
Jayana Nicholson Praxis Preperation
Quiz by Joseph Earle Nicholson
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Which of the following activities is a basic locomotor skill?
According to recent research, in a typical physical education class, most students are engaged in vigorous activity approximately what percent of the time?
The most effective way to help elementary school students develop efficient basketball skills is by
After a person matures, which of the following generally increases because of the aging process?
Young children who are first learning to strike or catch a ball tend to focus primarily on the
A signed consent form should be obtained from the parent or guardian of a student who is going on a sport or adventure field trip because the form
Which of the following is an example of a teaching approach that uses differentiated instruction?
After a person matures, which of the following generally decreases because of the aging process?
A physical education teacher is interested in starting an after-school physical activity program. Which of the following best identifies the first step the teacher should take to create a successful program?
Heavy-resistance training, such as strenuous weight training, should be avoided in early childhood because of the potential for developing
The line along which the pulling force of a muscle acts at a joint can be considered a vector and resolved into which of the following pairs of components?
Which of the following represents the most typical sequence of the three phases of motor learning for learners who are high school age or older?
Which of the following is the best initial step for teachers to take in developing effective behavior management plans for students?
Which of the following is the best first step for minimizing misbehavior in a physical education class?
Having students use different parts of the body to volley a balloon or a lightweight ball best enhances skills for which of the following sports?
A secondary school physical education teacher uses a Web site to keep parents, students, and other teachers informed about key activities occurring in physical education classes. In addition, the Web site allows students to submit online fitness journals and record and track their pedometer step counts. The teacher is using technology to do which of the following?
The tripod is most commonly used as a lead-up activity for which of the following skills in stunts and tumbling?
The best time to establish classroom management expectations is
Which of the following has the most direct effect of minimizing the risk of heart disease?
A teacher can minimize the avoidance reaction in a child learning to catch a ball by having the child practice catching a
Which THREE of the following are characteristics of mature execution of a basketball jump shot?
A proper cooling-down period after vigorous aerobic exercise should involve which TWO of the following activities?
Which of the following computer software programs would best help a teacher create student reports to document progress toward student achievement of standards-based outcomes?
After three years of teaching, certified physical education teachers can apply for an advanced level of certification, known as the
What is the tennis score when a server has won 4 points and the receiver has won 3 points?
A teacher best enhances student learning during the physical activity segment of a class by
The human body's center of gravity is a point that
Which of the following is the most appropriate safety measure a teacher can use for a student who has asthma and who will be participating in a volleyball game?
The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) is a valuable resource for physical education teachers for which of the following reasons?
For which of the following purposes should physical education teachers reflect on and evaluate their programs on a regular basis?
In creating an emotionally safe environment for students to learn fitness, which of the following techniques is the most effective for a physical education teacher to use to promote student learning, participation, and performance?
Supporting the weight of the body through the vertebral column is achieved by which of the following structures?
Which of the following sequences is most appropriate for the first 10 minutes of an exercise session that includes 30 minutes of continuous soccer playing?
In swimming, which of the following kicks is used in the butterfly stroke?
An example of a developmentally appropriate physical education activity integrating math concepts for lower elementary students is which of the following?
Public Law 108-446 (IDEA 2004) states that students with disabilities shall be educated in the least restrictive environment. Which of the following is the best example of the least restrictive environment?
Which of the following physical fitness components is most likely to be assessed in a battery of health-related fitness tests?
During a softball game, a runner is hit by a batted ball while attempting to advance and before the ball passes an infielder. Which of the following rulings is appropriate?
Team-building and cooperative activities in a physical education class are most effective when
Which TWO of the following types of people will most directly benefit from lesson collaboration across subject areas?
To lose 1 pound of fat per week, a person would need a weekly caloric deficit of approximately
Which of the following is the most effective method of training to develop explosive leg strength in jumpers in field events?
Which of the following lists names, in the correct order, the four phases of the reflective cycle of teaching?
When teaching a forward roll, which of the following types of mats may best be used to assist the student?
Which of the following is an important principle of assertive communication?
In which TWO of the following events is energy production derived primarily from the aerobic energy system?
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) ?
When an activity is being observed in a physical education class, a teacher should follow which of the following practices regarding teacher placement in a gym?
A physical education teacher who is committed to being a continuous learner is most likely to do which of the following on a district-wide professional development day after attending in-service workshops in the morning?
During an exercise class, a 16-year-old student whose heart rate is 140 beats per minute is considered to be
A teacher wants to hold a field day for the entire school; however, there is not enough money in the budget for this event. What should the teacher do?
The most widely used and regularly issued practitioner resource for planning and professional development in physical education is
Which of the following is the federal law that ensures appropriate education for students with disabilities?
Physical educators in the United States who were influenced by the progressive-education movement of John Dewey developed programs that emphasized
Which of the following is the most effective and readily available form of technology for a wide audience of physical education teachers to use to communicate about a specific topic?
During the start of a volleyball unit, the teacher notices that a student who usually participates in class is no longer motivated. The teacher can best address the situation by
Which of the following activities is most likely to result in the highest level of blood lactate accumulation?
Which of the following best describes the effect of sports participation on personality?
The whole-part-whole approach is appropriate for a physical education teacher to use when teaching which THREE of the following activities?
When a teacher is creating and posting rules for an elementary school physical education class, which of the following is the optimal number of rules to list?
Which of the following principles of stability is best exemplified when a gymnast squats to regain balance on a balance beam?
Which of the following best describes the most appropriate way for a physical education teacher to divide the class for activities under the sport-education model?
Which of the following is the most effective way for a high school physical education teacher to reinforce positive behavior in the gymnasium?
Participation by students in a physical education class should be motivated by which of the following?
Which of the following is a common barrier to successfully implementing a school wellness program?
Which THREE of the following tips are helpful to a new physical education teacher trying to establish a positive and orderly learning environment?
Which of the following tasks can a teacher use at the beginning of each school year to establish a supportive classroom environment?
Which of the following is generally considered a depressant?
Two students in a physical education class have a minor, nonphysical conflict. Which of the following is the best way for the teacher to handle the situation?
Which of the following is a scoring tool that lists the criteria for level of performance expected on a skill?
Which of the following is the most effective and appropriate assessment to use to evaluate the development of a student's fitness level throughout the school year?
In addition to supporting physical educators’ professional growth, the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) also support which of the following?
Which of the following is the most effective technique for a teacher to use when monitoring student behavior during a physical education class?
Students in a physical education class can best demonstrate personal and social responsibility when they are
Which of the following most likely indicates that gender bias is present in a physical education program?
Which of the following is the most effective way for a physical education teacher to conduct a self-evaluation on academic learning time during a lesson?
The federal law that prohibits discrimination based on a person’s sex in any educational program or activity that is a recipient of federal funds is known as
Which THREE of the following are appropriate uses of the FITNESSGRAM® assessment?
Which of the following statements about the mature overhand throwing pattern is true?
Which of the following actions by a teacher will best contribute to the affective development of physical education students?
Which of the following is the best example of an appropriate use of self-assessment?
Which of the following is a key principle of teacher-student communication?
Which of the following best describes interdisciplinary teaching?
Effective instructional feedback provided verbally to students by a teacher in physical education class helps develop which of the following?
How often should a teacher assess students in class?
In the implementation of an assessment, test validity is important because it
A whole-learning approach to teaching a skill is most appropriate for which of the following situations?
Which of the following is the most appropriate feedback when helping a student who is having trouble learning to throw a baseball at a target?
Which of the following is a common teaching cue for shooting a basketball?
What kind of drug is crack cocaine?