Form 1 Flashcards
Which of the following should a teacher do first when planning for the beginning of the school year?
Assess students’ prior knowledge
The tendency of adolescents to imagine they are always being scrutinized by others is best described as
the imaginary audience
Which of the following best describes the use of a behavior management intervention for a health class?
Assisting to stop a behavior after it develops
Which of the following resources can most effectively be used to implement the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, formerly the coordinated school health (CSH) approach?
A school wellness committee
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains a national database of behavioral data for adolescents that can assist health educators in planning programs. The title of the database is
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)
Which of the following correctly defines mortality and morbidity?
The definition of mortality is death rate. Morbidity represents the rate of illness.
Which of the following behaviors are likely to be characteristic of a health-literate person?
Gathers current, reliable health information from a variety of sources before deciding on a dieting program.
Advocates for daily physical activity in local schools
Implements conflict-management skills to resolve a family dispute
Two types of knowledge are included in the National Health Education Standards. The first type is knowledge of health content. The second type is knowledge of
process and skills as applied to healthy living
Which of the following is the best way for health educators to keep up with new technology and trends in their field?
Attending health seminars and conferences
Which of the following groups of behaviors contribute most to the mortality and morbidity of teenagers?
Alcohol and other drug use, sexual behaviors, and behaviors that result in injury
The primary purpose of physical education and physical activity within the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, formerly the coordinated school health approach, is to
provide a planned and sequential instruction program promoting lifelong activity
Ms. Kwan has designed a new sex education curriculum for her district’s health education program. She would like to get some preliminary impressions from the parents of her students before implementing the curriculum. Which of the following techniques is the best for her to use?
Assembling a focus group
Which of the following pairs of federal agencies are responsible for creating and updating the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services
Isabella and Rosa have been best friends since they were in high school, however, Rosa has developed a new set of friends since she went to college. Rosa notices that Isabella has not been successful in forming new friendships with other people. Which of the following strategies would best help Rosa maintain a friendly relationship with Isabella despite their different interests?
Reassuring Isabella that although her interests are changing, she still values their friendship
Which of the following is a characteristic most associated with a student who is considered a bully?
The student enjoys the rewards gained from aggressive acts.
Which of the following is an example of a listening skill?
Asking questions where appropriate
Gingivitis that has been ineffectively treated can lead to which of the following more serious conditions?
Periodontal disease
Which of the following terms describes an extreme, anxiety-provoking, and uncontrolled fear of people who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual?
Homophobia
The shift in major causes of morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases to chronic diseases has presented health educators with the challenge of
finding ways to promote personal behavior changes and a healthy lifestyle
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections results in a chronic condition even when treated medically?
Genital herpes
Recent Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) survey results found that which of the following behaviors was on the rise among high school students?
Smoking electronic cigarettes
An individual who consumes 2,350 calories a day but burns only 2,000 calories a day can be expected to gain how many pounds after 30 days?
3 pounds
One pound of fat that is gained represents 3,500 calories that are taken in but not expended. In the 30 days, the individual’s calorie intake exceeded his or her calorie expenditure by 10,500 calories (350 x 30 = 10,500). The weight gained, in pounds, is determined by dividing the total number of excess calories by the number of calories equivalent to 1 pound of fat (10,500 ÷ 3,500 = 3).
Which of the following characteristics is most likely to be exhibited by a student who is a victim of bullying?
The student isolates himself or herself.
Julie and Sally are arguing over which kind of pizza to order. Together they decide that they will get a cheese pizza because it is Julie’s birthday and that is her favorite, but next week they will get a pepperoni pizza because that is Sally’s favorite. Which of the following terms best describes the skills Julie and Sally used to solve their conflict?
Compromise
The performance indicators for the National Health Education Standards suggest expectations for what students should know and be able to do by the end of which of the following grade levels?
Grades 2, 5, 8, and 12
Life events such as getting married, beginning a new career, developing new friendships, and mastering a new physical activity most likely cause which of the following?
Eustress
Which of the following are the most commonly abused drugs?
Depressants
The direct exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs is a function of which of the following structures?
Alveoli
Which of the following best describes class III obesity according to the World Health Organization (WHO) ?
A person having a BMI of above 40
Which of the following is a level of reflection that relies on a teacher’s ability to examine his or her beliefs, values, expectations, and assumptions affect student learning?
Self-reflection
In which of the following ways can a health educator help families keep their children healthy?
Participating in the formation of a school health advisory council
Which of the following best describes the meaning of empathy?
The ability to understand and show concern for others
A part-time employee in a store has just been promoted and given a substantial salary increase. The store manager has been flirting with the employee and has threatened to take away the promotion and raise if the employee does not respond positively to the overtures. Which of the following best describes the manager’s behavior?
Sexual harassment
Which of the following government organizations allows the public to comment on proposed rules and regulations concerning public health policies?
United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Which of the following statements best describes how a student’s individual developmental levels affects a teacher’s instruction?
Students should be assessed throughout the school year, both formatively and summatively, while the teacher uses a variety of teaching styles and differentiated instruction.
Which of the following statements is true of medical quackery?
It often uses testimonials for verification of its claims.
Articles on appraising the health of school children are most likely to be found in the official publication of the
American School Health Association
The definition of health given by the World Health Organization is based on the
physical, mental, and social aspects of health
Jake, a high school junior, is being pressured by his football teammates to sneak out and go drinking. When Jake does not immediately agree, they begin to tease him about not being a good friend and not wanting to have fun with them. Jake suggests that the group go bowling instead. Which of the following best describes what Jake has effectively demonstrated?
Refusal skills
Which of the following is the primary goal of a health teacher who reflects on a previous lesson?
To gain an increased awareness of his or her teaching
Which of the following types of physicians practice naturopathic medicine?
Chiropractors
A person with which of the following personality types may be more prone to high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels?
Type A
According to the National Health Education Standards, students should be able to identify healthful habits such as washing hands, brushing teeth, and dressing appropriately for the weather by the end of which of the following grade levels?
Second grade
Which of the following statements is most likely true about a young child who is physically active?
Physical activity increases a child’s bone density.
Attitude scales can be important for measuring the
effectiveness of an educational program
The health behaviors that should receive the highest priority for intervention in a health education program should meet which of the following pairs of criteria?
HIGH –> CHANGEABLE
(A) is the correct answer, because the program should focus on the health behaviors of highest importance that can be effectively changed. Behaviors of high importance that are not changeable (B), behaviors of medium importance that are changeable (C) and behaviors of low importance that are not changeable (D) should not receive the highest priority for intervention in a health education program.
Which of the following developmental characteristics will most interfere with the ability of children ages 5 through 7 to engage in simple cooperative games?
Egocentricity
Which of the following is a characteristic of norm-referenced evaluation of student academic achievement?
The status of a student is compared to that of other students.
Which of the following is an example of a long-term mental and emotional health consequence of child abuse and neglect?
Thoughts of suicide
Which of the following risk behaviors is most likely to cause harm or injury to others?
Drinking and driving
Which of the following statements describe how health educators best view diversity?
The major dimensions of diversity are race, ethnicity, and culture.
Diversity is inclusive rather than exclusive.
People of different racial and ethnic backgrounds may have differing health risks.
Which of the following conditions is correctly paired with its causative organism?
Athlete’s foot . . fungus
Knowledge » Attitudes » Values » Health behavior
Judging from the diagram above, which of the following describes the impact of knowledge upon health behavior?
Knowledge in combination with appropriate attitudes and values impact health behaviors.
Which of the following is considered effective in preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections?
Condoms
Which of the following characterizes an individual’s ability to evaluate the moods, intentions, and motivations of others?
Interpersonal intelligence
What is the correct order of steps in the responsible-decision-making model?
Steps in the decision-making process include identifying the decision to be made, listing the possible decisions and discussing them with a trusted adult, evaluating alternatives and consequences, deciding which decision is most appropriate, and then acting on the decision and evaluating the outcome
Which of the following activities is a basic locomotor skill?
Sliding
According to recent research, in a typical physical education class, most students are engaged in vigorous activity approximately what percent of the time?
Less than 40%
The most effective way to help elementary school students develop efficient basketball skills is by
having the students play with balls that are smaller and baskets that are lower than is standard
After a person matures, which of the following generally increases because of the aging process?
Body fat
Young children who are first learning to strike or catch a ball tend to focus primarily on the
person throwing the ball
A signed consent form should be obtained from the parent or guardian of a student who is going on a sport or adventure field trip because the form
shows the teacher that the parent or guardian knows what activity is planned for the student and does not object
Which of the following is an example of a teaching approach that uses differentiated instruction?
Ability grouping in classes
After a person matures, which of the following generally decreases because of the aging process?
Aerobic capacity
Which of the following is the most appropriate feedback when helping a student who is having trouble learning to throw a baseball at a target?
“Keep your eye on the target.”
Heavy-resistance training, such as strenuous weight training, should be avoided in early childhood because of the potential for developing
epiphyseal separations
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?
Vertical and horizontal
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?
Cognitive, associative, autonomous
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?
The teacher places students on teams that are balanced in terms of gender, ethnicity, athleticism, and skill.
Which of the following is the best first step for minimizing misbehavior in a physical education class?
Setting clear expectations of behavior and explaining the consequences and rewards with consistent follow-through
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?
Volleyball and soccer
Which of the following is the most effective way for a high school physical education teacher to reinforce positive behavior in the gymnasium?
Asking students to evaluate their own behavior in writing or verbally at the end of the week
Which of the following is the most effective way for a physical education teacher to conduct a self-evaluation on academic learning time during a lesson?
Recording the lesson and completing an observation tool while reviewing it at a later time
The best time to establish classroom management expectations is
at the beginning of the school year
Which of the following has the most direct effect of minimizing the risk of heart disease?
Avoiding smoking
A teacher can minimize the avoidance reaction in a child learning to catch a ball by having the child practice catching a
yarn ball
Which of the following are characteristics of mature execution of a basketball jump shot?
Knees slightly flexed
Non-shooting hand supporting the ball
Shooting hand, elbow, and shoulder aligned with the target
A proper cooling-down period after vigorous aerobic exercise should involve which of the following activities?
Walking
Stretching
Which of the following computer software programs would best help a teacher create student reports to document progress toward student achievement of standards-based outcomes?
A spreadsheet program
A secondary school physical education teacher uses a Web site to keep parents, students, and other teachers informed about key activities occurring in physical education classes. In addition, the Web site allows students to submit online fitness journals and record and track their pedometer step counts. The teacher is using technology to do which of the following?
Communicate and enhance student learning
What is the tennis score when a server has won 4 points and the receiver has won 3 points?
Ad-in
A teacher best enhances student learning during the physical activity segment of a class by
providing feedback to students as they participate
The human body’s center of gravity is a point that
can be within or outside the body, depending on body posture
Which of the following is the most appropriate safety measure a teacher can use for a student who has asthma and who will be participating in a volleyball game?
Limiting duration of participation
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?
Establish a committee that includes teachers, parents, and community members
In the implementation of an assessment, test validity is important because it
indicates whether a test measures what it is intended to measure
In creating an emotionally safe environment for students to learn fitness, which of the following techniques is the most effective for a physical education teacher to use to promote student learning, participation, and performance?
Giving a fitness test in the fall, using it as a guide to assist students in creating individual fitness plans for the school year, and rewarding students who show improvement
Public Law 108–446 (IDEA 2004) states that the least restrictive environment for students who receive special education services is
the general regular education class whenever appropriate
Which of the following sequences is most appropriate for the first 10 minutes of an exercise session that includes 30 minutes of continuous soccer playing?
Jogging, calisthenics, stretching, wind sprints
Which of the following is a key principle of teacher-student communication?
Teachers should treat students with respect.
An example of a developmentally appropriate physical education activity integrating math concepts for lower elementary students is which of the following?
Playing number line tag
Public Law 108-446 (IDEA 2004) states that students with disabilities shall be educated in the least restrictive environment. Which of the following is the best example of the least restrictive environment?
Students with disabilities are placed in pullout classes if they cannot participate in the general program safely and successfully.
Which of the following physical fitness components is most likely to be assessed in a battery of health-related fitness tests?
Muscular strength
During a softball game, a runner is hit by a batted ball while attempting to advance and before the ball passes an infielder. Which of the following rulings is appropriate?
The ball is dead, the base runner is out, and the batter is awarded first base.
Team-building and cooperative activities in a physical education class are most effective when
there is a debriefing session at the end
Which of the following types of people will most directly benefit from lesson collaboration across subject areas?
Students & Teachers
To lose 1 pound of fat per week, a person would need a weekly caloric deficit of approximately
3,500 calories
Which of the following is the most effective method of training to develop explosive leg strength in jumpers in field events?
Plyometric
Which of the following lists names, in the correct order, the four phases of the reflective cycle of teaching?
Plan, teach, assess, reflect
During the start of a volleyball unit, the teacher notices that a student who usually participates in class is no longer motivated. The teacher can best address the situation by
asking the student’s classroom teacher whether he or she has noticed changes in the student’s behavior
A physical education teacher who is committed to being a continuous learner is most likely to do which of the following on a district-wide professional development day after attending in-service workshops in the morning?
Attend afternoon in-service workshops and take notes about new information
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?
ADH and aldosterone
Effective instructional feedback provided verbally to students by a teacher in physical education class helps develop which of the following?
Skill acquisition
When an activity is being observed in a physical education class, a teacher should follow which of the following practices regarding teacher placement in a gym?
Moving along the perimeter of the gym
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?
Portfolio assessment
During an exercise class, a 16-year-old student whose heart rate is 140 beats per minute is considered to be
performing submaximal exercise
A teacher wants to hold a field day for the entire school; however, there is not enough money in the budget for this event. What should the teacher do?
The teacher should present a budget and description of the field day to the Parent-Teacher Association and school administrators to see if money can be obtained.
The most widely used and regularly issued practitioner resource for planning and professional development in physical education is
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Which of the following is the federal law that ensures appropriate education for students with disabilities?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Which of the following statements about the mature overhand throwing pattern is true?
The forearm lags behind the upper arm and shoulder during the forward movement.
Which of the following actions by a teacher will best contribute to the affective development of physical education students?
Planning activities that build confidence and competence in skills
Which of the following is the best example of an appropriate use of self-assessment?
Having students develop personal improvement goals based on a skill-related pretest
Which of the following activities is most likely to result in the highest level of blood lactate accumulation?
A 400-yard dash
Which of the following is the best initial step for teachers to take in developing effective behavior management plans for students?
Teachers should consider their own philosophy concerning behavior management.
When deciding whether to use the whole method or the part method to teach a skill, a physical education teacher should most importantly consider the
complexity and organization of the skill to be learned
The federal law that prohibits discrimination based on a person’s sex in any educational program or activity that is a recipient of federal funds is known as
Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972
Which of the following principles of stability is best exemplified when a gymnast squats to regain balance on a balance beam?
A lower center of gravity affords better stability.
Which of the following is the most effective technique for a teacher to use when monitoring student behavior during a physical education class?
Scanning the class frequently from the perimeter of the teaching area from right to left
What kind of drug is crack cocaine?
A stimulant
Participation by students in a physical education class should be motivated by which of the following?
The intrinsic reward of feeling a sense of accomplishment
Which of the following are appropriate uses of FITNESSGRAM™ assessment?
Facilitating fitness education to students
Helping students track fitness results over time
Allowing teachers to analyze data in order to reevaluate the curriculum
Which of the following is an important principle of assertive communication?
Taking responsibility for one’s feelings by using “I” statements
Which of the following is a common barrier to successfully implementing a school wellness program?
A lack of support and involvement from key stakeholders
The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) is a valuable resource for physical education teachers for which of the following reasons?
It offers research best practices in the professions that support creative, healthy, and active lifestyles.
Which of the following best describes interdisciplinary teaching?
A strategy that can help a teacher collaborate with a teacher of another subject
Which of the following is a scoring tool that lists the criteria for level of performance expected on a skill?
Rubric
Which of the following tasks can a teacher use at the beginning of each school year to establish a supportive classroom environment?
Developing and maintaining clearly established classroom rules
A whole-learning approach to teaching a skill is most appropriate for which of the following situations?
When the risk of a student being injured is low