GACE Physical Education 2

Question 1

Which energy system is the PRIMARY source of energy for activities lasting less than 10 seconds at maximum intensity, such as a 40-yard dash?

Accepted Answer

Phosphagen (ATP-PC) system

Answer

The phosphagen system uses stored ATP and creatine phosphate to supply rapid energy for very short, high-intensity efforts lasting up to about 10 seconds.

Question 2

A physical education teacher wants to apply the principle of specificity when designing a training program for student swimmers. Which approach BEST demonstrates this principle?

Accepted Answer

Having swimmers perform swim-specific drills and intervals in the pool

Answer

The principle of specificity states that training adaptations are specific to the type of activity performed, so swimmers benefit most from swimming-specific training.

Question 3

Which assessment tool is MOST appropriate for measuring student achievement of psychomotor learning objectives in a physical education class?

Accepted Answer

Rubric-based skill observation checklist

Answer

A rubric-based skill observation checklist directly assesses the quality of physical movement patterns, which is the focus of psychomotor objectives.

Question 4

In biomechanics, which principle explains why a figure skater spins faster when pulling their arms close to their body?

Accepted Answer

Conservation of angular momentum

Answer

Conservation of angular momentum means that as the moment of inertia decreases (arms pulled in), angular velocity (spin speed) must increase to maintain the same angular momentum.

Question 5

Which curriculum model emphasizes student roles such as player, coach, referee, and statistician to develop complete sport participants?

Accepted Answer

Sport Education model

Answer

The Sport Education model, developed by Daryl Siedentop, organizes students into teams with multiple roles to develop competent, literate, and enthusiastic sport participants.

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GACE Physical Education 2