Question 1

All of the following describe children's ability to endure heat stress EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) on hot days,children's exercise should cease. 
B) children produce more body heat per unit mass than adults. 
C) children are less able to cool their bodies than adults. 
D) children adjust to heat slower than adults. 
A) on hot days,children's exercise should cease. 
B) children produce more body heat per unit mass than adults. 
C) children are less able to cool their bodies than adults. 
D) children adjust to heat slower than adults.

Question 2

Which of the following physical activities would be appropriate for children in grades 3-4?

Accepted Answer

A) Dribbling a ball with the dominant hand while remaining stationary 
B) Dribbling a ball with the dominant hand while moving 
C) Dribbling a ball while trying to keep it away from a defender 
D) Dribbling a ball through a set of cones using slow,medium,and fast speeds 
A) Dribbling a ball with the dominant hand while remaining stationary 
B) Dribbling a ball with the dominant hand while moving 
C) Dribbling a ball while trying to keep it away from a defender 
D) Dribbling a ball through a set of cones using slow,medium,and fast speeds

Question 3

Due to differences in children's capacity for aerobic activity,teachers should base performance expectations on ________.

Accepted Answer

A) distance 
B) speed 
C) number of repetitions 
D) time 
A) distance 
B) speed 
C) number of repetitions 
D) time

Question 4

The sequence of skill development in elementary children proceeds from head to foot,from inside to outside,and from general to specific.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Children's need for rhythmic expression can be satisfied by marching,clapping,and jump roping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Needs among children are

Accepted Answer

A) similar and affected by developmental maturity. 
B) similar and not affected by developmental maturity. 
C) different and affected by developmental maturity. 
D) different and not affected by developmental maturity. 
A) similar and affected by developmental maturity. 
B) similar and not affected by developmental maturity. 
C) different and affected by developmental maturity. 
D) different and not affected by developmental maturity.

Question 7

Children should begin performing push-ups in kindergarten or first grade because the ratio of leg length to trunk length evens out during these years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Researchers compare chronological age to skeletal age in order to determine physical maturity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Children have a need for ________ as demonstrated by their desire to have their achievements recognized.

Accepted Answer

A) movement 
B) success and approval 
C) peer acceptance 
D) cooperation and competition 
A) movement 
B) success and approval 
C) peer acceptance 
D) cooperation and competition

Question 10

According to research conducted at the University of Connecticut,it was found that to get kids to drink more fluids

Accepted Answer

A) children should be forced to take water breaks. 
B) children should be taught about proper hydration. 
C) children should be given soda or juice frequently. 
D) children should be given sports drinks frequently. 
A) children should be forced to take water breaks. 
B) children should be taught about proper hydration. 
C) children should be given soda or juice frequently. 
D) children should be given sports drinks frequently.

Question 11

A teacher should expect a child to be able to dribble a ball with his or her feet before dribbling with his or her hands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Because overweight children are stronger than normal-weight children,teachers should have the same physical activity expectations for all students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

For students at the intermediate skill level,teachers should consider

Accepted Answer

A) breaking the skill into smaller parts. 
B) teaching one point at a time. 
C) teaching them to critique their performances. 
D) reinforcing the outcome. 
A) breaking the skill into smaller parts. 
B) teaching one point at a time. 
C) teaching them to critique their performances. 
D) reinforcing the outcome.

Question 14

All of the following are characteristics of children EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) growth patterns. 
B) strength and endurance. 
C) motivation. 
D) maturation. 
A) growth patterns. 
B) strength and endurance. 
C) motivation. 
D) maturation.

Question 15

A ________ year variation in maturity exists among students in a typical classroom.

Accepted Answer

A) 1-2 
B) 2-3 
C) 3-5 
D) 5-6 
A) 1-2 
B) 2-3 
C) 3-5 
D) 5-6

Question 16

Teachers need to monitor and adapt physical activities to allow children to progress at individual rates because

Accepted Answer

A) there are large individual differences in maturity within one classroom. 
B) some children do not like structure. 
C) prior to adolescence,muscular strength increases linearly with chronological age. 
D) prior to adolescence,muscular strength increases linearly with skeletal age. 
A) there are large individual differences in maturity within one classroom. 
B) some children do not like structure. 
C) prior to adolescence,muscular strength increases linearly with chronological age. 
D) prior to adolescence,muscular strength increases linearly with skeletal age.

Question 17

Most children progress through similar ________ and ________ of skill development.

Accepted Answer

A) sequences; stages 
B) sequences; timing 
C) frequencies; timing 
D) frequencies; rates 
A) sequences; stages 
B) sequences; timing 
C) frequencies; timing 
D) frequencies; rates

Question 18

Classroom teachers should expect children to learn ________ tasks before ________ tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) volleying; dribbling with feet 
B) punting; dribbling with hands 
C) throwing; kicking 
D) kicking; throwing 
A) volleying; dribbling with feet 
B) punting; dribbling with hands 
C) throwing; kicking 
D) kicking; throwing

Question 19

Teachers should not allow students to get drinks before physical education class because students will be able to go to the water fountain after class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

It is more important for children to develop perceived competence than actual competence in physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

All of the following describe children's ability to endure heat stress EXCEPT

Which of the following physical activities would be appropriate for children in grades 3-4?

Due to differences in children's capacity for aerobic activity,teachers should base performance expectations on ________.

The sequence of skill development in elementary children proceeds from head to foot,from inside to outside,and from general to specific.

Children's need for rhythmic expression can be satisfied by marching,clapping,and jump roping.

Needs among children are

Children should begin performing push-ups in kindergarten or first grade because the ratio of leg length to trunk length evens out during these years.

Researchers compare chronological age to skeletal age in order to determine physical maturity.

Children have a need for ________ as demonstrated by their desire to have their achievements recognized.

According to research conducted at the University of Connecticut,it was found that to get kids to drink more fluids

A teacher should expect a child to be able to dribble a ball with his or her feet before dribbling with his or her hands.

Because overweight children are stronger than normal-weight children,teachers should have the same physical activity expectations for all students.

For students at the intermediate skill level,teachers should consider

All of the following are characteristics of children EXCEPT

A ________ year variation in maturity exists among students in a typical classroom.

Teachers need to monitor and adapt physical activities to allow children to progress at individual rates because

Most children progress through similar and of skill development.

Classroom teachers should expect children to learn tasks before tasks.

Teachers should not allow students to get drinks before physical education class because students will be able to go to the water fountain after class.

It is more important for children to develop perceived competence than actual competence in physical activity.

Improving the Health of Americas Children

Teaching Physical Activities Safely and Effectively

Improving the Effectiveness of Instruction and Feedback

Management and Discipline in an Activity Setting

Teaching Children With Special Needs

Integrating Physical Activity and Academics

Increasing Students Activity Levels

Helping Students Develop Physical Fitness

Improving Students Nutrition

Teaching Sun Safety

Promoting Childrens Health Beyond the School Day

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Exam 2: Understanding Childrens Needs and Readiness for Physical Activity

All of the following describe children's ability to endure heat stress EXCEPT

Which of the following physical activities would be appropriate for children in grades 3-4?

Due to differences in children's capacity for aerobic activity,teachers should base performance expectations on ________.

The sequence of skill development in elementary children proceeds from head to foot,from inside to outside,and from general to specific.

Children's need for rhythmic expression can be satisfied by marching,clapping,and jump roping.

Needs among children are

Children should begin performing push-ups in kindergarten or first grade because the ratio of leg length to trunk length evens out during these years.

Researchers compare chronological age to skeletal age in order to determine physical maturity.

Children have a need for ________ as demonstrated by their desire to have their achievements recognized.

According to research conducted at the University of Connecticut,it was found that to get kids to drink more fluids

A teacher should expect a child to be able to dribble a ball with his or her feet before dribbling with his or her hands.

Because overweight children are stronger than normal-weight children,teachers should have the same physical activity expectations for all students.

For students at the intermediate skill level,teachers should consider

All of the following are characteristics of children EXCEPT

A ________ year variation in maturity exists among students in a typical classroom.

Teachers need to monitor and adapt physical activities to allow children to progress at individual rates because

Most children progress through similar ________ and ________ of skill development.

Classroom teachers should expect children to learn ________ tasks before ________ tasks.

Teachers should not allow students to get drinks before physical education class because students will be able to go to the water fountain after class.

It is more important for children to develop perceived competence than actual competence in physical activity.

Improving the Health of Americas Children

Teaching Physical Activities Safely and Effectively

Improving the Effectiveness of Instruction and Feedback

Management and Discipline in an Activity Setting

Teaching Children With Special Needs

Integrating Physical Activity and Academics

Increasing Students Activity Levels

Helping Students Develop Physical Fitness

Improving Students Nutrition

Teaching Sun Safety

Promoting Childrens Health Beyond the School Day

Filters

Most children progress through similar and of skill development.

Classroom teachers should expect children to learn tasks before tasks.