OCCT Health & Physical Education — 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.
Question 8: Which motor skill category includes skills such as dribbling, kicking, and striking, where an object is manipulated using body parts or implements?
- Locomotor skills
- Non-locomotor skills
- Manipulative skills (Correct answer)
- Perceptual-motor skills
Correct answer: Manipulative skills
Manipulative skills involve sending, receiving, or intercepting objects and include dribbling, kicking, throwing, and striking.
Question 9: According to Oklahoma health standards, which of the following is an example of an internal asset that promotes adolescent resilience and healthy decision-making?
- Having supportive parents
- Attending a school with strong health programs
- Possessing a positive identity and sense of self-worth (Correct answer)
- Living in a safe neighborhood
Correct answer: Possessing a positive identity and sense of self-worth
Internal assets, such as a positive identity and sense of self-worth, are personal strengths that come from within the individual.
Question 10: A PE teacher notices that some students are consistently avoiding participation in team sports. What is the most appropriate response aligned with inclusive physical education?
- Excuse those students from class until they agree to participate
- Offer alternative activities and modifications that allow all students to engage meaningfully (Correct answer)
- Require all students to participate in the same activities without modification
- Group reluctant students separately from the rest of the class
Correct answer: Offer alternative activities and modifications that allow all students to engage meaningfully
Inclusive physical education involves offering modifications and alternatives so all students can participate meaningfully regardless of ability or comfort level.
Question 11: Which of the following describes the concept of 'personal space' as taught in Oklahoma physical education standards?
- The specific area on a court or field assigned to each player
- The zone immediately surrounding each person that they control and move through (Correct answer)
- The distance required between students during stretching exercises
- The physical boundary lines of the gymnasium
Correct answer: The zone immediately surrounding each person that they control and move through
Personal space is the area surrounding each individual that moves with them, like an invisible bubble they occupy and control.
Question 12: Oklahoma health education standards emphasize the importance of stress management for student wellness. Which of the following is an example of a healthy stress management strategy?
- Avoiding all situations that cause stress
- Using deep breathing and mindfulness techniques (Correct answer)
- Withdrawing from social activities to be alone
- Suppressing emotions and thoughts related to the stressor
Correct answer: Using deep breathing and mindfulness techniques
Deep breathing and mindfulness are evidence-based stress management techniques that help regulate the nervous system and reduce anxiety.
Question 13: Which of the following best reflects the 'affective domain' of physical education learning?
- A student correctly executes a forehand tennis swing
- A student calculates their maximum heart rate
- A student demonstrates sportsmanship by encouraging a teammate who made an error (Correct answer)
- A student identifies the muscles used during a squat
Correct answer: A student demonstrates sportsmanship by encouraging a teammate who made an error
The affective domain involves attitudes, values, and social behavior — demonstrating sportsmanship and empathy are affective outcomes.
Question 14: In Oklahoma, which agency is primarily responsible for setting the physical education and health curriculum standards that schools must follow?
- The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) (Correct answer)
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- The Oklahoma State Medical Association
- The National Association for Sport and Physical Education
Correct answer: The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE)
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) sets the academic standards, including health and physical education standards, that all Oklahoma schools must follow.
