Question 1

On average,girls tend to show early signs of puberty when they are approximately _____ years old.
A)8 
B)9 
C)10 
D)11

Accepted Answer

The answer of On average,girls tend to show early signs...

Question 2

Smoll and Smith's (2002)Coach Effectiveness Training program stresses the idea that
A)"Success is found in striving for victory."
B)"Winning isn't everything,it's the only thing."
C)"Success means winning."
D)"Losers are failures."

Accepted Answer

Smoll and Smith's Coach Effectiveness Training program emphasizes a philosophy that success comes from striving for victory, rather than winning being the only measure of success. This approach focuses on effort, learning, and personal improvement as key components of success.

Question 3

Euphemia is a normal 8-year-old girl,but seems unable to do many things as well as her friends.For example,she has trouble holding a pen,tying her sneaker laces,or typing email messages.Euphemia may suffer from
A)attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
B)post-traumatic stress disorder.
C)mitochondrial syndrome.
D)Developmental Coordination Disorder.

Accepted Answer

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a common motor disorder among children. It is also known as Dyspraxia. The symptoms of DCD include difficulty in coordinating movements, such as holding a pen or tying shoe laces. Children with DCD often struggle with various physical activities and this affects their ability to socialize and learn.

Question 4

Studies of Little League baseball players have shown that the best coaches do not
A)punish bad players and encourage good ones.
B)give specific technical instructions rather than general comments.
C)praise players consistently.
D)encourage thinking about failures in positive ways.

Accepted Answer

The best coaches focus on positive reinforcement and constructive feedback rather than punishing players, which can be detrimental to their development and motivation.

Question 5

A basic idea of Smoll and Smith's (2002)Coach Effectiveness Training program is
A)to emphasize winning.
B)to emphasize fun and effort.
C)to emphasize leadership skills.
D)to emphasize avoiding failure.

Accepted Answer

Smoll and Smith's Coach Effectiveness Training program emphasizes on developing important coaching skills such as planning, preparation, communication, and stress management. However, the program's main focus is on creating a positive coaching environment that emphasizes fun and learning through effort rather than just winning or avoiding failure. This approach is consistent with the principles of positive youth development and helps to create a supportive environment that fosters skill development, personal growth, and self-esteem.

Question 6

In middle childhood,growth tends to be
A)concentrated in the arms and legs.
B)generally a smooth,day-to-day process.
C)approximately 5-7 inches per year.
D)in spurts,mostly taking place at night.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In middle childhood,growth tends to be
A)concentrated in...

Question 7

Playing the electric guitar every day is most likely to
A)cause problems for a child's normal motor development.
B)result in major hearing loss during middle childhood.
C)enhance gross motor skills.
D)improve a child's cognitive processing speed and reaction time.

Accepted Answer

Research has found that playing a musical instrument, including the electric guitar, can improve cognitive processing speed and reaction time in children. It also has been linked to higher academic achievement and improved language skills. Playing the guitar can also enhance fine motor skills, rather than gross motor skills. There is a risk of hearing loss with prolonged exposure to loud music, but this can be mitigated with the use of appropriate ear protection.

Question 8

Increased _____ is not a normal result of vigorous physical activity for children.
A)stress
B)energy
C)strength
D)blood flow

Accepted Answer

Increased stress is not a normal result of vigorous physical activity for children. Instead, physical activity is known to reduce stress and improve mood. Choices B, C, and D are all normal results of physical activity for children - increased energy, strength, and blood flow are all benefits of exercise.

Question 9

All of the following activities require the use of fine motor skills except
A)hitting a home run.
B)sending text messages.
C)sculpting a model out of clay.
D)playing the oboe.

Accepted Answer

Hitting a home run typically requires gross motor skills, such as coordination between the legs, arms, and torso to generate power and aim the ball. Fine motor skills involve the precise movements of smaller muscles in the hands and fingers, which are needed for activities such as texting, sculpting, and playing the oboe.

Question 10

Parents are generally a problem for coaches and players of organized sports unless the parents
A)stress fun over winning.
B)push their children to be star players.
C)focus on their children's team record.
D)stand up for their children if the coaches don't let them play enough.

Accepted Answer

When parents stress fun over winning, they are less likely to cause problems for coaches and players. They are more likely to be supportive and less critical of their child's performance or playing time.

Question 11

Smoll and Smith's (2002)Coach Effectiveness Training program stresses the idea that
A)"Winning isn't everything,it's the only thing."
B)"Failure is not the same thing as losing."
C)"Success is measured in the number of winning games each season."
D)"Victory is winning!"

Accepted Answer

Smoll and Smith's Coach Effectiveness Training program stresses the idea that failure is not the same thing as losing. This suggests that success and effectiveness as a coach can be measured beyond just the number of winning games each season.

Question 12

Roughly _____ of school-age children are diagnosed with vision problems.
A)5%
B)10%
C)20%
D)40%

Accepted Answer

According to the American Optometric Association, approximately 1 in 5 children have a vision problem that requires treatment. This translates to around 20% of school-age children.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about children's organized sports (such as Little League)is not true?
A)Organized children's sports can build leadership skills.
B)More parental involvement in children's sports is always better.
C)Children in organized sports may develop lower self-esteem.
D)Players prefer coaches who give specific instructions.

Accepted Answer

While parental involvement can be beneficial, there can be negative effects if parents become too overbearing or competitive. It is important to find a balance and allow children to have their own experiences and develop their own skills.

Question 14

Children who engage in daily aerobic physical activities
A)may develop asthmA.
B)are at an elevated risk for type-2 diabetes.
C)tend to score higher on standardized math tests.
D)vastly improve their fine motor skills.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that regular daily physical activity, particularly aerobic exercise, has a positive impact on cognitive abilities, including math skills. Similarly, research has shown that sedentary behavior is associated with poor academic performance. A and B are incorrect because there is no evidence linking daily aerobic physical activity to asthma or an increased risk for type-2 diabetes. D is incorrect because while physical activity can improve gross motor skills, fine motor skills are typically developed through activities such as drawing or practicing a musical instrument.

Question 15

Children get their permanent teeth
A)molars first,then the middle teeth,and finally their front teeth.
B)in about the first two years of middle childhood.
C)in the last two years of middle childhood.
D)at a rate of about 4 per year during middle childhooD.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Children get their permanent teeth
A)molars first,then the...

Question 16

On average,boys tend to show early signs of puberty when they are approximately _____ years old.
A)9 
B)10 
C)11 
D)12

Accepted Answer

The answer of On average,boys tend to show early signs...

Question 17

Physical development in early childhood is concentrated in the
A)head.
B)arms and upper body.
C)legs and lower body.
D)internal organs.

Accepted Answer

Physical development in early childhood is concentrated in the legs and lower body as children develop gross motor skills such as walking, running, and jumping. Fine motor skills also improve, such as using utensils and manipulating small objects, but this is not the primary focus of physical development in this stage.

Question 18

Brad is 4 years old,but seems unable to do many things as well as his friends.He can't balance on his bicycle,stand on one foot,or throw a basketball well.It is possible that Brad may suffer from
A)attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
B)post-traumatic stress disorder.
C)mitochondrial syndrome.
D)Developmental Coordination Disorder.

Accepted Answer

Brad's difficulty with basic motor skills suggests that he may have Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). DCD is a neurological disorder that affects motor coordination and can result in difficulties with skills such as balancing, throwing and catching, and performing complex movements. ADHD and PTSD are personality disorders and mitochondrial syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects energy production in cells, none of which are likely to cause Brad's motor coordination difficulties.

Question 19

Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder
A)lack eye-hand coordination.
B)cannot perform two tasks at the same time.
C)have cognitive defects concerning planning and impulse control.
D)have significant difficulties with age-appropriate motor skills.

Accepted Answer

Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) have significant difficulties with age-appropriate motor skills, such as walking, running, jumping, throwing, catching, and writing. They may also have poor balance, posture, and spatial awareness. While they may struggle with tasks that require eye-hand coordination, it's not a defining characteristic of DCD. Similarly, although some children with DCD may have cognitive issues related to planning and impulse control, this is not a distinguishing feature of the disorder.

Question 20

_____ can greatly enhance the development of fine motor skills.
A)Practicing on a musical instrument
B)Development of the occipital lobe
C)Playing sports such as soccer
D)Synaptogenesis in the amygdala

Accepted Answer

Practicing on a musical instrument involves a lot of fine motor movements, such as finger placement and coordination, which can greatly enhance the development of fine motor skills.

Quiz 10: Physical Development in Middle Childhood

On average,girls tend to show early signs of puberty when they are approximately _____ years old.

Smoll and Smith's (2002) Coach Effectiveness Training program stresses the idea that

Euphemia is a normal 8-year-old girl,but seems unable to do many things as well as her friends.For example,she has trouble holding a pen,tying her sneaker laces,or typing email messages.Euphemia may suffer from

Studies of Little League baseball players have shown that the best coaches do not

A basic idea of Smoll and Smith's (2002) Coach Effectiveness Training program is

In middle childhood,growth tends to be

Playing the electric guitar every day is most likely to

Increased _____ is not a normal result of vigorous physical activity for children.

All of the following activities require the use of fine motor skills except

Parents are generally a problem for coaches and players of organized sports unless the parents

Smoll and Smith's (2002) Coach Effectiveness Training program stresses the idea that

Roughly _____ of school-age children are diagnosed with vision problems.

Which of the following statements about children's organized sports (such as Little League) is not true?

Children who engage in daily aerobic physical activities

Children get their permanent teeth

On average,boys tend to show early signs of puberty when they are approximately _____ years old.

Physical development in early childhood is concentrated in the

Brad is 4 years old,but seems unable to do many things as well as his friends.He can't balance on his bicycle,stand on one foot,or throw a basketball well.It is possible that Brad may suffer from

Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

_____ can greatly enhance the development of fine motor skills.