Deck 1: Improving the Health of Americas Children

Question 1

All of the following represent funding sources for before- and after-school physical activity and nutrition programs EXCEPT

A)school fund raisers.
B)private businesses.
C)pay-to-play programs.
D)Parent Teacher Associations

Answer 1

pay-to-play programs.

Question 2

Active and healthy school environments are needed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

A)children accumulate most of their physical activity during school hours.
B)child overweight predicts adult obesity.
C)physical activity improves children's health.
D)physical activity can improve academic performance.

Answer 2

children accumulate most of their physical activity during school hours.

Question 3

The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 is controlled at the ________ level.

A)local
B)state
C)national
D)international

Answer 3

local

Question 4

This component of an active and healthy school environment serves as the foundation because it is dedicated to learning in the psychomotor domain.

A)Quality physical education
B)Physical activity breaks
C)Nutrition and healthful eating activities
D)Sun safety instruction

Question 5

All of the following are major factors responsible for the declining health of America's children EXCEPT

A)more meals are being eaten out.
B)more sedentary options are offered to children.
C)community designs limit the possibility of walking.
D)parents are allowing their children to play outside in unsafe areas.

Question 6

Which of the following community groups is most likely to offer funding to support school programs?

A)YMCAs
B)Recreation Centers
C)Community health agencies
D)Businesses

Question 7

It is most important to reduce overweight among individuals during ________.

A)infancy
B)elementary
C)adolescence
D)adulthood

Question 8

It has been shown that students who spent time in physical education

A)performed worse in academic classes than students who did not.
B)performed equally well or better in academic classes than students who did not.
C)expressed more interest in academics than students who did not.
D)expressed less interest in academics than students who did not.

Question 9

A 5-K walk/run sponsored by a local business in which proceeds go to fund physical activity programs in local schools represents which component of an active and healthy school environment?

A)Before- and after-school programs
B)Classroom teacher involvement
C)Parental involvement
D)Community involvement

Question 10

Which of the following are the two most cited barriers to implementing effective extracurricular activities for students?

A)Motivation and time
B)Motivation and transportation
C)Time and transportation
D)Cost and transportation

Question 11

This component of an active and healthy school environment is important because children's level of physical activity can be increased by participating in outdoor activities.

A)Quality physical education
B)Physical activity breaks
C)Nutrition and healthful eating activities
D)Sun safety instruction

Question 12

This component of an active and healthy school environment offers students a chance to socialize,learn how to cooperate and compete,and enjoy an active lifestyle.

A)Quality physical education
B)Physical activity breaks
C)Nutrition and healthful eating activities
D)Sun safety instruction

Question 13

This component of an active and healthy school environment is often conducted outside of school hours by local organizations,such as the YMCA.

A)Before- and after-school programs
B)Quality physical education
C)Physical activity breaks
D)Classroom teacher involvement

Question 14

All of the following are recommendations for teaching sun safety EXCEPT

A)keep children inside for physical activity as much as possible.
B)encourage/require children to wear sunscreen.
C)schedule activity breaks before 10:00 a.m.or after 2:00 p.m.
D)send newsletters home notifying parents of sun safety measures taken at school.

Question 15

Studies show that children,aged 8 to 14,spend over ________ hours per day participating in multiple sedentary media-related activities (e.g.,watching TV,playing computer and video games).

A)six
B)seven
C)eight
D)nine

Question 16

The number of overweight children is increasing because

A)they are weight training at an earlier age.
B)there is a decrease in their energy expenditure.
C)there are no programs to promote children's physical activity.
D)schools do not provide any physical activity.

Question 17

Physical activity homework calendars represent which component of an active and healthy school environment?

A)Before- and after-school programs
B)Classroom teacher involvement
C)Parental involvement
D)Community involvement

Question 18

Worksite wellness programs,such as walking clubs for staff,represent which component of an active and healthy school environment?

A)Before- and after-school programs
B)Classroom teacher involvement
C)Parental involvement
D)13Community involvement

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of offering classroom activity breaks?

A)Makes students smarter
B)Increases students' daily physical activity
C)Reduce student inattentiveness
D)Foster development of students' relational skills

Question 20

Which of the following actions are recommended by the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004?

A)Regularly scheduled activity breaks in the classroom.
B)Develop school walking programs.
C)Facilitate programs to share information with parents.
D)All of the above.

Question 21

Classroom mini-breaks should last approximately ________ minutes.

A)1-3
B)3-5
C)5-10
D)10-15

Question 22

Which of the following represents physical education content Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities?

A)Skipping with proficiency during a tag game
B)Describing strategies for avoiding the tagger during a tag game
C)Demonstrating cooperation during a tag game
D)Helping a fallen student back up during a tag game

Question 23

Which of the physical education content standards indicates that a physically education person values physical activity for health,enjoyment,challenge,self-expression,and/or social interaction?

A)Standard 1
B)Standard 3
C)Standard 5
D)Standard 6

Question 24

Which of the following represents physical education content Standard 4: Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness?

A)Skipping with proficiency during a tag game
B)Describing the FIT principle
C)Demonstrating cooperation during a tag game
D)Helping a fallen student back up during a tag game

Question 25

Which of the following represents physical education content Standard 6: Values physical activity for health,enjoyment,challenge,self-expression,and/or social interaction?

A)Skipping with proficiency during a tag game
B)Describing the FIT principle
C)Demonstrating cooperation during a tag game
D)Writing a paragraph on the benefits of physical activity

Question 26

Which of the physical education content standards addresses learning primarily in the cognitive domain?

A)Standard 1
B)Standard 2
C)Standard 3
D)Standard 5

Question 27

________ is a locomotor skill.

A)Bending
B)Running
C)Kicking
D)Curling

Question 28

________ is a nonlocomotor skill.

A)Twisting
B)Galloping
C)Volleying
D)Skipping

Question 29

Which of the physical education content standards indicates that a physically education person demonstrates understanding of movement concepts,principles,and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities?

A)Standard 1
B)Standard 2
C)Standard 3
D)Standard 4

Question 30

Which of the physical education content standards indicates that a physically education person achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness?

A)Standard 1
B)Standard 2
C)Standard 3
D)Standard 4

Question 31

Which of the following represents physical education content Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts,principles,and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities?

A)Skipping with proficiency during a tag game
B)Describing strategies for avoiding the tagger during a tag game
C)Demonstrating cooperation during a tag game
D)Helping a fallen student back up during a tag game

Question 32

Which of the physical education content standards indicates that a physically education person exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity?

A)Standard 1
B)Standard 3
C)Standard 5
D)Standard 6

Question 33

Content standards for physical education do all of the following EXCEPT

A)determine exact subject matter physical educators should teach.
B)determine what knowledge students should possess.
C)determine how students should demonstrate knowledge.
D)determine the framework of the program.

Question 34

Which of the physical education content standards indicates that a physically education person demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities?

A)Standard 1
B)Standard 2
C)Standard 3
D)Standard 4

Question 35

Which of the physical education content standards addresses learning primarily in the affective domain?

A)Standard 1
B)Standard 2
C)Standard 3
D)Standard 5

Question 36

Which of the physical education content standards addresses learning primarily in the psychomotor domain?

A)Standard 1
B)Standard 2
C)Standard 3
D)Standard 5

Question 37

Which of the following represents physical education content Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity?

A)Skipping with proficiency during a tag game
B)Describing the FIT principle
C)Demonstrating cooperation during a tag game
D)Throwing a ball and hitting the target 80% of the time

Question 38

Which of the physical education content standards indicates that a physically education person participates regularly in physical activity?

A)Standard 1
B)Standard 2
C)Standard 3
D)Standard 4

Question 39

Which of the following represents physical education content Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity?

A)Completion of an activity calendar for one month
B)Describing strategies for avoiding the tagger during a tag game
C)Demonstrating cooperation during a tag game
D)Helping a fallen student back up during a tag game

Question 40

Classroom mini-breaks should be offered as many as ________ times per day.

A)three
B)five
C)seven
D)ten

Question 41

Which of the following specialized motor skills could be represented by flexibility and body control?

A)Body management
B)Rhythmic movement
C)Gymnastic activities
D)Sport skills

Question 42

Physical activity breaks have no educational purpose.

Question 43

With regard to the components of an active and healthy school,sending children outdoors to play presents very little risk to their health.

Question 44

Which of the following specialized motor skills could be represented by dance or jump roping?

A)Body management
B)Rhythmic movement
C)Gymnastic activities
D)Sport skills

Question 45

Two working parents in the household is one major factor responsible for the declining health of America's children.

Question 46

It is recommended that activity breaks are scheduled between 10:00 a.m.and 2:00 p.m.

Question 47

When classroom teachers are involved in physical activity,their students are more likely to be physically active.

Question 48

The school environment encourages physical activity.

Question 49

Spending time on physical education or activity breaks during school lowers students' academic performance.

Question 50

Reducing overweight among children during the elementary years is important because overweight children become overweight adults.

Question 51

The WIC Reauthorization Act does NOT provide any type of funding.

Question 52

Classroom teachers can help meet the wellness policy plan by allowing students to be active on the playground after lunch.

Question 53

Students perform most of their physical activity during school hours due to physical education,recess,and walking from class to class.

Question 54

Physical education is the only part of the educational curriculum that addresses all three learning domains.

Question 55

The most common barriers to providing active before- and after-school programs are cost and transportation.

Question 56

________ is a manipulative skill.

A)Turning
B)Jumping
C)Striking
D)Sliding

Question 57

Which of the following specialized motor skills could be represented by agility,balance,and coordination?

A)Body management
B)Rhythmic movement
C)Gymnastic activities
D)Sport skills

Question 58

Quality physical education,physical activity breaks,and sun safety instruction are components of an active and healthy school environment.

Question 59

To overcome transportation barriers to after-school programs,school districts can encourage carpooling.

Question 60

Which of the following specialized motor skills could be represented by a lead-up soccer kicking game?

A)Body management
B)Rhythmic movement
C)Gymnastic activities
D)Sport skills

Question 61

A classroom activity break focusing on teamwork and cooperation addresses Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.

Question 62

Organizations that cannot donate money or supplies are not able to help with the community involvement aspect of creating an active and healthy school environment.

Question 63

Exercise is a set of attributes that people have or achieve relating to their ability to perform physical activity.

Question 64

Because teachers are the most significant adults in children's lives,they should promote physical activity.

Question 65

Physical education content standards identify what knowledge students should possess and how they should demonstrate that knowledge when they exit a developmental level.

Question 66

Short activity breaks in the classroom are effective because they increase children's overall physical activity levels and reduce inattentiveness.

Question 67

Research has shown that a community-wide effort in Somerville,MA,helped 8-year-olds lose an average of 10 pounds each.

Question 68

A classroom teachers' health is neglected in the active and healthy school environment.

Question 69

Practicing a folk dance in the classroom requires students to utilize specialized motor skills because it involves motion with a regular and predicable pattern.

Question 70

Creating a physical activity calendar is an effective way to involve parents in physical activity with their children.

Question 71

Students who are jump roping at recess are working on manipulative skills.

Question 72

To address Standard 4: Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness,classroom teachers can assess the students on their mile run time.

Question 73

Implementing a walking club during recess addresses Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity.

Question 74

Based on research conducted in Somerville,MA,individual change,such as personal fitness training for children,is advocated.

Question 75

When incorporating physical activity in the classroom,the teacher should focus on correct performance of skills.