Question 1

It is appropriate to begin students in floor experiences and apparatus experiences at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Outdoor playground equipment is a good way for children to practice skills learned on apparatus in educational gymnastics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Educational gymnastics programs are designed to

Accepted Answer

A)  assist those few children who are developmentally ready. 
B)  help children learn to control their bodies against the force of gravity. 
C)  teach children to take risks. 
D)  increase their knowledge about the Olympics. 
E)  both assist those few children who are developmentally ready and help children learn to control their bodies against the force of gravity. 
A)  assist those few children who are developmentally ready. 
B)  help children learn to control their bodies against the force of gravity. 
C)  teach children to take risks. 
D)  increase their knowledge about the Olympics. 
E)  both assist those few children who are developmentally ready and help children learn to control their bodies against the force of gravity. B

Question 4

All of the following should be taught to children in educational gymnastics prior to apparatus experiences EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  getting onto and off of the equipment. 
B)  safety procedures. 
C)  spotting. 
D)  proper use of the equipment. 
E)  floor experiences. 
A)  getting onto and off of the equipment. 
B)  safety procedures. 
C)  spotting. 
D)  proper use of the equipment. 
E)  floor experiences.

Question 5

Educational gymnastics experiences do not include tasks on gymnastics apparatus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The self-testing nature of gymnastics is challenging to children because

Accepted Answer

A)  they receive immediate feedback. 
B)  gymnastics tasks are a natural part of a child's world. 
C)  team play and cooperative worth are not necessary. 
D)  they are fascinated by the challenge of attempting to defy the force of gravity 
E)  they enjoy performing predetermined skills in specific ways 
A)  they receive immediate feedback. 
B)  gymnastics tasks are a natural part of a child's world. 
C)  team play and cooperative worth are not necessary. 
D)  they are fascinated by the challenge of attempting to defy the force of gravity 
E)  they enjoy performing predetermined skills in specific ways

Question 7

Once children have learned the skills,they should then be required to perform a gymnastics ____________,where they memorize and repeat certain skills in exactly the same order with the same balances and actions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Once children have learned the skills,they should...

Question 8

The content of educational gymnastics derives from all of the following skill themes EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  balancing 
B)  transferring weight 
C)  levels 
D)  rolling 
E)  jumping and landing. 
A)  balancing 
B)  transferring weight 
C)  levels 
D)  rolling 
E)  jumping and landing.

Question 9

Children who are exploring balancing on different body parts as bases of support and balancing in different shapes are performing gymnastics tasks at the

Accepted Answer

A)  precontrol GLSP 
B)  control GLSP 
C)  utilization GLSP 
D)  proficiency GLSP 
E)  either control or utilization GLSP. 
A)  precontrol GLSP 
B)  control GLSP 
C)  utilization GLSP 
D)  proficiency GLSP 
E)  either control or utilization GLSP.

Question 10

The greatest obstacle for the teacher when teaching educational gymnastics is to provide maximum safety for each and every student.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All children in a class should never be expected to perform the same task in the same way in an educational gymnastics unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 29: Teaching Gymnastics

It is appropriate to begin students in floor experiences and apparatus experiences at the same time.

Outdoor playground equipment is a good way for children to practice skills learned on apparatus in educational gymnastics.

Educational gymnastics programs are designed to

All of the following should be taught to children in educational gymnastics prior to apparatus experiences EXCEPT

Educational gymnastics experiences do not include tasks on gymnastics apparatus.

The self-testing nature of gymnastics is challenging to children because

Once children have learned the skills,they should then be required to perform a gymnastics ____________,where they memorize and repeat certain skills in exactly the same order with the same balances and actions.

The content of educational gymnastics derives from all of the following skill themes EXCEPT

Children who are exploring balancing on different body parts as bases of support and balancing in different shapes are performing gymnastics tasks at the

The greatest obstacle for the teacher when teaching educational gymnastics is to provide maximum safety for each and every student.

All children in a class should never be expected to perform the same task in the same way in an educational gymnastics unit.

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 Games

Adapting the Content for Diverse Learners

Integrating the Skill Theme Approach Across the Curriculum

Building Support for Your Program

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