Praxis II (5095)
Concerning the impacts of various resources on student physical education outcomes what has research found
class size and student teacher ratio correlate inversely with activity levels, time, safety, and learning
Which of the following reflects a physical education teaching technique that promotes cognitive learning?
comparing new movement skills to those previously learned
Which development in human manual skills emerges the earliest?
coordination arm-hand movements
among physical proficiency that that affect individual performance, which type of strength is most involved in the activity of kayaking
dynamic stretching
Of the following, which most accurately represents an aspect of the relationship between nutrition and fitness?
eating right provides energy for exercise, while exercise can control appetite
Which of the following is an example of the short term effects of exercise on health?
exercising releases endorphins, generating euphoria
In quality of movement, __________ is bound/ interrupted for free/sustained.
flow
Which statement best characterizes the role of the posture in theories of motor development?
for different reasons, posture has been equally important to both earlier and later
In the history of research into motor development, which of the following represents the trend from earlier to later findings?
from maturation to maturation plus experiance
Among these class rules that many American kindergarten through grade 12 physical education teachers commonly define, which are all applicable to other subjects and classrooms, which one is also more important to PE classes?
good sportsmanship
Regarding perceptual motor abilities, which is a performance skill that would be MOST affected by individual differences in control precision?
handlening a hockey puck
Findings of research into physical activity and peer interactions are best reflected by which of these?
health behavior and peer relationships have reciprocal influences
Regarding individual differences that affect physical education activity performance which of these sports is most appropriate for the ectomorphic Somatotype(bodytype)
high jump
Which of the following effects on performance is more likely to be caused by student marijuana about than student alcohol abuse before physical education classes?
impaired depth perception
Among strategies for increasing internal student motivation for physical activity, which of these is the best example of giving students freedom of choice?
involving students in decision making processes whenever possible
Regarding appropriate physical education teaching practices, which statement is MOST valid?
pe teachers must regularly and consistently inspect facilities and equipment for safety
Relative to spatial awareness, which movement concept involves vertical, horizontal, and circular paths of movement?
planes
Which of the following is a typical characteristics in babies' earliest gait development?
pointing their toes outward
Regarding physical education teacher and liability compared to classroom teacher liability which is true?
projectiles and water increase liability in physical education class
Of four factors that affect learning in physical education settings, which one is best exemplified by the physiological and psychological variables that influence individual ability and interest for learning?
readiness
Among the following common areas of negligence in physical education, in addition to first aid emergencies, which one can teachers and coaches MOST mitigate by enlisting the help of students?
supervision
Which of the follow is the smallest of four muscles in the buttocks?
the Gracilis
In one instructional method to promote cycle motor learning a physical education teacher clearly explains learning goals and skills to be learned to the students demonstrate the skills for the students and provide the students with practice time frequently and regularly monitoring their progress during practice this describes which of the following methods
the command or direct method
A part of which body system controls fluid loss, protects deep tissues, and synthesis vitamin D?
the integumentary system
Related to summation of forces, which is accurate about how body parts move?
the largest body part are the slowest and more first
In the central nervous system's hierarchy of motor control, which level(s) of brain produce(s) a motor program?
the middle level
What is the definition of body mass index (BMI)?
the ratio of weight to height squared
Which of these is a typical effect of substance abuse on student behavior?
these are all typical effects of substance abuse
Which of the following is true of soccer as played today?
all players can use heads or torsos on the ball
Among concepts of movement quality, which one has static and dynamic types?
balance
Compared to the amount of time in moderate to vigorous physical activity the Institute of Medicine recommends for children to spend daily, how much do research studies find they actually spend in school physical education classes?
about one sixth of what is recommended
Within the TARGET model, which physical education teaching strategy is an example of the R in the acronym?
acknowledging process and improvement rather than product
Which kinds of physical education activities are both appropriate for boys and girls to participate in together and are less dependent on team assignment by student skill levels?
activities that require agility and lower body strength
Which of the following external variables that affect physical education activity is more likely to help than hurt performance by its presence?
advancing technology
In three stages of motor learning, which of these is characteristic of associative state?
making fewer and more consistent errors
Which of the following is true about center of gravity?
COG varies according to the body parts positions
Which of the following is historically accurate about motor development?
It was thoroughly caroled from the 1930s to the 1940s, progressing less from the 1950s tp the 1980s.
Which statement about physical education (PE) class safety and teacher liability is a valid one?
PE teachers must instruct students in calling for and backing away from fly balls
If one skater has longer arms and another has shorter arms and someone applies equal force to each skaters extended arm which of these is true about torque?
The skater with longer arms will rotate faster
One teaching method for managing kindergarten through grade 12 physical education classes uses three steps to address student noncompliance with class rules in which of the following sequences said the steps to be applied
an oral warning; a brief time out; a time out with written response
Compared to regular baseball, softball has a ______ ball, a _____ infield, _____innings, and ________ pitch.
bigger; smaller; fewer; a different
The frog kick is used in which swimming stroke?
breaststroke
Of the following effects on student health caused by substance abuse, which one results from the largest number of different substances abuse, related causes?
death
The respiratory system _________ oxygen and __________ carbon dioxide.
delivers; expels
Which of the following is NOT a common theme many kindergarten through grade 12 physical education teachers across the US use to manage their classrooms?
speaking out freely
When someone bench presses weights to strengthen the arms and upper body, this is an example of which exercise science principle?
specificity
Which of these is an effective strategy for physical education teachers to enhance students' perceived physical competence?
specify the length of time for practicing but not the number of trials
Research finds that motor skills training, endurance training, and strength training and share which neuroplasticity effects in common?
spinal reflex modification
In the movement concept of relationship, which relationship can involve only one body without another body/bodies or objects?
the relationship of on and off
For cooperative learning activities to be more productive than competitive or individual learning activities one of five necessary elements is positive interdependence among the members of a student group including student awareness of it what is accurate about the other four required elements
the students use tasks relevant interpersonal and group skills frequently
