CAPE Exercise Science & Motor Development Flashcards

Which balance concept describes the area within which the body's center of mass can move without losing stability?

Answer: Limits of stability

Limits of stability define the boundary of the base of support within which balance can be maintained without stepping or falling.

Proprioception is sensory information provided primarily by which body structures?

Answer: Muscles, tendons, and joints

Proprioceptors in muscles (spindles), tendons (Golgi tendon organs), and joint capsules sense position, movement, and force.

Which training method uses alternating periods of high-intensity effort and recovery to improve cardiovascular fitness?

Answer: Interval training

Interval training alternates high-intensity work bouts with rest or low-intensity recovery periods to enhance aerobic and anaerobic capacity.

What is the primary goal of aquatic therapy for students with physical disabilities in an adapted PE setting?

Answer: Buoyancy-assisted movement and reduced joint stress

Water buoyancy reduces effective body weight, allowing freer movement and less joint stress for students with physical disabilities.

A student with autism demonstrates hyper-sensitivity to touch (tactile defensiveness). Which strategy is most appropriate during PE?

Answer: Provide deep-pressure input and use predictable touch cues

Deep-pressure input is calming and predictable touch cues reduce the unexpected tactile stimulation that triggers defensiveness.

Which term describes the ability to detect and respond to changes in the environment while maintaining movement?

Answer: Agility

Agility is the ability to change direction and speed quickly and efficiently in response to environmental demands while in motion.