Physical Education Content and Design (5095)

Which of the following activities is a basic locomotor skill? Sliding Twisting Balancing Throwing Sliding According to recent research, in a typical physical education class, most students are engaged in vigorous activity approximately what percent of the time? Less than 40% The most effective way to help elementary school students develop efficient basketball skills is by having the students play with balls that are smaller and baskets that are lower than is standard After a person matures, which of the following generally increases because of the aging process? Maximum heart rate Vital capacity Body fat Body height Body Fat Young children who are first learning to strike or catch a ball tend to focus primarily on the flight of the ball person throwing the ball speed of the ball position of their feet person throwing the ball A signed consent form should be obtained from the parent or guardian of a student who is going on a sport or adventure field trip because the form shows the teacher that the parent or guardian knows what activity is planned for the student and does not object Which of the following is an example of a teaching approach that uses differentiated instruction? -Universal design for learning - Ability grouping in classes - Categorizing learners' abilities - Using standardized tests to measure progress at the end of the unit Ability grouping in classes After a person matures, which of the following generally decreases because of the aging process? Aerobic capacity Resting systolic blood pressure Resting heart rate Residual volume Aerobic capacity 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? Begin fund-raising efforts by contacting local businesses Establish a committee that includes teachers, parents, and community members Plan a kickoff event that would offer activities to students and their families Train teachers to integrate physical activity into other content lessons Establish a committee that includes teachers, parents, and community members Heavy-resistance training, such as strenuous weight training, should be avoided in early childhood because of the potential for developing epiphyseal separations The line along which the pulling force of a muscle acts at a joint can be considered a vector and resolved into which of the following pairs of components? Vertical and horizontal The tripod is most commonly used as a lead-up activity for which of the following skills in stunts and tumbling? A. Turk stand B. Backward roll C. Headstand D. Wall arch Headstand 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 Which of the following is the best initial step for teachers to take in developing effective behavior management plans for students? A. Teachers should consider their own philosophy concerning behavior management. B. Teachers should examine their own strengths and weaknesses as behavior managers. C. Teachers should establish behavior management goals for their own setting. D. Teachers should determine measurable behaviors to see if they can be achieved. Teachers should consider their own philosophy concerning behavior management. Which of the following is the best first step for minimizing misbehavior in a physical education class? A. Making sure the class witnesses punishments so that all students know what will happen if they misbehave B. Setting clear expectations of behavior and explaining the consequences and rewards with consistent follow-through C. Sending misbehaving students to the principal's office or having them sit out so that they cannot disrupt the class D. Sending notes home to the parents of misbehaving students to let them know of all incidents Setting clear expectations of behavior and explaining the consequences and rewards with consistent follow-through