How are short physical activity breaks in the classroom related to student attention?

They increase concentration skills and attention.

They distract from classroom instruction and encourage misbehavior.

They increase students’ heart rate and blood flow but have little effect on attention.

They leave students feeling sluggish and inattentive.

Which is the best point during the school day to have short breaks involving 5 to 20 minutes of physical activity?

after 50 minutes of continuous sitting or during transitions between subjects

during physical education class

Mrs. Guerrero can maximize the benefits of physical activity breaks in her classroom by

integrating them into her planned academic instruction

withholding them to discipline students if necessary

using them as a replacement for recess and other physical education efforts

keeping them completely separate from academic instruction

Miss Hitchcock has her second graders clap to count in mathematics drills and walk chalk lines to trace letters for spelling. These are examples of

integrating movement into academic lessons

requiring movement as punishment in the classroom

using movement to boost test scores

focusing on movement instead of learning

Which of the following would NOT make playground equipment safer for student use?

a large canopy to protect playground equipment from rain and snow

a posted set of rules for how to use playground equipment

monthly inspections of the playground equipment and the grounds

a new soft playground surface made of recycled tires

All the following are satisfactory ways to group students for physical activities EXCEPT

different-colored tokens such as popsicle sticks or poker chips

Which statement is most effective for positive reinforcement during a classroom physical activity?

“Good job. You kept your balance very well as you stepped forward to throw the ball.”

“Way to go. You threw the ball well.”

“You need to maintain your balance as you throw the ball or you will continue to throw off to the side.”

A successful plan for instant activities should include all the following EXCEPT

elaborate instructions that describe each activity

movements that students have practiced and are familiar with

activities that do not require much time for set-up.

an initial activity for warm-up

A substitute teacher organizes an obstacle course activity that leaves most of the students standing on the sidelines waiting their turn for long periods. You can predict that

some of the students on the sidelines will get bored and misbehave

the students on the sidelines will quietly wait their turn to run the course

the students on the sidelines will not participate

all the students on the sidelines will get involved by rooting for the participants

The main requirement for a safe indoor activity area is

sufficient space for free movement

Class behavior rules should be

written in negative terms with specific punishments

Which of the following is an example of advocacy in education?

raising the issue of increased special needs funding at a school board meeting

doing research on the history of special needs programs in America

volunteering to provide extra instruction to special needs students

conducting a poll about support for increased special needs funding at the local level

Miss Haroun advocates for more physical activity in her third-grade class. Her message can be delivered most effectively through

posters, quotes, and collages displayed in her classroom

praise for active students and punishment for sedentary students

verbal warnings to students about the hazards of getting too little exercise

awards of snacks to active students

Teachers should express their support for physical activity programs

in their classrooms, schools, and communities

in faculty meetings and school board meetings

Mrs. Gupta promotes an active, healthy classroom with lots of movement during the day. As a result, the students in her class are likely to

develop a positive attitude about being physically active

be distracted and fail to pay attention to academics

reject adding movement and exercise to their routine outside of school

Mr. Welles makes his fifth-graders run or walk laps if they misbehave during class. Which is a major drawback to this policy?

Students may develop a lifelong association between exercise and punishment.

Students may complain to their parents about harsh treatment.

Students may reject all physical exercise.

Students are liable to injure themselves.

Underwood Elementary School has contracted with a new food services company to provide healthy snacks in the cafeteria. Which is the best way for the principal at Underwood to inform the entire school about these new healthy offerings?

Have a student read a description of the new healthy snacks on the school intercom during morning announcements.

Send an email about the new healthy snacks to parents of certain students.

Post a memo about the new healthy snacks on a bulletin board outside the school office.

Place an ad about the new snacks in the local paper.

What is the main idea behind the Smart Snacks in School regulations?

replace unhealthy snack options in school with more nutritious ones

allow students to vote on the best-tasting snacks sold at school

ensure that students have a wide variety of snack options at school

maximize school revenue from vending machine sales of snacks

An effective school wellness policy (SWP) should

ban advertising of junk food in the school

ban advertising and marketing of all foods on school grounds

change vending machine suppliers every school year

advocate punishment for students caught eating junk food at school

Mr. Swann wants to reach out to parents of his students with ideas for healthy food choices. Which is the LEAST effective way to do this?

a postcard listing websites about childhood eating habits

a parent-child cook-off competition for healthy foods

a monthly newsletter with healthy recipes and meal ideas

an afterschool talk by a local food expert on nutritious foods for children

Which of the following is an example of creating an active elementary classroom environment?

setting up map and globe stations around the classroom and having students rotate to complete a geography assignment

having students sit out recess to finish an incomplete handwriting assignment

requiring the students to sit at their desks while the teacher passes out papers and collects homework

skipping recess when it is raining outside

Which of the following are best for teachers to choose to group students

ability, gender, size, or social compatibility

To give instructions or change activities during physical activity, teachers should

establish and practice start and stop signals

direct students verbally using a loud voice

assign a student leader to maintain order

write the instructions on a whiteboard

Properly managing students during physical activity involves

using signals, grouping students, spacing appropriately, and handling equipment properly

integrating physical activity into core academic subjects

classroom advocacy, physical literacy, signaling, and individual spacing

talking loudly or yelling, using punitive measures, and having students who misbehave sit out of the activity

Which of these is not one of the 4 steps for integrating health education into the academic curriculum?

Make sure the school's health teacher is available to teach the lesson

Link National Health Education Standards with academic standards.

Develop grade-specific interdisciplinary activities

Develop an integrated activity plan to implement the activity.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main objective of introducing physical activity to the classroom?

provide opportunities for content area learning

avoid classroom boredom

create an active learning environment

improve students’ cardiovascular health

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To promote physical activity in her second-grade class, Miss Mumford should

concentrate on teaching sports and games

encourage various forms of movement that use energy

focus on teaching students to dance

hold competitions in running and jumping

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to government guidelines, grade-school students should participate in

20 minutes of physical activity before school

30 minutes of physical activity after school

60 minutes of physical activity every three days

60 minutes of physical activity daily

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is an example of appropriate instruction in a physical education program?

a written plan for attaining standards-based outcomes

a requirement for 150 minutes of instruction per week with a physical education specialist

a plan enabling all students, regardless of skill level, to have practice opportunities in a physical activity

a comprehensive plan for student assessment in physical education

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Miss Dodds strives for inclusion in her physical education program. Nine-year-old Hector must use a wheelchair to be mobile. When the class plays a kickball game, Hector should

have an opportunity to “kick” the ball with his hands

keep score on the sideline

act as coach for one of the teams

be an observer until the class begins another activity

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For a school report on a health topic, Quan explains how her martial arts classes provide her with skills, knowledge, and confidence. From this evidence, one can predict that Kwan will

focus more on martial arts than academics

burn out on strenuous physical activity

become a martial arts teacher

enjoy lifelong benefits of physical activity

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following are examples of nonlocomotor/nonmanipulative skills?

kicking and catching

twisting and balancing

leaping and galloping

all of the above

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PE 122 Exam/Test 3

What is the main objective of introducing physical activity to the classroom?

To promote physical activity in her second-grade class, Miss Mumford should

According to government guidelines, grade-school students should participate in

Which is an example of appropriate instruction in a physical education program?

Miss Dodds strives for inclusion in her physical education program. Nine-year-old Hector must use a wheelchair to be mobile. When the class plays a kickball game, Hector should

For a school report on a health topic, Quan explains how her martial arts classes provide her with skills, knowledge, and confidence. From this evidence, one can predict that Kwan will

Which of the following are examples of nonlocomotor/nonmanipulative skills?

By the fifth grade, Brandon is adept at coordinating group activities and getting groups of students to cooperate and show good sportsmanship. This is a basic goal of which National Health Standard?

How are short physical activity breaks in the classroom related to student attention?

Which is the best point during the school day to have short breaks involving 5 to 20 minutes of physical activity?

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