Health & Physical Education Flashcards

A physical education teacher uses the Fitnessgram assessment. Which health-related fitness component does the PACER test primarily measure?

Answer: Cardiovascular endurance

The PACER (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run) test measures cardiovascular endurance through a progressive shuttle run.

Which approach to nutrition education best aligns with Oklahoma's health education standards for promoting long-term healthy eating habits in students?

Answer: Teaching students to make informed food choices using MyPlate guidelines

Teaching students to use MyPlate guidelines empowers them to make balanced, informed food choices aligned with national dietary recommendations.

In Oklahoma's physical education curriculum, 'locomotor skills' are foundational movement skills. Which of the following is an example of a locomotor skill?

Answer: Galloping

Galloping is a locomotor skill because it involves moving the body from one place to another through space.

Which of the following best describes 'body composition' as a health-related fitness component?

Answer: The ratio of lean body mass to fat mass in the body

Body composition refers to the proportion of fat mass to lean mass (muscle, bone, organs) in the body.

A health teacher wants to address mental health stigma in the classroom. Which instructional approach is most effective according to evidence-based health education?

Answer: Using open discussion, personal narratives, and accurate information to normalize help-seeking

Open discussion combined with personal narratives and accurate information helps reduce stigma and encourages students to seek help when needed.

Which of the following is the primary goal of comprehensive school health programs, as reflected in Oklahoma educational guidelines?

Answer: To promote physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being of all students

Comprehensive school health programs aim to support the holistic well-being of students across physical, mental, social, and emotional dimensions.

When teaching first aid, which of the following is the correct sequence for responding to an unresponsive person according to current American Red Cross guidelines?

Answer: Check the scene for safety, call 911, then give care

Rescuers should first ensure the scene is safe, then call for emergency help, and then provide appropriate care to the victim.