ILTS Content Exam 213 – Physical Education Study Guide (Illinois Licensure Test System
Review, Key Concepts & Practice Questions with Answers)
Which of the following health benefits result from regular engagement in muscular fitness
activities?
a. increases aerobic capacity
b. bone density loss prevention
c. reduces risk of cardiovascular disease
d. reduces the risk of some cancers - ANS ✔✔b. bone density loss prevention
Which of the following is the purpose of assessment in physical education programs?
a. to assess teacher effectiveness
b. to assess lesson plans
c. to measure learning
d. to measure objectives - ANS ✔✔c. to measure learning
Which of the following best describes the purpose of teaching chasing, fleeing, and dodging
games?
a. to prepare students for invasion games
b. to develop effort and spatial awareness
c. to teach locomotor movements
d. to teach non-locomotor movements - ANS ✔✔b. to develop effort and spatial awareness
A closeted homosexual student comes out in confidence to the physical education teacher, what
should the teacher do with this information?
a. contact the students parents
b. contact the students school counselor
,c. keep quiet to maintain student trust
d. encourage the student to come out to peers - ANS ✔✔c. keep quiet to maintain student trust
Which of the following best describes the relationship between ability and skill for motor
performance?
a. abilities are genetic characteristics that are the same for all
b. abilities are learned traits that promote skill development
c. abilities are genetic characteristics that impact ones ability to learn a motor skill
d. individuals with low ability cannot improve motor skills - ANS ✔✔c. abilities are genetic
characteristics that impact ones ability to learn a motor skill
Which of the following safety considerations should be employed during a jumping and landing
unit?
a. feet shoulder-distance apart on the landing
b. feet side-by-side on the landing
c. soft or bent knees on the landing
d. locked knees for a secure landing - ANS ✔✔c. soft or bent knees on the landing
Which of the following should be part of the risk management plan?
a. notifying the school counselor
b. notifying parents or guardians
c. taking attendance
d. first aid and cpr certification - ANS ✔✔d. first aid and cpr certification
What is the purpose of using a drum to teach dance?
a. better control of the tempo and effort
b. provide students with creative alternatives
, c. allows students to take turns using the drum
d. closer alignment to convey movement concepts - ANS ✔✔a. better control of the tempo and
effort
Carlos wants to build muscle. Which of the following are general nutrient intake percentage
recommendations that will support carlos goal?
a. 15% protein; 65% carbohydrates; 20% fats
b. 25% protein; 65% carbohydrates; 10% fats
c. 35% protein; 45%carbohydrates; 20% fats
d. 45% protein; 45% carbohydrates; 10% fats - ANS ✔✔c. 35% protein; 45%carbohydrates; 20%
fats
Which of the following is the best reason for a self-assessment assignment?
a. to refine skills
b. to assess learning preference
c. to aid the teacher in the summative assessment
d. to practice summative assessment - ANS ✔✔a. to refine skills
Which of the following activities helps students conceptualize the different levels?
a. animal walks
b. nature walks
c. jumping rope
d. tag games - ANS ✔✔a. animal walks
Which activity best promotes strength in the quadricep muscles?
a. abductors with added weight
b. bridges with added weight
Review, Key Concepts & Practice Questions with Answers)
Which of the following health benefits result from regular engagement in muscular fitness
activities?
a. increases aerobic capacity
b. bone density loss prevention
c. reduces risk of cardiovascular disease
d. reduces the risk of some cancers - ANS ✔✔b. bone density loss prevention
Which of the following is the purpose of assessment in physical education programs?
a. to assess teacher effectiveness
b. to assess lesson plans
c. to measure learning
d. to measure objectives - ANS ✔✔c. to measure learning
Which of the following best describes the purpose of teaching chasing, fleeing, and dodging
games?
a. to prepare students for invasion games
b. to develop effort and spatial awareness
c. to teach locomotor movements
d. to teach non-locomotor movements - ANS ✔✔b. to develop effort and spatial awareness
A closeted homosexual student comes out in confidence to the physical education teacher, what
should the teacher do with this information?
a. contact the students parents
b. contact the students school counselor
,c. keep quiet to maintain student trust
d. encourage the student to come out to peers - ANS ✔✔c. keep quiet to maintain student trust
Which of the following best describes the relationship between ability and skill for motor
performance?
a. abilities are genetic characteristics that are the same for all
b. abilities are learned traits that promote skill development
c. abilities are genetic characteristics that impact ones ability to learn a motor skill
d. individuals with low ability cannot improve motor skills - ANS ✔✔c. abilities are genetic
characteristics that impact ones ability to learn a motor skill
Which of the following safety considerations should be employed during a jumping and landing
unit?
a. feet shoulder-distance apart on the landing
b. feet side-by-side on the landing
c. soft or bent knees on the landing
d. locked knees for a secure landing - ANS ✔✔c. soft or bent knees on the landing
Which of the following should be part of the risk management plan?
a. notifying the school counselor
b. notifying parents or guardians
c. taking attendance
d. first aid and cpr certification - ANS ✔✔d. first aid and cpr certification
What is the purpose of using a drum to teach dance?
a. better control of the tempo and effort
b. provide students with creative alternatives
, c. allows students to take turns using the drum
d. closer alignment to convey movement concepts - ANS ✔✔a. better control of the tempo and
effort
Carlos wants to build muscle. Which of the following are general nutrient intake percentage
recommendations that will support carlos goal?
a. 15% protein; 65% carbohydrates; 20% fats
b. 25% protein; 65% carbohydrates; 10% fats
c. 35% protein; 45%carbohydrates; 20% fats
d. 45% protein; 45% carbohydrates; 10% fats - ANS ✔✔c. 35% protein; 45%carbohydrates; 20%
fats
Which of the following is the best reason for a self-assessment assignment?
a. to refine skills
b. to assess learning preference
c. to aid the teacher in the summative assessment
d. to practice summative assessment - ANS ✔✔a. to refine skills
Which of the following activities helps students conceptualize the different levels?
a. animal walks
b. nature walks
c. jumping rope
d. tag games - ANS ✔✔a. animal walks
Which activity best promotes strength in the quadricep muscles?
a. abductors with added weight
b. bridges with added weight
