Question 1

What is the ability of the brain to conceive,organize,and carry out a series of unfamiliar actions?&#10;A)Integrated Movements&#10;B)Structures Play&#10;C)Manipulative Movements&#10;D)Motor Planning

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The ability of the brain to conceive, organize, and carry out a series of unfamiliar actions is called motor planning. This process involves the brain creating a plan of action that coordinates various muscle groups to complete a specific task. It allows for the execution of complex movements or sequences of movements, such as playing an instrument or performing a dance routine. The other options, integrated movements and manipulative movements, refer to specific types of movements, while structures play does not relate to the ability to conceive, organize, and carry out actions.

Question 2

At what age do children typically go through the fundamental movement phase?&#10;A)Birth to age 1&#10;B)Age 1 to age 2&#10;C)Ages 2 to 7&#10;D)Age 7 through adolescents

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The fundamental movement phase typically occurs between the ages of 2 and 7. This is the period when children develop fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing, and catching. They are also learning to control their bodies and movements, which is important for their future physical development.

Question 3

What is the concept that children not only need to be safe but they also need to be challenged?&#10;A)The State versus Parent Predicament&#10;B)The Band-Aid Theory&#10;C)Risk Versus Challenge Continuum&#10;D)Conflict Resolution

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The concept that children not only need to be safe but they also need to be challenged is known as the Risk Versus Challenge Continuum. This concept emphasizes that children need to take on reasonable levels of risk and challenge to promote their physical, cognitive and social development. It is important to balance safety with challenge to ensure optimal growth and development in children. The State versus Parent Predicament, the Band-Aid Theory, and Conflict Resolution are not related to this concept.

Question 4

Identify strategies that teachers can use to foster the gross motor development in young children.

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Question 5

What type of play do we see when children use their whole bodies to run,jump,roll,climb,fall,tumble,somersault,and generally engage in vigorous,playful activity?&#10;A)Super Hero Play&#10;B)Inappropriate Play&#10;C)Risky Play&#10;D)Rough and Tumble Play

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This type of play is known as Rough and Tumble Play. It involves physical activities that are vigorous and playful, such as running, jumping, and tumbling, which are characteristic of this form of play.

Question 6

What is the single most effective practice that prevents the spread of germs?&#10;A)Keeping children indoors when it is cold outside&#10;B)Proper hand washing by adults and children&#10;C)Not allowing children to play with the same toys&#10;D)Use wipes to clean the tables

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Proper hand washing is the single most effective practice in preventing the spread of germs. It is important for both adults and children to wash their hands frequently, especially before and after eating, using the bathroom, and being in close contact with others.

Question 7

What is universal design?&#10;A)The concept that materials and environments need to be usable by everyone,including those with disabilities,to the greatest extent possible&#10;B)The idea that materials and the opportunities are available and equitable for both genders&#10;C)A concept of material and environmental design is the same to be fair for everyone&#10;D)The idea that children from any culture will be at home with the design of the materials

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Universal design is the concept that materials and environments need to be usable by everyone, including those with disabilities, to the greatest extent possible. It aims to create accessibility and inclusivity in design for all individuals, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.

Question 8

How much time a day should preschoolers be spending in structured physical activity?&#10;A)10 minutes&#10;B)20 minutes&#10;C)30 minutes&#10;D)60 minutes

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According to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, preschoolers (ages 3-5) should engage in at least 60 minutes of structured physical activity per day. This can be broken up into shorter segments throughout the day, such as 15-20 minutes at a time. Structured physical activity can include games, sports, dance, and other activities that have a set structure or rules. It is important for preschoolers to engage in physical activity to promote gross motor development, coordination, and overall health and wellness.

Question 9

In which sequence does muscle development begin with in young children?&#10;A)Hands&#10;B)Feet&#10;C)Closest to the center of the body&#10;D)In the muscles of the neck

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Muscle development begins closest to the center of the body and then gradually progresses outward to the hands and feet. The neck muscles are also important for supporting the head and are developed early on, but they do not necessarily come first in the sequence.

Question 10

Describe the teacher's role for meeting health and safety standards in early childhood programs.

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Question 11

What hypothetical disorder,can occur when children lack exposure to and experiences that include the outdoors and the natural world?&#10;A)Attention deficit disorder&#10;B)Obesity&#10;C)Commercialism Disorder&#10;D)Nature deficit Disorder

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Question 12

Which can be used in an open-ended activity for fine motor development?&#10;A)Play dough&#10;B)A ball&#10;C)A Trike&#10;D)A Puzzle

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Question 13

What type of grasp is a child using when she picks up cereal on her tray with her thumb and forefinger?&#10;A)Infancy Motor Grasp&#10;B)Pincer Grasp&#10;C)Voluntary Hand Grasp&#10;D)Toner Grasp

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Question 14

Outline the components of a health,and safety curriculum for young children

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Question 15

What is the primary type of development we foster in children when we provide them with an obstacle course?&#10;A)Fine Motor&#10;B)Gross Motor&#10;C)Cognitive Motor&#10;D)Limited Motor

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Question 16

According to the CDC what percent of 2- to 5-year-olds are now considered to be obese?&#10;A)4%&#10;B)14%&#10;C)24%&#10;D)34%

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Question 17

Describe the benefits that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have determined to be gained through regular physical activity.

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Question 18

When a child is running and walking what kind of movement skills is she using?&#10;A)Locomotion Movements&#10;B)Stability Movement&#10;C)Gross Motor Manipulation Movement&#10;D)Reflexive Movement

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Question 19

List the characteristics of an appropriate outdoor environment for young children.

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Question 20

Which body system is being used when the heart rate goes up such as what would occur during running?&#10;A)Cardiorespiratory&#10;B)Muscular&#10;C)Sensory&#10;D)Perceptual-Motor

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Deck 15: Teaching Children to Be Healthy and Fit: Physical Development and Health