PE midterm
99) Nonverbal feedback is effective because: A) it is easily interpreted by students. B) it is less meaningful than verbal feedback. C) it never needs to be practiced. D) there are limited types of nonverbal feedback.
A) it is easily interpreted by students.
34) Perceived competence: A) begins developing during adolescence. B) changes with age. C) is how people feel about their ability level. D) begins developing in the womb.
C) is how people feel about their ability level.
177) Which of the following factors is NOT a common defense against negligence? A) duty B) assumption of risk C) contributory negligence D) act of God
A) duty
32) Activity workloads should be based on: A) time. B) skill level. C) distance. D) number of repetitions.
A) time.
126) Which of the following is an example of effective praise? A) "I do not see why you cannot do better." B) "Excellent, you tucked your head just right in your forward roll." C) "You are an excellent student." D) "Good job."
B) "Excellent, you tucked your head just right in your forward roll."
184) A type of negligence where the injured party can recover damages only if found to be less negligent than the defendant (teacher) is referred to as: A) "malfeasance." B) "comparative negligence." C) "assumption of risk." D) "contributory negligence."
B) "comparative negligence."
107) Keywords that quickly and efficiently communicate proper technique and performance of skills and movement tasks are referred to as: A) "integrated cues." B) "instructional cues." C) "nonverbal cues." D) "positive feedback."
B) "instructional cues."
88) Planning for articulation of program material throughout elementary, middle, and secondary school programs is: A) balance. B) sequence or vertical articulation. C) yearly continuity. D) scope or horizontal articulation.
B) sequence or vertical articulation.
91) When communicating with a learner teachers should: A) use general comments. B) speak about specific behavior. C) communicate their feelings about the student. D) accentuate the negative.
B) speak about specific behavior.
111) Which of the following phrases best represents a positive way to make instructional feedback during a lesson? A) "It is totally incorrect to take all the weight on your other foot." B) "Gee, what an incorrect cartwheel." C) "Keep yourself curled when you go through the forward roll sequence." D) "Don't land so hard."
C) "Keep yourself curled when you go through the forward roll sequence."
186) A defense against negligence that attempts to prove that the accident was not caused by teacher negligence is referred to as: A) "contributory negligence." B) "comparative negligence." C) "proximate cause." D) "assumption of risk."
C) "proximate cause."
116) The recommended length of a single physical education instructional episode should NOT exceed: A) 60- 90 seconds. B) 2 minutes. C) 20 - 30 seconds. D) 30- 60 seconds.
C) 20 - 30 seconds.
159) Almost all assessment in an elementary school setting is: A) valid. B) formal. C) informal. D) reliable.
C) informal.
175) The legal term most closely related to legal responsibility is: A) civil action. B) tort. C) liability. D) due process.
C) liability.
6) Using both sides of the body and practicing balance skills is an example of: A) sport skills. B) fitness skills. C) perceptual motor principles. D) academic achievement.
C) perceptual motor principles.
191) Which of the following is NOT a step to include in the emergency care plan? A) Conduct in- service sessions on safety. B) Administer first aid to the injured student as a first priority. C) Notify parents as soon as possible when emergency care is provided. D) Release the student to a parent or designated representative.
A) Conduct in- service sessions on safety.
150) Which of the following is NOT an appropriate instructional method? A) Provide delayed feedback for peak performance. B) Modify equipment to increase the students' chances for success. C) Provide the students with options, if feasible. D) If possible, ask the students for their input regarding any modifications.
A) Provide delayed feedback for peak performance.
131) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the use of prompts? A) The goal should be to remove the prompt so that behavior is self- motivated. B) Prompts should be used to the point at which students will not perform without them. C) The strongest prompt possible should be used to stimulate the behavior. D) Prompts should always be used.
A) The goal should be to remove the prompt so that behavior is self- motivated.
104) Outcomes that focus on attitudes and behaviors such as learning to cooperate with peers on a team or behaving in a responsible manner are: A) affective outcomes. B) locomotor outcomes. C) psychomotor outcomes. D) cognitive outcomes.
A) affective outcomes.
155) Quality educators continue to learn about: A) best practices, instructional modifications and strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of their teaching. B) best practices, instructional modifications and fitness testing. C) instructional modifications, strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of their teaching, and the latest trends in teaching. D) best practices, the latest trends in teaching, and strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of their teaching.
A) best practices, instructional modifications and strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of their teaching.
132) Shaping student behavior is used to: A) create new acceptable behavior. B) get students to hustle. C) reinforce classroom rules. D) sit students in time out.
A) create new acceptable behavior.
199) Terms describing instruction that combines academic concepts from more than one subject include all of the following EXCEPT: A) disciplinary. B) multidisciplinary. C) cross - disciplinary. D) interdisciplinary.
A) disciplinary.
145) The focus of segregated programs for students with disabilities should be to: A) establish a level of skill and social proficiency that will enable the child to be transferred to a less restrictive environment. B) keep the student segregated from other students. C) establish a level of skill performance that will allow the child to compete in sports. D) retain students in a specialized environment.
A) establish a level of skill and social proficiency that will enable the child to be transferred to a less restrictive environment.
195) When monitoring the physical activity environment, which of the following should NOT be used? A) grouping students randomly no matter what the activity B) post safety rules near areas of risk C) instruct the class in safety precautions D) activities based on sound curriculum principles
A) grouping students randomly no matter what the activity
119) An efficient way to divide the class into two groups of equal size is to: A) have students get toe to toe with a partner. B) have students line up and count off by twos. C) pick captains and choose teams. D) select students one at a time.
A) have students get toe to toe with a partner.
167) Grading on student improvement: A) is time consuming. B) involves pre and post- testing. C) accurately reflects what has been learned in class. D) allows for high skilled students to demonstrate lots of improvement.
A) is time consuming. B) involves pre and post- testing.
194) Minimizing lawsuits include: A) keep complete records of all accidents. B) talk freely to journalists. C) avoid teaching anything that has a risk of injury. D) provide all evidence, oral or written to others.
A) keep complete records of all accidents.
162) Student logs are effective for: A) keeping track of progress toward a goal. B) making sure parents are involved. C) primary grade students. D) buying time.
A) keeping track of progress toward a goal.
188) Major areas of concern involving instruction include all but of the following EXCEPT: A) letting students experiment on equipment. B) teaching proper technique. C) teaching children necessary safety precautions. D) teaching children how to perform an activity.
A) letting students experiment on equipment.
205) Which of the following is an example of integrating social studies into physical education? A) playing and studying games of different countries B) studying the influences of weight on reaction C) measuring your own and other students' performances D) playing number hopscotch to develop number recognition and memory
A) playing and studying games of different countries
108) The type of feedback that should be used most is: A) positive. B) equal amounts of corrective and positive. C) corrective. D) negative.
A) positive.
190) Perhaps the most important factor in preventing accidents is: A) recognizing potential high- risk situations. B) purchasing insurance. C) signing a responsibility waiver form. D) having a medical examination.
A) recognizing potential high- risk situations.
189) Sequencing activities in units of instruction through written lesson plans ensures: A) safe instruction. B) no teacher liability. C) all activities are appropriate for all students. D) the teacher has communicated safety issues to her students.
A) safe instruction.
202) The group collaboration model includes all of the following EXCEPT: A) selecting one academic teacher to take the lead. B) a fair amount of planning. C) learning activities that cut across academic areas. D) identifying a specific theme.
A) selecting one academic teacher to take the lead.
174) This type of technology allows students to answer specific questions by responding using a clicker. A) student response system B) tablet C) pedometer D) apps
A) student response system
102) Characteristics of a quality lesson include all of the following EXCEPT: A) students spending time waiting in lines. B) regularly monitored student progress. C) clear objectives and feedback from the teacher. D) a success - oriented learning atmosphere.
A) students spending time waiting in lines.
171) Which instrument is used to assess children's (ages 8 to 12) attraction to physical activity? A) the CAPA instrument B) the scoring rubric C) the PE instrument D) the anecdotal record sheet
A) the CAPA instrument
125) A behavior is most likely to occur again in the future if: A) the desired behavior is followed by positive reinforcement. B) the desired behavior is ignored. C) the desired behavior is not reinforced. D) the desired behavior is followed by negative reinforcement.
A) the desired behavior is followed by positive reinforcement.
130) The principle stating that a highly desirable activity can be used to motivate students to learn an activity that they enjoy to a lesser degree is referenced to as: A) "social reinforcement." B) "the Premack principle." C) "activity reinforcement." D) "token reinforcement."
B) "the Premack principle."
122) ________ is described as the use of either observable or unobservable aggressive behavior where there is an imbalance of power between the offender and the offended. A) Bribing B) Bullying C) Hacking D) Teasing
B) Bullying
164) Which of the following are reasons for using a grading system? A) Principals use grades to reward teachers. B) Grades foster academic respect for physical education. C) Grades represent learning. D) Parents value grades.
B) Grades foster academic respect for physical education.
146) The assessment and evaluation procedures associated with determining placement for the child with unique needs are administered by: A) the special educator. B) a multidisciplinary team. C) the physical educator. D) the adapted physical education specialist.
B) a multidisciplinary team.
103) Major variables of diversity that influence how teachers and students think and learn include all of the following EXCEPT: A) race/ethnicity. B) age. C) gender. D) ability.
B) age.
161) Which of the following can be described as a list of student names that has room for comments about student behavior? A) rating scale B) anecdotal record sheet C) student log D) checklist rubric
B) anecdotal record sheet
193) The legal concept of a(n) ________ implies that some piece of equipment or apparatus, usually left unsupervised, was so attractive to children that they could not be expected to avoid using it. A) assumption of risk B) attractive nuisances C) proximate cause D) attractive object
B) attractive nuisances
114) Personal behavior plans include all of the following EXCEPT: A) designing a plan for yourself when such feelings occur. B) being friends with the students. C) knowing the options you have for dealing with deviant behavior. D) acknowledging feelings when students misbehave.
B) being friends with the students.
157) Motor skill learning is: A) usually perfected in physical education or sport. B) best taught if focusing on the process. C) based on newly acquired facts. D) product- focused to determine teaching effectiveness.
B) best taught if focusing on the process.
77) Explaining rules and regulations of a game as well as strategies to succeed is related to which domain? A) affective B) cognitive C) psychomotor D) neuromuscular
B) cognitive
140) Punishment should be: A) delivered after several warnings are given. B) consistent and fit the crime. C) delivered in a harsh manner. D) delivered to the entire class for the deviant behavior of a few.
B) consistent and fit the crime.
183) When improper behavior by the injured party causes the accident, the defense in a liability suit may claim: A) assumption of risk. B) contributory negligence. C) proximate cause. D) act of commission.
B) contributory negligence.
71) The initial step in curriculum design is to: A) organize a curriculum committee. B) define a philosophy of physical education. C) define goals. D) define objectives.
B) define a philosophy of physical education.
28) Elementary age children who do best in activities requiring slow twitch fibers also do best in: A) balance. B) distance running. C) flexibility. D) flexed- arm hang.
B) distance running.
35) Children who feel incompetent in performing physical skills will usually: A) work harder than other children. B) drop out of physical education when possible. C) perform poorly on motor skills tests. D) have a positive opinion about physical activity.
B) drop out of physical education when possible.
121) Strategies for increasing responsible student behavior in the instructional setting include all of the following EXCEPT: A) giving students specific feedback about the quality of their behavior. B) enforcing rules with punishment. C) modeling desirable behavior. D) allowing time for students to think about their attitudes.
B) enforcing rules with punishment.
201) The benefits of integration include all of the following EXCEPT: A) helping students who are kinesthetic learners. B) finding the time to develop the lessons. C) building goodwill in the school. D) teaching content in a new setting through a different method.
B) finding the time to develop the lessons.
148) An IEP contains all of the following EXCEPT: A) a statement of special education and related services to be provided. B) future status of the child's level of educational performance. C) dates for initiation of services and duration. D) long- term goals and short-term instructional objectives.
B) future status of the child's level of educational performance.
165) Arguments for grading in elementary physical education include all of the following EXCEPT: A) grades reward skilled students. B) grading is absolute and without error. C) grading makes physical education similar to other subjects. D) grades communicate the performance of students to parents.
B) grading is absolute and without error.
138) Behavior games can NOT be used to: A) develop behaviors to enhance the learning environment. B) have students compete against each other. C) change whole class behavior. D) help students persist at learning activities.
B) have students compete against each other.
143) Least restrictive environment: A) is established at the start of the IEP and remains the same. B) is the same for all lessons. C) can vary from day to day. D) refers to physical education settings only.
B) is the same for all lessons.
181) Failure to provide proper spotting for high- risk activities is an act of omission referred to in legal terms as: A) misfeasance. B) nonfeasance. C) malfeasance. D) contributory negligence.
B) nonfeasance.
144) Least restrictive environment means: A) no one can be rejected because of a disability. B) not all individuals can do all of the same activities in the same environment. C) all individuals can do all of the same activities in the same environment. D) not all individuals need access to physical education.
B) not all individuals can do all of the same activities in the same environment.
158) Which of the following domains assesses the learning of motor skills? A) fitness B) psychomotor C) cognitive D) affective
B) psychomotor
110) This teaching behavior can be evaluated by recording the time it takes for the class to stop an activity. A) instructional time B) response latency C) student performance D) management time
B) response latency
123) Peer mediation steps include all but the following: A) signing a contract. B) selecting a predetermined solution. C) tell each story or grievance. D) verifying the story.
B) selecting a predetermined solution.
179) Before negligence can be proved, the failure of the teacher to conform to the required standard of care must be ruled: A) nonfeasance. B) the proximate cause of the resulting injury. C) misfeasance. D) an act of God.
B) the proximate cause of the resulting injury.
127) All of the following are considered reinforcers EXCEPT: A) praise. B) time out. C) attention. D) free time.
B) time out.
128) Stars, points, and certificates of achievement awards are examples of: A) social reinforcers. B) token reinforcers. C) the Premack principle. D) activity reinforcers.
B) token reinforcers.
109) The recommended ratio of positive to corrective feedback is: A) 2 to 1. B) 10 to 1. C) 4 to 1. D) 1 to 1.
C) 4 to 1.
198) When transporting students, which of the following is NOT necessary to remember? A) Travel plans should be officially approved. B) Use licensed drivers. C) It is acceptable to use a personal vehicle. D) Being paid increases liability.
C) It is acceptable to use a personal vehicle.
163) To simplify a written test, include the following types of questions: A) Multiple Choice and Essay. B) Multiple Choice and Short Answer. C) True and False and Multiple Choice. D) True and False and Short Answer.
C) True and False and Multiple Choice.
124) It is best to think of a behavior as: A) a plan for good and bad children. B) increasing teacher attention to off task students. C) acceptable and unacceptable. D) positive and negative.
C) acceptable and unacceptable.
185) A defense against negligence that places the cause of injury on forces beyond the control of the teacher or the school is referred to as: A) contributory negligence. B) an act of omission. C) an act of God. D) proximate cause.
C) an act of God.
178) Asking students to perform complex skills on the balance beam before they have mastered more fundamental skills can be considered: A) malfeasance. B) assumption of risk. C) breach of duty. D) injury.
C) breach of duty.
160) Which of the following can be described as a rating scale that lists multiple criteria related to a task or motor skill performance? A) anecdotal record sheet B) student log C) checklist rubric D) skill checklist
C) checklist rubric
187) An assumption of risk as applied to physical activities is defined as: A) the conduct of other teachers as a standard for comparison. B) unlawful and intentional force directed at another person. C) choosing to be part of an activity. D) assumption that the situation contains an element of risk and therefore participants will sustain injury.
C) choosing to be part of an activity.
105) Effective instruction includes all of the following EXCEPT: A) refraining from lengthy skill description. B) generally limiting instruction to 30- 60 seconds. C) combining management and instructional episodes. D) focusing instruction on one or two key points.
C) combining management and instructional episodes.
56) When using corrective feedback: A) give it so others can hear and learn from it. B) begin with something positive. C) concentrate on more than one point. D) never give corrective feedback.
C) concentrate on more than one point.
153) Guidelines for successful integration of children with disabilities into physical education include all of the following EXCEPT: A) building ego strength. B) fostering peer acceptance. C) concentrating on the student's disability. D) meeting target goals as specified in the IEP.
C) concentrating on the student's disability.
139) A key point in designing a behavior game is that: A) the focus should be on competition. B) breaking rules should result in severe punishment. C) each game should be structured so that anyone is able to win. D) each game should have complicated rules.
C) each game should be structured so that anyone is able to win.
152) Which of the following is NOT a concept that aids in understanding and appreciating individual differences? A) stressing the acceptance of all children B) understanding human differences and focusing on the concept that all people have some type of disability C) encouraging segregation programs D) exploring ways to deal with those who differ without overhelping
C) encouraging segregation programs
203) Which of the following is an example of integrating mathematics into physical education? A) exploring the origin and adaptation of present- day sports B) studying the origins of various activities C) estimation D) playing and studying games of different countries
C) estimation
196) Which of the following is a critical part of a waiver form? A) waiving the rights of participants B) protection of the school in cases where negligence can be proved C) evidence that sports are entered into with full knowledge of the risks involved D) exemption of the teachers and coaches to be found liable if injuries occur
C) evidence that sports are entered into with full knowledge of the risks involved
137) Behavior contracts are effective: A) because they contain no rewards. B) for individual students, not whole classes. C) for students with severe behavior problems. D) because they are never phased out.
C) for students with severe behavior problems.
113) Adding specific information or value to feedback: A) does not affect desired student behavior. B) decreases the desired student behavior. C) improves desired student behavior. D) confuses the student.
C) improves desired student behavior.
134) Placing students in time out: A) should reinforce children. B) should never be discussed with the students. C) means an unacceptable behavior has occurred. D) should only be done by the teacher.
C) means an unacceptable behavior has occurred.
68) A balance of activities from lifetime activities, team sports, rhythmic activities, personal fitness, recreational activities and low organized games can be arranged to make a: A) movement education curriculum. B) personal curriculum. C) multi- activity curriculum. D) sport education curriculum.
C) multi- activity curriculum.
93) All of the following are strategies that can be used to help youngsters learn to make decisions EXCEPT: A) limit the number of student choices. B) offer open- ended tasks. C) omit the use of problem- solving approaches. D) allow students to modify activities.
C) omit the use of problem- solving approaches.
197) Procedures associated with students participating in after - school sports programs include all of the following EXCEPT: A) purchasing medical insurance. B) signing a responsibility waiver form. C) passing a mile- run test. D) having a medical examination.
C) passing a mile- run test.
13) Physical education's role in improving student's health status focuses on: A) stress relief and eating habits. B) eating habits and tobacco. C) physical activity and eating habits. D) physical activity and tobacco.
C) physical activity and eating habits.
170) The two standards that have been used to measure accountability for the profession are: A) physical fitness and motor skill competency. B) physical fitness and enjoyment. C) physical activity and enjoyment. D) physical activity and motor skill competency.
C) physical activity and enjoyment.
149) With regard to the IEP, due process serves to: A) provide services that are due to the student. B) ensure that dues are processed to the school. C) protect the rights of all parties involved. D) follow a process relevant to school fees.
C) protect the rights of all parties involved.
118) All of the following are effective strategies for grouping students EXCEPT: A) Whistle Mixer. B) creating circles using "fall in." C) student leaders picking teams. D) finding partners using "toe - to- toe."
C) student leaders picking teams.
52) Cooperative learning is most successful when: A) groups are not monitored. B) students work independently. C) students switch roles often. D) tasks proceed from complex to simple.
C) students switch roles often.
156) Assessment instruments can be used for all of the following EXCEPT: A) motivation. B) grading. C) teacher value. D) diagnosis.
C) teacher value.
112) Which of the following is the best example of positive feedback with value content? A) "Nice throw." B) "Great kick." C) "That's the way to tuck your head on the forward roll." D) "Excellent catch. You bent your elbows while catching, which created a soft home for the ball."
D) "Excellent catch. You bent your elbows while catching, which created a soft home for the ball."
151) Which of the following should NOT be considered when formulating modifications for students? A) Does the modification make the setting unsafe for the student with unique needs as well as for those students without disabilities? B) Does the change cause an undue burden on the teacher? C) Does the change negatively affect the quality of the educational experience for any student? D) Do the changes allow the student with unique needs to outperform the other students?
D) Do the changes allow the student with unique needs to outperform the other students?
115) Which of the following should NOT be considered when designing rules? A) Limit the number of rules. B) State rules briefly and positively. C) Identify observable behavior. D) Select a multitude of specific rules.
D) Select a multitude of specific rules.
192) Safe participation in an activity can be enhanced by the following. A) Students practice on equipment even though they use it incorrectly. B) Let students play on equipment even though they are unsupervised. C) Allow elementary children to use equipment designed for high school students. D) Teachers select the equipment according to student's growth and developmental needs.
D) Teachers select the equipment according to student's growth and developmental needs.
136) What type of contract is a written statement specifying certain behaviors that must occur for students to earn certain rewards or privileges? A) a responsibility contract B) a rule contract C) a reward contract D) a behavior contract
D) a behavior contract
176) A legal wrong resulting in direct or indirect injury to another individual is: A) nonfeasance. B) liability. C) misfeasance. D) a tort.
D) a tort.
142) PL 94- 142 requires that all children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment from: A) age 3 to 18. B) birth to age 21. C) birth to age 18. D) age 3 to 21.
D) age 3 to 21.
133) When using corrective feedback: A) deal with as many students as possible. B) give general guidelines. C) address the student publicly. D) apply soon after the misbehavior.
D) apply soon after the misbehavior.
200) Physical educators can help classroom teachers integrate physical education into the academic setting by: A) having the classroom teacher design an integrated lesson for physical education. B) informing the classroom teacher that he has little knowledge of what is being taught in physical education. C) giving feedback to the classroom teacher. D) assisting the teachers with ideas and strategies for teaching physically active students.
D) assisting the teachers with ideas and strategies for teaching physically active students.
166) Grading on effort is used by some teachers to: A) grade on whether a student has reached their potential. B) please parents. C) address uncoordinated students' abilities. D) be fair to students.
D) be fair to students.
141) Children who are punished: A) tend to discuss the problems with the teacher. B) display compassion toward others. C) never repeat the behavior problem twice. D) become more covert in their actions.
D) become more covert in their actions.
101) Closure is a time to: A) move on to the next topic. B) let students cool down. C) send students back to their homeroom class. D) check for student understanding.
D) check for student understanding.
204) Which of the following is NOT an area of mathematics that can be integrated into physical education? A) counting B) math terms C) degrees and fractions D) directions
D) directions
169) The most common set of outcomes discussed in physical education is/are: A) national skills tests. B) the national standards. C) CAPA outcomes. D) fitness test scores.
D) fitness test scores.
106) Most instructional feedback: A) is negative. B) is only verbal. C) is habitual. D) focuses on rectifying student performance.
D) focuses on rectifying student performance.
168) To gather accountability data with pedometers: A) have the students complete the President's Challenge. B) provide a short interest survey to the students. C) two days of data should be used. D) four days of data should be used.
D) four days of data should be used.
120) Knowing students' names: A) involves name tags at first. B) is not necessary in large classes. C) comes naturally to effective teachers. D) is an effective management strategy.
D) is an effective management strategy.
180) Which of the following is a type of negligence that is also referred to as an "act of commission"? A) contributory negligence B) nonfeasance C) misfeasance D) malfeasance
D) malfeasance
129) Using a teacher demonstration to prompt an acceptable behavior is an example of: A) feedback. B) verbal cues. C) nonverbal cues. D) modeling.
D) modeling.
147) IEPs: A) do not need to be modified over time. B) are not a requirement for a student with special needs. C) are written by the special education teacher only. D) must contain a statement of annual goals and short- term instructional objectives.
D) must contain a statement of annual goals and short- term instructional objectives.
85) The yearly content of the curriculum refers to: A) balance. B) value orientations. C) sequence. D) scope.
D) scope.
87) The ordering of the program that clearly defines the skills and learning experiences to be implemented on a year- to-year basis refers to: A) balance. B) value orientations. C) scope. D) sequence.
D) sequence.
182) Most states have laws specifying that a child under ________ years of age is incapable of contributory negligence. A) twelve B) eleven C) nine D) seven
D) seven
135) Which approach moves youngsters out of the class setting and into a predesignated area when they misbehave? A) the cool - off B) the punishment C) the consequence D) the time - out
D) the time - out
117) A standard guideline for giving instructions to a class is: A) when before where. B) what before how. C) how before where. D) when before what.
D) when before what.
94) All of the following are teaching behaviors that can be evaluated EXCEPT: A) response latency. B) instructional time. C) management time. D) skill levels.
A) response latency.
8) Perceptual-motor programs were developed out of concern for: A) older children. B) children with disabilities. C) gifted children. D) slow academic learners.
D) slow academic learners.
60) Developmental Level II activities are designed for children in grades: A) K- 2. B) 3 - 4. C) 2 - 3. D) 5 - 6.
B) 3 - 4.
83) Which developmental level activities place more emphasis on specialized skills and sport activities? A) Developmental Level I B) Developmental Level II C) Developmental Level III D) Developmental Level IV
B) Developmental Level II
24) Which body type is identified as being extremely thin, with a minimum of muscle development? A) the endomorph B) the mesomorph C) the ectomorph D) the somatotype
C) the ectomorph
39) How many minutes before strenuous activity should a child be hydrated? (Not sure on this one) 20-30 minutes... A) 20 minutes B) 10 minutes C) 30 minutes D) 15 minutes
A) 20 minutes
59) Developmental Level I activities are designed for children in grades: A) K- 2. B) 3 - 4. C) 2 - 3. D) 5 - 6.
A) K- 2.
10) Federal mandates that have affected physical education include Title IX and: A) PL 94- 142. B) Title X. C) Title XV D) PL 142 - 99.
A) PL 94- 142.
47) Alternatives to limited equipment include: A) adapting the teaching style to partner or peer-review approaches. B) complaining to the principal. C) allowing students to stand in long lines to wait for their turn. D) playing a large game with one piece of equipment.
A) adapting the teaching style to partner or peer-review approaches.
40) It is recommended that children be tested for fitness: A) at the end of the school year. B) at the beginning of the school year. C) in the middle of the school year. D) never.
A) at the end of the school year.
23) The mesomorphic child is characterized: A) by predominance of muscle and bone. B) as soft and round. C) as large with little muscle. D) as thin with little muscle.
A) by predominance of muscle and bone.
96) Which of the following is encouraged to assist with teaching for diversity? A) cooperative learning B) lecture- style instruction C) multi- media instruction D) Teaching Games for Understanding
A) cooperative learning
100) Feedback should NOT be: A) delayed. B) offered as soon as possible after a correct performance. C) focused on the desired refinement of a task. D) limited to situations that can be practiced immediately.
A) delayed.
45) Which of the following teaching style involves the most teacher control? A) direct B) reciprocal C) task D) individualized
A) direct
70) What does balance in curriculum planning mean? A) including offerings from many different categories of interests B) offering depth in many sport- related skills C) offering basic skills before complex skills D) offering a broad scope of programs
A) including offerings from many different categories of interests
16) Fundamental skills are divided into the following three categories: A) manipulative skills, locomotor skills, nonlocomotor skills. B) game skills, fitness skills, nonlocomotor skills. C) fitness, locomotor skills, rhythmic movement. D) locomotor skills, nonlocomotor skills, manipulative skills.
A) manipulative skills, locomotor skills, nonlocomotor skills.
42) All of the following are outcomes of well-planned lessons EXCEPT: A) mastery of skills by all students. B) fewer behavior problems. C) higher student activity levels. D) more opportunity for teacher instruction.
A) mastery of skills by all students.
81) The majority of activities for Developmental Level I children focus on: A) movement concepts through theme development. B) apparatus, stunts, and tumbling. C) cooperative activities. D) specialized skills and sport activities.
A) movement concepts through theme development.
18) Stretching, twisting, and turning are best described as: A) nonlocomotor skills. B) specialized skills. C) manipulative skills. D) locomotor skills.
A) nonlocomotor skills.
54) Problem - solving style is useful when teaching: A) proper use of skills for specific solutions, concepts and strategies. B) proper use of skills for specific solutions, fitness, and strategies. C) proper use of skills for specific solutions, fitness, and rules. D) proper use of skills for specific solutions, rules, and strategies.
A) proper use of skills for specific solutions, concepts and strategies.
14) A child who watches four or more hours of TV per day: A) should have a greater BMI than children who watch fewer than 2 hours. B) should have the same BMI as children who watch fewer than 2 hours. C) should not have any differences on health variable outcomes. D) most likely comes from a family classified as low income.
A) should have a greater BMI than children who watch fewer than 2 hours.
82) The emphasis of Developmental Level II is: A) sport skills. B) muscle strength. C) fundamental and manipulative motor skills. D) fitness routines and activities.
A) sport skills.
62) Which of the following reflects balance and equilibrium? A) stability B) leverage and motion C) motion and direction D) force
A) stability
55) Development of motor learning skills progresses from all of the following EXCEPT: A) the legs to the arms. B) gross to refined. C) large muscle groups to smaller muscle groups. D) general to specific.
A) the legs to the arms.
44) Which of the following is NOT a variable that must be considered when selecting an appropriate teaching style? A) the ratio of boys to girls B) the objectives of the lesson C) the size of the class D) the activities to be taught
A) the ratio of boys to girls
72) Which environmental factor does NOT affect curriculum development? A) the teacher's interest B) administrators C) facilities and equipment D) the community
A) the teacher's interest
51) The partner or reciprocal teaching style is NOT: A) useful with unlimited amounts of equipment. B) useful with activities that allow partners to analyze each other. C) useful with activities where partners can time, count, and record each other. D) useful with large classes.
A) useful with unlimited amounts of equipment.
75) Behavioral objectives contain all of the following key characteristics EXCEPT: A) a criterion for success that can be measured. B) a rubric for determining grades. C) a desired behavior that is observable. D) a behavior that is measurable.
B) a rubric for determining grades.
17) Basic skills and/or functional skills are also called: A) "basketball skills." B) "fundamental skills." C) "motor skills." D) "secondary skills."
B) "fundamental skills."
66) Based on a 30 -minute lesson, the introductory activity should last: A) 3 - 5 minutes. B) 2 - 3 minutes. C) 5 - 10 minutes. D) 4 - 7 minutes.
B) 2 - 3 minutes.
11) When physical educators do not have the educational background to handle both children with and without disabilities in the same class they should: A) challenge the decision to group students together. B) be provided with constructive approaches to teaching students with disabilities. C) teach one group at a time to prevent issues. D) tell the principal.
B) be provided with constructive approaches to teaching students with disabilities.
2) Fundamentally, physical education is: A) intellectual activities. B) education through movement. C) sports and games. D) attitude development.
B) education through movement.
58) Practice based on proper technique as opposed to outcome: A) does not allow students to take risks. B) encourages students to learn the skill correctly. C) does not provide enough practice. D) is not as effective as product-based practice.
B) encourages students to learn the skill correctly.
36) Children consider which of the following to be the most important reasons for playing youth sports? A) winning and improving their skills B) having fun and improving their skills C) winning and having fun D) having fun and hearing their parents yell during competitions
B) having fun and improving their skills
73) All of the following are important factors to consider for scheduling EXCEPT: A) length of time scheduled for physical education classes. B) impact of scheduling on curriculum development. C) number of days per week. D) physical education teacher's coaching responsibilities and timeframe.
B) impact of scheduling on curriculum development.
57) The type of feedback that is internal and travels through the senses is: A) knowledge of results. B) intrinsic feedback. C) general feedback. D) extrinsic feedback.
B) intrinsic feedback.
65) The part of the lesson that sets the tone for the rest of the lesson is the: A) closing activity. B) introductory activity. C) objective. D) lesson focus.
B) introductory activity.
33) All of the following are reasons children should be allowed to play all positions during youth sports EXCEPT: A) children should receive similar amounts of practice time. B) it keeps the focus on winning. C) "the rich get richer, and the poor get poorer." D) maturity plays an important role in how youngsters learn motor skills.
B) it keeps the focus on winning.
98) Which of the following education decisions does NOT make a lesson feel as if it were specifically designed for each student? A) encouraging student creativity B) making students understand that their ideas are unimportant C) allowing students to make educational decisions D) understanding the diversity of the class
B) making students understand that their ideas are unimportant
5) Better teaching methodology arose because of: A) physical fitness oriented activities. B) movement education. C) teaching athletic skills. D) the application of movement principles.
B) movement education.
69) Which of the following is NOT part of a balanced curriculum? A) fundamental skills B) offensive and defensive strategies C) rhythms and dance D) sports skills
B) offensive and defensive strategies
64) Which of the following formations is most appropriate for the reciprocal style of teaching? A) mass or scattered B) partner C) squad D) lane or file
B) partner
3) The Kraus-Weber assessment of 1954 compared American and European children on the basis of: A) motor performance. B) physical fitness scores. C) attitude toward physical activity. D) cognitive performance.
B) physical fitness scores.
63) Usually the most effective method of distributing individual equipment such as jump ropes, beanbags, and hoops is to: A) leave it in a box in the center of the teaching area. B) place it around the perimeter of the teaching area. C) choose a student to distribute equipment. D) spread it out in a corner of the teaching area.
B) place it around the perimeter of the teaching area.
19) The most powerful determining factor influencing people to be active is: A) biological. B) psychological. C) social. D) environmental.
B) psychological.
21) During the elementary years, boys are generally: A) shorter and lighter. B) taller and heavier. C) taller and lighter. D) shorter and heavier.
B) taller and heavier.
26) Genetics determines: A) the type of muscle fibers an individual possesses. B) the number of muscle fibers an individual possesses. C) the size of the muscles. D) the weight of the muscles.
B) the number of muscle fibers an individual possesses.
80) Which is NOT a basic urge of children? A) the urge to cooperate B) the urge to be inactive C) the urge for creative satisfaction D) the urge for rhythmic expression
B) the urge to be inactive
86) Scope of the curriculum refers to: A) vertical articulation. B) the yearly content. C) developmental levels. D) allotting a percentage of time to program areas.
B) the yearly content.
31) The best criterion to use in determining exercise workloads for children is: A) the distance covered during a run. B) time. C) number of laps. D) number of repetitions.
B) time.
53) Inquiry style enhances: A) complying. B) understanding. C) absorbing. D) listening.
B) understanding.
38) Which of the following is NOT a reason to take caution when exercising youngsters in hot weather? A) Outdoor physical education classes present the risk of skin damage caused by the sun. B) Children produce more metabolic heat per unit mass than adults. C) Children have a higher cardiac output at a given oxygen rate. D) Sweating capacity is not as great in children as in adults.
C) Children have a higher cardiac output at a given oxygen rate.
84) Which of the following is NOT an advantage of weekly unit plans? A) Less orientation instruction is needed after the first day. B) The progression and learning sequences are manageable. C) They decrease the confusion of too many lessons. D) One comprehensive plan is good for a week.
C) They decrease the confusion of too many lessons.
9) Fitness for Life program by Corbin and Lindsay (2007) is an example of: A) a program to be used for replacement of sport programs. B) a means for changing students attitudes toward physical activity. C) a conceptual approach to physical education. D) a program for inactive children.
C) a conceptual approach to physical education.
22) The most rapid period of growth in children occurs from: A) 5 to 10 years of age. B) adolescence to adulthood. C) birth to 5 years of age. D) 10 to 15 years of age.
C) birth to 5 years of age.
79) A child- centered physical education curriculum supports: A) children's competitive sports performance. B) teachers' academic freedom. C) children's natural urges. D) teachers' interest levels.
C) children's natural urges.
49) Which of the following is NOT a step involved when using the individualized style? A) prescription B) evaluation C) cooperative learning D) diagnosis
C) cooperative learning
12) Over 65 percent of Americans are overweight or obese; one cause for this is: A) laziness. B) not enough opportunities to participate in sport teams. C) decreased activity levels. D) disinterest.
C) decreased activity levels.
15) Which of the following is NOT a potential responsibility of the physical activity leader in a school? A) providing nutrition education B) leading staff wellness programs C) decreasing students' BMI D) helping teachers integrate physical activity and health in the classroom
C) decreasing students' BMI
43) The continuum of teaching styles ranges from: A) student controlled to teacher controlled. B) free exploration to direct teaching. C) direct teaching to free exploration. D) direct teaching to teacher controlled.
C) direct teaching to free exploration.
97) Which of the following is NOT effective for teaching and valuing diversity? A) help students learn the similarities and differences among cultures B) make children aware of acts of discrimination C) encourage students to comply with societal expectations for cultural norms D) teach youngsters to communicate effectively with other cultures, races and genders
C) encourage students to comply with societal expectations for cultural norms
29) Overweight children who exercise: A) require a higher oxygen uptake capacity to perform a given task. B) do not work as hard as normal -weight children. C) have lower maximal uptake values than those of lean children. D) often perform physical activities on a par with leaner children.
C) have lower maximal uptake values than those of lean children.
90) Effective listening skills are promoted by all of the following EXCEPT: A) paraphrasing what the student said. B) listening for the hidden message of the speaker. C) interrupting the speaker to ask questions. D) being an active listener.
C) interrupting the speaker to ask questions.
37) A safe exercise program for children should be based on opportunities to participate in recreational activity and: A) sporadic exercise. B) seasonal exercise. C) moderate exercise. D) strenuous exercise.
C) moderate exercise.
4) Research during World War I led to: A) reconditioning programs not being necessary. B) Americans being in the best physical shape in history. C) physical education development after the war. D) the efficacy of physical fitness development.
C) physical education development after the war.
95) Instructional effectiveness in a diverse setting includes: A) gender segregated group activities. B) encouraging students to comply with societal expectations for cultural norms. C) teachers encouraging and respecting diversity. D) never discussing issues with diversity.
C) teachers encouraging and respecting diversity.
67) Playing a game that uses skills developed in the lesson focus is an example of: A) the fitness activity. B) the task analysis. C) the closing activity. D) the introductory activity.
C) the closing activity.
41) In preadolescent children, it appears that strength gains occur from the development of more efficient motor patterns and: A) muscle hypertrophy. B) intense training. C) the recruitment of more muscle fibers. D) the increase in muscle size.
C) the recruitment of more muscle fibers.
1) If inactive children do NOT receive quality instruction: A) they are usually more physically skilled. B) they can be convinced to participate in activities. C) they are likely to mature into inactive adults. D) they are more likely to be active adults.
C) they are likely to mature into inactive adults.
25) In a typical classroom of youngsters, the variation in skeletal maturity is: A) 3 -4 years. B) 7 - 8 years. C) 1 -2 years. D) 5 - 6 years.
D) 5 - 6 years.
61) Developmental Level III activities are designed for children in grades: A) K- 2. B) 3 - 4. C) 2 - 3. D) 5 - 6.
D) 5 - 6.
89) Which of the following instruments evaluates physical education programs? A) System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time B) Physical Education Teacher Assessment Instrument C) Physical Education Program Analysis Tool D) Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool
D) Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool
27) Boys have an advantage in activities requiring: A) leg strength. B) specialized skills. C) cognitive skills. D) arm and trunk strength.
D) arm and trunk strength.
76) Knowledge, comprehension, application, and analysis are areas included in the: A) affective domain. B) conceptual framework. C) psychomotor domain. D) cognitive domain.
D) cognitive domain.
78) Rhythmic activities can be used to: A) teach children how to throw. B) achieve higher levels of coordination. C) perform dances to perfection. D) emphasize the natural rhythm in all physical activity.
D) emphasize the natural rhythm in all physical activity.
20) Appropriate physical fitness instruction includes all of the following EXCEPT: A) giving students an opportunity to offer input about their fitness program. B) focusing on the process of participating in daily activity rather than on the product of fitness. C) allowing for personal activity choices. D) focusing on the product of fitness, such as how many repetitions, how fast, or how far.
D) focusing on the product of fitness, such as how many repetitions, how fast, or how far.
50) When using cooperative learning style students are: A) does nothing to enhance psychological growth. B) assigned an independent task to complete. C) emphasis is placed on individual outcomes. D) given the opportunity to work with each other regularly.
D) given the opportunity to work with each other regularly.
7) Movement education: A) emphasizes learning specialized skills. B) originated in Germany. C) originated in Sweden. D) is based on problem solving and exploration.
D) is based on problem solving and exploration.
46) Effective use of a direct teaching style: A) includes children waiting in line. B) involves children listening to the teacher lecture. C) includes children spending time passively watching and listening. D) minimizes time children spend passively watching.
D) minimizes time children spend passively watching.
30) Overweight children find strength related tasks difficult because: A) they are not as skilled as normal-weight children. B) they do not possesses the right slow twitch muscle fibers. C) they are weaker than normal-weight children. D) of the relationship of their body size to weight.
D) of the relationship of their body size to weight.
74) Content standards determine all of the following EXCEPT: A) the criteria used to select activities. B) what students should know and be able to do. C) the direction of the program. D) student grades.
D) student grades.
48) When students are involved in the monitoring process: A) they are not mature enough to monitor learning. B) they tend to cheat. C) they do not share in the learning responsibility. D) their understanding of the objectives is enhanced.
D) their understanding of the objectives is enhanced.
92) Which of the following is NOT a recommended means for personalizing instruction? A) offer a variety of task challenges B) modify tasks and activities C) offer open- ended tasks D) use peer competition
D) use peer competition
