Question 1

Why is it that children are able to improve their handwriting skills as they move through the elementary school years?

Accepted Answer

Children develop better fine motor control in their hands and fingers as they grow older, which allows them to improve their handwriting skills over time.

Question 2

A preschool child's caloric need is to ________ calories per day, as a 7- to 10-year-old child's caloric need is to ________ calories per day.

Accepted Answer

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a preschool child's caloric need is around 1500-1700 calories per day, while a 7- to 10-year-old child's caloric need is around 2400 calories per day. Therefore, the best choice is B: 1,500-1,700 for a preschool child and 2400 for a 7- to 10-year-old.

Question 3

If a teacher felt that the theory of multiple intelligences by Gardner was the best way to conceptualize a child's education, how might he run his class?

Accepted Answer

According to Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, students can learn effectively when they are taught through a variety of methods that align with their strengths, interests, and abilities. Therefore, a teacher who believes in this theory would try to engage as many intelligence types as possible when teaching a particular subject or topic to ensure that all students are able to learn and understand the material.

Question 4

By the time the average child reaches their twelfth birthday, they will weigh about ______ pounds and be about ________ inches tall.

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average weight for a 12-year-old is approximately 90 pounds and the average height is approximately 60 inches (5 feet). Therefore, the best choice is D.

Question 5

Which statement about youth sports is true?

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Question 6

Did your mother ever tell you, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day?" Well, she was right. Breakfast should account for approximately ______ of a child's daily calorie intake.

Accepted Answer

Breakfast should account for approximately 25% of a child's daily calorie intake, providing essential energy and nutrients to start the day.

Question 7

Boys tend to have more lean muscle and less fat than girls do during elementary school years. This would tend to give boys an advantage in which of the following activities?

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Question 8

Ginger is taking gym class, and her teacher has students doing several physical tasks to determine if they are developing normally in their motor skills. One of those tasks is a standing jump. If Ginger is 11-years-old and is typical of other girls her age, she should be able to jump a distance of about ______ inches.

Accepted Answer

According to the CDC, the average standing long jump distance for an 11-year-old girl is around 60 inches. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Question 9

Research has found that when high school students take physical education classes, a majority (at least half) of their time in those classes is spent

Accepted Answer

Studies have consistently shown that students spend a significant amount of time standing around during physical education classes. One study found that high school students were inactive for 70% of their physical education classes, often due to waiting for equipment, instruction, or turn-taking. This indicates that physical education programs need to be reevaluated and redesigned to promote more activity and less downtime.

Question 10

Which of the following is the BEST summary of the pros and cons of having children participate in organized sporting activities?

Accepted Answer

The best summary is that there are both benefits and potential hazards to organized sporting activities. This acknowledges that there are advantages such as physical fitness, socialization, and teamwork, but that there are also risks such as injury, burnout, and pressure to win. Option B is incorrect as it exaggerates the dangers and ignores the benefits. Option C is not accurate as injuries do occur in sports, even if the likelihood is low. Option D is not a comprehensive summary as it only addresses one aspect of coaching and does not consider the broader picture.

Question 11

Dolph is 12-years-old, and he regularly runs around with his friends and gets a good amount of activity for 2 hours each day. According to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (2004) Dolph

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Question 12

How have schools reacted to the idea of employing Gardner's ideas in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

Schools have had differing reactions to the idea of employing Gardner's ideas in the classroom. Some have used it and reported favorable results, while others have resisted this sort of change in direction. This suggests that schools have not universally rejected or accepted Gardner's theories, but rather have had mixed responses to implementing them. Option B is incorrect as Gardner's ideas have been widely discussed and implemented in educational settings. Option C is also incorrect as there is no federal or state mandate to include Gardner's theories in curricula. Option D is not entirely accurate as reports on the effectiveness of Gardner's ideas have varied and are not universally negative.

Question 13

Dwayne's parents know that he is going to return to elementary school in a few weeks, and his father is budgeting money for new school clothes. He really does not want to buy more than is necessary, and is only interested in replacing items that have been outgrown in recent months. If Dwayne's growth pattern is typical, which of the following will his parents next purchase?

Accepted Answer

Children tend to outgrow their pants faster than other clothing items, so it is likely that Dwayne's parents will need to purchase new pants for him before anything else.

Question 14

Which of the following conditions that is inextricably linked to physical fitness has now reached epidemic levels in the United States, according to the US Surgeon General?

Accepted Answer

According to the US Surgeon General, obesity has reached epidemic levels in the United States and is inextricably linked to physical fitness.

Question 15

Why do you think it is that so many more girls than boys study gymnastics in their early teenage years?

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Question 16

Why is the average 11- or 12-year-old girl taller than the average boy of the same age?

Accepted Answer

Girls typically experience their growth spurt before boys, which leads to a temporary increase in height. This is due to the earlier onset of puberty in girls, which triggers a surge of growth hormones. However, boys eventually catch up and surpass girls in height during adolescence. The other options (A, C, and D) are not supported by scientific evidence.

Question 17

Ben is an 11-year-old boy whose father and mother have enrolled him to play on a little league baseball team. If Ben is typical of other boys his age, he can probably throw a baseball just over _____ feet.

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Question 18

Which of the following outcomes has been linked to youth sports participation in several research studies?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that youth sports participation can be linked to both positive and negative outcomes, including the potential for increased delinquent and antisocial behavior, especially if the sports environment is overly competitive or lacks proper guidance and support.

Question 19

You are the parent of a normal-size nine-year-old boy. As such, how many calories should you ensure that your child consumes each day so that he maintains a normal rate of development?

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Question 20

When school-age children are tested on a battery of physical fitness tests, more than half of them fail to meet standards for adequate performance. These tests include

Accepted Answer

Doing pull-ups requires upper body strength and is a challenging exercise for children. If more than half of school-age children fail to meet standards for pull-ups, it is an indication of poor physical fitness. The other options such as riding a bicycle or swimming may not be as challenging for some children and may not provide a comprehensive assessment of their overall physical fitness.

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