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Testing Tips1. Do not read anything into the question. Do not assume that the testwriter is looking for something else than what is asked. Stick to thequestion as written and do not read extra things into it.2. Read the question and all the choices twice before answering thequestion. You may miss something by not carefully reading and then rereadingboth the question and the answers. If you really do not have aclue as to the right answer, leave it blank on the first time through. Go onto the other questions, as they may provide a clue as to how to answer theskipped questions. If later on, you still cannot answer the skippedones…guess. The only penalty for guessing is that you might get it wrong.Only one thing is certain; if you do not put anything down, you will get itwrong!3. Turn the question into a statement. Look at the wording of thequestions. The syntax of the question usually provides a clue. Does itseem more familiar as a statement rather than as a question? Does itsound strange? By turning a question into a statement, you may be ableto spot if an answer sounds right, and it may trigger memories of materialyou have read.4. Look for hidden clues. It is actually very difficult to compose multiple-foil(choice) questions without giving away part of the answer in the optionspresented. In most multiple-choice questions, you can often readilyeliminate one or two of the potential answers. This leaves you with onlytwo real possibilities and automatically your odds go to fifty-fifty for verylittle work.5. Trust your instincts. For every fact that you have read, yousubconsciously retain something of that knowledge. On questions aboutwhich you are not really certain, go with your basic instincts. Your firstimpression on how to answer a question is usually correct.6. Mark your answers directly on the test booklet. Do not bother trying tofill in the optical scan sheet on the first pass through the test. Mark youranswers carefully when you transcribe them to the scan sheet.7. Watch the clock! You have a set amount of time to answer the questions.Do not get bogged down trying to answer a single question at the expenseof ten questions you can more readily answer.3 | Copyright © 2010 XAMonline, Inc. www.XAMonline.com

1. Using the same foot to take offfrom a surface and land iswhich locomotor skill?(Easy)A. JumpingB. VaultingC. LeapingD. Hopping2. What is the proper order ofsequential development for theacquisition of locomotorskills?(Rigorous)A. Creep, crawl, walk, jump, run,slide, gallop, hop, leap, skip;step-hop.B. Crawl, walk, creep, slide,walk, run, hop, leap, gallop,skip; step-hop.C. Creep, crawl, walk, slide, run,hop, leap, skip, gallop, jump;step-hop.D. Crawl, creep, walk, run, jump,hop, gallop, slide, leap, skip;step-hop.3. Which of the following bodytypes is the most capable ofmotor performance involvingendurance?(Average Rigor)A. EndomorphB. EctomorphC. MesomorphD. Metamorph4. What was the first state in theU.S. to require P.E. in its publicschools?(Average Rigor)A. FloridaB. MassachusettsC. New YorkD. California5. For a movement to occur,applied force must overcomeinertia of an object and anyother resisting forces. Whatconcept of force does thisdescribe?(Rigorous)A. Potential energyB. MagnitudeC. Kinetic energyD. Absorption4 | Copyright © 2010 XAMonline, Inc. www.XAMonline.com

6. All of the following areSystematic ObservationalEvaluations except:(Rigorous)A. Reflective RecordingB. Event RecordingC. Duration RecordingD. Self Recording7. Title IX ensured that:(Easy)A. Boys play baseball while girlsplay softballB. Girls are ensured the sameeducational and athleticopportunities as boysC. Girls and boys have coedphysical education classesD. All students must dress out forphysical education class8. A physical education instructoranticipates and preventspotential injuries, watches forhidden injuries, and takes aninjury evaluation of the entireclass. Which of the followingstrategies to prevent injuries isthe teacher demonstrating?(Average Rigor)A. Maintaining hiring standardsB. Proper use of equipmentC. Proper procedures foremergenciesD. Participant screening9. Which of the following is not aconsideration for the selectionof a facility?(Rigorous)A. Community involvementB. Custodial staffC. Availability to women,minorities, and thehandicappedD. Bond issues5 | Copyright © 2010 XAMonline, Inc. www.XAMonline.com

10. Long-term planning isessential for effective classmanagement. Identify themanagement techniques notessential to long-termplanning.(Easy)A. Parental observationB. Progress evaluationC. Precise activity planningD. Arrangements for linemarkings12. Instructors can assess skilllevel achievement in bowlingby:(Easy)A. Calculating a student'saverage score.B. Calculating how many gutterballsthe student threw.C. Calculating how many strikesthe student threw.D. Calculating how many sparesthe student threw.11. Process assessment does notidentify which of the followingerrors in skill performance.(Average Rigor)A. StyleB. FormC. End resultD. Mechanics13. A bowling pin that remainsstanding after an apparentlyperfect hit is called a:(Rigorous)A. TapB. TurkeyC. BlowD. Leave14. Playing "Simon Says" andhaving students touch differentbody parts applies whichmovement concept?(Average Rigor)A. Spatial AwarenessB. Effort AwarenessC. Body AwarenessD. Motion Awareness6 | Copyright © 2010 XAMonline, Inc. www.XAMonline.com

15. An obese student's fitnessassessments were poor forevery component of fitness.Which would you recommendfirst?(Easy)A. A jogging program.B. A weight lifting program.C. A walking program.D. A stretching program.16. Which manipulative skill usesthe hands to stop themomentum of an object?(Rigorous)A. TrappingB. CatchingC. StrikingD. Rolling17. Which professionalorganization protects amateursports from corruption?(Easy)A. AIWAB. AAHPERDC. NCAAD. AAU18. Research in physical educationis published in all of thefollowing periodicals exceptthe:(Average Rigor)A. School PE UpdateB. Research QuarterlyC. Journal of Physical EducationD. YMCA Magazine19. Students are performing thevertical jump. What componentof fitness does this activityassess? (Rigorous)A. Muscle strengthB. BalanceC. PowerD. Muscle endurance20. With regard to protein content,foods from animal sources areusually:(Average Rigor)A. CompleteB. EssentialC. NonessentialD. Incidental7 | Copyright © 2010 XAMonline, Inc. www.XAMonline.com

21. Which of the following is not atype of meet?(Average Rigor)A. ExtramuralB. IntramuralC. InterscholasticD. Ladder22. Activities to specificallydevelop cardiovascular fitnessmust be:(Rigorous)A. Performed without developingan oxygen debtB. Performed twice daily.C. Performed every day.D. Performed for a minimum of10 minutes.23. Which is not a sign of stress?(Average Rigor)A. IrritabilityB. AssertivenessC. InsomniaD. Stomach problems24. Prior to activity, studentsperform a 5-10 minute warmup.Which is not recommendedas part of the warm-up?(Easy)A. Using the muscles that will beutilized in the followingactivity.B. Using a gradual aerobicwarm-up.C. Using a gradual anaerobicwarm-up.D. Stretching the major musclegroups to be used in theactivity.25. Students on a running programto improve cardio-respiratoryfitness apply which exerciseprinciple?(Rigorous)A. AerobicB. ProgressionC. SpecificityD. Overload26. Which is not a benefit ofcooling down?(Rigorous)A. Preventing dizziness.B. Redistributing circulation.C. Removing lactic acid.D. Removing myoglobin.8 | Copyright © 2010 XAMonline, Inc. www.XAMonline.com

27. A student playing badmintonbelieved that the shuttlecockwas going to land out-ofbounds.The shuttlecocklanded on the line. What is thecorrect ruling?(Easy)A. The shuttlecock is out-ofbounds.B. The shuttlecock is in-bounds.C. The point is replayed.D. That player is charged with afeint.28. The ball served in racquetballhits the front line and lands infront of the short line. What isthe ruling?(Easy)A. FaultB. ReserveC. Out-of-bounds29. All of the following aremethods to evaluate theaffective domain except:(Average Rigor)A. Adams Prosocial InventoryB. Crowell Personal DistanceScaleC. Blanchard Behavior RatingScaleD. McCloy's Prosocial BehaviorScale30. Which of the following is not askill assessment test toevaluate student performance?(Average Rigor)A. Harrocks VolleyB. Rodgers Strength TestC. Iowa Brace TestD. AAHPERD Youth FitnessTestD. Fair ball9 | Copyright © 2010 XAMonline, Inc. www.XAMonline.com

Answer Key1. D2. D3. B4. D5. B6. A7. B8. D9. A10. A11. C12. A13. A14. C15. C16. B17. D18. A19. C20. A21. D22. A23. B24. C25. C26. D27. B28. A29. D30. A10 | Copyright © 2010 XAMonline, Inc. www.XAMonline.com