Question 1

Physical activity habits developed in childhood track into adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Match the following characteristics with the corresponding body physique
-has predominance of bone and muscle

Accepted Answer

A)  endomorph 
B)  mesomorph 
C)  ectomorph 
A)  endomorph 
B)  mesomorph 
C)  ectomorph B

Question 3

During elementary years, compared to girls, boys are generally

Accepted Answer

A)  taller and lighter. 
B)  taller and heavier. 
C)  shorter in trunk length. 
D)  shorter and lighter. 
E)  shorter and heavier. 
A)  taller and lighter. 
B)  taller and heavier. 
C)  shorter in trunk length. 
D)  shorter and lighter. 
E)  shorter and heavier. B

Question 4

A major loss of body heat is through the fingers and toes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Growth patterns are generally controlled by environmental factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Obesity restricts children's motor performance because it reduces their absolute strength

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss the role organized youth sports should play in the proper growth and development of children.

Accepted Answer

Major concepts to mention: programs focu

Question 8

Define the term "documented program" as it is related to the motivation of children to participate in sport.

Accepted Answer

• A sport program in which extrinsic rew

Question 9

The mesomorphic child is characterized

Accepted Answer

A)  as soft and round. 
B)  by predominance of muscle and bone. 
C)  as thin with little muscle. 
D)  as long and lean. 
E)  as having wide hips and narrow shoulders. 
A)  as soft and round. 
B)  by predominance of muscle and bone. 
C)  as thin with little muscle. 
D)  as long and lean. 
E)  as having wide hips and narrow shoulders.

Question 10

Research findings clearly indicate that today's youth are receiving sufficient allocation of physical education to cause a positive change in their levels of physical fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the elementary school years, muscular strength increases linearly with chronological age

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Children appear to adjust to heat more quickly than do adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a typical classroom of youngsters, the variation in skeletal maturity is

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2 years. 
B)  3-4 years. 
C)  5-6 years. 
D)  7-8 years. 
E)  There is no appreciable difference. 
A)  1-2 years. 
B)  3-4 years. 
C)  5-6 years. 
D)  7-8 years. 
E)  There is no appreciable difference.

Question 14

Hypothermia develops when the body uses heat faster than it can be produced by metabolism and muscle contraction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The number of active Canadian adults decreased from 37% in 1981 to 21% in 1995.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the following characteristics with the corresponding body physique
-may perform poorly in many physical activities

Accepted Answer

A)  endomorph 
B)  mesomorph 
C)  ectomorph 
A)  endomorph 
B)  mesomorph 
C)  ectomorph

Question 17

Weight-bearing exercise

Accepted Answer

A)  is not advised for pre-adolescents. 
B)  appears to have the greatest effects on bone mineral density. 
C)  should focus on prolonged activity. 
D)  contributes to bone damage in elementary-aged children. 
E)  are associated with increased risk of osteoporosis in adulthood. 
A)  is not advised for pre-adolescents. 
B)  appears to have the greatest effects on bone mineral density. 
C)  should focus on prolonged activity. 
D)  contributes to bone damage in elementary-aged children. 
E)  are associated with increased risk of osteoporosis in adulthood.

Question 18

Discuss the rationale for daily physical education in the elementary schools. What research would support your stated position?

Accepted Answer

• List relevant points from ob

Question 19

Activity workloads should be based on

Accepted Answer

A)  distance. 
B)  number of repetitions. 
C)  time. 
D)  intensity of repetitions. 
E)  speed. 
A)  distance. 
B)  number of repetitions. 
C)  time. 
D)  intensity of repetitions. 
E)  speed.

Question 20

Obese children who exercise

Accepted Answer

A)  have higher maximal uptake values than those of lean children. 
B)  require a higher oxygen uptake capacity to perform a given task. 
C)  do not work as hard as normal weight children. 
D)  often perform physical activities on a par with leaner children. 
E)  perceive lower exertion levels than those of normal weight children. 
A)  have higher maximal uptake values than those of lean children. 
B)  require a higher oxygen uptake capacity to perform a given task. 
C)  do not work as hard as normal weight children. 
D)  often perform physical activities on a par with leaner children. 
E)  perceive lower exertion levels than those of normal weight children.

Exam 2: Physical Activity for the Growing Child

Physical activity habits developed in childhood track into adulthood.

Match the following characteristics with the corresponding body physique -has predominance of bone and muscle

During elementary years, compared to girls, boys are generally

A major loss of body heat is through the fingers and toes.

Growth patterns are generally controlled by environmental factors.

Obesity restricts children's motor performance because it reduces their absolute strength

Discuss the role organized youth sports should play in the proper growth and development of children.

Define the term "documented program" as it is related to the motivation of children to participate in sport.

The mesomorphic child is characterized

Research findings clearly indicate that today's youth are receiving sufficient allocation of physical education to cause a positive change in their levels of physical fitness.

In the elementary school years, muscular strength increases linearly with chronological age

Children appear to adjust to heat more quickly than do adults.

In a typical classroom of youngsters, the variation in skeletal maturity is

Hypothermia develops when the body uses heat faster than it can be produced by metabolism and muscle contraction.

The number of active Canadian adults decreased from 37% in 1981 to 21% in 1995.

Match the following characteristics with the corresponding body physique -may perform poorly in many physical activities

Weight-bearing exercise

Discuss the rationale for daily physical education in the elementary schools. What research would support your stated position?

Activity workloads should be based on

Obese children who exercise

Elementary School Physical Education

Planning for Quality Instruction

Improving Instructional Effectiveness

Encouraging Positive Behaviour

Assessment and Evaluation of Student Learning

Children With Special Needs

Curriculum Development

Legal Liability and Risk Management

Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies

Making Curriculum Connections

Physical Activity and Fitness

Wellness: Developing a Healthy Lifestyle

Movement Concepts

Fundamental Motor Skills

Introductory Activities: Applying Fundamental Motor Skills

Manipulative Skills

Body Management Skills

Dance and Rhythmic Movement Skills

Gymnastics Skills

Alternative Environment Activities

Developmental Game Skills

Basketball

Lacrosse

Floor Hockey

Soccer

Softball

Track and Field

Volleyball

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