APE APE Disability-Specific Knowledge & Conditions

Question 1

A student with Down syndrome is cleared for physical activity. Which precaution should the APE specialist be MOST aware of?

Accepted Answer

Atlantoaxial instability requiring restriction of cervical flexion activities

Answer

Increased risk of heat stroke due to thyroid issues

Answer

Hypersensitivity to bright lighting during outdoor activities

Answer

Increased fracture risk due to brittle bone disease

Question 2

Which type of cerebral palsy is characterized by increased muscle tone and stiff, jerky movements?

Accepted Answer

Spastic

Answer

Athetoid (dyskinetic)

Answer

Ataxic

Answer

Mixed

Question 3

A student with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has difficulty with sensory processing during APE class. Which environmental modification would MOST help?

Accepted Answer

Reducing extraneous noise and visual clutter in the gym

Answer

Increasing class size to build social skills

Answer

Requiring full participation in all group activities

Answer

Using bright colors and fast music to increase engagement

Question 4

Which condition is characterized by a short attention span, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interferes with motor skill learning in APE?

Accepted Answer

ADHD

Answer

Dyspraxia

Answer

Tourette syndrome

Answer

Oppositional defiant disorder

Question 5

For a student who uses a manual wheelchair in APE, which upper-body fitness concern is MOST important to address?

Accepted Answer

Rotator cuff overuse and shoulder impingement

Answer

Hip flexor tightness from prolonged sitting

Answer

Reduced grip strength from lack of fine motor use

Answer

Lumbar lordosis from forward-leaning propulsion

Question 6

Which visual impairment classification in Paralympic sport indicates an athlete who is totally blind?

Accepted Answer

B1

Answer

B2

Answer

B3

Answer

B4