Question 1

What percentage of American middle school children in 1969 participated in daily physical education?

Accepted Answer

In 1969, approximately 80% of American middle school children participated in daily physical education.

Question 2

In the United States, the percentage of children involved in daily physical education programs during middle childhood decreased from ____ in 1969 to just ____ in 2005.

Accepted Answer

In 1969, 80% of children were involved in daily physical education programs, which decreased to just 8% by 2005.

Question 3

Barrett and Frank (1987) studied children from Guatemala who were classified as having high nutrient levels or low nutrient levels. Compared to children with low nutrient levels, children with high nutrient levels were ____.

Accepted Answer

The study found that children with high nutrient levels were more likely to explore and persist in a frustrating situation compared to children with low nutrient levels.

Question 4

By the end of middle childhood, what abilities have nearly reached adult maturity?

Accepted Answer

Fine motor skills, which involve the coordination and control of small muscles in the hands and fingers, have nearly reached adult maturity by the end of middle childhood. Gross motor skills (large muscle movements), psycho-motor skills (thinking and perceptual skills), and vestibular-motor skills (balance and spatial orientation) continue to develop during adolescence and even into adulthood.

Question 5

As compared to earlier times, physical development during middle childhood is best described as:

Accepted Answer

During middle childhood, physical development is characterized by stronger bodies and better-developed immune systems, compared to earlier times. This is due to factors such as improved nutrition, increased physical activity, and exposure to common illnesses that help build immunity. Middle childhood is also a time when children start to lose their baby fat and develop a leaner body mass index. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect.

Question 6

In a Guatemalan study that examined nutrition and development, children who were classified as having ____ were more likely than children with ____ to explore new environments in middle childhood and persist in a frustrating situation.

Accepted Answer

The study examined the relationship between nutrition and development, and found that children with high nutrient levels were more likely to explore new environments and persist in a frustrating situation. This suggests that adequate nutrition is important for cognitive and social development in middle childhood. Therefore, the correct answer is D, which indicates that children with high nutrient levels (in contrast with those with low nutrient levels) have better development.

Question 7

Development in what allows children in middle childhood to respond rapidly to changing information, like hitting a tennis ball or catching a baseball?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

. What percentage of American middle school children in 2005 participated in daily physical education?

Accepted Answer

According to a report by the National Center for Education Statistics, only 8% of American middle school students participated in daily physical education in 2005.

Question 9

____ is the ability to move quickly and precisely, whereas ____ is the response to changing information.

Accepted Answer

According to the given definitions, agility refers to the ability to move quickly and precisely, while reaction time refers to the ability to respond to changing information. Therefore, option A correctly matches the definitions.

Question 10

Not many 3- or 4-year-olds can ____ successfully, but nearly all ____-year-olds can.

Accepted Answer

Tying shoes is a complex motor skill that typically develops around the ages of 5 to 7, but mastery and consistent success often occur around the ages of 8 to 9, making it a task that not many 3- or 4-year-olds can do successfully.

Question 11

In many developing countries, children become valuable as factory workers in middle childhood because of their ____.

Accepted Answer

The ability to perform intricate fine motor tasks such as weaving rugs is a valuable skill for children working in factories in many developing countries. These tasks require dexterity and hand-eye coordination, and children are often paid less than adult workers for performing them.

Question 12

Which of the following fine motor tasks is within the appropriate developmental age range for a 6-year-old?

Accepted Answer

At the age of 6, children are typically able to write the letters of the alphabet, their name, and numbers from 1 to 10. Writing complete sentences and spelling complex words such as "hippopotamus" would be more appropriate for a child closer to 8 years old or higher. Running a 4-minute mile, jumping over hurdles, and dribbling a soccer ball require gross motor skills and athletic ability, not fine motor skills. Writing in cursive, drawing in three-dimensional shapes, and using symbolism in storytelling are more advanced fine motor tasks that would be more appropriate for a child closer to 8 or 9 years old.

Question 13

Generally, by the end of middle childhood the fine motor abilities have ____, whereas gross motor development ____.

Accepted Answer

By the end of middle childhood, a child's fine motor abilities have nearly reached adult maturity, meaning they have developed significantly. In contrast, gross motor development continues to advance for many years to come, although it may not grow at the same pace as during early childhood.

Question 14

Each year, about ________ Australian children participate in Auskick.

Accepted Answer

According to the information given, about 170,000 Australian children participate in Auskick each year.

Question 15

Children are considered to be overweight if they ____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Across cultures, advances in fine motor development are especially evident in two areas-what are they?

Accepted Answer

Across cultures, advances in fine motor development are especially evident in drawing and writing skills. Throwing and catching, jumping and hopping, walking backward and rolling are more related to gross motor skills.

Question 17

At age 7, Felix is a much better soccer player than he was at age 4. Not only is he a fast runner but he can dribble the soccer ball down the field by alternating right-foot, left-foot kicks. He can also fake out defenders by pretending to kick the ball with his right foot but actually using his left foot. Felix's improvement in soccer illustrates growth in which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

Felix's ability to run faster, dribble the ball with both feet, and fake out defenders shows growth in his agility, which is the ability to change direction quickly and maintain control while moving. While the other options (balance, reaction time, and strength) may also play a role in soccer, they are not specifically demonstrated in the scenario presented.

Question 18

Your brother was a baseball shortstop during university. His 8-year-old son is not nearly as good at catching a baseball as your brother would like. He was hoping that your nephew would also be interested in and good at baseball. Although you think that your brother should support his son's interests rather than have your nephew pursue what your brother wants him to do, what can you tell your brother about his son's athletic abilities?

Accepted Answer

Gross motor skills, including hand-eye coordination, continue to develop throughout childhood and into adolescence. It is important for your nephew's development to be patient and provide opportunities for him to practice catching and throwing a baseball, but also to support his interests in other activities. It is not appropriate to make assumptions about his athletic abilities based on his current skill level at a young age.

Question 19

6-year-olds can ____, whereas 8-year-olds can ____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

When are children less vulnerable to the effects of malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

During middle childhood, children are usually more active and have a more varied diet, which aids in their physical and mental development. Malnutrition during infancy and early childhood can cause irreversible damage to a child's physical and cognitive development, and adolescence is a time of rapid growth and development where adequate nutrition is also critical. Therefore, middle childhood is the period when children are less vulnerable to the effects of malnutrition.

Quiz 7: Middle Childhood

What percentage of American middle school children in 1969 participated in daily physical education?

In the United States, the percentage of children involved in daily physical education programs during middle childhood decreased from in 1969 to just in 2005.

Barrett and Frank (1987) studied children from Guatemala who were classified as having high nutrient levels or low nutrient levels. Compared to children with low nutrient levels, children with high nutrient levels were ____.

By the end of middle childhood, what abilities have nearly reached adult maturity?

As compared to earlier times, physical development during middle childhood is best described as:

In a Guatemalan study that examined nutrition and development, children who were classified as having were more likely than children with to explore new environments in middle childhood and persist in a frustrating situation.

Development in what allows children in middle childhood to respond rapidly to changing information, like hitting a tennis ball or catching a baseball?

. What percentage of American middle school children in 2005 participated in daily physical education?

is the ability to move quickly and precisely, whereas is the response to changing information.

Not many 3- or 4-year-olds can successfully, but nearly all -year-olds can.