The steady weight gain of American children over the past few decades can be most accurately attributed to
a. increased fast food consumption.
b. the rise in video game and computer use by children.
c. increased food intake and decreased activity level.
d. children being encouraged to clean your plate.
Question 2When planning physical activities in the early childhood program, the teacher might
a. include daily vigorous activities such as calisthenics, obstacle courses, or music and movement.
b. allow children to make choices in their physical activities.
c. be an active and enthusiastic participant with the children.
d. All of these answers.
Question 3Competitive activities in the early childhood program
a. are inappropriate and should not be included at all.
b. should be closely supervised.
c. help children learn how to win and lose gracefully.
d. prepare children for the competitive world of elementary school.
Question 4Planned physical fitness programs for young children should revolve around
a. games and sports.
b. play and sports.
c. games and play.
d. structured activities that are somewhat competitive.
Question 5According to Pica,
a. many young children have overall low activity levels.
b. many young children do not get enough exercise.
c. Neither statement is correct.
d. Both statements are correct.
Question 6Selection of the important features out of a complex environment, focus on the important aspects of those features, and discrimination among them are involved in
a. kinesthetics.
b. perception.
c. motor development.
d. sensory development.