test questions

Question 1

basic locomotor skill

Answer 1

sliding

Question 2

In a PE class, the students are engaged vigorously for what percent of the time

Answer 2

less than 40%

Question 3

increases because of aging

Answer 3

body fat

Question 4

What are young children focused on the most while trying to hit a pitch?

Answer 4

the person throwing the ball

Question 5

Why are signed consent forms for a field trip necessary?

Answer 5

Make sure parents/guardians know exactly what the plan is and do not object

Question 6

A teaching approach that uses differentiated instruction

Answer 6

grouping

Question 7

After a person matures, which of the following generally decreases because of the aging process?

Answer 7

aerobic capacity

Question 8

Which of the following characteristics will be evident in the slide of a child whose sliding skills are at a mature stage of development?

Answer 8

The flight pattern of the body is low.
The knees are bent during flight.

Question 9

Heavy-resistance training, such as strenuous weight training, should be avoided in early childhood because of the potential for developing

Answer 9

epiphyseal separations

Question 10

The line along which the pulling force of a muscle acts at a joint can be considered a vector and resolved into which of the following pairs of components?

Answer 10

vertical and horizontal

Question 11

Which of the following represents the most typical sequence of the three phases of motor learning for learners who are high school age or older?

Answer 11

Cognitive, associative, autonomous

Question 12

Folk dances for students in grades K–2 should emphasize

Answer 12

locomotor skills

Question 13

Which of the following is the best first step for minimizing misbehavior in a physical education class?

Answer 13

Setting clear expectations of behavior and explaining the consequences and rewards with consistent follow-through

Question 14

Having students use different parts of the body to volley a balloon or a lightweight ball best enhances skills for which of the following sports?

Answer 14

volleyball and soccer

Question 15

The clean-and-jerk motion in weight lifting, an aggressive rebound in basketball, and a sprinter’s start are all considered power moves because these skills effectively combine which of the following factors?

Answer 15

work and time

Question 16

The tripod is most commonly used as a lead-up activity for which of the following skills in stunts and tumbling?

Answer 16

headstand

Question 17

The best time to establish classroom management expectations is

Answer 17

at the beginning of the school year

Question 18

Which of the following has the most direct effect on minimizing the risk of heart disease?

Answer 18

avoiding smoking

Question 19

A teacher can minimize the avoidance reaction in a child learning to catch a ball by having the child practice catching a

Answer 19

yarn ball

Question 20

Which of the following are characteristics of the mature execution of a basketball jump shot?

Answer 20

Knees slightly flexed
Non-shooting hand supporting the ball
Shooting hand, elbow, and shoulder aligned with the target

Question 21

Which of the following is a key principle of teacher-student communication

Answer 21

Teachers should treat students with respect (not reinforce that they are in charge)

Question 22

Which of the following pairs of hormones works with the kidneys when a person is hot and perspiring to assist in avoiding dehydration by conserving water?

Answer 22

ADH and aldosterone

Question 23

Effective instructional feedback provided verbally to students by a teacher in a physical education class helps develop which of the following?

Answer 23

Skill acquisition

Question 24

How often should a teacher assess students in class?

Answer 24

regular basis

Question 25

In the implementation of an assessment, test validity is important because it

Answer 25

indicates whether a test measures what it is intended to measure

Question 26

Which of the following is a common teaching cue for shooting a basketball?

Answer 26

BEEF (balance, elbow, eyes, follow through)

Question 27

Which of the following does a physical education teacher accomplish by using appropriate wait time?

Answer 27

The number of responses increases

Question 28

Which of the following is the most appropriate way to assess students in a physical education class for a final grade?

Answer 28

Conduct formative and summative assessments to identify learning outcomes

Question 29

Which of the following is the best initial step for teachers to take in developing effective behavioral management plans for students?

Answer 29

Teachers should consider their own philosophy concerning behavior management. (not in their setting)

Question 30

Which of the following of Mosston and Ashworth's teaching styles incorporates students working in pairs?

Answer 30

reciprocal (students pair off to grade each other)

Question 31

After three years of teaching, certified physical education teachers can apply for an advanced level of certification, known as the

Answer 31

National Board Certification

Question 32

Which of the following variables is generally the strongest predictor of student success in a physical education class?

Answer 32

The way students perceive their teacher’s expectations for their success

Question 33

Which of the following is created to ensure that a child with a disability receives specialized instruction and related services in school?

Answer 33

An Individualized Education Program

Question 34

Which of the following is the most appropriate consideration when selecting activities for an after-school intramural program?

Answer 34

Ensuring that instructional and practice opportunities are available for younger or less skilled participants

Question 35

Which of the following is the most effective and appropriate assessment to use to evaluate the development of a student's fitness level throughout the school year?

Answer 35

portfolio assessment

Question 36

Which of the following is the most effective technique for a teacher to use when monitoring student behavior during a physical education class?

Answer 36

Scanning the class frequently from the perimeter of the teaching area, from right to left (not grouping)

Question 37

Which of the following is the best implementation of the constructivist theory of learning in a physical education setting?

Answer 37

Teaching follow-up games for understanding

Question 38

Which of the following most likely indicates that gender bias is present in a physical education program?

Answer 38

Males and females are separated for required instructional units.

Question 39

Which of the following best describes the main difference between a formative assessment and a summative assessment?

Answer 39

A formative assessment is generally conducted at more than one point in an instructional unit, while a summative assessment is generally conducted at the end of a unit.

Question 40

Which of the following best describes interdisciplinary teaching?

Answer 40

A strategy that can help a teacher collaborate with a teacher of another subject

Question 41

Which of the following best describes the most appropriate way for a physical education teacher to divide the class for activities under the sport-education model?

Answer 41

The teacher places students on teams that are balanced in terms of gender, ethnicity, athleticism, and skill.

Question 42

Which of the following curriculum models is designed to take classes through units composed of different activities in which students learn skills, practice, and compete?

Answer 42

Sport education model

Question 43

Which of the following is an advantage of longer instructional units in physical education classes?

Answer 43

They allow teachers to get students to a level in an activity where participation is meaningful.

Question 44

In his work on developing the affective domain in physical activity settings, Don Hellison proposes that students move developmentally through five levels of personal and social responsibility. Which of the following correctly sequences Hellison's developmental levels?

Answer 44

Respect, effort, self-direction, caring, outside the classroom

Question 45

A physical education teacher is interested in starting an after-school physical activity program. Which of the following best identifies the first step the teacher should take to create a successful program?

Answer 45

Establish a committee that includes teachers, parents, and community members