Physical Education

Question 0

What is the Ecological Integration Approach?

Answer 0

Approach to teaching PE that emphasizes students learning to participate successfully with groups.

Question 1

What defines “body composition”?

Answer 1

The proportion of body fat to muscle.

Question 2

What is the self-actualization approach?

Answer 2

Approach to PE that focuses on matching the curriculum to what interests and motivates the students.

Question 3

What is the Social Responsibility Approach?

Answer 3

Approach to PE that focuses on building strong interpersonal relationships between students.

Question 4

Give an example of a structured movement activity.

Answer 4

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).

Question 5

What is the correct formula to calculate your target heart rate for aerobic activity?

Answer 5

The number 220 minus your age multiplied by 0.70 equals the target heart rate.

Question 6

What are isometric exercises?

Answer 6

Exercises that isolate specific muscle groups, often involve a held contraction against an immovable base, and are useful for building strength.

Question 7

What is a Fitnessgram and how is it assessed?

Answer 7

A complete exercise and fitness program for elementary students. The assessment portion of the Fitnessgram tests:

1. aerobic capacity
2. body composition
3. muscular fitness

Question 8

At what grade level are competitive games appropriately introduced?

Answer 8

Grade 8.

Question 9

What is proprioception?

Answer 9

Body awareness.

Question 10

What are five areas to explore to encourage a child’s body awareness?

Answer 10

1. Shape
2. Balance
3. Quality
4. Space
5. Exploring

Question 11

What are some examples of locomotor movement?

Answer 11

Jumping, Skipping, Galloping, Sliding.

Question 12

What are some examples of nonlocomotor movement?

Answer 12

Stretching, twisting, pushing.

Question 13

List some object manipulation skills.

Answer 13

Throwing, catching, kicking, striking.

Question 14

What is Newton’s first law? Second? Third?

Answer 14

1. An object in motion will stay in motion until an outside force acts upon it.
2. Force + Mass = Acceleration
3. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Question 15

What are the five components to consider when teaching physical fitness?

Answer 15

1. Muscular Strength
2. Endurance
3. Flexibility
4. Body Composition
5. Cardio-Respiratory

Question 16

What does FITT stand for?

Answer 16

Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type.

Question 17

All physical education instruction should do the following FIVE things:

Answer 17

1. Establish a safe environment.
2. Include class management.
3. Employ effective teaching behaviors.
4. Transfer learning (apply same concepts to different physical activities).
5. Encourage practice!

Question 18

For grade K-3, how might a PE session be organized?

Answer 18

1. Warm-up
2. Instructional component
3. Physical activity
4. Cool-down
5. Discussion & evaluation

Question 19

Describe a child’s growth pattern from infancy to adolescence.

Answer 19

1. Infancy - Early Childhood = RAPID
2. Early Childhood - Middle Childhood - Slow, Steady
3. During Puberty - RAPID
4. During Adolescence - Gradual, Measured, Slow

Question 20

When is the peak growth spurt for boys? Girls?

Answer 20

Boys - 13-15, as much as 3.5 inches per year!

Girls - 11-13, as much as 3 inches per year!