Praxis test - physical education 5095- Questions and Answers
Terms in this set (93)
A. Sliding
B. Twisting
C. Balancing
Which of the following activities is a basic D.Throwing
locomotor skill? Correct Answer: A
Sliding involves moving sideways. It is, therefore, considered a basic locomotor skill
(i.e., it is characterized by moving from one location to another). The correct answer,
therefore, is (A).
Correct Answer: A
Research on classes that ranged in length from 30 to 40 minutes found less than 40
percent of the time being spent on vigorous physical activity. The correct answer,
According to recent research, in a typical
therefore, is (A).
physical education class, most students are
engaged in vigorous activity approximately
Less than 40%
what percent of the time?
Between 40% and 60%
Between 60% and 80%
More than 80%
Correct Answer: B
Children have smaller hands and often lack the strength to reach a regulation-height
basket. Smaller balls and lower baskets give children a better chance to succeed.
Thus, the correct answer is (B).
The most effective way to help elementary
school students develop efficient
putting the students in a full-court, five-on-five game as soon as possible
basketball skills is by
having the students play with balls that are smaller and baskets that are lower
than is standard
monitoring the students' knowledge of game strategies
teaching passing skills before teaching shooting skills
, Correct Answer: C
With age, ever-greater percentages of body cells become less metabolically active,
generally causing more body fat to accumulate over time. The correct answer,
After a person matures, which of the therefore, is (C).
following generally increases because of
the aging process? Maximum heart rate
Vital capacity
Body fat
Body height
Correct Answer: B
Young children are characteristically distracted by the motion of the person
throwing the ball. The correct answer, therefore, is (B).
Young children who are first learning to
strike or catch a ball tend to focus primarily
flight of the ball
on the
person throwing the ball
speed of the ball
position of their feet
Correct Answer: B
Consent forms are primarily informational documents. The teacher is still primarily
responsible for the student's safety during the trip. The correct answer, therefore, is
(B).
A signed consent form should be obtained
from the parent or guardian of a student signifies that the parent or guardian assumes primary responsibility for anything that
who is going on a sport or adventure field might happen on the trip
trip because the form shows the teacher that the parent or guardian knows what activity is planned for the
student and does not object
prevents a parent or guardian from successfully suing the teacher if a student is
injured
relieves the school district of responsibility for the student
Correct Answer: B
Option (B) is correct. Using differentiated instruction in classes is illustrated by using
ability grouping within a class to determine how material is presented. With universal
design for learning, lessons are taught for all levels of learners in each inclusion
Which of the following is an example of a
class.
teaching approach that uses differentiated
instruction?
Universal design for learning
Ability grouping in classes
Categorizing learners' abilities
Using standardized tests to measure progress at the end of the unit
Correct Answer: A
Pulmonary diffusion generally decreases with age, directly affecting the overall
capacity of the body's aerobic system. The correct answer, therefore, is (A).
After a person matures, which of the
following generally decreases because of
Aerobic capacity
the aging process?
Resting systolic blood pressure
Resting heart rate
Residual volume
, Correct Answer: B
Option (B) is correct. The first step in creating a coordinated physical activity
program is to organize a committee. It is important for the physical education
A physical education teacher is interested
teacher to collaborate with other stakeholders to get an idea of what activities
in starting an after-school physical activity
should be offered instead of making decisions unilaterally.
program. Which of the following best
identifies the first step the teacher should
Begin fund-raising efforts by contacting local businesses
take to create a successful program?
Establish a committee that includes teachers, parents, and community members
Plan a kickoff event that would offer activities to students and their families
Train teachers to integrate physical activity into other content lessons
Correct Answer: B
For young children, such training could damage the growth plates or growth areas in
the bone, typically through epiphyseal separation. The correct answer, therefore, is
Heavy-resistance training, such as
(B).
strenuous weight training, should be
avoided in early childhood because of the
inflexible joints
potential for developing
epiphyseal separations
elongated ligaments
calcium deposits
Correct Answer: C
Only choice (C) lists components of vector resolution. The correct answer, therefore,
The line along which the pulling force of a is (C).
muscle acts at a joint can be considered a
vector and resolved into which of the Anatomical and physiological
following pairs of components? Direct and indirect
Vertical and horizontal
Actual and theoretical
Correct Answer: A
Learners of high school or adult age need to first understand the skill (cognitive) and
then connect it to other skills or previous learning (associative). The last stage
(autonomous) gives the performer opportunities to attend less to skill performance
Which of the following represents the most
and more to other aspects of the task, such as ball placement or strategy. The
typical sequence of the three phases of
correct answer, therefore, is (A).
motor learning for learners who are high
school age or older?
Cognitive, associative, autonomous
Cognitive, autonomous, associative
Autonomous, cognitive, associative
Associative, cognitive, autonomous
Correct Answer: A
Option (A) is correct. A teacher's philosophy of behavior management forms the
basis for the behavior management model the teacher will adopt in the classroom.
After teachers have considered their philosophy concerning behavior management,
Which of the following is the best initial
they will be able to examine strengths and weaknesses, establish goals, and finally
step for teachers to take in developing
determine measurable behaviors they wish to achieve.
effective behavior management plans for
students?
Teachers should consider their own philosophy concerning behavior management.
Teachers should examine their own strengths and weaknesses as behavior managers.
Teachers should establish behavior management goals for their own setting.
Teachers should determine measurable behaviors to see if they can be achieved.
Terms in this set (93)
A. Sliding
B. Twisting
C. Balancing
Which of the following activities is a basic D.Throwing
locomotor skill? Correct Answer: A
Sliding involves moving sideways. It is, therefore, considered a basic locomotor skill
(i.e., it is characterized by moving from one location to another). The correct answer,
therefore, is (A).
Correct Answer: A
Research on classes that ranged in length from 30 to 40 minutes found less than 40
percent of the time being spent on vigorous physical activity. The correct answer,
According to recent research, in a typical
therefore, is (A).
physical education class, most students are
engaged in vigorous activity approximately
Less than 40%
what percent of the time?
Between 40% and 60%
Between 60% and 80%
More than 80%
Correct Answer: B
Children have smaller hands and often lack the strength to reach a regulation-height
basket. Smaller balls and lower baskets give children a better chance to succeed.
Thus, the correct answer is (B).
The most effective way to help elementary
school students develop efficient
putting the students in a full-court, five-on-five game as soon as possible
basketball skills is by
having the students play with balls that are smaller and baskets that are lower
than is standard
monitoring the students' knowledge of game strategies
teaching passing skills before teaching shooting skills
, Correct Answer: C
With age, ever-greater percentages of body cells become less metabolically active,
generally causing more body fat to accumulate over time. The correct answer,
After a person matures, which of the therefore, is (C).
following generally increases because of
the aging process? Maximum heart rate
Vital capacity
Body fat
Body height
Correct Answer: B
Young children are characteristically distracted by the motion of the person
throwing the ball. The correct answer, therefore, is (B).
Young children who are first learning to
strike or catch a ball tend to focus primarily
flight of the ball
on the
person throwing the ball
speed of the ball
position of their feet
Correct Answer: B
Consent forms are primarily informational documents. The teacher is still primarily
responsible for the student's safety during the trip. The correct answer, therefore, is
(B).
A signed consent form should be obtained
from the parent or guardian of a student signifies that the parent or guardian assumes primary responsibility for anything that
who is going on a sport or adventure field might happen on the trip
trip because the form shows the teacher that the parent or guardian knows what activity is planned for the
student and does not object
prevents a parent or guardian from successfully suing the teacher if a student is
injured
relieves the school district of responsibility for the student
Correct Answer: B
Option (B) is correct. Using differentiated instruction in classes is illustrated by using
ability grouping within a class to determine how material is presented. With universal
design for learning, lessons are taught for all levels of learners in each inclusion
Which of the following is an example of a
class.
teaching approach that uses differentiated
instruction?
Universal design for learning
Ability grouping in classes
Categorizing learners' abilities
Using standardized tests to measure progress at the end of the unit
Correct Answer: A
Pulmonary diffusion generally decreases with age, directly affecting the overall
capacity of the body's aerobic system. The correct answer, therefore, is (A).
After a person matures, which of the
following generally decreases because of
Aerobic capacity
the aging process?
Resting systolic blood pressure
Resting heart rate
Residual volume
, Correct Answer: B
Option (B) is correct. The first step in creating a coordinated physical activity
program is to organize a committee. It is important for the physical education
A physical education teacher is interested
teacher to collaborate with other stakeholders to get an idea of what activities
in starting an after-school physical activity
should be offered instead of making decisions unilaterally.
program. Which of the following best
identifies the first step the teacher should
Begin fund-raising efforts by contacting local businesses
take to create a successful program?
Establish a committee that includes teachers, parents, and community members
Plan a kickoff event that would offer activities to students and their families
Train teachers to integrate physical activity into other content lessons
Correct Answer: B
For young children, such training could damage the growth plates or growth areas in
the bone, typically through epiphyseal separation. The correct answer, therefore, is
Heavy-resistance training, such as
(B).
strenuous weight training, should be
avoided in early childhood because of the
inflexible joints
potential for developing
epiphyseal separations
elongated ligaments
calcium deposits
Correct Answer: C
Only choice (C) lists components of vector resolution. The correct answer, therefore,
The line along which the pulling force of a is (C).
muscle acts at a joint can be considered a
vector and resolved into which of the Anatomical and physiological
following pairs of components? Direct and indirect
Vertical and horizontal
Actual and theoretical
Correct Answer: A
Learners of high school or adult age need to first understand the skill (cognitive) and
then connect it to other skills or previous learning (associative). The last stage
(autonomous) gives the performer opportunities to attend less to skill performance
Which of the following represents the most
and more to other aspects of the task, such as ball placement or strategy. The
typical sequence of the three phases of
correct answer, therefore, is (A).
motor learning for learners who are high
school age or older?
Cognitive, associative, autonomous
Cognitive, autonomous, associative
Autonomous, cognitive, associative
Associative, cognitive, autonomous
Correct Answer: A
Option (A) is correct. A teacher's philosophy of behavior management forms the
basis for the behavior management model the teacher will adopt in the classroom.
After teachers have considered their philosophy concerning behavior management,
Which of the following is the best initial
they will be able to examine strengths and weaknesses, establish goals, and finally
step for teachers to take in developing
determine measurable behaviors they wish to achieve.
effective behavior management plans for
students?
Teachers should consider their own philosophy concerning behavior management.
Teachers should examine their own strengths and weaknesses as behavior managers.
Teachers should establish behavior management goals for their own setting.
Teachers should determine measurable behaviors to see if they can be achieved.
