Question 1

Children are economical in running and walking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Boys have an advantage in activities requiring:

Accepted Answer

A)   arm and trunk strength.
B)   leg strength.
C)   specialized skills.
D)   cognitive skills. A

Question 3

During the elementary years, boys are generally:

Accepted Answer

A)   taller and lighter.
B)   taller and heavier.
C)   shorter and heavier.
D)   shorter and lighter. B

Question 4

Why must teachers understand that maturity plays an important role in dictating how youngsters learn motor skills?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why must teachers understand that maturity plays...

Question 5

Overweight children are less proficient at performing motor skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Children who feel incompetent in performing physical skills will usually:

Accepted Answer

A)   have a positive opinion about physical activity.
B)   drop out of physical education when possible.
C)   work harder than other children.
D)   perform poorly on motor skills tests.

Question 7

The rate of ossification gives an accurate indication of a child's rate of maturation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The endomorph is identified as being extremely thin, with a minimum of muscle development, and is characterized as "skinny."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The PACER is a recommended alternative to the mile run.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Why should overweight students' workloads be based upon time rather than distance?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why should overweight students' workloads be based...

Question 11

Short legs in relation to K-2 students' upper bodies makes them "bottom heavy."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Children exercising at a certain workload perceive the activity to be more intense than do adults working at a similar level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which body type is identified as being extremely thin, with a minimum of muscle development?

Accepted Answer

A)   the somatotype
B)   the ectomorph
C)   the endomorph
D)   the mesomorph

Question 14

Elementary age children who do best in activities requiring slow twitch fibers also do best in:

Accepted Answer

A)   balance.
B)   flexibility.
C)   distance running.
D)   flexed-arm hang.

Question 15

Offering a wide spectrum of developmentally appropriate activities helps ensure that youngsters will be successful regardless of their maturity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Physical educators should never offer advice to parents and community leaders regarding sport activity programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the elementary school years, muscular strength increases linearly with chronological age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Growth patterns are generally controlled by genetics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A safe exercise program for children should be based on opportunities to participate in recreational activity and:

Accepted Answer

A)   moderate exercise.
B)   sporadic exercise.
C)   strenuous exercise.
D)   seasonal exercise.

Question 20

Because the rate of growth slows during the elementary school years, this is an excellent window of time for learning motor skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Understanding the Growth and Development of Children

Children are economical in running and walking.

Boys have an advantage in activities requiring:

During the elementary years, boys are generally:

Why must teachers understand that maturity plays an important role in dictating how youngsters learn motor skills?

Overweight children are less proficient at performing motor skills.

Children who feel incompetent in performing physical skills will usually:

The rate of ossification gives an accurate indication of a child's rate of maturation.

The endomorph is identified as being extremely thin, with a minimum of muscle development, and is characterized as "skinny."

The PACER is a recommended alternative to the mile run.

Why should overweight students' workloads be based upon time rather than distance?

Short legs in relation to K-2 students' upper bodies makes them "bottom heavy."

Children exercising at a certain workload perceive the activity to be more intense than do adults working at a similar level.

Which body type is identified as being extremely thin, with a minimum of muscle development?

Elementary age children who do best in activities requiring slow twitch fibers also do best in:

Offering a wide spectrum of developmentally appropriate activities helps ensure that youngsters will be successful regardless of their maturity.

Physical educators should never offer advice to parents and community leaders regarding sport activity programs.

In the elementary school years, muscular strength increases linearly with chronological age.

Growth patterns are generally controlled by genetics.

A safe exercise program for children should be based on opportunities to participate in recreational activity and:

Because the rate of growth slows during the elementary school years, this is an excellent window of time for learning motor skills.