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PE PRAXIS II (5095) Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Passed
What is the goal of a physical education fitness assessment?✔✔ To monitor and improve student fitness levels
What body part is primarily involved in lunges?✔✔ Legs
What physical component is improved through yoga and stretching exercises?✔✔ Flexibility
What does body mass index (BMI) estimate?✔✔ Body fat based on height and weight
What is one reason goal-setting is important in physical education?✔✔ It motivates students to improve
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What is the correct action to take when a student reports dizziness during activity?✔✔ Have the student stop and rest immediately
What is one long-term benefit of regular physical activity?✔✔ Lower risk of chronic disease
What is the term for a plan that organizes exercise to reach fitness goals?✔✔ Training program
What does proper hydration help prevent during physical activity?✔✔ Dehydration and overheating
What do we call using both sides of the body together in a coordinated way?✔✔ Bilateral coordination
What is the term for muscle contractions that shorten the muscle?✔✔ Concentric contractions
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What is the purpose of physical fitness testing in schools?✔✔ To measure student progress and inform instruction
What should be emphasized when teaching teamwork in PE?✔✔ Cooperation and communication
What is the most important safety rule when using gym equipment?✔✔ Use equipment properly and with supervision
What is the name for the ability to continue physical activity for long periods?✔✔ Endurance
What is one reason physical education is part of the school curriculum?✔✔ To promote lifelong health and wellness
What should a PE teacher do when students have differing skill levels?✔✔ Modify activities for inclusion
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What is the term for a teaching strategy where students learn by doing?✔✔ Experiential learning
What is the ability to move joints through their full range of motion called?✔✔ Flexibility
What fitness component is primarily developed through long-distance running?✔✔ Cardiovascular endurance
Which skill involves maintaining control of the body while moving or staying still?✔✔ Balance
What is the term for the number of times a heart beats per minute?✔✔ Heart rate
What do we call the ability to perform tasks for a long period without getting tired?✔✔ Muscular endurance
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