GACE Physical Education 3

Question 1

A physical education teacher is developing a risk management plan for a gymnastics unit. Which action is MOST important for minimizing student injury?

Accepted Answer

Conducting regular equipment inspections and establishing clear safety protocols

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Allowing students to choose their own equipment without guidance

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Skipping spotting techniques to save instructional time

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Combining beginners and advanced students in all activities

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'physical literacy' as applied in contemporary physical education?

Accepted Answer

The motivation, confidence, competence, and knowledge to value and engage in physical activity for life

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The ability to read and write about physical fitness topics

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The achievement of a perfect score on standardized fitness assessments

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The mastery of at least five different team sports by the end of high school

Question 3

A teacher notices that a student with a visual impairment is struggling during a tennis unit. Which differentiated instruction strategy would BEST support this student's participation?

Accepted Answer

Using auditory and tactile cues, such as a beeping ball and partner guidance

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Excusing the student from all racket activities

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Providing only written instructions in large print

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Assigning the student to manage equipment for other students

Question 4

Which component of health-related fitness refers to the ability of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system to supply oxygen to working muscles during prolonged exercise?

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Cardiovascular endurance

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Muscular strength

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Body composition

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Flexibility

Question 5

When designing a PE curriculum that emphasizes lifetime fitness activities, which types of activities should receive the GREATEST emphasis at the high school level?

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Individual and dual activities such as swimming, tennis, and fitness training

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Team sport competitions such as football and basketball only

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Large-group relay races and field day games

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Military-style fitness drills and boot camp exercises

Question 6

A teacher uses exit tickets at the end of a PE class asking students to name one thing they learned and one question they still have. This is an example of which type of assessment?

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Formative assessment

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Summative assessment

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Norm-referenced assessment

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Criterion-referenced assessment

Question 7

Which class management strategy is MOST effective for maximizing student activity time (ALT-PE) in a physical education setting?

Accepted Answer

Using pre-established routines, clear signals, and station-based organization

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Spending the first 15 minutes of each class reviewing rules verbally

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Allowing students to self-select activities without structured transitions

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Reducing class size to fewer than 10 students per period