Deck 8: Increasing Students Activity Levels

Question 1

Orienteering is an example of ________.

A)lifestyle physical activities
B)active aerobics
C)active sports and recreational activities
D)flexibility exercises

Answer 1

active sports and recreational activities

Question 2

Volleyball is an example of ________.

A)lifestyle physical activities
B)active aerobics
C)active sports and recreational activities
D)flexibility exercises

Answer 2

active sports and recreational activities

Question 3

Rest and inactivity are considered Level ________ on the physical activity pyramid.

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Answer 3

4

Question 4

The physical activity pyramid consists of ________ levels of physical activity.

A)three
B)four
C)five
D)six

Question 5

Which of the following children meets the NASPE recommendations for physical activity?

A)John,who walks to school for 5 minutes,plays soccer at recess for 20 minutes,and walks home for 5 minutes
B)Rachel,who rides her bike to school for 10 minutes,plays hopscotch at recess for 20 minutes,rides her bike home for 10 minutes,and practices karate for 30 minutes
C)Matt,who walks for 15 minutes at recess
D)Gina,who walks her dog for 10 minutes,plays tag for 15 minutes at recess,and practice dance for 30 minutes after school

Question 6

Yoga is an example of ________.

A)lifestyle physical activities
B)active aerobics
C)active sports and recreational activities
D)flexibility exercises

Question 7

Rope-jumping is considered a ________ intensity physical activity.

A)light
B)moderate
C)vigorous
D)resting

Question 8

Light intensity physical activity consists of ________ and may include ________.

A)one MET; jogging
B)one MET; skipping
C)three METs or fewer; jogging
D)three METs or fewer: stretching

Question 9

Doing homework is an example of ________.

A)lifestyle physical activities
B)active aerobics
C)strength and muscular development exercises
D)rest and inactivity

Question 10

Push-ups are an example of ________.

A)lifestyle physical activities
B)active aerobics
C)strength and muscular development exercises
D)rest and inactivity

Question 11

Moderate intensity physical activity consists of ________ and may include ________.

A)4-6 METs; slow walking
B)4-6 METs; jogging
C)6+ METs; bicycling on level terrain
D)6+ METs; stair-climbing

Question 12

________ is defined as bodily movement that is produced by the contraction of skeletal muscle and that substantially increases energy expenditure.

A)Physical activity
B)Exercise
C)Flexibility
D)Muscular endurance

Question 13

Flexibility exercises are considered Level ________ on the physical activity pyramid.

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question 14

Lifestyle physical activities are considered Level ________ on the physical activity pyramid.

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a NASPE physical activity guideline for children?

A)Extended periods of inactivity are encouraged for children,especially during daytime hours.
B)Children should accumulate at least 60 minutes,and up to several hours,of age-appropriate physical activity on all or most days of the week.
C)Children should participate in several bouts of physical activity last 15 minutes or more each day.
D)Children should participate each day in a variety of age-appropriate physical activities designed to help them achieve optimal health,wellness,fitness,and performance benefits.

Question 16

According to NASPE,it is recommended that children accumulate ________ minutes of physical activity per day.

A)30
B)45
C)60
D)120

Question 17

Dancing is an example of ________.

A)lifestyle physical activities
B)active aerobics
C)active sports and recreational activities
D)flexibility exercises

Question 18

Active aerobics are considered Level ________ on the physical activity pyramid.

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question 19

Vigorous intensity physical activity consists of ________ and may include ________.

A)4-6 METs; slow walking
B)4-6 METs; jogging
C)6+ METs; bicycling on level terrain
D)6+ METs; stair-climbing

Question 20

Mowing the lawn is an example of ________.

A)lifestyle physical activities
B)active aerobics
C)active sports and recreational activities
D)flexibility exercises

Question 21

According to the news clip on PE4Life,research has shown the overweight children lost more weight when engaging in ________ activities as opposed to ________ activities.

A)team; individual
B)muscular strength; aerobic
C)flexibility; muscular strength
D)lifetime; sports

Question 22

To help students set realistic pedometer goals,which of the following methods is recommended?

A)A single-standard goal because it fits all types of students
B)A single-standard goal because it is easy for all students to reach that goal
C)A baseline and goal-setting technique because math can be integrated
D)A baseline and goal-setting technique because it takes into consideration the fact that all individuals are unique

Question 23

________ is defined as the ability to use joints through a full range of motion as a result of having long muscles and elastic connective tissues.

A)Physical activity
B)Exercise
C)Flexibility
D)Muscular endurance

Question 24

Three hours of walking per week is associated with a ________ percent lower risk of heart disease in women.

A)5-10
B)15-30
C)30-40
D)40-50

Question 25

All of the following are ideas for supervising the playground actively EXCEPT

A)encouraging activity.
B)chatting with students in the middle of the zones.
C)organizing group activities.
D)mixing recreation and competition.

Question 26

When using a single-standard pedometer step goal,the goal for youth is often

A)4,000 steps per day for girls and 6,000 steps per day for boys.
B)10,000 steps per day for girls and 12,000 steps per day for boys.
C)11,000 steps per day for girls and 13,000 steps per day for boys.
D)15,000 steps per day for girls and 17,000 steps per day for boys.

Question 27

All of the following are appropriate ideas for using pedometers in a school setting EXCEPT

A)hosting a school-wide step contest for all students.
B)hosting a school-wide step contest for all classes.
C)estimating the number of steps it takes students to walk to the next town.
D)estimating the number of miles students would accumulate if they walked to school each day for one week.

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate Activity Zone for an activity-friendly playground?

A)Parachute games
B)Dodgeball
C)Bicycling safety
D)Jacks

Question 29

All of the following steps help making the playground activity-friendly EXCEPT

A)including all traditional games.
B)using Activity Zones.
C)promoting the program through the school's public address system.
D)including a learning zone.

Question 30

________ is defined as a type of physical activity done especially to maintain fitness.

A)Physical activity
B)Exercise
C)Flexibility
D)Muscular endurance

Question 31

Why are pedometers increasingly being used in schools to monitor physical activity?

A)They measure energy expenditure.
B)They measure all types of activity.
C)They measure heart rate.
D)They are small,unobtrusive,and convenient to use with children.

Question 32

Which teacher is NOT supervising the playground actively?

A)Allison,who organized a walking club for students
B)Meghan,who is teaching playground games to students
C)Seth,who organized soccer tournaments using captains
D)Gavin,who set up hopscotch and horseshoe zones for students

Question 33

Pedometers can measure all of the following EXCEPT

A)the number of steps taken.
B)heart rate.
C)caloric expenditure.
D)time in physical activity.

Question 34

An activity bulletin board is appropriate for all of the following EXCEPT

A)announcing upcoming games for learning zones.
B)posting photographs of children participating in playground activities.
C)notifying students about after-school physical activities.
D)posting all students' performances.

Question 35

The two common placements points for pedometer accuracy include

A)the waistline directly in line with the midpoint of the front of the thigh and kneecap and on the side of the body over the hip.
B)the waistline directly in line with the midpoint of the front of the thigh and kneecap and on the front of the body directly in line with the naval.
C)the waistline directly in line with the midpoint of the front of the thigh and kneecap and on the shoelaces of the tennis shoe
D)the waistline on the front of the body directly in line with the naval and on the shoelaces of the shoe

Question 36

With regard to playground equipment,all of the following are important to consider EXCEPT

A)purchasing equipment that is easily identifiable as playground equipment.
B)identifying a responsible individual to place equipment at zones.
C)establishing rules and consequences for keeping equipment in zones.
D)sharing equipment with the physical education teacher.

Question 37

Which of the following should be the first step to introducing pedometers to students?

A)Allow them to wear pedometers for short periods of time only in the classroom.
B)Allow them to wear pedometers for short periods of time in the classroom and at recess.
C)Allow them to wear pedometers throughout the school day excluding special classes.
D)Allow them to wear pedometers for a 24-hour period to test their responsibility.

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a rule that should be established for students using pedometers?

A)"You shake it,I take it."
B)"You take it off your waist,I put it away."
C)"You may compare steps with neighbor after recess."
D)"Return your pedometer,record your steps,and prepare for dismissal."

Question 39

The benefits of walking include

A)managing weight and blood pressure and decreasing the risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
B)managing weight and blood pressure and decreasing the risk of Type 2 diabetes and high-density lipoproteins.
C)managing weight and increasing blood pressure and high-density lipoproteins.
D)managing weight and increasing body mass index and high-density lipoproteins.

Question 40

According to the news clip on PE4Life,advocates claim that teaching ________ skills is not a smart use of the limited time dedicated to physical activity during the school day since less than 3% of American continue to engage after age 24.

A)sports
B)lifetime
C)competitive
D)recreational

Question 41

Over the last ten years,children's energy expenditure through physical activity has ________ and their energy intake has ________.

A)decreased; decreased
B)decreased; increased
C)increased; increased
D)increased; decreased

Question 42

To implement a school walking program,teachers should consider all of the following EXCEPT

A)having students use the sidewalk.
B)having students walk alone.
C)having students walk in small groups.
D)having students sign out with their name and the path they are taking.

Question 43

Running stairs is considered a vigorous physical activity.

Question 44

Children should be expected to engage in continuous vigorous physical activity of several minutes in length.

Question 45

Activities of three METs or fewer are classified as light physical activities.

Question 46

Recreational swimming is considered as active aerobics on the physical activity pyramid.

Question 47

Physical fitness is bodily movement that is produced by the contraction of skeletal muscle and that substantially increases energy expenditure.

Question 48

The adage,"No pain,no gain," aligns with the physical activity recommendations for children.

Question 49

Riding a bike up hills is considered a moderate physical activity.

Question 50

Cleaning a bedroom is considered a light physical activity.

Question 51

All of the following are important points to consider while implementing a school walking program EXCEPT

A)having students run if they encounter aggressive dogs.
B)having students wear loose clothing and hats in hot weather.
C)having students apply sunscreen.
D)having students wear layers of clothing in cold weather.

Question 52

Aerobic activities should be performed 2-3 times per week.

Question 53

Family walking is considered as active sports and recreational activities on the physical activity pyramid.

Question 54

Activities of four to six METs are considered moderate physical activities.

Question 55

Activities of more than six METs are considered vigorous physical activities.

Question 56

To achieve maximum benefit from walking,students should be taught all of the following EXCEPT

A)to walk at least five times per week for 60 minutes.
B)to walk at a brisk pace with comfortable stride and good arm swing.
C)their walking pace should allow them to carry on a conversation without difficulty.
D)the more steps taken in a specified time,the higher the intensity of the walk.

Question 57

All of the following are reasons walking has an advantage over some other forms of exercise EXCEPT

A)it requires no special equipment.
B)it does not require good weather.
C)it has a low injury rate.
D)it is more fun.

Question 58

Vacuuming the house is considered a lifestyle physical activity on the physical activity pyramid.

Question 59

The physical activity pyramid includes six categories of activities arranged into four levels.

Question 60

The NASPE recommendations for children's physical activity are 60 or more minutes of physical activity per day.

Question 61

The most common placement points for pedometer placement and accuracy are at the waistline directly in line with the midpoint of the front of the thigh and kneecap and on the side of the body over the hip.

Question 62

The single-standard goal of 10,000 steps per day is recommended for use with pedometers in elementary schools.

Question 63

When introducing pedometers to students,students should wear them for short periods of time only in the classroom for the first six to eight weeks of school.

Question 64

On the playground,Activity Zones should be focused on competition because students will avoid making mistakes as much as possible and winners will be reinforced.

Question 65

An activity bulletin board should be used to post all students' performances.

Question 66

Pilates are considered as flexibility exercises on the physical activity pyramid.

Question 67

It is not a good idea for a classroom teacher to take a pedometer away from a child if he or she displays inappropriate behavior because it will hinder physical activity levels.

Question 68

Children in kindergarten who are accumulating adequate daily physical activity do not need to participate in regular strength-training activities.

Question 69

All types of inactivity are detrimental to health.

Question 70

Flexibility and muscle fitness should be engaged in 2-3 times per week.

Question 71

Pedometers have the capability of counting steps,measuring distance covered,and calculating caloric expenditure.

Question 72

When teaching students playground games,it is important that students do not change the rules.

Question 73

An activity-friendly playground includes Activity Zones,learning zones,and low-intensity social zones.

Question 74

It is important to purchase equipment that is easy to identify as playground equipment.

Question 75

Soccer kicking and hula hooping are examples of Activity Zones for an activity-friendly playground.