Question 1

The first step in building support for your physical education program is to

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A)  convince the principal of the importance of your program. 
B)  speak at the first PTA (PTO)meeting of the year. 
C)  hold an open house at the start of school. 
D)  get the community involved from the beginning. 
E)  begin a good,quality program. 
A)  convince the principal of the importance of your program. 
B)  speak at the first PTA (PTO)meeting of the year. 
C)  hold an open house at the start of school. 
D)  get the community involved from the beginning. 
E)  begin a good,quality program. E

Question 2

Gaining support and recognition for a physical education program is particularly important because

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A)  physical education is generally regarded as less important than other subjects. 
B)  it is a rather expensive program to maintain. 
C)  people do not realize what a quality physical education program consists of. 
D)  all of the choices are correct 
E)  physical education is generally regarded as less important than other subjects and people do not realize what a quality physical education program consists of. 
A)  physical education is generally regarded as less important than other subjects. 
B)  it is a rather expensive program to maintain. 
C)  people do not realize what a quality physical education program consists of. 
D)  all of the choices are correct 
E)  physical education is generally regarded as less important than other subjects and people do not realize what a quality physical education program consists of. D

Question 3

To gain support from your school board,it is best to write them a formal letter describing your program,since you will most likely not have an opportunity to meet them in person or to attend a board meeting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Other than your students,your principal is probably the most important person from whom you should seek support for your program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One way to gain support from the community is to conduct a program with your students for a community function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Parental support can be particularly helpful in acquiring funding for your program that is not available through the regular school budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Being a successful teacher is enough to promote a well supported,quality program of physical education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When teachers obtain a position at a new school,they can assume the following about the principals:

Accepted Answer

A)  It will probably take several years to help them understand developmentally appropriate,quality physical education. 
B)  They understand and know how to support all subjects taught in an elementary school. 
C)  They are familiar with the 1996 Surgeon General's Report on the benefits of physical activity. 
D)  They know the difference between athletics and physical education. 
E)  They are familiar with the K-12 Physical Education Standards developed by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. 
A)  It will probably take several years to help them understand developmentally appropriate,quality physical education. 
B)  They understand and know how to support all subjects taught in an elementary school. 
C)  They are familiar with the 1996 Surgeon General's Report on the benefits of physical activity. 
D)  They know the difference between athletics and physical education. 
E)  They are familiar with the K-12 Physical Education Standards developed by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education.

Question 9

You can expect your principal and other teachers in your school to understand the value and quality of a good physical education program,and therefore,your job should be primarily to make known your good work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 33: Building Support for Your Program

The first step in building support for your physical education program is to

Gaining support and recognition for a physical education program is particularly important because

To gain support from your school board,it is best to write them a formal letter describing your program,since you will most likely not have an opportunity to meet them in person or to attend a board meeting.

Other than your students,your principal is probably the most important person from whom you should seek support for your program.

One way to gain support from the community is to conduct a program with your students for a community function.

Parental support can be particularly helpful in acquiring funding for your program that is not available through the regular school budget.

Being a successful teacher is enough to promote a well supported,quality program of physical education.

When teachers obtain a position at a new school,they can assume the following about the principals:

You can expect your principal and other teachers in your school to understand the value and quality of a good physical education program,and therefore,your job should be primarily to make known your good work.

The Value and Purpose of Physical Education for Children

The Skill Theme Approach

Skill Themes, movement Concepts, and the National Standards

Reflective Teaching

Determining Generic Levels of Skill Proficiency

Planning and Developing the Content

Analyzing Reflective Teaching

Establishing an Environment for Learning

Maintaining Appropriate Behavior

Instructional Approaches

Observing Student Responses

Assessing Student Learning

Space Awareness

Effort

Relationships

Traveling

Chasing, fleeing, and Dodging

Bending, stretching, curling, and Twisting

Jumping and Landing

Balancing

Transferring Weight and Rolling

Kicking and Punting

Throwing and Catching

Volleying and Dribbling

Striking With Rackets and Paddles

Striking With Long-Handled Implements

Teaching Physical Fitness, physical Activity, and Wellness

Teaching Dance

Teaching Gymnastics

Teaching Games

Adapting the Content for Diverse Learners

Integrating the Skill Theme Approach Across the Curriculum

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