Question 1

Physical education must be based on physical fitness in order to clearly communicate the value of a quality physical education program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Why is it difficult for most people to understand what competencies physical education adds to the educated child?

Accepted Answer

There is not a clear focus because physi

Question 3

Physical Education is the only area of the school curriculum that is designed to develop children toward an active lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Stretching, twisting, and turning are best described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  nonlocomotor skills. 
B)  locomotor skills. 
C)  manipulative skills. 
D)  specialized skills. 
A)  nonlocomotor skills. 
B)  locomotor skills. 
C)  manipulative skills. 
D)  specialized skills.

Question 5

"Back-to-Basics" schools were designed as a response to the increase in special programs like the arts and physical education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Factors that influence people to be active include psychological, social, physical, environmental, and biological.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

During the mid-nineteenth century, immigrants to the United States introduced concepts centered on body development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Most students receive physical education instruction daily throughout the academic year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Eating wisely, controlling weight, dealing with tension, understanding body (physical) movement, and getting sufficient rest and sleep all impact wellness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Movement education:

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasizes learning specialized skills. 
B)  is based on problem solving and exploration. 
C)  originated in Sweden. 
D)  originated in Germany. 
A)  emphasizes learning specialized skills. 
B)  is based on problem solving and exploration. 
C)  originated in Sweden. 
D)  originated in Germany.

Question 11

Cooperation should precede the development of competition in a school setting because all competitive games require cooperation for students to find joy in the game.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Physical education is the only place in the total school curriculum where instruction is focused on teaching motor skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Appropriate physical fitness instruction includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  focusing on the process of participating in daily activity rather than on the product of fitness. 
B)  giving students an opportunity to offer input about their fitness program. 
C)  allowing for personal activity choices. 
D)  focusing on the product of fitness, such as how many repetitions, how fast, or how far. 
A)  focusing on the process of participating in daily activity rather than on the product of fitness. 
B)  giving students an opportunity to offer input about their fitness program. 
C)  allowing for personal activity choices. 
D)  focusing on the product of fitness, such as how many repetitions, how fast, or how far.

Question 14

Students make meaningful choices for wellness even if they do not understand the consequences of their decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A child who watches four or more hours of TV per day:

Accepted Answer

A)  should have the same BMI as children who watch fewer than 2 hours. 
B)  should not have any differences on health variable outcomes. 
C)  should have a greater BMI than children who watch fewer than 2 hours. 
D)  most likely comes from a family classified as low income. 
A)  should have the same BMI as children who watch fewer than 2 hours. 
B)  should not have any differences on health variable outcomes. 
C)  should have a greater BMI than children who watch fewer than 2 hours. 
D)  most likely comes from a family classified as low income.

Question 16

Physical education is an instructional program that gives attention to all learning domains: psychomotor, cognitive, and affective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Physical education is particularly important for the less skilled and inactive children because they often have little opportunity to participate in physical activity outside of school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How, what, and why are examples of conceptual based program outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The health status of Americans has improved by 35% since WWI.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Physical education is an essential subject matter dedicated to learning skills for competitive sports and providing time for free-time play.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Elementary School Physical Education

Physical education must be based on physical fitness in order to clearly communicate the value of a quality physical education program.

Why is it difficult for most people to understand what competencies physical education adds to the educated child?

Physical Education is the only area of the school curriculum that is designed to develop children toward an active lifestyle.

Stretching, twisting, and turning are best described as:

"Back-to-Basics" schools were designed as a response to the increase in special programs like the arts and physical education.

Factors that influence people to be active include psychological, social, physical, environmental, and biological.

During the mid-nineteenth century, immigrants to the United States introduced concepts centered on body development.

Most students receive physical education instruction daily throughout the academic year.

Eating wisely, controlling weight, dealing with tension, understanding body (physical) movement, and getting sufficient rest and sleep all impact wellness.

Movement education:

Cooperation should precede the development of competition in a school setting because all competitive games require cooperation for students to find joy in the game.

Physical education is the only place in the total school curriculum where instruction is focused on teaching motor skills.

Appropriate physical fitness instruction includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Students make meaningful choices for wellness even if they do not understand the consequences of their decisions.

A child who watches four or more hours of TV per day:

Physical education is an instructional program that gives attention to all learning domains: psychomotor, cognitive, and affective.

Physical education is particularly important for the less skilled and inactive children because they often have little opportunity to participate in physical activity outside of school.

How, what, and why are examples of conceptual based program outcomes.

The health status of Americans has improved by 35% since WWI.

Physical education is an essential subject matter dedicated to learning skills for competitive sports and providing time for free-time play.

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

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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