps in the responsible decision making model?
Identify the decision to be made; list possible decisions and share with a trusted adult; evaluate alternatives and consequences; decide which decision is most appropriate; act on the decision and evaluate
In the implementation of an assessment, test validity is important because it
Indicate whether a test measures what it is intended to measure
Which of the following is the federal law that ensures appropriate education for students with disabilities?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) is a valuable resource for physical education teachers for which of the following reasons?
It offers research best practices in the profession that support creative, healthy, and active lifestyles
Which of the following statements is true of medical quackery?
It often uses testimonials for verification of its claims
Which of the following sequences is most appropriate for the first 10 minutes of an exercise session that includes 30 minute of continuous soccer playing?
Jogging, calisthenics, stretching, sprints
The most widely used and regularly issued practitioner resource for planning and professional development in physical education is
Journal of Physical Educaiton, Recreation & Dance
According to recent research, in typical physical education class, most students are engaged in vigorous activity approximately what percent of the time?
Less the 40%
Which of the following is the most appropriate safety measure a teacher can use for a student who has asthma and who will be participating in a volleyball game?
Limiting duration of participation
When an activity is being observed in a physical education class, a teacher should follow which of the following practices regarding teacher placement in a gym?
Moving along the perimeter of the gym
Which of the following physical fitness components is most likely to be assessed in a battery of health-related fitness tests?
Muscular strength
What is the path of the egg (ovum) from ovulation through menstruation?
Ovary, Fallopian Tube, Uterus, Vagina
In which of the following ways can a health educator help families keep their children healthy?
Participating in the formation of a school health advisory council
Which of the following is the best first step for minimizing misbehavior in a physical education class?
Setting clear expectations of behavior and explaining the consequences and rewards with consistent follow-through
During an exercise class, a 16-year old student whose heart rate is 140 beats per minute is considered to be
Performing sub axial exercise
Gingivitis that has been ineffectively treated can lead to which of the following more serious conditions?
Periodontal disease
Young children who are first learning to strike or catch a ball tend to focus primarily on the
Person throwing the ball
Which of the following statements is most likely true about a young child who is physically active?
Physical activity increases a child's bone density
The definition of health given by the World Health Organization is based on the
Physical, mental, and social aspects of health
Which of the following list names, in the correct order, the four phases of the reflective cycle of teaching?
Plan, teach, assess, reflect
Which of the following actions by a teacher will best contribute to the affective development of physical education students?
Planning activities that build confidence and competence in skills
An example of a developmentally appropriate physical education activity integrating math concepts for lower elementary students in which of the following?
Playing number line tag
Which of the following is the most effective method of training to develop explosive leg strength in jumper s in field events?
Plyometric
Which of the following is the most effective and appropriate assessment to use to evaluate the development of a student's fitness level throughout the school year?
Portfolio assessment
Two types of knowledge are included in the National Health Education Standards. The first type is knowledge of health content. The second type is knowledge of way for health educators to keep up with new technology and trends in their field?
Process and skills as applied to healthy living
The primary purpose of physical education within a coordinated school health program is to
Provided a planned and sequential instruction program promoting lifelong activity
A teacher best enhances student learning during the physical activity segment of a class by
Providing feedback to students as they participate
A person with which of the following personality types may be more prone to high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels?
Type A
Isabella and Rosa have been best friends since they were in high school; however, Rosa has developed a new set of friends since she went to college. Rosa notices that the following strategies would best help Rosa maintain a friendly relationship with Isabella despite their different interests?
Reassuring Isabella that although her interests are changing, she still values their friendships
Which of the following is the most effective way for a physical education teacher to conduct a self-evaluation on academic learning time during a lesson?
Recording the lessons and completing an observation tool while reviewing it at a later time
Jake, a high school junior, is being pressured by his football teammates to sneak out and go drinking. When Jake does not immediately agree, they begin to tease him about not being a good friend and not wanting to have fun with them. Jake suggests that the group go bowling instead. Which of the following best describes what Jake has effectively demonstrated?
Refusal skills
What is the correct procedure in order of highest to lowest priority regarding emergency care? List in order
Rescue from an immediately dangerous situation, Care for stopping of breathing, control severe bleeding, care for fractures
Which of the following is a scoring tool that list the criteria for level of performance expected on skill?
Rubric
Which of the following is the most effective technique for a teacher to use when monitoring student behavior during a physical education class?
Scanning the class frequently from the perimeter of the teaching area from right to left
According to the National Health Education Standards, students should be able to identify healthful habits such as washing hands, brushing teeth, and dressing appropriately for the weather by the end of which of the following grade levels
Second grade
Which of the following is a level of reflection that relies on a teacher's ability to examine his or her beliefs, values, expectations, and assumptions affect student learning?
Self-reflection
A part-time employee in a store has just been promoted and given a substantial salary increase. The store manager has been flirting with the employee and has threatened to take away the promotion and raise if the employee does not respond positively to the overtures. Which of the following best describes the manager's behavior?
Sexual harrassment
A signed consent form should be obtained from the parent or guardian of a student who is going on a spot or adventure field trip because the form
Shows the teacher that the parent guardian assumes primary responsibility for anything that might happen on the trip
Effective instructional feedback provided verbally to students by a teacher in physical education class helps develop which of the following?
Skill acquisition
Which of the following types of people will most directly benefit from lesson collaboration across subject areas? Select all that apply
Students & Teachers
Which of the following statements best describes how a student's individual developmental levels affects a teacher's instruction?
Students should be assessed throughout the school year, both formatively and summatively, while the teacher uses a variety of teaching styles and differentiated instruction
Public Law 108-446 (IDEA 2004) states that students with disabilities shall be educated in the least restrictive environment. Which of the following is the best example of the least restrictive environment?
Students with disabilities are placed in pullout classes if they cannot participate in the general program safely and successfully
Which of the following is an important principle of assertive communication?
Taking responsibility for one's feelings by using "I" statements
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains a national database of behavioral data for adolescents that can assist health educators in planning programs. The title of the database is
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)
Which of the following best describes the meaning of empathy?
The ability to understand and show concern for others
During a softball game, a runner is hit by a batted ball while attempting to advance and before the ball passes an infielder. Which of the following rulings is appropriate?
The ball is dead, the base runner is out, and the batter is awarded first base
Which of the following statements about the mature overhand throwing pattern is true?
The forearm lags behind the upper arm and shoulder during the forward leg
Public Law 108-446 (IDEA 2004) states that the least restrictive environment for students who receive special education services is
The general regular education class whenever appropriate
Participation by students in a physical education class should be motivated by which of the following?
The intrinsic reward of feeling a sense of accomplishment
Which of the following statements describe how health educator's best view diversity?Select all that apply
The major dimensions of diversity are race, ethnicity, and culture; diversity is inclusive rather than exclusive; people of different racial and ethnic backgrounds may have differing health risks
Which of the following is a characteristic of norm-referenced evaluation of student academic achievement?
The status of a student is compared to that of other students
Which of the following is a characteristic most associated with a student who is considered a bully?
The student enjoys the reward gained from aggressive acts
Which of the following characteristic is most likely to be exhibited by a student who is a victim of bullying?
The student isolates himself or herself
Which of the following best describes the most appropriate way for a physical education teacher to divide the class for activities under the sport-education model?
The teacher places students on teams that are balanced in terms of gender, ethnicity, athleticism, and skill
A teacher wants to hold a field day for the entire school; however, there is not enough money in the budget for this event. What should the teacher do?
The teacher should present a budget and description of the field day to the Parent-Teacher Association and school administrators o see if money can be obtained
Team building and cooperative activities in a physical education class are most effective when
There is a debriefing session at the end
Which of the following is an example of a long-term mental and emotional health consequence of child abuse and neglect?
Thoughts of suicide
The federal law that prohibits discrimination based on a person's sex in any educational program or activity that is a recipient of federal funds is known as
Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972
Which of the following is the primary goal of health teacher who reflects on a previous lesson?
To gain an increased awareness of his or her teaching
Which of the following government organizations allows the public to comment on proposed rules and regulations concerning public health policies?
United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The line along which the pulling force of a muscle acts at a joint can be considered a vectors and resolved into which of the following pairs of components?
Vertical and horizontal
Having students use different parts of the body to volley a balloon or a light-weighted ball best enhances skills for which of the following sports?
Volleyball and soccer
A proper cooling-down period after vigorous aerobic exercise should involve which of the following activities? Select all that apply
Walking and stretching
A whole-learning approach to teaching a skill is most appropriate for which of the following situations?
When the risk of a student injured is low
A teacher can minimize the avoidance reaction in a child learning to catch a ball by having the child practice catching a
Yarn ball
Which of the following is considered effective in preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections?
condoms
Which of the following characterizes an individual's ability to evaluate the moods, intentions, and motivations of others?
interpersonal intelligence
Which of the following activities is a basic locomotor skill?
sliding
The tendency of adolescents to imagine they are always being scrutinized by others is best described as
the imaginary audience
