Pedagogy of physical education is often referred to as
sport pedagogy
What is another term for the study of teaching?
pedagogy
Which of the following best describes content knowledge?
knowledge about the subject matter
In a physical activity class, engaged time refers to
time actually spent on task, doing physical activity
The recommendation for on-task, functional learning time is that for a minimum of ________ of the total class time, students should be engaged in physical activity.
50%
Which of the following describes professional practice knowledge?
knowledge teachers acquire as a result of practicing their craft
Which of the following is most critical in helping students develop skills?
ample appropriate practice opportunities
Which of the following does NOT represent a class routine?
teaching students how to practice a drill correctly
A competent bystander is all of the following EXCEPT
a student who is actively engaged in class activities
Research shows that this is the actual percentage of class time students in physical education classes actually spend engaged in physical activity.
30%
Which of the following describes a curriculum that emphasizes the development of personal responsibility?
social development model
Which of the following represents the most common form of discrimination in physical education?
physical ability discrimination
What would be the most common concern for new teachers?
class management and discipline
An outstanding physical education teacher does all of the following EXCEPT
use personal experience as the primary source for making teaching decisions
Griffin (1986) summarized the various obstacles to excellence. Which is NOT one of the obstacles?
lack of sleep
Which of the following would NOT help a teacher to survive in an environment that is less than ideal?
avoidance
There has been a dramatic increase in pedagogical research within the past two decades.
True
Undergraduate students often believe that they know all there is to know about teaching and have little more to learn.
True
Teaching others successfully requires a background in knowledge about the _____ of physical education.
Pedagogy
What five teaching behaviors characterize excellence?
knowledge, automaticity, flexibility, problem solving, self-evaluation
"With-it-ness" refers to teacher expectations that are clearly enforced.
False
Learned helplessness is a temporary response for someone who is perceived as a low achiever.
False
Secondary physical education is in a healthier state than elementary physical education.
False
All of the following characterize teaching excellence EXCEPT
experience
As a rule, instructors can best assist students as they learn rules and routines by
having high expectations, being firm but warm, describing how rules will be enforced
In the first half of the 20th century, the main focus of school physical education classes was
Sports
Which of the following represents the most pressing goal for school physical education programs?
to make sure kids learn physical activities that can be carried into adulthood
What is sport pedagogy?
study of teaching physical education
What are the two most important components of being an effective teacher?
practice knowledge and research literature
To what does teacher-coach role conflict refer?
the challenge of meeting the conflicting demands of the two positions
What is the major professional organization related to teaching physical education?
NASPE
What is the primary goal of a physical activity pedagogist?
to educate
Which of the following correctly describes an underachiever?
individual who has much ability but fails to practice or train
Instructors can best assist students to learn the rules and the routines by
having high expectations and being firm but warm
The set of standards that should be met by all beginning teachers in physical education was developed by
NASPE
