Kinesiology for Educators Review
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Course Introduction
Kinesiology for Educators examines the principles of human movement and their application within educational settings. This course introduces foundational concepts of biomechanics, anatomy, motor development, and exercise physiology, enabling future and current educators to design and implement movement-based learning activities that enhance physical literacy, academic performance, and overall well-being in students. Emphasis is placed on understanding age-appropriate movement patterns, adapting activities to diverse abilities, and promoting lifelong health through active lifestyles. Through practical experiences and research-based strategies, participants gain the skills necessary to create inclusive and effective movement environments in schools.
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Promoting Physical Activity and Health in the Classroom 1st Edition by Robert P. Pangrazi
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Chapter 1: Improving the Health of Americas Children
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Q1) The number of overweight children is increasing because
A)they are weight training at an earlier age.
B)there is a decrease in their energy expenditure.
C)there are no programs to promote children's physical activity.
D)schools do not provide any physical activity.
Answer: B
Q2) A 5-K walk/run sponsored by a local business in which proceeds go to fund physical activity programs in local schools represents which component of an active and healthy school environment?
A)Before- and after-school programs
B)Classroom teacher involvement
C)Parental involvement
D)Community involvement
Answer: D
Q3) It is most important to reduce overweight among individuals during ________.
A)infancy
B)elementary
C)adolescence
D)adulthood
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Understanding Childrens Needs and Readiness for Physical
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Q1) Classroom teachers should expect children to learn ________ tasks before ________ tasks.
A)volleying; dribbling with feet
B)punting; dribbling with hands
C)throwing; kicking
D)kicking; throwing
Answer: C
Q2) generally have difficulty performing push-ups and sit-ups due to the large proportion of the ________ in comparison to the rest of their bodies.
A)legs
B)arms
C)head
D)trunk
Answer: C
Q3) For students at the intermediate skill level,teachers should consider
A)breaking the skill into smaller parts.
B)teaching one point at a time.
C)teaching them to critique their performances.
D)reinforcing the outcome.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Teaching Physical Activities Safely and Effectively
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Q1) Which of the following physical activities would be appropriate for teaching kicking skills to a class of 25 students with five soccer balls and 20 cones?
A)Two kicking stations for half of the students and a game with minimal equipment for the other half
B)Dribbling relays with five lines of five students each
C)Soccer game with one ball and all students
D)Two soccer games with one ball and half the students playing on each field
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following points would help a child with striking?
A)Keep the elbows close to the body.
B)Swing the bat at a slight downward angle.
C)Grip the bat with the hands together.
D)Grip the bat with the hands apart.
Answer: C
Q3) Levers allow resistance greater than the applied force to be overcome.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Improving the Effectiveness of Instruction and Feedback
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Q1) A teacher who tells students exactly what is expected of them is creating an effective learning environment.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The best source of a physical activity demonstration is the teacher because he or she should be able to demonstrate all activities required of students.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Feedback given with the intention to solve a problem is negative feedback.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Telling the students to be prepared to demonstrate a skill is an example of a(n)
A)entry level activity.
B)anticipatory set.
C)check for understanding.
D)instructional cue.
Q5) Seeing one's performance on video is a type of intrinsic feedback. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Management and Discipline in an Activity Setting
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Q1) With regard to management,it is important to focus on one or two specific points and limit instruction time to ________.
A)20 to 30 seconds
B)30 to 60 seconds
C)1 to 2 minutes
D)3 to 5 minutes
Q2) Teacher-directed conflict resolution occurs when disputes and conflicts are resolved between students with a neutral peer acting as a moderator in the process.
A)True
B)False
Q3) It is suggested to use prompts as often as possible with students for them to be most effective.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following is NOT an example of a class routine?
A)Entering the teaching area
B)Student grouping for instruction
C)Respect the rights of others
D)Signal used for freezing the class
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Chapter 6: Teaching Children With Special Needs
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Q1) An appropriate modification for a student lacking strength and endurance would be playing the game in a sitting position rather than standing.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The ________ process often involves clinical and/or classroom observation as well as administration of a variety of tests.
A)mainstreaming
B)screening
C)assessment
D)due
Q3) When conducting special education evaluations,due process assures the rights of parents to all of the following EXCEPT
A)be notified of assessment proceedings with their child.
B)make decisions regarding educational decisions.
C)be informed of their rights related to assessment proceedings with their child.
D)have the opportunity to challenge educational decisions they feel are unfair or incorrect.
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Chapter 7: Integrating Physical Activity and Academics
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Q1) A group of four 2 grade teachers who start a friendly math competition among classes are demonstrating the group collaboration model of integration.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Using "32 degrees Fahrenheit" as a stop signal is an example integration activity for which science concept?
A)Freeze signal
B)Body part identification
C)Influence of physical activity on the body
D)The water cycle
Q3) In the group collaboration model of integration,multiple classroom teachers from a common grade level work together to center on a theme and generate learning activities that cut across academic areas.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Degrees,fractions,estimating,and directions are all math concepts.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Increasing Students Activity Levels
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Q1) According to NASPE,it is recommended that children accumulate ________ minutes of physical activity per day.
A)30
B)45
C)60
D)120
Q2) Why are pedometers increasingly being used in schools to monitor physical activity?
A)They measure energy expenditure.
B)They measure all types of activity.
C)They measure heart rate.
D)They are small,unobtrusive,and convenient to use with children.
Q3) Activities of more than six METs are considered vigorous physical activities.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Running stairs is considered a vigorous physical activity.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Helping Students Develop Physical Fitness
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Q1) Having students reach for their toes from standing position is an appropriate practice.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A fitness routine that includes several stations that contribute to various components of physical fitness is a(n)________ routine.
A)student leader
B)squad leader
C)aerobic fitness
D)circuit training
Q3) The elephant walk is a challenge that develops A)arm-shoulder girdle strength.
B)abdominal strength.
C)the trunk muscles.
D)leg muscles and cardiovascular endurance.
Q4) Speed is the ability of the body to perform movement in a short period of time.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Improving Students Nutrition
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Q1) Which of the following is an appropriate measurable objective for a nutrition plan?
A)Improve students' diet
B)Increase the amount of fruit intake by students
C)Decrease the percent of saturated fat intake by students
D)Increase students' consumption of fiber by 10 percent
Q2) "VERB : It's what you do" is an example of a point-of-decision prompt for students regarding decisions about what to eat.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Healthful celebrations are bulletin boards,signs,and other prompts placed at locations where people make decisions with the goal of influencing those decisions.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Fresh food is cheaper than processed food and has a longer shelf life.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Teaching Sun Safety
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Q1) It is suggested that children NEVER have any unblocked time in the sun.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A black hat,black shorts,and gray shirt comprises appropriate protective clothing.
A)True
B)False
Q3) When the SPF of sunscreen is doubled,the percent of protection is doubled.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following sun-safety behaviors for students will help prevent eye problems and premature wrinkles?
A)Wear protective clothing
B)Wear sunglasses
C)Play in the shade
D)Limit time in the sun at midday
Q5) According to the News Clip on the health benefits of Vitamin D,100% of our Vitamin D requirement comes from the sun.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Promoting Childrens Health Beyond the School
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Q1) To promote family activity using pedometers,which of the following activities involves family members checking out pedometers at school while they meet with teachers and administrators at the school?
A)Open House on the Move
B)Guess and Share
C)Active Chores
D)How Active are my Activities?
Q2) After-school programs provide opportunities for children to sleep.
A)True
B)False
Q3) One way to help families increase their physical activities levels is to include family walks in the weekly schedule of events.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Undergraduates majoring in education,grandparents,and Americorps volunteers are good solutions for staffing after-school programs.
A)True
B)False
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