PE NAEP Practice #2

How many kicks per cycle does a sprinter kick in back stroking?

• six

• eight

• ten

• five

Which of the following methods measures the amount of energy according to the amount of oxygen consumed?

• Time metabolism

• Heart rate monitor

• Telemetry belt

• Indirect calorimetry

Answer explanation

The correct answer is indirect calorimetry. An indirect calorimetry determines the amount of energy that is made based on the amount of oxygen consumed. A heart rate monitor tells an individual the rate or number of beats per minute the heart is pumping. The telemetry belt is placed around the waist while on exercise equipment to measure the heart rate.

When playing racquetball, the student uses anaerobic and aerobic energy. Which of the following best identifies anaerobic energy?

• Anaerobic energy is the energy that does not require oxygen.

• Anaerobic energy always uses at minimum 10% of oxygen.

• Anaerobic energy requires carbon dioxide intake to replace the energy burned during the physical activity.

• Anaerobic energy uses fat tissues to gain the energy to carry out the physical activity.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is anaerobic energy is the energy that does not require oxygen. With anaerobic activities, the intensity is high. Also, the individual is only able to engage in anaerobic activities for a short time. The focus of anaerobic activities is performance and speed. Also, with anaerobic activities, the body uses the energy from the muscles for this type of exercise instead of depending on oxygen as in aerobic exercise. An example of physical activities using anaerobic energy are sprinting, jumping rope and interval training.

Which developmental level would be evidenced by a player changing speed while dribbling a ball?

• Proficiency.

• Control.

• Precontrol.

• Utilization.

Answer explanation

Proficiency is evidenced by automatically changing directions while dribbling.

Control is evidenced by dribbling a ball at different heights.

Precontrol is evidenced by dribbling a ball by striking it down and catching it.

Which of the following is level 3 in the personal social responsibility model?

• Self-direction.

• Caring.

• Participation.

• Respect.

Answer explanation

The personal social responsibility model includes five levels: 

1 - respect

2 - participation

3 - self-direction

4 - caring

5 - transference

Which of the following is not a first year milestone in a newborn?

• First steps

• Pushing and throwing things

• Pointing to objects or pictures when it's named

• Associating gestures and words

Answer explanation

Children that are 1 year old are taking their first steps.  They are also learning how they interact with their environment by pushing and throwing things.  They are also learning to connect gestures and actions, such as waving good-bye when someone leaves or shaking their head when hearing the word "no."  It is not until about the age of 2 years that they begin pointing to an object or picture of an object when it is named. 

Teachers can determine the effectiveness of physical tasks performed by students through what?

• Due Process Guidelines.

• Internal Fitness Standards.

• Presidential Active Lifestyle Award.

• Gross Motor Performance Tests.

Answer explanation

The Presidential Active Lifestyle award is another way teachers and their schools can evaluate how well their physical education programs are meeting local, state and federal physical education standards. Through the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, an award is given to students who engage in some form of physical activity up to 60 minutes each day. The students participate in the program for 6 weeks. They enter in their activity and the duration of the activity through the council’s website. Students who meet the criteria established by the council receive a Presidential Active Lifestyle Award.

In response to concern about outdated teaching methods, the Department of Labor's Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified five competencies expected of effective workers. These include all but which of the following?

• Using resources effectively

• Using technology appropriately

• Having long-term personal goals

• Acquiring and evaluating information

Answer explanation

The five competencies identified by SCANS for effective workers are:  1. Use of resources: allocation, use, cost, materials, space and staff  2. Use of interpersonal skills: teamwork, instruction, service, leadership, multicultural issues, and negotiation skills.  3. Information skills: acquisition, evaluation, organization, maintenance, interpretation, communication, and processing  4. Use of systems: social, organizational, technological, improvement  5. Use of technology: selection, application, maintenance, and trouble-shooting

Coaches teach their players many different strength workouts. Which of the following is a strength workout?

• Running.

• Walking on the treadmill.

• Squats.

• None of these.

Answer explanation

Running and walking on the treadmill are examples aerobic activities, which means they are geared toward burning calories. Squats help build muscle, which in turn builds strength.

During deep snapping in football, the student uses which hand to guide the ball?

• dominant hand

• right hand

• left hand

• non dominant hand

Answer explanation

During deep snapping in football, the player uses the nondomaintant hand to guide the ball. When snapping the ball to the quarterback, the center uses the dominant hand. Further, during centering, the student should keep the legs spread apart with the toes facing straight in a forward direction.