Chapter 13 Problems and Issues in Physical Education
True/False
1. Recess is not considered by schools to be “physical education time.”
Page: 278
2. Most classroom teachers have ample preparation in physical education and seem eager to provide instruction on the days when the physical education teacher is not scheduled to meet with their classes.
Page: 279
3. Some physical education specialists provide instruction at several schools during the course of one week.
Page: 279
4. Most elementary education specialists use the national curriculum advocated by AAHPERD rather than writing their own.
Page: 279
5. Research shows that many high school physical educators judge the success of their programs by whether or not they keep their students busy, happy, and good.
Page: 281
6. When physical education classes are overcrowded, problems with class management, equipment, and space can arise.
Page: 282
7. Most school districts have full-scale intramural programs to accommodate athletes eliminated from varsity sports.
Page: 285 and 286
8. Students must be able to identify areas of improvement (fitness, skill, knowledge) that have been the direct result of a physical education class if physical education is to be a viable part of a school curriculum.
Page: 280
9. Some experts have argued that secondary physical education is in such trouble that it needs to be replaced, not repaired.
Page: 285
10. If a teacher takes proper precautions to safeguard students from harm, courts probably would consider that the teacher acted in a reasonable and prudent manner and not hold him or her liable.
Page: 288 and 289
11. Some physical educators have advocated that all competition is harmful (negative) for children.
Page: 291
Multiple Choice
12. The biggest issue for most professionals associated with elementary physical education is:
a. time.
b. curriculum.
c. facilities.
d. appropriate practices.
Page: 278
13. Education reform in the United States typically emphasizes:
a. reading.
b. art.
c. music.
d. physical education
Page: 278
14. In many school districts elementary physical education specialists:
a. teach in a self-contained classroom.
b. travel to three to four schools throughout the week.
c. train classroom teachers how to teach physical education.
d. conduct district wide fitness tests.
Page: 279
15. Which of the following is often a major source of disagreement among elementary physical educators?
a. time
b. equipment
c. curriculum
d. all are highly debated
Page: 280
16. A common problem within physical education is that many teachers grade their students based on:
a. skills tests and homework assignment.
b. written tests and quizzes.
c. attendance, dress, and behavior.
d. fitness test scores and take home exams.
Page: 287
Essay
17. What is meant by the term role conflict?
Page: 284
18. For most elementary physical educators, why is time the biggest obstacle to accomplishing the goals of quality physical education?
Page: 278
19. What are the main criteria by which physical educators judge their own success?
Page: 281
20. What problems are created when physical education classes are too large?
Page: 282
21. Diagram a traditional pyramid model for a physical education program. Which has the least and which the most participation?
Page: 286
22. What is meant by good and bad competition?
Page: 291