Question 1

Which motor skill would you expect children to be able to perform earliest?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Kathleen, age seven, holds the small ball in both hands in front of her before swinging forward, then backward with one hand and balancing on well-separated feet. As her arm swings forward and across her body, she rotates and leans into the throw. She moves the foot from the back to a forward position as she follows through the body movement and maintains her balance. What word best describes this movement?

Accepted Answer

The movement described involves coordination between different sides of the body (e.g., moving one arm and the opposite leg), which is characteristic of contralateral movement.

Question 3

Which of the perceptual motor skills are most closely associated with understanding how "left" and "right" directions are to be carried out?

Accepted Answer

Directional awareness is most closely associated with understanding how "left" and "right" directions are to be carried out, as it involves the ability to understand and apply concepts related to directions and spatial orientation.

Question 4

Which of the perceptual motor skills are most closely associated with deciphering letters from words?

Accepted Answer

Figure ground awareness is crucial for distinguishing letters from words, as it involves the ability to focus on a specific piece of information (like a letter) in a busy background (like a page of text).

Question 5

At what age can you expect 90% of the children to use a three-point grip on a writing utensil comfortably?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

What is typical health content at the preschool level - for three and four year olds?

Accepted Answer

Hand washing routine is a typical health content for preschoolers, focusing on basic hygiene practices suitable for their developmental stage.

Question 7

Which strategies are best for teaching motor skills?

Accepted Answer

Coaching and demonstration provide clear instructions and visual cues, which are effective for teaching motor skills.

Question 8

What strategy is the best one to teach 3- to 5-year-olds about proper eating habits?

Accepted Answer

Eating meals with the children and demonstrating proper eating habits is the most effective strategy for teaching young children about proper eating habits. It provides a model for them to emulate, which is a powerful learning tool at this developmental stage.

Question 9

Which of the following outcomes is NOT a benefit of physical activity?

Accepted Answer

Physical activity is known to have numerous benefits including promoting changes in the brain's structure, enhancing neuromuscular skills, and refining perceptual abilities. Draining off excess energy is a simplistic view and does not capture the comprehensive benefits of physical activity, making it not a recognized benefit in the context of developmental or health-related outcomes.

Question 10

What is necessary for the child to acquire fundamental motor skills?

Accepted Answer

Maturation, instruction or learning by observation, and opportunities for practice are essential components for a child to acquire fundamental motor skills. These elements ensure that children develop these skills effectively through a combination of natural growth, guided learning, and repeated practice.

Question 11

If a youngster were having difficulty with figure ground perception, what would be an UNLIKELY behavior?

Accepted Answer

Figure ground perception involves distinguishing a figure from the background. B is unlikely because it describes a skill that requires good figure ground perception, which a child struggling with this would find difficult.

Question 12

Which writing implement would be the best choice for a young or inexperienced child?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which is the least mature grip on a writing implement?

Accepted Answer

The full hand grasp with the thumb away from the point (D) is the least mature grip on a writing implement. This grip is typically seen in very young children who have not yet developed the fine motor skills necessary for more precise grips like the tripod grip.

Question 14

What can the regular classroom teacher do to promote appropriate weight in young children?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which strategy of structuring activities is most likely to be effective?

Accepted Answer

Option C allows for small group interaction, personalized feedback, and diverse activities, which are key components of effective learning environments.

Question 16

Mr. Natalia intended to provide an opportunity to practice balance with a moderate level of challenge for a group of six-year-old children. Which of the following activities do you think is the best choice? Direct the children to:

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Mrs. Stein incorporates marching, hopping, and skipping as she leads children out onto the playground, and encourages children to use the playground equipment creatively. Which standard of physical literacy standards is she supporting by these routines?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Identify the least accurate statement about physical fitness.

Accepted Answer

The least accurate statement is that time spent in physical activity has a negative effect on achievement of educational standards. In fact, physical activity has been shown to have positive effects on cognitive function, concentration, and on overall academic performance.

Question 19

What is the single most effective strategy to prevent disease in groups of children?

Accepted Answer

Hand washing is recognized as a critical measure to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, especially in settings like classrooms where children are in close contact. Proper hand hygiene significantly reduces the transmission of pathogens that can cause illnesses.

Question 20

What strategies are likely to be most effective in teaching a young child to throw a ball?

Accepted Answer

Allowing children to explore first gives them a chance to understand the task on their own terms. Demonstrating the skill provides a clear model for them to emulate, and oral cues can guide their attempts. Practice solidifies the learning. This approach balances exploration, instruction, and practice, making it effective for teaching physical skills like throwing a ball.

Quiz 14: The Physical Domain