WGU D694 Elementary Health and
Physical Educations Methods Key Terms
Exam UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical compounds found in foods used by the body to
function properly and maintain health.
Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER The body's primary source of energy that provides fuel
for the muscles and brain.
Proteins - CORRECT ANSWER Comprised of amino acids and often called "the building
blocks of life", these are crucial for building and repairing tissues in the body
Vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER Micronutrients that assist in various bodily functions, such as
metabolism, immune function, and vision.
Minerals - CORRECT ANSWER Micronutrients that are necessary for maintaining healthy
bones, teeth, and muscles, as well as for regulating body fluids and producing energy.
Fats - CORRECT ANSWER A source of energy for the body that helps in the absorption of fat-
soluble vitamins
water - CORRECT ANSWER Vital for health, as it helps regulate body temperature, transport
nutrients and oxygen to cells, and remove waste from the body.
hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER Involves keeping all parts of the external body clean and
healthy and is essential for maintaining both physical and mental health.
Speed - CORRECT ANSWER The body's ability to move rapidly.
Power - CORRECT ANSWER The ability to transfer energy explosively into force.
, Agility - CORRECT ANSWER The body's ability to change position rapidly and accurately
while moving in space.
Balance - CORRECT ANSWER The body's ability to maintain a state of equilibrium while
either stationary or moving.
Coordination - CORRECT ANSWER The body's ability to perform more than one motor task at
a time.
aerobic capacity - CORRECT ANSWER The ability of the heart, the blood vessels, and the
respiratory system to deliver oxygen efficiently for an extended time.
muscular strength - CORRECT ANSWER The ability to exert maximum force over a short
period of time.
muscular endurance - CORRECT ANSWER The ability to exert force over an extended period.
Flexibility - CORRECT ANSWER The range of movement through which a joint or sequence
of joints can move.
body composition - CORRECT ANSWER The proportion of body fat to lean body mass.
MVPA - CORRECT ANSWER Refers to physical activities that require moderate to high levels
of effort and significantly increase heart rate, such as brisk walking, running, swimming, dancing, and
playing sports.
Locomotor - CORRECT ANSWER Skills used to move the body from one place to another or
to project the body upward.
Non-Locomotor Movements - CORRECT ANSWER Movements that do not require the body
to move from one place to another or change direction.
Physical Educations Methods Key Terms
Exam UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical compounds found in foods used by the body to
function properly and maintain health.
Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER The body's primary source of energy that provides fuel
for the muscles and brain.
Proteins - CORRECT ANSWER Comprised of amino acids and often called "the building
blocks of life", these are crucial for building and repairing tissues in the body
Vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER Micronutrients that assist in various bodily functions, such as
metabolism, immune function, and vision.
Minerals - CORRECT ANSWER Micronutrients that are necessary for maintaining healthy
bones, teeth, and muscles, as well as for regulating body fluids and producing energy.
Fats - CORRECT ANSWER A source of energy for the body that helps in the absorption of fat-
soluble vitamins
water - CORRECT ANSWER Vital for health, as it helps regulate body temperature, transport
nutrients and oxygen to cells, and remove waste from the body.
hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER Involves keeping all parts of the external body clean and
healthy and is essential for maintaining both physical and mental health.
Speed - CORRECT ANSWER The body's ability to move rapidly.
Power - CORRECT ANSWER The ability to transfer energy explosively into force.
, Agility - CORRECT ANSWER The body's ability to change position rapidly and accurately
while moving in space.
Balance - CORRECT ANSWER The body's ability to maintain a state of equilibrium while
either stationary or moving.
Coordination - CORRECT ANSWER The body's ability to perform more than one motor task at
a time.
aerobic capacity - CORRECT ANSWER The ability of the heart, the blood vessels, and the
respiratory system to deliver oxygen efficiently for an extended time.
muscular strength - CORRECT ANSWER The ability to exert maximum force over a short
period of time.
muscular endurance - CORRECT ANSWER The ability to exert force over an extended period.
Flexibility - CORRECT ANSWER The range of movement through which a joint or sequence
of joints can move.
body composition - CORRECT ANSWER The proportion of body fat to lean body mass.
MVPA - CORRECT ANSWER Refers to physical activities that require moderate to high levels
of effort and significantly increase heart rate, such as brisk walking, running, swimming, dancing, and
playing sports.
Locomotor - CORRECT ANSWER Skills used to move the body from one place to another or
to project the body upward.
Non-Locomotor Movements - CORRECT ANSWER Movements that do not require the body
to move from one place to another or change direction.
