Exam 3: Teaching Physical Activities Safely and Effectively

A child whose feet are stationary with the trunk facing the direction of the ball is in Stage ________.

Step toward target,rotate hips,and bend the arm at the elbow are tips or cues for ________.

The optimum angle of release to propel an object the farthest is

Enlarging the size of the target or increasing the size of the equipment represents appropriate ways to modify equipment.

Along with writing down,communicating and practicing safety rules for physical activity,it is also important for teachers to communicate consequences of breaking a rule.

Motor skills should be practiced under a ________ of conditions so students can respond to a variety of ________ situations.

Learned helplessness often occurs when maturing children realize they are not as good as others in certain physical activities,and they are not given the chance to succeed.

If a child throws the ball at an 85 degree angle,it will go ________ than if it was thrown at a 45 degree angle.

With regard to planning for the appropriate amount of equipment,assure that students do not spend more time waiting in lines than practicing skills.

When preparing the space for physical activity,all of the following should be considered EXCEPT

A child who prepares for a catch by lifting and bending the arms slightly while using the chest as a backstop is in Stage ________.

It would be appropriate for a 5ᵗʰ grade teacher to ask his or her students to mentally practice a kicking skill and then physically practice the skill.

Which of the following activities would be best taught using the part method?

Which of the following points would help a child with striking?

An activity such as jumping or hopping would be appropriate to teach using part method.

Movements in a class usually involve the same body parts and have similar rhythm,but can be performed with many variations.

It is appropriate to placed skeletally mature children in skilled positions because those who are less mature will eventually close the skill gap.

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation to ensure that adequate supervision of physical activity occurs?

Blocked practice is most effective for beginners.

A child who lifts the striking foot backward by flexing at the knee,displays opposition of the limbs,and moves the opposite arm forward is in Stage ________.