TExES EC-6 Fine Arts, Health & Physical Education 2

Question 1

Which type of dance form is most directly connected to cultural heritage and is emphasized in the TEKS for elementary students?

Accepted Answer

Folk and cultural dance

Answer

The TEKS emphasize folk and cultural dance as a means for elementary students to connect dance to cultural heritage and global awareness.

Question 2

A 2nd-grade teacher integrates health education by having students sort images into 'healthy choices' and 'unhealthy choices.' This activity best develops which skill?

Accepted Answer

Health information analysis and decision-making

Answer

Sorting health-related images develops students' ability to analyze health information and make informed decisions, a core health literacy skill.

Question 3

In theater arts, what term describes the process by which a student takes on a character's personality, voice, and movement to tell a story?

Accepted Answer

Characterization

Answer

Characterization is the process of developing and portraying a character's unique voice, physicality, and personality in a performance.

Question 4

The FITT principle in physical education stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and:

Accepted Answer

Type

Answer

FITT stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type—the four variables used to design and vary a physical fitness program.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a non-locomotor movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Twisting the torso while standing in place

Answer

Non-locomotor (axial) movements are performed without traveling through space; twisting the torso while stationary is a classic example.

(TExES EC-6) TExES Core Subjects EC–6 Practice Test

(TExES EC-6) TExES Core Subjects EC–6 Practice Test

TExES EC-6 Fine Arts, Health & Physical Education 2