Deck 11: Planning for the Body: Physicalmotor Development

Question 1

If children do not learn basic motor skills in the first few years of life, they may never learn them later.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Motor skills are an ineffective way of assessing the child's progress.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Motor abilities affect other areas of development.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The greatest portion of the young child's day is spent in physical activity.

Question 5

Perceptual motor development involves only how children move.

Question 6

Girls have more muscle tissue than boys.

Question 7

The growth rate for girls is more regular and predictable.

Question 8

Growth patterns persist throughout children's lives, so a child who is late in one area of development will be so in other areas.

Question 9

Preschoolers gain about 5 pounds per year.

Question 10

Children with special needs follow a different growth sequence than do children who are developing normally.

Question 11

Motor behavior is different for boys and girls.

Question 12

Boys excel in jumping and hopping.

Question 13

Behavioral differences in motor development are not apparent until elementary school years.

Question 14

By 6 years of age, boys are better in gross motor skills.

Question 15

Some sex differences in motor behavior are genetic.

Question 16

Self-concept is profoundly related to physical development.

Question 17

If a child has an obese parent it does not necessarily mean that the child will also be obese in adulthood.

Question 18

Themes can be used to encourage physical and motor involvement.

Question 19

Children do not begin to develop eye-hand coordination until toddlerhood.

Question 20

In the classroom, children only use large muscles during planned activities.

Question 21

Good playgrounds increase the intensity of play and the range of play behavior.

Question 22

The greatest portion of the young child's day is spent in social activity.

Question 23

Physical growth in early childhood ____.

A) is even
B) moves from foot to head
C) follows a pattern
D) moves from outward toward the center

Question 24

The greatest portion of a young child's day is spent ____.

A) building with blocks
B) sleeping
C) in physical activity
D) drawing and painting

Question 25

Physical growth and motor development are partly determined by a child's genetic makeup. Other factors are ____.

A) nutrition
B) age of parents
C) health
D) nutrition and health
E) parents and opportunity

Question 26

Movement exploration enhances children's ability to ____.

A) read earlier
B) problem solve
C) gain confidence
D) exercise divergent thinking
E) problem solve, gain confidence, and exercise divergent thinking

Question 27

Preschoolers ____.

A) gain about 5 pounds a year
B) add 20 inches in height from birth
C) have 30 teeth
D) have legs that are 30% of their body

Question 28

Gender differences are apparent from an early age. Boys ____.

A) have less muscle tissue
B) mature earlier than girls
C) have strong fine-motor skills
D) can run faster

Question 29

There are differences in physical development among ethnic groups. Which is true?

A) African-American infants/toddlers seem to walk later.
B) Asian children develop earlier than Euro-American children.
C) Asian children are taller than African-American children.
D) African-American children are shorter than Euro-Americans.

Question 30

Gross motor activity does not include ____.

A) throwing
B) hopping
C) writing
D) rolling

Question 31

Types of locomotor activities are ____.

A) running
B) jumping
C) swinging a bat
D) climbing
E) running, jumping, and climbing

Question 32

Teachers can support good physical development for both boys and girls if they ____.

A) praise the "winner" of athletic contests
B) let girls avoid physical sports and concentrate on working with boys
C) make all physical activities equally attractive to girls and boys
D) encourage and support girls in more "feminine" activities

Question 33

Ways to encourage children to feel safe when climbing are ____.

A) caution them about heights
B) pick them up and place them on the equipment if they can't climb
C) have them climb in bare feet
D) stand near and offer verbal support

Question 34

Gross motor activity is the movement of _____.

A) the entire body
B) scissors going up and down
C) coloring a picture
D) finger movement

Question 35

Fine motor activity involves _____.

A) using small muscles or extremities
B) using the trunk and legs
C) swinging a baseball bat
D) listening to music

Question 36

Perceptual motor activity involves how children _____.

A) move and what they perceive
B) lift and carry
C) color in the lines
D) run outside

Question 37

An activity that helps develop spatial awareness is _____.

A) climbing into a box
B) dancing to a rhythmic beat
C) saying, "What's that sound?"
D) miming another person

Question 38

Children demonstrate manipulative skills when they _____.

A) play catch ball
B) run to the swing
C) play hopscotch
D) pull a wagon

Question 39

A safe playground includes _____.

A) clearly defined and differentiated areas of play
B) standing water
C) all soft surfaces
D) little or no empty space

Question 40

A large motor activity for indoors may be _____.

A) painting with large brushes at the easel
B) cutting paper
C) reading a story
D) fingerpainting

Question 41

Physical growth is NOT influenced by _____.

A) the books we read
B) genetic makeup
C) nutrition
D) injury

Question 42

Movement exploration enhances children's ability to do all of the following EXCEPT: _____.

A) respond at an advanced age and developmental level
B) develop strong muscles
C) become more aware of others' viewpoints and ideas
D) be self-expressive

Question 43

Which is a recommended teaching strategy for children with cognitive disabilities?

A) Allow children to repeat their successes.
B) Use many auditory cues.
C) Make frequent use of rhythmic activities.
D) Engage in activities that eliminate participants from the game.

Question 44

Dancing to a rhythmic beat is an example of _____.

A) fine motor
B) perceptual motor
C) mind-body movement
D) growth

Question 45

Physical disabilities for children with special needs may require the teacher to _________ materials and equipment for their special abilities.

A) buy
B) adapt
C) simulate
D) None of these are correct.

Question 46

Important environmental factors for physical growth and development are nourishment, health, safety, stimulation, opportunity, practice, encouragement, and _____.

A) instruction
B) family
C) culture
D) All of these are correct.

Question 47

In the area of multiple intelligences, body kinesthetic intelligence can be addressed through activities such as dance, drama, and _____.

A) games
B) creative movement
C) manipulatives
D) All of these are correct.

Question 48

Not until ages ______ to ______ do children develop the abstract special ability to distinguish left from right on their own bodies.

A) 2, 4
B) 5, 7
C) 6, 8
D) 8, 10

Question 49

Motor development is a sequence of _____________, each is different and grows out of the preceding level.

A) stages
B) movements
C) activities
D) experiences

Question 50

Boys have more muscles than girls, and girls have more ___________ than boys.

A) patience
B) hair
C) teeth
D) fat tissue

Question 51

Match the correct definition with the type of physical movements.

-Locomotor

A) Cutting, sewing, grasping, striking
B) Sliding, climbing, leaping, running
C) Turning, twisting, pushing, bending

Question 52

Match the correct definition with the type of physical movements.

-Nonlocomotor

A) Cutting, sewing, grasping, striking
B) Sliding, climbing, leaping, running
C) Turning, twisting, pushing, bending

Question 53

Match the correct definition with the type of physical movements.

-Manipulative

A) Cutting, sewing, grasping, striking
B) Sliding, climbing, leaping, running
C) Turning, twisting, pushing, bending

Question 54

Match the appropriate adult comment with the description of the child.

-A child is on the climbing frame and gets stuck.

A) "I'll stand close to the climber so you will feel safe."
B) "It's good to see you cutting that pumpkin all by yourself."
C) "Where can you put your foot next? How can you find a way to get across that space?"
D) "Here's a good place for you to put your foot. I'll hold your hand until you tell me to let go."

Question 55

Match the appropriate adult comment with the description of the child.

-A child becomes fearful while climbing.

A) "I'll stand close to the climber so you will feel safe."
B) "It's good to see you cutting that pumpkin all by yourself."
C) "Where can you put your foot next? How can you find a way to get across that space?"
D) "Here's a good place for you to put your foot. I'll hold your hand until you tell me to let go."

Question 56

Match the appropriate adult comment with the description of the child.

-A child tries something new.

A) "I'll stand close to the climber so you will feel safe."
B) "It's good to see you cutting that pumpkin all by yourself."
C) "Where can you put your foot next? How can you find a way to get across that space?"
D) "Here's a good place for you to put your foot. I'll hold your hand until you tell me to let go."

Question 57

Match the appropriate adult comment with the description of the child.

-A fearful child doesn't attempt physical activity.

A) "I'll stand close to the climber so you will feel safe."
B) "It's good to see you cutting that pumpkin all by yourself."
C) "Where can you put your foot next? How can you find a way to get across that space?"
D) "Here's a good place for you to put your foot. I'll hold your hand until you tell me to let go."

Question 58

Match the physical activity with the correct age group.

-Infant

A) Beginning skis
B) Scooter
C) Stacking toys
D) Balls to roll

Question 59

Match the physical activity with the correct age group.

-Toddler

A) Beginning skis
B) Scooter
C) Stacking toys
D) Balls to roll

Question 60

Match the physical activity with the correct age group.

-Preschooler

A) Beginning skis
B) Scooter
C) Stacking toys
D) Balls to roll

Question 61

Match the physical activity with the correct age group.

-Early school years

A) Beginning skis
B) Scooter
C) Stacking toys
D) Balls to roll

Question 62

Match the developmental progression in children's physical skills.

-Running

A) 6-8 months
B) 8-10 months
C) 11-12 months
D) 2-3 years
E) 3-5 years
F) 5-8 years

Question 63

Match the developmental progression in children's physical skills.

-Roller skating

A) 6-8 months
B) 8-10 months
C) 11-12 months
D) 2-3 years
E) 3-5 years
F) 5-8 years

Question 64

Match the developmental progression in children's physical skills.

-Sitting by self

A) 6-8 months
B) 8-10 months
C) 11-12 months
D) 2-3 years
E) 3-5 years
F) 5-8 years

Question 65

Match the developmental progression in children's physical skills.

-Crawling

A) 6-8 months
B) 8-10 months
C) 11-12 months
D) 2-3 years
E) 3-5 years
F) 5-8 years

Question 66

Match the developmental progression in children's physical skills.

-Walking

A) 6-8 months
B) 8-10 months
C) 11-12 months
D) 2-3 years
E) 3-5 years
F) 5-8 years

Question 67

Match the developmental progression in children's physical skills.

-Hopping on one foot

A) 6-8 months
B) 8-10 months
C) 11-12 months
D) 2-3 years
E) 3-5 years
F) 5-8 years

Question 68

Match the age to the growth pattern.

-gains 15 lbs.

A) newborn
B) Infancy
C) Toddler
D) Preschool
E) early-middle childhood

Question 69

Match the age to the growth pattern.

-head grows slow

A) newborn
B) Infancy
C) Toddler
D) Preschool
E) early-middle childhood

Question 70

Match the age to the growth pattern.

-no teeth

A) newborn
B) Infancy
C) Toddler
D) Preschool
E) early-middle childhood

Question 71

Match the age to the growth pattern.

-begins to loose teeth

A) newborn
B) Infancy
C) Toddler
D) Preschool
E) early-middle childhood

Question 72

Match the age to the growth pattern.

-now about 30-40 lbs.

A) newborn
B) Infancy
C) Toddler
D) Preschool
E) early-middle childhood

Question 73

Match the age to the growth pattern.

-20 inches long

A) newborn
B) Infancy
C) Toddler
D) Preschool
E) early-middle childhood

Question 74

Match the age to the growth pattern.

-weight doubles before adolescence

A) newborn
B) Infancy
C) Toddler
D) Preschool
E) early-middle childhood

Question 75

Match the age to the growth pattern.

-6 teeth

A) newborn
B) Infancy
C) Toddler
D) Preschool
E) early-middle childhood

Question 76

Match the age to the growth pattern.

-half of adult height

A) newborn
B) Infancy
C) Toddler
D) Preschool
E) early-middle childhood

Question 77

Match the age to the growth pattern.

-7 lbs.

A) newborn
B) Infancy
C) Toddler
D) Preschool
E) early-middle childhood

Question 78

Match the age to the growth pattern.

-legs = 35% of body

A) newborn
B) Infancy
C) Toddler
D) Preschool
E) early-middle childhood

Question 79

Match the type of motor development to the cultural activity.

-dodge ball

A) gross-motor
B) fine-motor

Question 80

Match the type of motor development to the cultural activity.

-origami

A) gross-motor
B) fine-motor