Question 1

Before negligence can be proved, the failure of the teacher to conform to the required standard of care must be ruled:

Accepted Answer

A)  an act of God. 
B)  the proximate cause of the resulting injury. 
C)  misfeasance. 
D)  nonfeasance. 
A)  an act of God. 
B)  the proximate cause of the resulting injury. 
C)  misfeasance. 
D)  nonfeasance.

Question 2

Minimizing lawsuits include:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid teaching anything that has a risk of injury. 
B)  talk freely to journalists. 
C)  provide all evidence, oral or written to others. 
D)  keep complete records of all accidents. 
A)  avoid teaching anything that has a risk of injury. 
B)  talk freely to journalists. 
C)  provide all evidence, oral or written to others. 
D)  keep complete records of all accidents.

Question 3

Not all activities in a school setting, such as recess and lunchtimes, must be supervised.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Compared to other subject matter areas physical education is NOT as vulnerable to accidents and potential injuries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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:

Accepted Answer

A)  "assumption of risk." 
B)  "comparative negligence." 
C)  "contributory negligence." 
D)  "malfeasance." 
A)  "assumption of risk." 
B)  "comparative negligence." 
C)  "contributory negligence." 
D)  "malfeasance."

Question 6

Waiver forms signed by students and parents do NOT waive the rights of participants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A key to the issue of negligence is foreseeability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Major areas of concern involving instruction include all but of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  teaching children how to perform an activity. 
B)  teaching children necessary safety precautions. 
C)  letting students experiment on equipment. 
D)  teaching proper technique. 
A)  teaching children how to perform an activity. 
B)  teaching children necessary safety precautions. 
C)  letting students experiment on equipment. 
D)  teaching proper technique.

Question 9

General supervision refers to broad coverage when students are NOT directly controlled by a teacher or designated individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Safe participation in an activity can be enhanced by the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  Allow elementary children to use equipment designed for high school students. 
B)  Let students play on equipment even though they are unsupervised. 
C)  Teachers select the equipment according to student's growth and developmental needs. 
D)  Students practice on equipment even though they use it incorrectly. 
A)  Allow elementary children to use equipment designed for high school students. 
B)  Let students play on equipment even though they are unsupervised. 
C)  Teachers select the equipment according to student's growth and developmental needs. 
D)  Students practice on equipment even though they use it incorrectly.

Before negligence can be proved, the failure of the teacher to conform to the required standard of care must be ruled:

Minimizing lawsuits include:

Not all activities in a school setting, such as recess and lunchtimes, must be supervised.

Compared to other subject matter areas physical education is NOT as vulnerable to accidents and potential injuries.

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:

Waiver forms signed by students and parents do NOT waive the rights of participants.

A key to the issue of negligence is foreseeability.

Major areas of concern involving instruction include all but of the following EXCEPT:

General supervision refers to broad coverage when students are NOT directly controlled by a teacher or designated individual.

Safe participation in an activity can be enhanced by the following:

Elementary School Physical Education

Understanding the Growth and Development of Children

Preparing a Quality Lesson

Curriculum Development and Improving Instructional Effectiveness

Management and Discipline

Children With Disabilities

Evaluation

Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies

Integrating Academic Concepts in Physical Education

Promoting and Monitoring Physical Activity

Physical Fitness

Active and Healthy Schools

Movement Concepts and Themes

Fundamental Motor Skills and Introductory Activities

Manipulative Skills

Body Management Skills

Rhythmic Movement Skills

Gymnastic Skills

Cooperative Skills

Game Skills

Lifetime Activities

Basketball

Football

Hockey

Soccer

Softball

Track, Field, and Cross-Country Running

Volleyball

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Exam 8: Legal Liability, Supervision, and Safety

Before negligence can be proved, the failure of the teacher to conform to the required standard of care must be ruled:

Minimizing lawsuits include:

Not all activities in a school setting, such as recess and lunchtimes, must be supervised.

Compared to other subject matter areas physical education is NOT as vulnerable to accidents and potential injuries.

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:

Waiver forms signed by students and parents do NOT waive the rights of participants.

A key to the issue of negligence is foreseeability.

Major areas of concern involving instruction include all but of the following EXCEPT:

General supervision refers to broad coverage when students are NOT directly controlled by a teacher or designated individual.

Safe participation in an activity can be enhanced by the following:

Elementary School Physical Education

Understanding the Growth and Development of Children

Preparing a Quality Lesson

Curriculum Development and Improving Instructional Effectiveness

Management and Discipline

Children With Disabilities

Evaluation

Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies

Integrating Academic Concepts in Physical Education

Promoting and Monitoring Physical Activity

Physical Fitness

Active and Healthy Schools

Movement Concepts and Themes

Fundamental Motor Skills and Introductory Activities

Manipulative Skills

Body Management Skills

Rhythmic Movement Skills

Gymnastic Skills

Cooperative Skills

Game Skills

Lifetime Activities

Basketball

Football

Hockey

Soccer

Softball

Track, Field, and Cross-Country Running

Volleyball

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