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Fitnessgram Praxis 2 5095 Constructed Response Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Passed
What is the primary purpose of the FitnessGram® assessment in schools?✔✔ To assess and promote students' health-related fitness levels, not athletic ability, and to encourage lifelong physical activity.
Describe one way the PACER test measures cardiovascular endurance.✔✔ It requires students to run back and forth across a 20-meter space at a pace that increases over time, measuring aerobic capacity.
Explain how teachers can use FitnessGram® results to support student growth.✔✔ Teachers can identify individual strengths and weaknesses and develop personalized fitness plans or goals to improve student health.
What is the goal of the curl-up test in the FitnessGram® assessment?✔✔ To evaluate abdominal strength and endurance, which are important for posture and injury prevention.
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Why is body composition measured in the FitnessGram®?✔✔ To assess the proportion of body fat compared to lean tissue, which helps evaluate overall health risks.
Name one test from the FitnessGram® that measures flexibility.✔✔ The sit-and-reach test.
Explain why it is important to assess muscular strength in physical education.✔✔ It helps determine a student’s ability to perform physical tasks efficiently and safely, and supports long-term health and injury prevention.
How does the trunk lift test in FitnessGram® help evaluate health-related fitness?✔✔ It measures the strength and flexibility of the lower back muscles, which supports core stability and posture.
What is one way to ensure valid FitnessGram® testing results?✔✔ Provide clear instructions, demonstrate proper form, and allow students to warm up before testing.
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