Ch01
Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. The purpose of an elementary school physical education program is to
A. develop athletes.
B. help youngsters score high on a physical fitness test.
C. provide a fun, physically active break from the classroom.
D. teach children the importance of competition and being the best
E. guide youngsters in the proves of becoming physically active for a lifetime
2. Research has shown that health benefits related to physical activity include
A. reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
B. improved mental health.
C. reduced risk of certain types of cancer and diabetes.
D. positive self-efficacy.
E. all of the choices are health benefits related to physical activity
F. reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancers only
3. Quality physical education is _____________________ for the specific children being served.
A. instructionally suitable
B. conceptually appropriate
C. time sensitive
D. developmentally appropriate
E. all of the choices could correctly complete the sentence
F. instructionally suitable and developmentally appropriate
4. A developmentally appropriate physical education program should accommodate the following individual
characteristics:
A. fitness and skill levels
B. previous movement experiences
C. body size
D. age
E. all of the characteristics should be accommodated
F. only fitness and skill levels and previous movement experiences
5. The characteristics listed below are all characteristics of a quality physical education program EXCEPT
that it
A. primarily emphasizes the psychomotor domain, with only a slight emphasis on the cognitive and
affective domain.
B. creates multiple opportunities for children to be successful.
C. considers time, space, and equipment allocations.
D. provides experiences that are both developmentally and instructionally appropriate.
E. provides genuine opportunities to learn.
6. The authors of Children Moving define the purpose of physical education as "guiding youngsters in the
process of becoming physically active for a lifetime."
True False
7. Developmentally appropriate means that teachers recognize that children are at different physical and
cognitive levels of development, that is, not all third graders have the same abilities.
True False
8. It is not essential that a teacher developmentally and instructionally understandpractices to be able to
design a quality physical education program.
True False
,9. For children to want to remain physically active as adolescents and adults, one of the most important
factors is whether they develop competence in performing basic skills that will lead to confidence in their
performance of physical activities.
True False
10. The primary reason elementary children need a quality physical education program is to encourage
participation in physical activity for a lifetime and to reap the benefits of doing so.
True False
11. Benefits for children who are part of a quality physical education program include personal goal
setting.
True False
12. By the time children reach elementary school age, their innate desire to move has been stifled and
therefore, they are less likely to choose to be physically active.
True False
13. Ideally, children should have physical education 100 minutes each week.
True False
14. It is important for physical education to be fun for children.
True False
15. In a quality physical education program, children should be actively engaged in moderate to vigorous
physical activity at least ____% of the time.
________________________________________
, Ch01 Key
1. The purpose of an elementary school physical education program is to
A. develop athletes.
B. help youngsters score high on a physical fitness test.
C. provide a fun, physically active break from the classroom.
D. teach children the importance of competition and being the best
E. guide youngsters in the proves of becoming physically active for a lifetime
Graham - Chapter 01 #1
2. Research has shown that health benefits related to physical activity include
A. reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
B. improved mental health.
C. reduced risk of certain types of cancer and diabetes.
D. positive self-efficacy.
E. all of the choices are health benefits related to physical activity
F. reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancers only
Graham - Chapter 01 #2
3. Quality physical education is _____________________ for the specific children being served.
A. instructionally suitable
B. conceptually appropriate
C. time sensitive
D. developmentally appropriate
E. all of the choices could correctly complete the sentence
F. instructionally suitable and developmentally appropriate
Graham - Chapter 01 #3
4. A developmentally appropriate physical education program should accommodate the following
individual characteristics:
A. fitness and skill levels
B. previous movement experiences
C. body size
D. age
E. all of the characteristics should be accommodated
F. only fitness and skill levels and previous movement experiences
Graham - Chapter 01 #4
5. The characteristics listed below are all characteristics of a quality physical education program
EXCEPT that it
A. primarily emphasizes the psychomotor domain, with only a slight emphasis on the cognitive and
affective domain.
B. creates multiple opportunities for children to be successful.
C. considers time, space, and equipment allocations.
D. provides experiences that are both developmentally and instructionally appropriate.
E. provides genuine opportunities to learn.
Graham - Chapter 01 #5
6. The authors of Children Moving define the purpose of physical education as "guiding youngsters in
the process of becoming physically active for a lifetime."
TRUE
Graham - Chapter 01 #6
7. Developmentally appropriate means that teachers recognize that children are at different physical and
cognitive levels of development, that is, not all third graders have the same abilities.
TRUE
Graham - Chapter 01 #7
, 8. It is not essential that a teacher developmentally and instructionally understandpractices to be able to
design a quality physical education program.
FALSE
Graham - Chapter 01 #8
9. For children to want to remain physically active as adolescents and adults, one of the most important
factors is whether they develop competence in performing basic skills that will lead to confidence in
their performance of physical activities.
TRUE
Graham - Chapter 01 #9
10. The primary reason elementary children need a quality physical education program is to encourage
participation in physical activity for a lifetime and to reap the benefits of doing so.
TRUE
Graham - Chapter 01 #10
11. Benefits for children who are part of a quality physical education program include personal goal
setting.
TRUE
Graham - Chapter 01 #11
12. By the time children reach elementary school age, their innate desire to move has been stifled and
therefore, they are less likely to choose to be physically active.
FALSE
Graham - Chapter 01 #12
13. Ideally, children should have physical education 100 minutes each week.
FALSE
Graham - Chapter 01 #13
14. It is important for physical education to be fun for children.
TRUE
Graham - Chapter 01 #14
15. In a quality physical education program, children should be actively engaged in moderate to vigorous
physical activity at least ____% of the time.
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Graham - Chapter 01 #15
Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. The purpose of an elementary school physical education program is to
A. develop athletes.
B. help youngsters score high on a physical fitness test.
C. provide a fun, physically active break from the classroom.
D. teach children the importance of competition and being the best
E. guide youngsters in the proves of becoming physically active for a lifetime
2. Research has shown that health benefits related to physical activity include
A. reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
B. improved mental health.
C. reduced risk of certain types of cancer and diabetes.
D. positive self-efficacy.
E. all of the choices are health benefits related to physical activity
F. reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancers only
3. Quality physical education is _____________________ for the specific children being served.
A. instructionally suitable
B. conceptually appropriate
C. time sensitive
D. developmentally appropriate
E. all of the choices could correctly complete the sentence
F. instructionally suitable and developmentally appropriate
4. A developmentally appropriate physical education program should accommodate the following individual
characteristics:
A. fitness and skill levels
B. previous movement experiences
C. body size
D. age
E. all of the characteristics should be accommodated
F. only fitness and skill levels and previous movement experiences
5. The characteristics listed below are all characteristics of a quality physical education program EXCEPT
that it
A. primarily emphasizes the psychomotor domain, with only a slight emphasis on the cognitive and
affective domain.
B. creates multiple opportunities for children to be successful.
C. considers time, space, and equipment allocations.
D. provides experiences that are both developmentally and instructionally appropriate.
E. provides genuine opportunities to learn.
6. The authors of Children Moving define the purpose of physical education as "guiding youngsters in the
process of becoming physically active for a lifetime."
True False
7. Developmentally appropriate means that teachers recognize that children are at different physical and
cognitive levels of development, that is, not all third graders have the same abilities.
True False
8. It is not essential that a teacher developmentally and instructionally understandpractices to be able to
design a quality physical education program.
True False
,9. For children to want to remain physically active as adolescents and adults, one of the most important
factors is whether they develop competence in performing basic skills that will lead to confidence in their
performance of physical activities.
True False
10. The primary reason elementary children need a quality physical education program is to encourage
participation in physical activity for a lifetime and to reap the benefits of doing so.
True False
11. Benefits for children who are part of a quality physical education program include personal goal
setting.
True False
12. By the time children reach elementary school age, their innate desire to move has been stifled and
therefore, they are less likely to choose to be physically active.
True False
13. Ideally, children should have physical education 100 minutes each week.
True False
14. It is important for physical education to be fun for children.
True False
15. In a quality physical education program, children should be actively engaged in moderate to vigorous
physical activity at least ____% of the time.
________________________________________
, Ch01 Key
1. The purpose of an elementary school physical education program is to
A. develop athletes.
B. help youngsters score high on a physical fitness test.
C. provide a fun, physically active break from the classroom.
D. teach children the importance of competition and being the best
E. guide youngsters in the proves of becoming physically active for a lifetime
Graham - Chapter 01 #1
2. Research has shown that health benefits related to physical activity include
A. reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
B. improved mental health.
C. reduced risk of certain types of cancer and diabetes.
D. positive self-efficacy.
E. all of the choices are health benefits related to physical activity
F. reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancers only
Graham - Chapter 01 #2
3. Quality physical education is _____________________ for the specific children being served.
A. instructionally suitable
B. conceptually appropriate
C. time sensitive
D. developmentally appropriate
E. all of the choices could correctly complete the sentence
F. instructionally suitable and developmentally appropriate
Graham - Chapter 01 #3
4. A developmentally appropriate physical education program should accommodate the following
individual characteristics:
A. fitness and skill levels
B. previous movement experiences
C. body size
D. age
E. all of the characteristics should be accommodated
F. only fitness and skill levels and previous movement experiences
Graham - Chapter 01 #4
5. The characteristics listed below are all characteristics of a quality physical education program
EXCEPT that it
A. primarily emphasizes the psychomotor domain, with only a slight emphasis on the cognitive and
affective domain.
B. creates multiple opportunities for children to be successful.
C. considers time, space, and equipment allocations.
D. provides experiences that are both developmentally and instructionally appropriate.
E. provides genuine opportunities to learn.
Graham - Chapter 01 #5
6. The authors of Children Moving define the purpose of physical education as "guiding youngsters in
the process of becoming physically active for a lifetime."
TRUE
Graham - Chapter 01 #6
7. Developmentally appropriate means that teachers recognize that children are at different physical and
cognitive levels of development, that is, not all third graders have the same abilities.
TRUE
Graham - Chapter 01 #7
, 8. It is not essential that a teacher developmentally and instructionally understandpractices to be able to
design a quality physical education program.
FALSE
Graham - Chapter 01 #8
9. For children to want to remain physically active as adolescents and adults, one of the most important
factors is whether they develop competence in performing basic skills that will lead to confidence in
their performance of physical activities.
TRUE
Graham - Chapter 01 #9
10. The primary reason elementary children need a quality physical education program is to encourage
participation in physical activity for a lifetime and to reap the benefits of doing so.
TRUE
Graham - Chapter 01 #10
11. Benefits for children who are part of a quality physical education program include personal goal
setting.
TRUE
Graham - Chapter 01 #11
12. By the time children reach elementary school age, their innate desire to move has been stifled and
therefore, they are less likely to choose to be physically active.
FALSE
Graham - Chapter 01 #12
13. Ideally, children should have physical education 100 minutes each week.
FALSE
Graham - Chapter 01 #13
14. It is important for physical education to be fun for children.
TRUE
Graham - Chapter 01 #14
15. In a quality physical education program, children should be actively engaged in moderate to vigorous
physical activity at least ____% of the time.
50
Graham - Chapter 01 #15
