Question 1

Transportation that involves physical activity is called __________.

Accepted Answer

Active transport involves physical activity as a means of transportation, such as walking, biking, or skating. Counterconditioning is a psychological technique for changing behavior, self-liberation refers to taking control of one's own behavior, and enabling transport is not a recognized term in transportation or psychology.

Question 2

student who makes a contract with the physical education teacher to play basketball with his friends for one hour three nights a week instead of playing video games is using which self-management skill?

Accepted Answer

Self-liberation involves making a commitment and taking action to change a behavior. By making a contract with the physical education teacher, the student is committing to playing basketball instead of playing video games, which demonstrates self-liberation.

Question 3

a student substitutes mall-walking with friends for watching television, she is using which self-management skill?

Accepted Answer

Counterconditioning involves replacing an unhealthy behavior with a healthier one, which is what the student is doing by substituting mall-walking for watching television.

Question 4

of the following is NOT true about children's physical activity levels in traditional physical education classes?

Accepted Answer

The statement "Boys are more active than girls during physical education class" is not necessarily true, as activity levels can vary based on individual factors such as fitness level, interest in the activity, and motivation. It is not a consistent gender difference. The other statements are supported by research.

Question 5

of the following best describes the impact of participation in physical education classes on physical activity later in life?

Accepted Answer

The answer of of the following best describes the impact...

Question 6

of the following is NOT true about comprehensive interventions to enhance students' overall physical activity levels?

Accepted Answer

The statement "Interventions focused on enhancing youth overall activity levels were more effective than those focused on increasing activity levels during physical education class" is NOT true. Studies have shown that interventions focused on increasing physical activity levels during physical education class can be effective in enhancing overall physical activity levels in youth.

Question 7

the System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time, how is the student activity level coded if the target student is walking?

Accepted Answer

The answer of the System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time,...

Question 8

of the following best describes a way to increase physical activity levels during physical education class?

Accepted Answer

Task cards can provide clear instructions and allow students to engage in physical activities independently or in small groups, increasing overall activity levels.

Question 9

of the following is NOT a reason that physical education teachers should emphasize physical activity over physical fitness?

Accepted Answer

The reason that fitness testing is too difficult to conduct is not a valid reason for physical education teachers to emphasize physical activity over physical fitness. Fitness testing can provide valuable information to both the teacher and the student about the student's current fitness levels and areas for improvement.

Question 10

of the following is NOT a self-management skill physical education teachers could teach to students?

Accepted Answer

Active transport is not a self-management skill, but rather a mode of transportation that involves physical activity (e.g. walking, biking) instead of sedentary options like driving or riding public transit. The other options listed (time management, self-monitoring, varying activity routines) are all self-management skills that physical education teachers could teach to students.

Question 11

of the following is NOT a way to increase students' physical activity levels?

Accepted Answer

Teaching only team sports in physical education limits the options for students who may not enjoy or excel in those specific sports. Offering a variety of physical activities, including individual and non-traditional options, can help increase engagement and physical activity levels. Options like dance, yoga, or even just free play can be more appealing to some students and increase their participation in physical activity. The other options (A, B, and D) are all effective ways to increase physical activity levels among students.

Question 12

of the following is NOT a principle to follow in attempting to increase physical activity opportunities for students at school outside of physical education class?

Accepted Answer

Charging a fee can create a financial barrier for some students and may discourage participation. Encouraging teachers to prioritize physical activity, conducting physically active fund-raising events and providing a wide variety of activities are all effective ways to increase physical activity opportunities for students at school outside of physical education class.

Quiz 10: Physical Activity and Lifestyle Enhancement