Chapter 15

Pedagogy of physical education is often referred to as A) physical education pedagogy B) education pedagogy C) sport pedagogy D) physical pedagogy

What is another term for the study of teaching? A) pedagogy B) professional C) physiologist D) professor

Which of the following best describes content knowledge? A) knowledge about organizing curricular activities B) knowledge about organizing and managing a classroom C) knowledge about the subject matter D) knowledge about the most appropriate teaching methods for a particular content area

In a physical activity class, engaged time refers to A) time from the beginning of class to the end B) time from the beginning of class until time to change at the end C) time spent stretching D) 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. A) 20 percent B) 30 percent C) 40 percent D) 50 percent

Which of the following describes professional practice knowledge? A) knowledge that teachers have about particular students B) knowledge that teachers acquire from their experience as students in the public schools C) knowledge that teachers have about the content of their subject matter D) knowledge that teachers acquire as a result of practicing their craft

Which of the following is most critical in helping students develop skills? A) ample practice opportunities B) specific feedback C) ample appropriate practice opportunities D) adequate instruction

Public Law 94-142 ensures that students with disabilities are provided with appropriate physical education. True/ False

Instructors can best assist students to learn the rules and the routines by A) having high expectations and being firm but warm B) limiting the number of rules to 10 C) allowing the students to choose the activities each day in class D) giving students tests on the classroom rules

The set of standards that should be met by all beginning teachers in physical education was developed by A) ACSM B) AAHPERD C) NCATE D) NASPE

Which of the following describes a curriculum that emphasizes the development of personal responsibility? A) social development model B) sport education C) fitness curriculum D) conceptually based program

Which of the following represents the most common form of discrimination in physical education? A) gender discrimination B) race discrimination C) physical ability discrimination D) physical appearance discrimination

What is the most common concern for new teachers? A) class management and discipline B) teacher's expectations C) providing clear feedback to students D) developing expertise through experience and knowledge

An outstanding physical education teacher does all of the following EXCEPT A) develop teaching expertise B) design appropriate practice experiences for students C) provide active learning time D) use personal experience as the primary basis for making teaching decisions

Undergraduate students often believe that they know all there is to know about teaching and have little more to learn. True/ False

Teaching others successfully requires a background in knowledge about the _____ of physical education. A) history B) fluidity C) content D) pedagogy

To what does teacher-coach role conflict refer? A) the challenge of meeting the conflicting demands of the two positions B) the similarities of the work environment C) the differences in salary demands D) the values and desires of each position

What is the major professional organization related to teaching physical education? A) ACSM B) AAKPE C) NASPE D) NSCA

What five teaching behaviors characterize excellence? A) knowledge, active learning, feedback, expectations, student needs B) feedback, problem solving, active learning, flexibility, expectations C) knowledge, automaticity, flexibility, problem solving, self-evaluation D) discipline, knowledge, feedback, experience, expectations

"With-it-ness" refers to teacher expectations that are clearly enforced. True/ False

Learned helplessness is a temporary response for someone who is perceived as a low achiever. True/ False

Secondary physical education is in a healthier state than elementary physical education. True/False

All of the following characterize teaching excellence EXCEPT A) automaticity B) problem solving C) knowledge A) experience

What is the primary goal of a physical activity pedagogist? A) to win B) to retain C) to educate D) to research

Which of the following represents the most pressing goal for school physical education programs? A) to make sure children have fun in class B) to make sure children learn physical activities that can be carried into adulthood C) to make sure children learn how to perform team sports D) to make sure children are physically fit by the time they reach 9th grade

What is sport pedagogy? A) working with athletes' feet B) study of athletes' feet C) working with young athletes D) study of teaching physical education

What are the two most important components of being an effective teacher? A) compassion and desire B) knowledge and caring C) practice knowledge and research literature D) student accountability and curriculum

This law requires all schools in the National School Lunch Act to implement a school-wide plan addressing physical activity and nutrition. A) Public Law 94-142 B) Public Law 108-265 C) Public Law 101-476 D) Public Law 105-17