CSET Subtest 3 450+ (Updated for 2026) Exam Prep Pack A+ Questions & Verified Answers

CSET Subtest 3
(Updated for 2026) Exam Prep Pack | A+ Questions
450+
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Question 1
Basic Movement Skills
Correct Answer
are the foundation to more complex skills sets needed to exercise, play games, and sports.
-three main categories are traveling, stabilizing, and control (of objects)


Question 2
Movement Concepts
Correct Answer
Space Awareness
Body Awareness
Movement Exploration


Question 3
Three Components of Fitness
Correct Answer
flexibility, strength, endurance


Question 4
Space Awareness
Correct Answer
personal and shared space, and the body in relation to dimensions in space


Question 5
Body Awareness
Correct Answer
teaches children about body shapes, body parts, and relationships
-proprioception




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,Question 6
Body Awareness Lessons
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Shape- have students form different shapes with their body (stand like a pole)
Balance- balance on one foot
Quality - "how fast or how slow can you move?"
Space - "run in a zigzag fashion without hitting others"
Exploration - "lead with your head while you're walking"


Question 7
Movement Exploration
Correct Answer
Allows students to experiment with time, space, force, and flow as the elements of movement


Question 8
PE Standards
Correct Answer
I: competency in motor skills and movement patterns (locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative)
II: understanding of movement principals, strategies, tactics, and apply it to performance (directions, identifying
locomotor skills)
III: regular participation in physical activity (aerobic exercise)
IV: achieve and maintain health enhancing level of physical fitness (learning about the body)
V: responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity


Question 9
Throwing Basics
Correct Answer
Underarm - step and swing, point to target
Overarm - step and over head, point to target


Question 10
Locomotor Skills
Correct Answer
skills used to move around, such as walking, running, and climbing
-indicates the movement of the body
-basis of gross motor skills
-K-2: still mastering locomotor skills
-3-9: more complex locomotor skills




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,Question 11
Locomotor Skill Activities
Correct Answer
Jumping - bend knees, have your feet leave the ground, land with knees bent to act as shock absorbers
-- in 3-9 this is combined with sports
Skipping - series of step hops completed with alternate feet
Galloping - can be taught by going in a circle
Sliding


Question 12
Nonlocomotor Skills
Correct Answer
indicates body control and balance, with little emphasis on movement
-used to balance, bend, stretch, and pull


Question 13
Nonlocomotor Skill Activities
Correct Answer
Stretching - carries body parts away from the body's center core
--should begin all warm up activities
Twisting - rotation of a body part around its own long axis
Pushing - controlled forceful action


Question 14
Object Manipulation
Correct Answer
skills involve precise movements necessary to effectively catch, throw, or swing a bat, club, or stick. these skills combine
both fine and gross motor movement
- helps build hand-eye and foot-eye coordination


Question 15
Object Manipulation Activities
Correct Answer
Throwing - lower grades can start with beanbags
Catching - lower grades can start with beach balls as this is less scary and will not hurt them
Kicking - punt kicking (dropped then kicked), place kicking (placing ball on floor then kicking)
Striking - think "T Ball" for little kids


Question 16
Newton's Laws
Correct Answer
First- an object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by another object
Second - force = mass x acceleration
Third - for every action, there is an equal but opposite reaction




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, Question 17
Health Benefits of Regular Exercise
Correct Answer
Weight management
Better sleep patterns
Heart and lung efficiency
Higher energy levels
Stress Relief


Question 18
Health Risks of Regular Exercise
Correct Answer
Injury
Illness, such as heatstroke
Dehydration
Aggravation of existing conditions, such as asthma


Question 19
Exercise Principles that Promote Physical Fitness
Correct Answer
Frequency
Intensity
Type
Time
(FITT)


Question 20
Frequency

Correct Answer
how often kids should exercise (which is daily for one hour)


Question 21
Intensity
Correct Answer
how hard a person is working, which is most easily gauged by heart rate
-moderate and vigorous intensity should be incorporated


Question 22
Types
Correct Answer
different types of activities should be part of the comprehensive plan





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