Question 1

Which of the perceptual motor skills are most closely associated with deciphering letters from words?

Accepted Answer

A)   Balance
B)   Directional awareness
C)   Temporal awareness
D)   Figure ground awareness D

Question 2

What safety risks should the teacher keep in mind when children are climbing on a climbing frame? Give some examples of what guidance would be necessary to help children remain safe.

Accepted Answer

When children are climbing on a climbing frame, there are several safety risks that the teacher should keep in mind. Some of these risks include falls from a height, collisions with other children, entrapment in gaps or openings, and potential hazards from broken or poorly maintained equipment.

To help children remain safe while climbing on a climbing frame, the teacher should provide guidance and supervision. This may include setting clear rules and boundaries for safe climbing, such as no pushing or shoving, using equipment properly, and taking turns. The teacher should also ensure that the climbing frame is regularly inspected for any damage or hazards, and that children are wearing appropriate footwear and clothing for climbing.

Additionally, the teacher should encourage children to use the climbing frame in a safe and responsible manner, such as using handrails and footholds, and avoiding risky behaviors like jumping from high levels. It is also important for the teacher to be vigilant and attentive while children are using the climbing frame, and to intervene if they observe any unsafe behavior.

Overall, the teacher should prioritize the safety of the children while they are using the climbing frame, and provide clear guidance and supervision to help minimize the risk of accidents or injuries.

Question 3

What can the regular classroom teacher do to promote appropriate weight in young children?

Accepted Answer

A)   Plan the program so that all children have at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day, including ordinary movement from place to place.
B)   Eliminate snacks as a strategy to reduce calorie intake.
C)   Cooperate with the family in monitoring types of snacks and other meals at the school.
D)   This is not a function of the classroom teacher. C

Question 4

What strategy is the best one to teach 3- to 5-year-olds about proper eating habits?

Accepted Answer

A)   Correct each child when he or she makes a mistake.
B)   Eat meals with the children and demonstrate proper eating habits.
C)   Do direct instruction during morning group times.
D)   Allow for exploration and guided discovery.

Question 5

What is the relationship between literacy and the physical domain?

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Question 6

Mrs. Stein incorporates marching, hopping, and skipping as she leads children out onto the playground, and encourages children to use the playground equipment creatively. Which standard of physical literacy standards is she supporting by these routines?

Accepted Answer

A)   Demonstrates competence in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
B)   Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance.
C)   Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
D)   Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.

Question 7

Why should games for young children be noncompetitive?

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Question 8

What strategies are likely to be most effective in teaching a young child to throw a ball?

Accepted Answer

A)   Playing a video of a professional baseball pitcher followed by discussion.
B)   Allowing some exploration, then demonstrating followed by oral cues and practice.
C)   Giving directions to children in large group followed by practice by pairs.
D)   Providing small soft balls and waiting for the skill to emerge on its own.

Question 9

Identify the least accurate statement about physical fitness.

Accepted Answer

A)   Children who are fit when young tend to remain fit in adolescence.
B)   Endurance, speed, agility, coordination, reaction time, strength, flexibility, and balance are a part of being fit.
C)   Time spent in physical activity has a negative effect on achievement of educational standards.
D)   Moderate physical activity improves children's ability to focus their attention after participation.

Question 10

Which strategies are best for teaching motor skills?

Accepted Answer

A)   Coaching and demonstration.
B)   Experimentation, followed by correction.
C)   Telling children to try harder.
D)   Waiting for the motor skill to emerge.

Question 11

What three components are necessary for children to learn any motor skill?

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Question 12

Mr. Natalia intended to provide an opportunity to practice balance with a moderate level of challenge for a group of six-year-old children. Which of the following activities do you think is the best choice? Direct the children to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Walk to the center backwards, turn, leap twice and return backwards on a balance beam 12" off the floor.
B)   Walk forward and turn around on a balance beam 3" off the floor.
C)   Walk forward and turn around on a taped line on the floor.
D)   Walk forward, squat down, turn around, and return backwards on a balance beam 3" off the floor.

Question 13

Describe an activity that would contribute to the purpose of "Learning and practicing sound nutritional habits and healthy polite eating behaviors."

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Question 14

Kathleen, age seven, holds the small ball in both hands in front of her before swinging forward, then backward with one hand and balancing on well-separated feet. As her arm swings forward and across her body, she rotates and leans into the throw. She moves the foot from the back to a forward position as she follows through the body movement and maintains her balance. What word best describes this movement?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bilateral
B)   Ipsilateral
C)   Unilateral
D)   Contralateral

Question 15

Which writing implement would be the best choice for a young or inexperienced child?

Accepted Answer

A)   Felt point marker or pen
B)   Crayon covered with paper
C)   Crayon uncovered with paper
D)   A colored 3 pencil

Question 16

Which strategy of structuring activities is most likely to be effective?

Accepted Answer

A)   A group of twenty children line up so that the teacher can see them skip and offer suggestions.
B)   The teacher plans an activity in which all of the children are skipping as best they can.
C)   The teacher plans 4 or 5 activities for 20 children in centers, providing on the spot coaching and encouragement as she moves from center to center.
D)   The teacher sets up a skipping race between the boys and the girls.

Question 17

Describe some strategies that would support the development of perceptual motor skills. Give examples.

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Question 18

Sketch out a daily schedule that would support children's health and fitness for a child care center where children spend not less than 8 hours a day. Explain how each component would relate to child health and fitness.

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Question 19

What is the single most effective strategy to prevent disease in groups of children?

Accepted Answer

A)   Keep children inside during cool to cold days or damp weather.
B)   Ensure that children and adults wash their hands correctly upon entering the classroom, before meals and after toileting.
C)   Incorporate regular exercises and physical fitness activities.
D)   Use organic foods, and plan a diet high in protein.

Question 20

What is the relationship between the social and physical domains?

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Exam 14: The Physical Domain