NYSTCE ATAS NYSTCE Physical Education 4

Question 1

A student refuses to participate in a gymnastics unit citing embarrassment. The teaching assistant should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the student's feelings and explore low-pressure entry points

Answer

Acknowledging feelings and finding manageable entry points builds confidence and supports student inclusion in physical activities.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST supports the development of body awareness in young students?

Accepted Answer

Activities that ask students to identify and move specific body parts intentionally

Answer

Intentional movement activities that focus on naming and using specific body parts build kinesthetic awareness.

Question 3

During a cooperative game, two students argue over the rules. The teaching assistant's BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Facilitate a brief discussion where both students express their views and agree on a solution

Answer

Facilitating conflict resolution through structured dialogue develops social skills and keeps learning on track.

Question 4

Which health-related fitness component does a 1-mile run PRIMARILY measure?

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular endurance

Answer

The 1-mile run measures cardiovascular endurance, the ability of the heart and lungs to sustain prolonged aerobic activity.

Question 5

When a teaching assistant records student performance data during fitness testing, the data should be used PRIMARILY to:

Accepted Answer

Identify individual progress and inform instructional planning

Answer

Fitness data should guide personalized instruction and track individual growth, not be used for public comparison.

NYSTCE ATAS - NYSTCE Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills Practice Test