Skill Themes in Curriculum Chapter 32 Complete Test Bank

Student name:__________

1) __________________ movements are those that cross the midsection of the body and prepares the brain to read and write.

2) Following the flow of a scarf with the eyes as it falls to the ground is an example of a ____________ activity that helps prepare the brain for reading.

3) ________________ movements such as moving body parts to the beat of a drum or marching to a cadence can stimulate the frontal lobes of the brain.

4) In the ________ _________ approach, two teachers work together to provide lessons that focus on shared concepts from two disciplines.

5) In the ________ ______ approach, teachers overlap the content across the curriculum over a set period while focusing on one theme.

6) Benefits of integrating physical education with other subjects in the school curriculum include

A) helping children score higher on the physical fitness test.
B) helping children score higher on the physical fitness test and motivating children to learn other subject content in a meaningful way through movement only.
C) motivating children to learn other subject content in a meaningful way through movement.
D) the health benefits associated with physical activity.
E) motivating children to learn other subject content in a meaningful way through movement and the health benefits associated with physical activity only.

7) Recently, there has been an increased interest in physical activity, particularly in children, because

A) of brain-based learning research.
B) there is an obesity epidemic in the United States.
C) studies are showing a link between physical activity and academic performance.
D) all of the choices are correct

8) When the physical education teacher uses a dribbling lesson to reinforce the math concept of multiplication with a class of 4th graders, she is using the integration approach called

A) the Shared Integration Approach.
B) the Content Linkage Approach.
C) the Thematic Unit Approach.
D) the Skill Themes Integration Approach.

9) Planning and implementing lessons for two weeks that focus on math, physical education, and science concepts related to the ocean is an example of

A) the Shared Integration Approach.
B) the Content Linkage Approach.
C) the Thematic Unit Approach.
D) the Skill Themes Integration Approach.

10) Two teachers working together to teach the health benefits of physical activity and the calculation of steps taken using pedometers over a three week period is an example of

A) the Shared Integration Approach.
B) the Content Linkage Approach.
C) the Thematic Unit Approach.
D) the Scope and Sequence Approach.

11) Integration enhances learning except by:

A) reinforcing curriculum content in a variety of educational settings
B) encouraging children to transfer what is learned to another setting
C) providing children with multiple opportunities to practice skills
D) failing to connect concepts in physical education with those taught in other subjects

12) How does elementary school curriculum work in integrating physical education?

A) integrates other subject matter into physical education
B) allows recess after lunch
C) provides after school sport programs
D) complements intramurals

13) Students who are unmotivated by physical education may become enthusiastic if:

A) they provided monetary rewards for participation
B) integrated activities that allow success in cognitive and psychomotor domains
C) disciplined appropriately
D) they are allowed to skip physical education

14) Which of the following are benefits of Integrating other subject skills into PE classes?

A) gives the PE teachers something to discuss besides sport scores
B) children learn best by seeing connections in what they are learning
C) it provides needed rest for select faculty members
D) it requires minimal extra effort by teachers

15) Benefits of integrating PE curriculum into regular classroom activities include all of the following except:

A) children love to move, which is another form of communication
B) children can practice PE skills through math or language skill acquisition
C) takes valuable time away from learning
D) opportunities beyond physical education to engage in physical activity are provided

16) The "Content Linkage Approach" is a strategy that does which of the following?

A) it connects content from at least two subject matters
B) it allows two teachers to connect and work together
C) it provides choices for students to decide which subjects work well together
D) teachers overlap the content across the curriculum

17) An approach that teachers use to overlap the content across the curriculum over a set period, while focusing on one theme is called:

A) content linkage
B) shared integration
C) thematic unit approach
D) collaboration approach

18) Brain research indicated all of the following except:

A) vigorous daily physical exercise can promote new brain cell growth
B) exercise and anaerobic conditioning may help improve memory
C) making kids more fit with make the smarter
D) exercise of longer durations creates more cognitive boosts

19) The latest research is showing that high achievement scores in reading and math was associated with:

A) high fitness scores
B) classroom time with the teacher
C) expensive textbooks
D) after school tutorial services

20) Describe and discuss three unique benefits for both classroom teachers and physical educators for integrating physical education with other subject areas.

21) Briefly describe a thematic unit overview that includes at least three subject areas for a primary or intermediate grade.

22) Pretend you are providing a presentation to the school board about the importance of physical education. Summarize three key points made in the recent literature about the connection between physical education and academic performance.