APE APE Motor Development & Physical Fitness

Question 1

Which principle of motor development states that movement control progresses from the head downward to the feet?

Accepted Answer

Cephalocaudal

Answer

Cephalocaudal development means motor control develops from the head (cephalo) downward to the tail/feet (caudal).

Question 2

Which component of physical fitness refers to the ability of muscles to exert force over a period of time?

Accepted Answer

Muscular endurance

Answer

Muscular endurance is the capacity of a muscle or muscle group to sustain repeated contractions or maintain a static contraction over time.

Question 3

A student with a disability has difficulty coordinating both sides of the body together. Which motor skill area is affected?

Accepted Answer

Bilateral coordination

Answer

Bilateral coordination refers to the ability to use both sides of the body together in a controlled, coordinated manner.

Question 4

According to Gallahue's motor development model, which stage comes AFTER the fundamental movement phase?

Accepted Answer

Specialized movement phase

Answer

In Gallahue's hourglass model, the specialized movement phase follows the fundamental movement phase and involves applying skills to sports and daily activities.

Question 5

Which health-related fitness component is most directly assessed by the PACER test?

Accepted Answer

Cardiorespiratory endurance

Answer

The PACER (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run) test measures cardiorespiratory endurance by tracking how long a student can sustain aerobic running.

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APE APE Motor Development & Physical Fitness