Kines 152 Midterm Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of a quality elementary school physical education program?

To guide youngsters in the process of becoming physically active for a lifetime.

What characteristics should a developmentally appropriate physical education program accommodate? (Select all that apply)

Body size (correct)

Skill levels (correct)

Fitness levels (correct)

Previous movement experiences (correct)

Why do children need Physical Education?

To develop physically literate individuals.

What is the focus of quality physical education programs?

Student learning. Signup and view all the answers

Traditional activities like kickball and duck, duck, goose are acceptable content in a quality physical education program.

False Signup and view all the answers

What opportunities does teaching using the skill theme approach provide for children?

Learning fitness concepts as part of the daily lesson. Signup and view all the answers

Why are classroom teachers positive about the skill theme approach?

Evidence suggesting a correlation between physical activity and academic achievement. Signup and view all the answers

How are Cognitive and Affective Domains incorporated into the Skill Theme Approach?

Blended into the lessons. Signup and view all the answers

Cultural dance experiences include all of the following EXCEPT:

Dances that the music teacher is responsible for teaching Signup and view all the answers

Turning on the music and asking students to dance however they like is a beneficial suggestion for teachers uncomfortable with teaching dance.

False Signup and view all the answers

What should the emphasis be on in elementary school physical education programs?

Learning fundamental movement skills. Signup and view all the answers

What is the skill theme in physical education?

Varying the fundamental movements. Signup and view all the answers

Why do children need to become competent in basic movement skills?

To eventually enjoy a variety of physical activities as teens or adults. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following skills are NOT considered manipulative skills?

Balancing Signup and view all the answers

What do the 2014 revised National Standards in Physical Education include?

Grade-level outcomes. Signup and view all the answers

What should the instructional approach chosen by a teacher for a lesson be based on?

The content and context of the lesson and the goals of the lesson. Signup and view all the answers

What does direct instruction involve?

The teacher tells the students what, when, and how to do something. Signup and view all the answers

What are 'Pairs-check', 'jigsaw', and 'co-op, co-op' examples of?

Cooperative learning. Signup and view all the answers

What does a task teaching instructional approach allow?

Provides opportunities for different students to practice different tasks. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship component in movement?

Who or what the body moves with or without. Signup and view all the answers

When teaching relationships with children, what should we focus on first?

Self-relationships/identification of body parts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical starting point for teaching relationship concepts to children?

The self relationship. Signup and view all the answers

What is the helpful cue when teaching chasing?

Watch the hips. Signup and view all the answers

Where are chasing or fleeing tasks best played?

Outdoors. Signup and view all the answers

Why has the game of Dodgeball been eliminated as a recommended form of context?

It increases the risk of head injuries. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the planning process for a physical education program?

Develop a curriculum scope for the entire five or six years of the program. Signup and view all the answers

What does the scope and sequence of a planning process consist of?

What to include in the curriculum. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential result of poor planning in physical education?

An unproductive learning experience for children. Signup and view all the answers

What can be done to promote a positive experience while watching children move?

Present a new challenge to the children. Signup and view all the answers

By the time children begin school, what mature pattern do most exhibit?

Walking. Signup and view all the answers

By the end of which grade can most children execute locomotor skills in response to a verbal command?

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What is the best way for young children to learn a specific locomotor skill they do not yet understand?

Modeling the skill. Signup and view all the answers

At the control level, what do children begin to combine?

Stretching, curling, twisting, and bending actions with other skills. Signup and view all the answers

Where are proficiency tasks frequently used?

Gymnastic club competitions, youth sports, and ballet or yoga classes. Signup and view all the answers

What action is associated with the cue 'pretzel'?

Twisting. Signup and view all the answers

__________ is all the space that the body or its parts can reach without traveling away from a starting location.

Self-space. Signup and view all the answers

One of the movement concepts, space awareness, is defined as ____________ the body moves.

where. Signup and view all the answers

What should be the initial focus when teaching space-awareness concepts to young learners?

The movement elements of self-space and general space. Signup and view all the answers

What is self-space?

Space that the body can reach without moving away from a starting location. Signup and view all the answers

What learning experiences through General Space Concepts include?

Moving body parts while staying in one location Signup and view all the answers

What abilities do children at the utilization level of kicking possess?

Kicking for both distance and accuracy. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are important observation points for kicking a ball in the air?

Make contact with the toes Signup and view all the answers

When first learning to dribble a ball, what part of the foot makes contact?

Inside of the foot. Signup and view all the answers

In which grade does the National Standard grade-level outcome include kicking and punting at a mature level?

4th grade. Signup and view all the answers

What does the cue 'shoelaces' signify?

Contact the ball with the top of your foot—not your toes. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a reflective teacher?

They achieve success and satisfaction by employing a variety of teaching techniques that interact positively with the teaching environment. Signup and view all the answers

What does a reflective teacher believe?

Students, classes, and teaching are different. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are important variables in reflective teaching?

Class size Signup and view all the answers

What is invariant teaching characterized by?

The use of one approach. Signup and view all the answers

What does the expanded view of inclusion emphasize?

Diverse learners are able to develop skills in the regular physical education program. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team?

A statement of the present level of the child's functioning, annual goals, and how they are to be evaluated, special services to be provided. Signup and view all the answers

Inclusion is a philosophy that says a separate education is not an equal education.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of inclusion?

Each child's strengths and abilities. Signup and view all the answers

To become more culturally responsive, what should teachers do?

Embrace students from all cultural backgrounds. Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of physical education?

Children who become and remain physically active for a lifetime. Signup and view all the answers

What can activity trackers and pedometers do for children?

Increase children's awareness of their physical activity level. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Quality Physical Education Program

Aims to foster lifelong physical activity in children.
Should accommodate individual characteristics like fitness levels, movement experience, and body size.

Importance of Physical Education

Essential for developing physically literate individuals capable of specific skills and activities.
Quality programs prioritize student learning and engagement.

Skill Theme Approach

Emphasizes teaching physics concepts alongside fundamental movement skills.
Teachers adopt this approach due to positive correlations between physical activity and academic success.
Integrates cognitive and affective domains into lessons.

Dance and Movement

Cultural dance experiences must be distinct from music lessons.
Teachers lacking dance experience should engage students in structured activities rather than informal approaches.

Fundamental Movement Skills

Prioritize teaching fundamental movement skills in elementary programs.
Children need proficiency in basic skills to enjoy various physical activities into adulthood.
Variations in fundamental movements are categorized as skill themes.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Instructional methods should align with lesson goals and content.
Use of direct instruction to guide students on specific tasks is common.
Cooperative learning fosters teamwork and social interaction among students.
Task teaching approaches allow for individualized practice opportunities.

Body Awareness and Spatial Concepts

Teaching begins with self-relationships and awareness of body parts.
Self-space refers to the area the body can reach without movement.
Space awareness principles focus on both self-space and general space.

Skills Development

Early childhood development includes learning locomotor skills under structured guidance.
Important milestones include combining various movements and improving accuracy in skills like kicking and dribbling.

Reflective Teaching Practices

Reflective teachers utilize diverse methods to adapt to different teaching environments.
Teach students according to their unique characteristics, promoting a personalized learning experience.

Inclusion in Physical Education

Emphasizes that every learner, regardless of background, should thrive in a shared educational environment.
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) help outline specific goals and services for diverse learners.
Aim to highlight each child’s strengths and foster cultural responsiveness in teaching.

Broader Goals

The ultimate objective of physical education is to cultivate children who remain physically active throughout their lives.
Tools like pedometers and activity trackers can enhance awareness of personal activity levels.

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Test your knowledge on the key concepts and terms from the Kines 152 course. These flashcards cover essential topics related to physical education programs and their importance in developing lifelong physical activity habits. Perfect for midterm preparation!