Mississippi Healthy Students Act Quiz

What does physical activity help improve according to the document?

• Respiratory efficiency

• Vision

• Hearing

• Taste

Which organization provided the guidelines mentioned in the document?

• World Health Organization

• Centers for Disease Control

• American Heart Association

• National Institutes of Health

What does the 2013 Mississippi Physical Education Framework use to ensure consistency?

• Terminology and format consistent with other Mississippi subject area curriculum frameworks.

• A completely new set of rules and guidelines.

• A national curriculum model.

• A focus on competitive sports only.

What is an essential component of a student’s overall education according to the document?

• Quality physical education.

• Advanced mathematics.

• Foreign language proficiency.

• Computer programming skills.

What is one of the health benefits of physical activity mentioned in the text?

• Increases stress levels

• Reduces the risk of heart disease

• Causes weight gain

• Decreases bone strength

What should children and adolescents include in their physical activity at least 3 days a week for muscle strengthening?

• Running

• Muscle-strengthening activities

• Swimming

• Cycling

Which organization established the national content standards for physical education?

• National Association for Sports and Physical Education (NASPE)

• National Education Association (NEA)

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

• National Science Foundation (NSF)

What percentage of the class period should students be engaged in physical education?

• Fifty percent

• Twenty-five percent

• Seventy-five percent

• One hundred percent

What is one of the values a physically educated person should have?

• Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction

• Values physical activity for monetary gain

• Values physical activity for competition only

• Values physical activity for academic achievement

What should teachers correlate their assessment methods with?

• Assignments chosen for instruction

• Student preferences

• School holidays

• Classroom decorations