Deck 16: Introductory Activities: Applying Fundamental Motor Skills

Question 1

A characteristic of the introductory phase of the lesson is

A) its vigorous nature.
B) its orderly and rigid style.
C) its similarity to closure.
D) associated with the movement framework.
E) a focus on teaching cues.

Answer 1

its vigorous nature.

Question 2

Introductory activities

A) prepare the children for more vigorous activity.
B) allow children an opportunity to wait in line.
C) are designed to teach new skills.
D) are rigidly structured.
E) begin with high intensity levels.

Answer 2

prepare the children for more vigorous activity.

Question 3

Management skills that are NOT routinely practiced during the introductory activity include

A) establishing a signal for stopping the class.
B) establishing a signal for beginning students in activity.
C) establishing listening skills.
D) reminder of skill cues.
E) routine for entering the gym.

Answer 3

reminder of skill cues.

Question 4

Introductory activities

A) are designed to be as intense as the children can tolerate.
B) represent the first activity youngsters experience entering the activity area.
C) focus on strength and muscular endurance.
D) comprise 8-10 minutes of each lesson.
E) are the same as closing activities.

Question 5

Children run high on their toes and change to a lower level on signal. This is an example of

A) running and changing directions.
B) running and changing the type of locomotion.
C) fartlek running.
D) interval training.
E) running and changing level.

Question 6

Introductory activities should

A) require minimal instruction.
B) alternate between flexibility and strength exercises.
C) emphasize intensity of movement.
D) include all fitness components.
E) increase in time and intensity as the school year progresses.

Question 7

Light, rhythmic running to the accompaniment of some type of percussion (e.g. drum) is

A) called interval running.
B) Swedish running.
C) known as fartlek training.
D) called European rhythmic running.
E) called musical movement.

Question 8

On signal, runners make a full turn in four running steps, lifting the knees high while turning is an example of a movement idea combined with

A) interval running.
B) Swedish running.
C) known as fartlek training.
D) called European rhythmic running.
E) called musical movement.

Question 9

Introductory activities

A) are the same as the regular fitness activity.
B) comprise 10-12 minutes of a 30 minute PE lesson.
C) comprise half of a 30 minute PE lesson.
D) prepare students for a more vigorous fitness activity.
E) focus on regular skill instruction.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an example of a rhythmic running activity?

A) Children run in squad formation, following the path set by the squad leader.
B) Children pretend to be airplanes. On signal, they take off; zoom with arms out, swooping, turning, and gliding.
C) Students carry a beanbag or ball. Every fourth step, they toss the item up and catch it while running.
D) On signal, runners make a full turn in four running steps, lifting the knees high while turning.
E) On signal, runners go backward, changing the direction of the circle.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an example of a partner or small group introductory activity?

A) Tortoise and Hare
B) Popcorn
C) Rubber Band
D) Bridges by Threes
E) Medic Tag

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an example of an individual introductory activity?

A) Rat Race Run
B) Ponies in the Stable
C) Airplanes
D) Move, Rock and Roll
E) Popcorn

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an example of an individual manipulation introductory activity?

A) Individual rope jumping
B) Disappearing Hoops
C) Rubber Band
D) Long-rope activities
E) Beanbag Touch and Go

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an example of European rhythmic running activity?

A) On signal, runners go backward, changing the direction of the circle.
B) Students alternate between running with high knee action and regular running.
C) Runners change to light, soundless run and back to heavier run.
D) Children run use interval line running
E) Children clap hands every fourth beat as they run.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an example of an individual running introductory activity?

A) Marking
B) Ponies in the Stable
C) Tortoise and Hare
D) Airplanes
E) Run, Stop, and Pivot

Question 16

Ponies in the Stable is an example of

A) astronaut exercises.
B) European rhythmic running.
C) an individual running activity.
D) partner introductory activity.
E) Swedish running.

Question 17

Bridges by Threes is an example of

A) a fitness circuit.
B) an individual running activity.
C) follow the leader activity.
D) group introductory activity.
E) European rhythmic running.

Question 18

High Fives is an example of

A) a fitness circuit.
B) an individual running activity.
C) a follow the leader activity.
D) a group introductory activity.
E) European rhythmic running.

Question 19

Rat Race Run is an example of

A) European rhythmic running
B) an individual running activity.
C) a follow the leader activity.
D) an astronaut exercise circuit.
E) an individual manipulative activity.

Question 20

Crossing the River is an example of

A) an aerobic fitness circuit.
B) an individual manipulative activity.
C) a follow the leader activity.
D) a group introductory activity.
E) an individual movement combination.

Question 21

Marking is an example of

A) a Swedish running activity.
B) an individual running activity.
C) rope-jumping activity.
D) a partner introductory activity.
E) a muscular endurance fitness circuit.

Question 22

Cite four reasons for using introductory activities in elementary physical education lessons.

Question 23

Identify and describe four introductory activities that involve small group games

Question 24

Identify and describe three introductory activities that involve manipulative skills.

Question 25

Discuss the relationship between an effective introductory activity and classroom management.

Question 26

Identify and describe three individual running and changing movement activities.

Question 27

Describe European rhythmic running.

Question 28

Identify and describe three European rhythmic running activities.

Question 29

Identify and describe two partner introductory activities.

Question 30

Describe three characteristics of an effective introductory activity.

Question 31

Describe the relationship between introductory activity and fitness activity.

Question 32

Match the following examples with categories of introductory activities

-bean bag touch and go

A) European rhythmic running
B) Individual running and changing movements
C) Individual movements with manipulation
D) Partner and group activities

Question 33

Match the following examples with categories of introductory activities

-medic tag

A) European rhythmic running
B) Individual running and changing movements
C) Individual movements with manipulation
D) Partner and group activities

Question 34

Match the following examples with categories of introductory activities

-children clap every fourth beat

A) European rhythmic running
B) Individual running and changing movements
C) Individual movements with manipulation
D) Partner and group activities

Question 35

Match the following examples with categories of introductory activities

-ponies in the stable

A) European rhythmic running
B) Individual running and changing movements
C) Individual movements with manipulation
D) Partner and group activities

Question 36

Match the following examples with categories of introductory activities

-tortoise and hare

A) European rhythmic running
B) Individual running and changing movements
C) Individual movements with manipulation
D) Partner and group activities

Question 37

Match the following examples with categories of introductory activities

-disappearing hoops

A) European rhythmic running
B) Individual running and changing movements
C) Individual movements with manipulation
D) Partner and group activities

Question 38

Match the following examples with categories of introductory activities

-popcorn

A) European rhythmic running
B) Individual running and changing movements
C) Individual movements with manipulation
D) Partner and group activities

Question 39

Develop an introductory activity that meets established criteria for preparing children physiologically and psychologically.

Question 40

Introductory activities should prepare the child physiologically for activity to follow.

Question 41

Introductory activities are vigorous, challenging, unstructured movements designed to provide maximum participation for all children.

Question 42

Introductory activities should be of a high intensity level.

Question 43

The introductory activity provides the teacher opportunity to review management skills with a class.

Question 44

Introductory activities emphasize a somewhat gradual increase in heart rate.

Question 45

European rhythmic running requires memorization of a pre-set series of running steps.

Question 46

The introductory phase of the lesson consists of activity designed to restrict children's movement so roll call can be quickly taken.

Question 47

Introductory activities are characterized by detailed instruction and limited physical activity.

Question 48

Introductory activities should be selected with the interests and developmental levels of the students in mind.

Question 49

Most gross motor movements stress locomotor activities.