Physical Education Flashcards
What is the Ecological Integration Approach?
Approach to teaching PE that emphasizes students learning to participate successfully with groups.
What defines “body composition”?
The proportion of body fat to muscle.
What is the self-actualization approach?
Approach to PE that focuses on matching the curriculum to what interests and motivates the students.
What is the Social Responsibility Approach?
Approach to PE that focuses on building strong interpersonal relationships between students.
Give an example of a structured movement activity.
Throwing a ball with your right hand while stepping forward with your left foot. It must incorporate specific, quantifiable skills (should have a “right” answer).
What is the correct formula to calculate your target heart rate for aerobic activity?
The number 220 minus your age multiplied by 0.70 equals the target heart rate.
What are isometric exercises?
Exercises that isolate specific muscle groups, often involve a held contraction against an immovable base, and are useful for building strength.
What is a Fitnessgram and how is it assessed?
A complete exercise and fitness program for elementary students. The assessment portion of the Fitnessgram tests:
- aerobic capacity
- body composition
- muscular fitness
At what grade level are competitive games appropriately introduced?
Grade 8.
What is proprioception?
Body awareness.
What are five areas to explore to encourage a child’s body awareness?
- Shape
- Balance
- Quality
- Space
- Exploring
What are some examples of locomotor movement?
Jumping, Skipping, Galloping, Sliding.
What are some examples of nonlocomotor movement?
Stretching, twisting, pushing.
List some object manipulation skills.
Throwing, catching, kicking, striking.
What is Newton’s first law? Second? Third?
- An object in motion will stay in motion until an outside force acts upon it.
- Force + Mass = Acceleration
- For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
What are the five components to consider when teaching physical fitness?
- Muscular Strength
- Endurance
- Flexibility
- Body Composition
- Cardio-Respiratory
What does FITT stand for?
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type.
All physical education instruction should do the following FIVE things:
- Establish a safe environment.
- Include class management.
- Employ effective teaching behaviors.
- Transfer learning (apply same concepts to different physical activities).
- Encourage practice!
For grade K-3, how might a PE session be organized?
- Warm-up
- Instructional component
- Physical activity
- Cool-down
- Discussion & evaluation
Describe a child’s growth pattern from infancy to adolescence.
- Infancy - Early Childhood = RAPID
- Early Childhood - Middle Childhood - Slow, Steady
- During Puberty - RAPID
- During Adolescence - Gradual, Measured, Slow
When is the peak growth spurt for boys? Girls?
Boys - 13-15, as much as 3.5 inches per year!
Girls - 11-13, as much as 3 inches per year!
