PQ 9.6 Designing Movement-Based Activities for Different Ages, S

What is the average hand spread of a 9- to 12-year-old child according to the study by Kathleen Haywood?

• 15.2 cm

• 19.1 cm

• 22.5 cm

• 25.0 cm

What percentage of a regulation-size basketball can the average 11-year-old's hand cover?

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

• 30%

Which of the following is NOT a suggested modification for a basketball game for 9- to 12-year-old children?

• Using a smaller basketball

• Lowering the hoop’s height

• Using a larger basketball

• Having someone stand in a hoop to catch the ball

Why is the offside rule often omitted in soccer for children under the age of eight?

• They lack the physical skills to be onside

• They are not ready cognitively to understand the rule

• It makes the game more competitive

• It is too easy for them to follow

What is one method mentioned for matching ability levels to skill acquisition?

• Increasing the complexity of skills

• Breaking down skills into elements

• Practising skills in a competitive environment

• Ignoring skill levels

In the context of modifying sports activities, what does "Progressive Tennis" involve?

• Using a larger court size

• Modifying court size, ball size, and racquet size

• Increasing the net height

• Using heavier tennis balls

Which of the following is an example of practising a skill in a situation that eliminates some external complications?

• Practising the high jump with a bar

• Practising volleyball by throwing and catching a ball

• Practising soccer with the offside rule

• Practising basketball with a regulation-size ball

What is the main goal of designing developmentally appropriate physical activities?

• To increase competition among participants

• To match the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional abilities of participants

• To make activities more challenging

• To focus solely on physical abilities

What is one suggested modification for the high jump to match ability levels?

• Increasing the height of the bar

• Allowing participants to choose the height they wish to jump

• Using a heavier bar

• Removing the jump technique

Which age group is mentioned as having difficulty processing multiple aspects of a sport at once?

• Under 5 years old

• Under 7 or 8 years old

• 9 to 12 years old

• 13 to 15 years old