Question 1

The ability to transfer energy explosively into force is:

Accepted Answer

A)  speed. 
B)  muscular strength. 
C)  muscular endurance. 
D)  power. 
A)  speed. 
B)  muscular strength. 
C)  muscular endurance. 
D)  power. D

Question 2

A high-level fitness performance should no longer be a primary objective for the majority of children in physical education classes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Attitudes have no impact on how students participate in activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Physical activity is an important variable in fitness development for adults, but for children and youth, other factors are of equal or greater importance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How fitness activities are taught determines how youngsters will feel about making fitness a part of their lifestyles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The ability of the body to perform movement in a short period of time is:

Accepted Answer

A)  speed. 
B)  coordination. 
C)  agility. 
D)  power. 
A)  speed. 
B)  coordination. 
C)  agility. 
D)  power.

Question 7

The ability to exert force over an extended period is:

Accepted Answer

A)  muscular strength. 
B)  muscular endurance. 
C)  muscular power. 
D)  agility. 
A)  muscular strength. 
B)  muscular endurance. 
C)  muscular power. 
D)  agility.

Question 8

Skill-related fitness is influenced by genetic traits and abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In order to avoid fatiguing students with aerobic activities:

Accepted Answer

A)  alternate with muscular strength activities. 
B)  play music so they don't think about being tired. 
C)  alternate with stretching and flexibility activities. 
D)  tell them to work through being tired. 
A)  alternate with muscular strength activities. 
B)  play music so they don't think about being tired. 
C)  alternate with stretching and flexibility activities. 
D)  tell them to work through being tired.

Question 10

Teaching health-related fitness should NOT be a priority in physical education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In-depth focus on high intensity activities for children:

Accepted Answer

A)  are appropriate. 
B)  should be done for long periods of time. 
C)  performed under adult supervision. 
D)  discourage some children and burn them out. 
A)  are appropriate. 
B)  should be done for long periods of time. 
C)  performed under adult supervision. 
D)  discourage some children and burn them out.

Question 12

Moderate-intensity physical activity offers many health benefits to children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify and define the two types of physical fitness.

Accepted Answer

Health-related and skill-related fitness

Question 14

Muscular strength is the ability to exert force over an extended period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Fitnessgram uses percentile rankings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

________ explains why some individuals benefit from regular physical activity more than others do.

Accepted Answer

A)  Athleticism 
B)  Flexibility 
C)  Trainability 
D)  Maturation 
A)  Athleticism 
B)  Flexibility 
C)  Trainability 
D)  Maturation

Question 17

What should teachers know about performance recognition awards?

Accepted Answer

Research shows that performance awards u

Question 18

Creating positive attitudes toward physical activity includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  stressing high performance and specialized skill-related goals. 
B)  modeling positive physical activity behaviors. 
C)  exposing youngsters to a variety of fitness activities. 
D)  giving students positive feedback about their effort. 
A)  stressing high performance and specialized skill-related goals. 
B)  modeling positive physical activity behaviors. 
C)  exposing youngsters to a variety of fitness activities. 
D)  giving students positive feedback about their effort.

Question 19

The major purpose of reporting BMI to parents is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrate their poor health practices at home. 
B)  alert them to potential issues related to their child's weight. 
C)  provide a grade based on that score. 
D)  garner their support for more physical education. 
A)  demonstrate their poor health practices at home. 
B)  alert them to potential issues related to their child's weight. 
C)  provide a grade based on that score. 
D)  garner their support for more physical education.

Question 20

Research indicates a high correlation between physical activity participation and fitness test scores.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Physical Fitness

The ability to transfer energy explosively into force is:

A high-level fitness performance should no longer be a primary objective for the majority of children in physical education classes.

Attitudes have no impact on how students participate in activity.

Physical activity is an important variable in fitness development for adults, but for children and youth, other factors are of equal or greater importance.

How fitness activities are taught determines how youngsters will feel about making fitness a part of their lifestyles.

The ability of the body to perform movement in a short period of time is:

The ability to exert force over an extended period is:

Skill-related fitness is influenced by genetic traits and abilities.

In order to avoid fatiguing students with aerobic activities:

Teaching health-related fitness should NOT be a priority in physical education.

In-depth focus on high intensity activities for children:

Moderate-intensity physical activity offers many health benefits to children.

Identify and define the two types of physical fitness.

Muscular strength is the ability to exert force over an extended period.

The Fitnessgram uses percentile rankings.

________ explains why some individuals benefit from regular physical activity more than others do.

What should teachers know about performance recognition awards?

Creating positive attitudes toward physical activity includes all of the following EXCEPT:

The major purpose of reporting BMI to parents is to:

Research indicates a high correlation between physical activity participation and fitness test scores.

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

Legal Liability, Supervision, and Safety

Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies

Integrating Academic Concepts in Physical Education

Promoting and Monitoring Physical Activity

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

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