Concepts of Elementary Physical Education

You coach a basketball team, and one of your players asks you if he's shooting the ball correctly. You model the correct form and explain the technique to him. This is an example of _____.

1. collaborative instruction

2. interactive instruction

3. sports instruction

4. expository instruction

interactive instruction

Donna received her marked essay draft from her classmate. He circled each incorrect verb and explained the grammar rules to her. This student to student feedback is an example of _____.

1. expository instruction

2. interactive instruction

3. collaborative instruction

4. hands-on instruction

interactive instruction

Dr. Carter teaches psychology and gives a PowerPoint presentation during each of her class sessions. A presentation is an example of _____.

1. hands-on instruction

2. lectured instruction

3. expository instruction

4. interactive instruction

expository instruction

Mr. Jones wants to incorporate an authentic activity to teach his students how to recognize maple trees. Which of the following is his best option?

1. Show the students a video on the growth of maple trees

2. Show the students pictures of a maple tree leaf and have students draw one

3. Take the students outside to show them a maple tree and point out the differences between the maple and other trees

4. Give each student a bag of seeds and give a presentation about how maple trees grow

Take the students outside to show them a maple tree and point out the differences between the maple and other trees

Which of the following is NOT an example of hands-on instruction?

1. A student writes a letter to the editor of the local newspaper

2. A student dissects a frog using a computer simulation

3. A student completes a calculus formula on the board

4. A student records a live lecture on marketing strategies

A student records a live lecture on marketing strategies

Trisha wrote an unfamiliar math problem on the board. She then asked her students to brainstorm and discuss with each other possible solutions to the problem while she observed. This is an example of _____.

1. discovery instruction

2. expository instruction

3. common instruction

4. direct instruction

discovery instruction

Kate noticed that all of the desks in her math and science classrooms are blue. She concludes that all of the desks in all of the classrooms must also be blue. This is an example of _____.

1. inductive reasoning

2. logical reasoning

3. sequential reasoning

4. deductive reasoning

inductive reasoning

Hector showed his students how to create a box out of notebook paper. He then asked them to take out a few pieces of paper and try it for themselves. This is an example of _____.

1. discovery instruction

2. collaborative instruction

3. direct instruction

4. common instruction

direct instruction

Which type of instruction puts the teacher in the role of controller or organizer?

1. Dominant instruction

2. Discovery instruction

3. Direct instruction

4. Common instruction

Direct instruction

Which of the following statements about discovery instruction is FALSE?

1. It encourages a high level of student collaboration

2. It helps students develop inductive reasoning

3. The role of the teacher is that of facilitator, supporter, and resource person

4. The teacher monitors the students and joins in the learning activity

The teacher monitors the students and joins in the learning activity

The material that students are supposed to learn is referred to as _____.

1. content

2. product

3. procedure

4. process

content

The tests or student presentations that show what students have learned are called _____.

1. process

2. procedure

3. product

4. content

product

Before learning about differentiated instruction, students were asked to guess the meaning of the term. The teacher received these four responses.

Analyze these responses and indicate which one best aligns with the concept of differentiated instruction.

1. Differentiating instruction means you provide students with different options for demonstrating what they have learned.

2. Differentiating instruction means you assign more work at the same level to high-achieving students.

3. Differentiating instruction means you give all students different amounts and different kinds of work most every day.

4. Differentiating instruction means you develop a different lesson for each student to allow them to demonstrate what they have learned.

Differentiating instruction means you provide students with different options for demonstrating what they have learned.

Julie wants to use differentiated instruction in her classroom in order to meet the needs of all of her students. Which of the following is not a component of differentiated instruction?

1. Separate lesson plans for each student

2. Product

3. Content

4. Process

Separate lesson plans for each student

In differentiated instruction, the in-class and hands-on activities that are designed to enhance students' learning are called _____.

1. procedure

2. process

3. product

4. content

process

An advance organizer is _____.

something used to introduce the lesson and relate material they have previously learned to the material they are about to learn

Which of the following is an example of an expert that could provide expository instruction?

All of these are examples of experts that provide expository instruction.

Which of the following scenarios is an example of expository instruction?

Dr. Jones, a college professor, presents an engaging PowerPoint presentation during class.

Why is expository instruction sequenced in a purposeful way?

To help students make connections from one concept to the next and to make sure the lesson is organized.

Which of the following statements is true about expository instruction?

The structure of an expository lesson helps students to stay focused on the topic at hand.

Determine which form of cooperative learning involves having the students being handed a problem with one and only one unique solution.

Convergent discovery

Establish the five steps in order of the tactical games method.

Play sport, questions, drills, play sport again, review

Compare and contrast direct teaching and cooperative learning.

Direct teaching is coach-centered while cooperative learning is student-centered

The method whereby the coach is asking questions and explaining related concepts is known as _____?

Inquiry learning

Point out which is a form of cooperative learning in which students learn a specific skill in one group, and then switch groups to teach it to other students.

Jigsaw learning

For optimal student-centered learning in physical education, schools should have:

All of the answers are correct

In student-centered physical education, students may do all of the following EXCEPT:

Choose to completely opt out of any physical activity

Among school-aged children in the United States, the following percentage engages in an adequate amount of physical activity according to current guidelines:

Less than 25%

The following are all potential pitfalls of a student-centered learning approach EXCEPT:

Allowing students who have mastered a concept a break in their studies

The following are all goals of a student-centered approach to physical education EXCEPT:

Reducing the burden on teachers

Coach Ward shows students a video of a pro-golfer that demonstrates proper form when swinging a club. Which type of learner is he supporting?

visual

Weather permitting, Coach Ward takes the students outside to play basketball rather than confining them to a gym. Which type of learner is he supporting?

naturalist

After asking a question, which of the following should Coach Ward do to support intrapersonal learners?

give students wait time before answering the question

Journal writing in physical education classes supports which of the following types of learners?

linguistic

Which of the following activities would be helpful to an auditory learner who is learning a new skill in physical education?

an opportunity to repeat instructions to a partner

Asian cultures tend to have a more _____ compared with European-American value systems.

Collectivist value system

A student from _____ is more likely to come from a more individualistically competitive culture.

Europe

Which of the following would be a good way to create a culturally diverse PE class for students?

Have a balance of group and individual activities.

How can a student with a language barrier be accommodated for in PE class?

All of the answers are correct

Which of the following is a way that a student with physical disabilities can be accommodated for in PE class?

All of the answers are correct

Which of the following is another word for equity?

fairness

Why might some girls and boys need extra support in a PE class?

To help support equity in athletics by ignoring gender stereotypes

Racial _____ can negatively influence how children see themselves as athletes.

Stereotypes

What does it mean to make a modification in your curriculum?

To alter your teaching so that your goals are more universally accessible

Why are socioeconomics relevant to equity in a PE class?

Students may not have the same access to sports outside of school.

Which of the following is NOT an important consideration in maintaining sports equipment?

Letting students access it 24 hours a day

Who in the school community can really help you maintain your PE facilities well?

The custodian

Using _____ in your PE class can increase students' engagement and give them a visual entry point.

Videos

Why is it important to think about instructional materials for PE class?

Good materials can make your class more meaningful to students

What is important to think about when choosing sports equipment?

what sizes you’ll need

What does it mean for instruction to be developmentally appropriate?

It meets the skill level of students

How can teachers design safe lessons?

Teach students safety measures.

What is a comprehensive lesson plan?

one that includes all necessary components

What is a component of lesson planning?

all of the answers are correct

What is the first step when developing P.E. lesson plans?

determine objective

Explain how a P.E.teacher might employ the reciprocal style of instruction.

the teacher spends part of the time lecturing on the topic and part of the time walking around and receiving student input

Which type of P.E. practice involves the method of distributed practice, and why?

the teacher has the students run one hard lap and then slowly walk one lap in between, because it involves staggering intervals

In physical education, which of the following steps for teaching a new skill should be done last?

the coach should test the student to see if she can perform it correctly

Which is NOT one of the four methods of practice in physical education?

The progressive-whole method

In physical education, which is a method of direct teaching, and why?

The teacher stands in front of the students and uses a chalkboard to show a diagram while lecturing