OCCT Health & Physical Education 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: According to Oklahoma's Health Education standards, which of the following best describes the concept of 'health literacy'?
- The ability to read and write health-related textbooks
- The capacity to obtain, interpret, and use health information to make informed decisions (Correct answer)
- Knowing the names and functions of all body systems
- Understanding the history of public health policy in Oklahoma
Correct answer: The capacity to obtain, interpret, and use health information to make informed decisions
Health literacy refers to the ability to obtain, interpret, and apply health information to make sound health decisions.
Question 2: Which component of physical fitness is specifically measured by the ability to perform repeated muscle contractions over time without fatigue?
- Muscular strength
- Flexibility
- Muscular endurance (Correct answer)
- Body composition
Correct answer: Muscular endurance
Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions over a period of time.
Question 3: A teacher is planning a physical education lesson aligned with Oklahoma standards. Which of the following best exemplifies the psychomotor domain of learning?
- Students discuss the rules of basketball
- Students demonstrate proper throwing technique through practice (Correct answer)
- Students calculate their target heart rate zone
- Students evaluate the importance of daily physical activity
Correct answer: Students demonstrate proper throwing technique through practice
The psychomotor domain involves physical skills and movement, such as demonstrating proper technique through hands-on practice.
Question 4: Which federal guideline recommends that school-age children (6–17 years) get at least how many minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day?
- 30 minutes
- 45 minutes
- 60 minutes (Correct answer)
- 90 minutes
Correct answer: 60 minutes
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily for children aged 6–17.
Question 5: In health education, the 'FITT' principle is used to design physical activity programs. What does the 'T' for Time refer to?
- The type of exercise performed
- The technique used during exercise
- The duration of each exercise session (Correct answer)
- The temperature of the exercise environment
Correct answer: The duration of each exercise session
In the FITT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type), Time refers to the duration of each exercise session.
Question 6: Which strategy best supports a health education teacher in helping students practice refusal skills related to peer pressure around substance use?
- Lecturing students on the dangers of drugs and alcohol
- Having students role-play scenarios where they practice saying no (Correct answer)
- Showing documentary films about drug addiction
- Assigning a written report on the history of drug policy
Correct answer: Having students role-play scenarios where they practice saying no
Role-playing gives students practice applying refusal skills in realistic scenarios, building confidence and competence.
Question 7: According to Oklahoma health standards, which of the following is classified as a communicable disease?
- Type 2 diabetes
- Heart disease
- Influenza (Correct answer)
- Asthma
Correct answer: Influenza
Influenza is a communicable (infectious) disease caused by a virus that spreads from person to person.
OCCT Health & Physical Education 1
According to Oklahoma's Health Education standards, which of the following best describes the concept of 'health literacy'?