Deck 2: Understanding Childrens Needs and Readiness for Physical Activity

Question 1

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

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.

Answer 1

there are large individual differences in maturity within one classroom.

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

time

Question 3

generally have difficulty performing push-ups and sit-ups due to the large proportion of the ________ in comparison to the rest of their bodies.

A)legs
B)arms
C)head
D)trunk

Answer 3

head

Question 4

For children,perceived competence is ________ important as/than actual competence with regard to participation in physical activity.

A)more
B)less
C)just as
D)None of the above.

Question 5

Children demonstrate an inherent need for ________ because they are kinesthetic learners and activity is the means by which they learn.

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

Question 6

Characteristics are ________ attributes that influence children's learning.

A)inherent
B)learned
C)racial
D)age- and maturity-specific

Question 7

Boys and girls are similar in strength and endurance prior to adolescence because

A)girls exhibit higher motivation levels.
B)boys lag behind cognitively.
C)muscular strength increases linearly with skeletal age.
D)muscular strength increases linearly with chronological age.

Question 8

Needs among children are

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 9

With regard to exercise and aerobic capacity in children,which of the following is correct?

A)Vigorous exercise appears to improve children's aerobic activity
B)Vigorous exercise may deter children from enjoying physical activity
C)Forcing children to exercise will improve their performance
D)High-intensity activity physiologically harms children

Question 10

Teachers who introduce a variety of different movement activities are satisfying children's need for ________.

A)adventure and novelty
B)creative satisfaction
C)rhythmic expression
D)knowledge

Question 11

All of the following are characteristics of children EXCEPT

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

Question 12

Children have a need for ________ as illustrated by their willingness to experiment with a variety of implements and devise new strategies for accomplishing goals.

A)adventure and novelty
B)creative satisfaction
C)rhythmic expression
D)knowledge

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

Children have a need for ________ as demonstrated by their interest in what they are doing and why they are doing it.

A)adventure and novelty
B)creative satisfaction
C)rhythmic expression
D)knowledge

Question 16

Children's performance in physical activity is greatly influenced by ________.

A)strength
B)age
C)their parents
D)their friends

Question 17

Children have a need for ________ as shown by their satisfaction in being a needed part of a group and by their sadness when they are rejected.

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

Question 18

When pairing children for competitive activities,it is most important to consider this/these characteristic(s).

A)Gender
B)Age
C)Strength and endurance
D)Friendships

Question 19

An activity in which children are encouraged to develop a game with specific equipment and rules satisfies their need for ________.

A)adventure and novelty
B)creative satisfaction
C)rhythmic expression
D)knowledge

Question 20

With regard to aerobic activity,children prefer ________ intensity and ________ volume.

A)low; low
B)low; high
C)high; low
D)high; high

Question 21

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

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 22

Students at the ________ level perform a skill efficiently and without much thought.

A)introductory
B)intermediate
C)mastery
D)professional

Question 23

Obstacle courses involving children running,jumping through hoops,and galloping are most appropriate to introduce at which grade levels?

A)K-2
B)3-4
C)5-6
D)All of the above.

Question 24

Distance running for children is an area of concern because

A)children may become discouraged from participating in future activity.
B)psychological problems,such as running for adult approval,may occur.
C)separation of growth plates in the knee,ankle,or pelvic region may occur.
D)All of the above.

Question 25

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

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 26

Fitness testing remains a concern for children for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

A)short-term goals are emphasized.
B)children see areas for improvement.
C)most children fail.
D)athletically gifted children are recognized.

Question 27

Students at the ________ level have the opportunity for repetition and refinement of skills.

A)introductory
B)intermediate
C)mastery
D)professional

Question 28

Which of the following physical activities would be appropriate for children in grades 5-6?

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 29

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

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

Question 30

Cephalocaudal skill development means coordination and management of body parts develops

A)from arms to hands.
B)from hands to arms.
C)from upper body to lower body.
D)from lower body to upper body.

Question 31

Lead-up games of soccer are most appropriate to introduce at which grade levels?

A)K-2
B)3-4
C)5-6
D)All of the above.

Question 32

Small-sided soccer games involving strategy are most appropriate to introduce at which grade levels?

A)K-2
B)3-4
C)5-6
D)All of the above.

Question 33

Which of the following is an INAPPROPRIATE alternative to having children run the mile?

A)Have children run the entire mile before assessing their level of performance.
B)Start with 1/8ᵗʰ mile run/walk and build to 1 mile run/walk.
C)Use the PACER test.
D)Have children run/walk for time as opposed to distance.

Question 34

Which of the following physical activities would be appropriate for children in grades K-2?

A)Dribbling a ball with the dominant hand while remaining stationary
B)Dribbling a ball while moving within a large group of students
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 35

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

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

Question 36

Proximodistal skill development means coordination and management of body parts develops

A)from arms to hands.
B)from hands to arms.
C)from upper body to lower body.
D)from lower body to upper body.

Question 37

Students at the ________ level have no perception of how to perform a skill.

A)introductory
B)intermediate
C)mastery
D)professional

Question 38

For students at the introductory skill level,teachers should consider

A)breaking the skill into smaller parts.
B)giving excessive feedback.
C)teaching them to critique their performances.
D)reinforcing the outcome.

Question 39

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

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 40

With regard to exercising children in hot climates,the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Sports Medicine suggests

A)children should not participate in temperatures above 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
B)children should be allowed to drink cool tap water as often as they want.
C)children should be hydrated approximately 20 to 30 minutes prior to strenuous activity.
D)children should not participate in more than 15 minutes of activity in humidity above critical levels.

Question 41

A student at the introductory skill level perform juggling skills would be expected to

A)toss and catch one scarf with practice.
B)toss and catch two scarves using a sequence.
C)toss and catch using three scarves in sequence.
D)toss and catch using three different objects in sequence.

Question 42

For students at the mastery skill level,teachers should consider

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 43

Children who fail to acquire motor skills before entering kindergarten have difficulty learning them during elementary school due to an increase in growth velocity from age 6 to adolescence.

Question 44

A student at the intermediate skill level perform juggling skills would be expected to

A)toss and catch one scarf with practice.
B)begin critiquing their own performance.
C)toss and catch using three scarves in sequence.
D)toss and catch using three different objects in sequence.

Question 45

A student at the mastery skill level perform juggling skills would be expected to

A)toss and catch one scarf with practice.
B)become frustrated with the difficulty level and go off task.
C)toss and catch using two scarves in sequence.
D)toss and catch using three different objects in sequence.

Question 46

Physical activity fosters peer acceptance and tolerance of others if taught appropriately.

Question 47

Characteristics are age- and gender-specific attributes that influence children's learning.

Question 48

Needs are NOT affected by developmental maturity.

Question 49

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

Question 50

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

Question 51

For students at the intermediate skill level,teachers should consider

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 52

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

Question 53

Because there is a 5- to 6-year variation in maturity among children,it is reasonable to expect 8-year-olds to perform at an 11-year-old level.

Question 54

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.

Question 55

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

Question 56

Teachers should focus on helping children develop actual competence because children are not likely to engage in physical activity if they are not skilled.

Question 57

Preadolescent girls generally perform better than preadolescent boys on push-ups and sit-ups due to their earlier adolescent growth spurt.

Question 58

Teachers should present physical activities in a rigid manner because children need structure and order.

Question 59

Classroom physical activity helps satisfy children's need for movement but does not facilitate learning

Question 60

Competitive physical activities are essential in the classroom because children like to achieve and have their achievements recognized.

Question 61

Providing physical activities that require high-intensity are appropriate for children as long as the teacher allows several opportunities for rest.

Question 62

It is appropriate for a teacher to have students run a timed mile because it will improve their performance.

Question 63

Children acquire skills in the same progression of stages.

Question 64

It is inappropriate to require overweight children to perform aerobic activities to the same standards as normal-weight children.

Question 65

Fitness is sustained movement performed at a pace for which the body can supply adequate oxygen to meet the demands of the activity.

Question 66

Teaching a student who is having difficulty making contact with a stationary ball to critique his or her performance is appropriate.

Question 67

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

Question 68

Children are able to adapt to extremes of temperature as effectively as adults,in part because they have similar sweat capacities.

Question 69

For a student who is having difficulty throwing a ball with correct form,the teacher should focus on the product or outcome.

Question 70

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.

Question 71

The decision on whether or not to allow children to go outside for recess should be based on how the teachers react to the temperature.

Question 72

National health goals for 2010 include increasing moderate to vigorous physical activity.

Question 73

For a student who understands and demonstrates various strategies for kicking a ball to a teammate,the teacher should focus on giving more feedback.

Question 74

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.

Question 75

Schools that provide fitness test results for children are able to show whether or not the children are active.