Deck 11: Health and Wellness

Question 1

A basic consideration for incorporating physical education in the early learning setting is to

A)plan for both indoor and outdoor activities.
B)include only adult-directed movement activities in the daily schedule.
C)remove the boundaries for play themes.
D)keep physical fitness activities separate from other aspects of the curriculum.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

All of the following are examples of movement instructional strategies except

A)direct approach,setting time aside to demonstrate and practice the "Hokey Pokey."
B)guided discovery,asking a child questions,guiding a child to discover the steps involved in a forward roll.
C)brainstorming,children discuss movement ideas at circle time.
D)exploration,asking children to balance on two body parts.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Personal hygiene activities,included in an early learning setting to help prevent illness might include

A)handwashing.
B)caring for a runny nose.
C)brushing teeth.
D)all of the above.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

____ of all Americans meet the dietary guidelines for fruits and vegetables.

A)100%
B)Less than one third
C)More than half
D)75%

Question 5

Violent play

A)is exhibited by children under significant stress.
B)is uncommon in most early childhood classrooms.
C)often is a result of the physical violence seen on TV and in movies.
D)seldom leads to difficulty in the classroom and should be allowed.

Question 6

An indicator of abuse and/or neglect may include

A)verbally abusive communications from early childhood professionals to families.
B)no changes in a child's general behavioral patterns.
C)adequate supervision at home.
D)a pattern of physical injuries,which are not a typical part of the child's history.

Question 7

Approximately ____% of all households in a recent study has one or more firearms in the home (Forbis,2007).

A)8
B)10
C)24
D)38

Question 8

Key components of health education include

A)nutrition education.
B)medical and dental health information.
C)development of a healthy body image.
D)illness prevention education.
E)all of the above.

Question 9

The best way to encourage smaller portion sizes for children and adults is to

A)eat at fast food restaurants.
B)drink water with meals.
C)use paper plates and bowls.
D)use smaller plates and bowls.

Question 10

Activities that foster a child's ability to balance include all of the following except

A)walking forward and backward on a line drawn on the floor.
B)walking on a rope or hoop.
C)walking around an outdoor track.
D)walking on a balance beam.

Question 11

Play dough

A)is a single-purpose material that helps improve fine motor skills.
B)is a good material for integrated learning experiences.
C)is of less interest to children older than age three.
D)is seldom found in early childhood classrooms.

Question 12

The Child Abuse and Treatment Act,passed in 1974,requires early childhood professionals

A)to receive training about child abuse and neglect.
B)to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
C)to diagnose and treat victims of child abuse.
D)to wait for positive evidence before reporting child abuse or neglect.

Question 13

National curriculum standards for young children's physical activity were developed by the

A)American Physical Education Association.
B)National Physical Education Association.
C)National Society for Physical Recreation and Sport.
D)National Association for Sport and Physical Education.

Question 14

Benefits of risk-taking during play do not include children

A)being injured.
B)challenging themselves physically and emotionally.
C)gaining confidence in their abilities.
D)having fun.

Question 15

Early care and education professionals can help children develop healthy body images by

A)discussing your own inability to lose weight.
B)reminding children that young bodies change and grow.
C)not talking about bodies.
D)having popular print media available.

Question 16

Michael Pollan,author of several popular food books,encourages us to

A)eat foods with limited additives.
B)eat more processed foods.
C)increase our daily intake of salt.
D)increase our daily intake of sugar.

Question 17

The idea that safety and security are two of the most basic human needs is attributed to

A)Montessori.
B)Maslow.
C)Piaget.
D)Elkind.

Question 18

Safety education includes all of the following issues,except

A)environmental risks.
B)accidents.
C)nutrition.
D)child abuse and neglect.

Question 19

Vigorous activity,such as wrestling,play fighting,and chasing is referred to as

A)perceptual-motor development.
B)finger frolics.
C)rough-and-tumble play.
D)violent play.

Question 20

Since 1976,childhood obesity has

A)increased from 6.5% to 19.6% for children ages 2 to 5.
B)doubled for children ages 2 to 5.
C)decreased from 19.6% to 6.5% for children ages 2 to 5
D)decreased for children 6 through 11.

Question 21

From your reading,give an example of a traditional competitive game that has been made more cooperative.

Question 22

Children's playing with matches is the leading cause of death from fires.

Question 23

An example of the use of play equipment for perceptual-motor development would be

A)children playing on a climber in the playground.
B)a group of children shaking rattles filled with varying materials.
C)a 4-year-old riding a tricycle in the playground.
D)preschoolers gathered at the sand table using spoons and shovels.

Question 24

Early learning professionals will need to make initial health assessments of young children and may include identifying:

A)colds,ear infections and flu
B)sinus infections
C)malnutrition
D)measles and mumps

Question 25

Rhythm instruments,dance scarves,and pattern blocks are all good materials for the development of perceptual-motor skills.

Question 26

Give an example of a health and wellness website mentioned in this chapter that you feel would be helpful to children or yourself.

Question 27

Give an example of an organized game or activity for use outdoors with young children.

Question 28

Increased emphasis on movement and physical activity for children can significantly help in the following areas:

A)reducing health risks due to high blood pressure and heart disease.
B)reducing the likelihood of Type 2 diabetes.
C)counterbalancing physical activity.
D)all of the above.

Question 29

Combining movement and music activities is an example of integrating curriculum.

Question 30

Rough and tumble play is a component of outdoor play,particularly for boys.

Question 31

The first signs of hardening of the arteries are appearing as early as age 5.

Question 32

It is possible to integrate physical activity with other activities and ways of learning.

Question 33

Nutrition does not influence a young child's behavior.

Question 34

How can healthy adults impact young children?

Question 35

Piaget believed that for the first 2 years of life,children engage in mostly sensory and motor experiences.

Question 36

Define child neglect.

Question 37

Which piece of play equipment would not be considered when planning a gross motor play area?

A)Climber
B)Large balls
C)Pattern blocks
D)Wheeled toys
E)Tumbling mats

Question 38

Tumbling mats are important in the development of fine motor skills.

Question 39

According to the text,good medical and dental care is commonplace in many households.

Question 40

What is Fifth disease?

Question 41

What are some environmental safety considerations/risk factors to keep in mind that can be avoided when working with children in both indoor and outdoor environments?

Question 42

Physical fitness has long been an important issue for adults.What factors make it necessary to address fitness and health education with young children? Discuss the key components to include in the curriculum.

Question 43

How will knowledge of health and wellness be helpful to you as a future professional in an early childhood setting?

Question 44

There are many connections between physical and cognitive development.Can you provide examples of this relationship?

Question 45

Both play and organized physical activities are emphasized by your text as techniques for enhancing physical development.How and why should each be included in programs for infant/toddlers,preschoolers,and primary children?

Question 46

Explain the four main categories of abuse and neglect as defined by the Child Welfare Information Gateway (2008).