OCCT Health & Physical Education 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A physical education teacher uses the Fitnessgram assessment. Which health-related fitness component does the PACER test primarily measure?
- Muscular strength
- Flexibility
- Cardiovascular endurance (Correct answer)
- Body composition
Correct answer: Cardiovascular endurance
The PACER (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run) test measures cardiovascular endurance through a progressive shuttle run.
Question 2: Which approach to nutrition education best aligns with Oklahoma's health education standards for promoting long-term healthy eating habits in students?
- Providing a list of forbidden foods and strict calorie limits
- Teaching students to make informed food choices using MyPlate guidelines (Correct answer)
- Focusing exclusively on weight management strategies
- Eliminating all processed foods from the school cafeteria
Correct 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.
Question 3: In Oklahoma's physical education curriculum, 'locomotor skills' are foundational movement skills. Which of the following is an example of a locomotor skill?
- Throwing
- Catching
- Galloping (Correct answer)
- Balancing
Correct answer: Galloping
Galloping is a locomotor skill because it involves moving the body from one place to another through space.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes 'body composition' as a health-related fitness component?
- The range of motion available at a joint
- The ratio of lean body mass to fat mass in the body (Correct answer)
- The maximum force a muscle can exert
- The efficiency of the heart and lungs during exercise
Correct 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.
Question 5: A health teacher wants to address mental health stigma in the classroom. Which instructional approach is most effective according to evidence-based health education?
- Avoiding the topic to prevent student discomfort
- Providing only clinical definitions of mental health disorders
- Using open discussion, personal narratives, and accurate information to normalize help-seeking (Correct answer)
- Assigning research papers on the biological causes of mental illness
Correct 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.
Question 6: Which of the following is the primary goal of comprehensive school health programs, as reflected in Oklahoma educational guidelines?
- To increase students' academic test scores by reducing sick days
- To promote physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being of all students (Correct answer)
- To comply with federal physical fitness testing requirements
- To reduce school spending on healthcare and counseling services
Correct 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.
Question 7: 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?
- Call 911, check for breathing, begin CPR
- Check for breathing, begin CPR, then call 911
- Check the scene for safety, call 911, then give care (Correct answer)
- Begin CPR immediately before doing anything else
Correct 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.
OCCT Health & Physical Education 2
A physical education teacher uses the Fitnessgram assessment.
Which health-related fitness component does the PACER test primarily measure?