Question 1

Some sex differences in motor behavior are genetic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Girls have more muscle tissue than boys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Match the type of motor development to the cultural activity.
-dodge ball

Accepted Answer

A)  gross-motor 
B)  fine-motor 
A)  gross-motor 
B)  fine-motor A

Question 4

Physical growth and motor development are partly determined by a child's genetic makeup. Other factors are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrition 
B)  age of parents 
C)  health 
D)  nutrition and health 
E)  parents and opportunity 
A)  nutrition 
B)  age of parents 
C)  health 
D)  nutrition and health 
E)  parents and opportunity

Question 5

Teachers can support good physical development for both boys and girls if they ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  praise the "winner" of athletic contests 
B)  let girls avoid physical sports and concentrate on working with boys 
C)  make all physical activities equally attractive to girls and boys 
D)  encourage and support girls in more "feminine" activities 
A)  praise the "winner" of athletic contests 
B)  let girls avoid physical sports and concentrate on working with boys 
C)  make all physical activities equally attractive to girls and boys 
D)  encourage and support girls in more "feminine" activities

Question 6

What are some of the challenges a teacher faces in providing a good program for physical development for young children?

Accepted Answer

• Creating a movement curriculum based o

Question 7

By 6 years of age, boys are better in gross motor skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Motor behavior is different for boys and girls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the age to the growth pattern.
-head grows slow

Accepted Answer

A)  newborn 
B)  Infancy 
C)  Toddler 
D)  Preschool 
E)  early-middle childhood 
A)  newborn 
B)  Infancy 
C)  Toddler 
D)  Preschool 
E)  early-middle childhood

Question 10

Match the correct definition with the type of physical movements.
-Locomotor

Accepted Answer

A)  Cutting, sewing, grasping, striking 
B)  Sliding, climbing, leaping, running 
C)  Turning, twisting, pushing, bending 
A)  Cutting, sewing, grasping, striking 
B)  Sliding, climbing, leaping, running 
C)  Turning, twisting, pushing, bending

Question 11

Gender differences are apparent from an early age. Boys ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  have less muscle tissue 
B)  mature earlier than girls 
C)  have strong fine-motor skills 
D)  can run faster 
A)  have less muscle tissue 
B)  mature earlier than girls 
C)  have strong fine-motor skills 
D)  can run faster

Question 12

If children do not learn basic motor skills in the first few years of life, they may never learn them later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Gross motor activity is the movement of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the entire body 
B)  scissors going up and down 
C)  coloring a picture 
D)  finger movement 
A)  the entire body 
B)  scissors going up and down 
C)  coloring a picture 
D)  finger movement

Question 14

Match the age to the growth pattern.
-legs = 35% of body

Accepted Answer

A)  newborn 
B)  Infancy 
C)  Toddler 
D)  Preschool 
E)  early-middle childhood 
A)  newborn 
B)  Infancy 
C)  Toddler 
D)  Preschool 
E)  early-middle childhood

Question 15

Match the appropriate adult comment with the description of the child.
-A child becomes fearful while climbing.

Accepted Answer

A)  "I'll stand close to the climber so you will feel safe." 
B)  "It's good to see you cutting that pumpkin all by yourself." 
C)  "Where can you put your foot next? How can you find a way to get across that space?" 
D)  "Here's a good place for you to put your foot. I'll hold your hand until you tell me to let go." 
A)  "I'll stand close to the climber so you will feel safe." 
B)  "It's good to see you cutting that pumpkin all by yourself." 
C)  "Where can you put your foot next? How can you find a way to get across that space?" 
D)  "Here's a good place for you to put your foot. I'll hold your hand until you tell me to let go."

Question 16

Match the developmental progression in children's physical skills.
-Walking

Accepted Answer

A)  6-8 months 
B)  8-10 months 
C)  11-12 months 
D)  2-3 years 
E)  3-5 years
F) 5-8 years 
A)  6-8 months 
B)  8-10 months 
C)  11-12 months 
D)  2-3 years 
E)  3-5 years
F) 5-8 years

Question 17

Movement exploration enhances children's ability to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  read earlier 
B)  problem solve 
C)  gain confidence 
D)  exercise divergent thinking 
E)  problem solve, gain confidence, and exercise divergent thinking 
A)  read earlier 
B)  problem solve 
C)  gain confidence 
D)  exercise divergent thinking 
E)  problem solve, gain confidence, and exercise divergent thinking

Question 18

Preschoolers ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  gain about 5 pounds a year 
B)  add 20 inches in height from birth 
C)  have 30 teeth 
D)  have legs that are 30% of their body 
A)  gain about 5 pounds a year 
B)  add 20 inches in height from birth 
C)  have 30 teeth 
D)  have legs that are 30% of their body

Question 19

Physical growth in early childhood ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is even 
B)  moves from foot to head 
C)  follows a pattern 
D)  moves from outward toward the center 
A)  is even 
B)  moves from foot to head 
C)  follows a pattern 
D)  moves from outward toward the center

Question 20

Match the physical activity with the correct age group.
-Early school years

Accepted Answer

A)  Beginning skis 
B)  Scooter 
C)  Stacking toys 
D)  Balls to roll 
A)  Beginning skis 
B)  Scooter 
C)  Stacking toys 
D)  Balls to roll

Some sex differences in motor behavior are genetic.

Girls have more muscle tissue than boys.

Match the type of motor development to the cultural activity. -dodge ball

Physical growth and motor development are partly determined by a child's genetic makeup. Other factors are ____.

Teachers can support good physical development for both boys and girls if they ____.

What are some of the challenges a teacher faces in providing a good program for physical development for young children?

By 6 years of age, boys are better in gross motor skills.

Motor behavior is different for boys and girls.

Match the age to the growth pattern. -head grows slow

Match the correct definition with the type of physical movements. -Locomotor

Gender differences are apparent from an early age. Boys ____.

If children do not learn basic motor skills in the first few years of life, they may never learn them later.

Gross motor activity is the movement of _____.

Match the age to the growth pattern. -legs = 35% of body

Match the appropriate adult comment with the description of the child. -A child becomes fearful while climbing.

Match the developmental progression in children's physical skills. -Walking

Movement exploration enhances children's ability to ____.

Preschoolers ____.

Physical growth in early childhood ____.

Match the physical activity with the correct age group. -Early school years

History of Early Childhood Education

Types of Programs

Defining the Young Child

Developmental and Learning Theories

Teaching: A Professional Commitment

Observation and Assessment of Children

Guiding Childrens Behavior

Families and Teachers: Partners in Education

Creating Environments

Curriculum: Creating a Context for Learning and Play

Curriculum Planning for the Mind: Cognitive Development in Action

Curriculum Planning for the Mind: Language and Literacy Development

Planning for Heart and Soul: Psychosocial Development

Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education: Four Themes

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Exam 11: Planning for the Body: Physicalmotor Development

Some sex differences in motor behavior are genetic.

Girls have more muscle tissue than boys.

Match the type of motor development to the cultural activity. -dodge ball

Physical growth and motor development are partly determined by a child's genetic makeup. Other factors are ____.

Teachers can support good physical development for both boys and girls if they ____.

What are some of the challenges a teacher faces in providing a good program for physical development for young children?

By 6 years of age, boys are better in gross motor skills.

Motor behavior is different for boys and girls.

Match the age to the growth pattern. -head grows slow

Match the correct definition with the type of physical movements. -Locomotor

Gender differences are apparent from an early age. Boys ____.

If children do not learn basic motor skills in the first few years of life, they may never learn them later.

Gross motor activity is the movement of _____.

Match the age to the growth pattern. -legs = 35% of body

Match the appropriate adult comment with the description of the child. -A child becomes fearful while climbing.

Match the developmental progression in children's physical skills. -Walking

Movement exploration enhances children's ability to ____.

Preschoolers ____.

Physical growth in early childhood ____.

Match the physical activity with the correct age group. -Early school years

History of Early Childhood Education

Types of Programs

Defining the Young Child

Developmental and Learning Theories

Teaching: A Professional Commitment

Observation and Assessment of Children

Guiding Childrens Behavior

Families and Teachers: Partners in Education

Creating Environments

Curriculum: Creating a Context for Learning and Play

Curriculum Planning for the Mind: Cognitive Development in Action

Curriculum Planning for the Mind: Language and Literacy Development

Planning for Heart and Soul: Psychosocial Development

Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education: Four Themes

Filters