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FTCE Physical Education K-12 ExamComp 1 - Knowledge of the history and philosophy of the physical education profession
What is physical education? - correct answer ✔✔is a course taught in school that focuses on developing
physical fitness and the ability to perform and enjoy day to day physical activity
John Dewey - correct answer ✔✔Founder of Pragmatism which means thinking in a logical and practical
sense
What is an effective physical education program? - correct answer ✔✔> engaging lessons
> trained P.E. professionals
> effective instructional programs/curriculum
> student evaluation
What countries have greatly influenced physical education? - correct answer ✔✔from the late 1700s to
the middle of the 1800s
> Germany - stemmed from gymnastics
> Sweden - jump ropes to improve balance, stamina, strength
> England - included games and sportsmanship
Presidents Council on Physical Fitness - correct answer ✔✔> established in 1953 because Americans
were less fit than Europeans, and the council wanted to help the falling fitness levels of the Americans
> promote, encourage and motivate Americans of all ages to become physically active and participate in
sports
Why was physical education pushed? - correct answer ✔✔After WW2 distressing overall health statistics
revealed that one-third of all drafted recruits in the U.S military were not physically fit for combat. So the
government decided to pass a legislation to advance the quality of physical education
,Comp 2- Knowledge of standards-based physical education curriculum development
Common arguments over standardized tests - correct answer ✔✔> standardized tests - scientifically
constructed test with established validity and reliability
>allows students to compare themselves fitness wise
> reinforces p.e. as competition therefore negative if a child feels like they cannot compete. often
demeaning and uncomfortable in nature
> does not support motivation for lifelong physical activity in students
> valid - test is accurate in what it wants to measure
> reliable - gives the same results
Which of the following best illustrates a benefit that physical education students receive from cross-
curricular links? - correct answer ✔✔increased awareness by students of the relevance of all subjects
As a physical education teacher, which of the following planning steps would you perform first? - correct
answer ✔✔> Create a curriculum with the content you will teach throughout the year with the goals you
expect
> next you will create (assessments and benchmarks) to baseline and monitor the student's learning and
progress towards those goals
> lastly you will create lessons plans
> has to be in this order
1. curriculum
2. benchmark/ assessments/ standards
3. lesson plans
,Standard Based Curriculum - correct answer ✔✔curriculum that is developed by looking at standards,
identifying the skills knowledge and dispositions that students should demonstrate to meet these
standards and identifying activities that will allow to reach the goals stated
Curriculum - correct answer ✔✔> a plan used in education that directs teacher instruction
> includes all knowledge, skills, and learning experiences that are provided to students within a school
program
Differentiated Instruction - correct answer ✔✔Matching instruction to meet the different needs of
learners in a given classroom.
ex: reading buddies, small groups, using both auditory and visual learning, using spelling/vocabulary
skills at the readiness levels of the students
sports education model - correct answer ✔✔Students participate as members of teams in seasons that
are longer than the usual physical education unit. the goal is to educate players to the fullest extent and
help them to be competent sportsplayers
Most prevalent challenges with K-12 P.E. - correct answer ✔✔> students well being and health
encompasses both individual health and the environment
>an issue in K-12 p.e. is curriculum time has been decreased
> physical activity is critical to every students physical, cognitive, and psychological development
Standards Based Education - correct answer ✔✔attempts to clarify what schools and teachers are trying
to accomplish. what students should know and be able to do through instruction and assessments
- correct answer ✔✔
NASPE P.E. time for elementary - correct answer ✔✔> National Association for Sport and Physical
Education
> confidence, knowledge, & skills
, Mission - enhance knowledge, improve professional practice, and increase support for p.e. through
research and development standards
Primary/Elementary P.E. Time - 150 min weekly (30 min per day)
High School/Middle - 225 min weekly (45 min per day)
NASPE Standards - correct answer ✔✔> NASPE- a member based organization that supports physical
education, sports, and physical activity programs
> NASPE standards state that students who have gone through physical education K-12 be able to
successfully fulfill certain standards by the end of 12th grade
> offers (informational conferences), professional development opportunities, books, and other
resources to help educators become better leaders in the classroom, school, and community.
The 5 NASPE Standards - correct answer ✔✔1. Exhibit proficiency and competency in a variety of age
appropriate movement skills and tasks
2. Be able to apply knowledge of principles/strategies/concepts to many activities and sports
3. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain healthy physical fitness levels
4. Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others
5. The individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenges, and social
interaction
State Educational Standards - correct answer ✔✔> a typical state standard in physical education is for
students to understand the rules in physical activities, games, and sports
> Benchmarks - a standard that is evaluated or measured. expectations to be met
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