Deck 3: Physical Activity and Health

Question 1

The contributions of physical activity to health and wellness have only recently been documented with the focus on health-related physical fitness.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Physical activity is defined as almost any form of movement, since students with disabilities may not be able to demonstrate movement similar to typically developing peers.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The responsibility of physical activity programs falls largely with state laws for requiring physical education programs and local school boards who enforce physical education programs.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The United States Department of Health and Human Services published the first ever science-based physical activity guidelines for Americans.

Question 5

Carol M. White Physical Education Program funding has gradually decreased since its inception.

Question 6

A well-coordinated school health plan between the home and school can promote the likelihood of increased physical activity participation.

Question 7

When given a choice, students may choose physical activities that are less likely to lead to those that last a lifespan, such as choosing team sports rather than individual sports.

Question 8

In order to make sweeping change in physical activity policy, a systemic change and synergistic effort by all is required.

Question 9

The influence of physical activity and Factor P is specific to only those families who have a child with a disability.

Question 10

Because students with disabilities have more leisure time compared to their peers, they should be excused from physical activity and concentrate on academic skills.

Question 11

Which of the following is a major contributor to physical activity programs?

A) Federal and state governments
B) National organizations promoting physical activity and health programs
C) Public/private partnership for physical activity promotion
D) Schools and families

Question 12

Which of the following theoretical models is used to promote physical activity and self-efficacy?

A) Theory of Reasoned Action and Planned Behavior
B) Social-Cognitive Theory
C) Systems Theory
D) Transtheoretical Model

Question 13

Which of the following theoretical models is used to promote physical activity and explain behavioral intentions and perceived behavior control?

A) Theory of Reasoned Action and Planned Behavior
B) Social-Cognitive Theory
C) Systems Theory
D) Transtheoretical Model

Question 14

The opportunity to take ownership of and participate in meaningful and purposeful physical activity can leave a lasting impression on students. Therefore, it is important to consider which theory as a possible outcome for those students with disabilities.

A) The notion of one-size-fits-all toward physical activity
B) Nomothetic physical activity
C) Factor P
D) Systems theory

Question 15

When it comes to beliefs about physical activity, some people from marginalized and/or economically disadvantaged groups believe that it is important, but they also believe:

A) Working and supporting the family for daily living is more important.
B) Children should be allowed to participate in physical activity as long as it is free of charge.
C) It does really no good, and the children only play, laugh, and have fun.
D) Academics are more important than physical activity, and therefore they severely limit physical activity participation.

Question 16

Demonstrating culture competency in teaching physical activity suggests that physical education teachers should do which of the following?

A) Develop an understanding for the socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teaching a diverse group of students.
B) Participate in cultural awareness activities as part of their undergraduate matriculation in college.
C) Attend workshops and conferences on teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
D) Realize that they will have few encounters with students who are diverse.

Question 17

Which statement best reflects being a culturally competent educator?

A) It means you understand that persons from diverse groups value physical activity, but do not necessarily participate in physical activity regularly.
B) It means you understand the value placed on physical activity by individuals from different backgrounds is identical and day-to-day survival is more of a priority than physical activity.
C) It means you understand that the value placed on physical activity by individuals from diverse backgrounds is essentially the same. All cultures value and participate regularly in physical activity.
D) It means you understand that the value placed on physical activity by individuals from diverse backgrounds will differ. For some, day-to-day survival may be more of a priority than physical activity.

Question 18

The start of physical activity and the public health movement, and the published results of longitudinal epidemiology studies about physical activity morbidity and mortality, were initiated during which decade?

A) 1970s.
B) 1980s
C) 1990s
D) 2000s

Question 19

Which of the following statements is false about physical activity and health?

A) Everyone can participate in some form of physical activity.
B) Some physical activity is better than no physical activity.
C) Physical activity and health benefits can increase our quality of life.
D) Physical activity and health are only for those who can afford it.

Question 20

Which statement is least accurate about successful physical activity participation?

A) It should include fun type activities.
B) It should be done with others, if possible.
C) It can include music for entertainment.
D) It requires expensive equipment and resources.