C) spatial awareness D) coincident timing E) none of the above 19. Which of the following statements about physical proficiency abilities is false: A) Agility is dependent on reaction time and cognitive processing speed. B) Speed is developed through exercises that involve a higher number of repetitions (5 to 7) and bursts of maximum effort. C) Balance is highly dependent on a well-developed perceptual motor system. D) Coordination is developed primarily by repetition of the activity involved. E) None of the above. 20. Which of the following is not a locomotor skill: A) rolling B) hopping C) running D) chasing E) galloping 21. Which of the following statements about malnutrition is false: A) Chronic malnutrition can prevent a child from reaching his or her maximum size as an adult, regardless of the genes inherited. B) Malnutrition in childhood may delay growth. C) Most malnourished children can still grow to their genetically predetermined size, provided the lack of nutrients is not prolonged. D) Even in countries with an abundant food supply, there are many children who remain chronically undernourished. E) None of the above. 22. Which of the following statements about cognition is true: A) Up until age 8, children tend to misunderstand the potential causes of game outcomes. B) Children begin forming accurate attributions during early childhood. C) Movement plays an important role in cognitive development, particularly during the first three years of life. D) Cognitive abilities typically improve consistently until about age 18, when they level off. E) All of the above. 23. Which of the following statements about social influences on sport participation is false: A) Family views concerning physical activity are often instilled in a child at an early age. B) Strong parental interest in physical activity likely produces an increased level of participation among children. C) As a child approaches puberty, the begins to diminish and the need family’s influence for peer approval becomes greater. D) An individual who is physically active may find it difficult to pursue his or her athletic interests without peer support.
C) spatial awareness D) coincident timing E) none of the above 19. Which of the following statements about physical proficiency abilities is false: A) Agility is dependent on reaction time and cognitive processing speed. B) Speed is developed through exercises that involve a higher number of repetitions (5 to 7) and bursts of maximum effort. C) Balance is highly dependent on a well-developed perceptual motor system. D) Coordination is developed primarily by repetition of the activity involved. E) None of the above. 20. Which of the following is not a locomotor skill: A) rolling B) hopping C) running D) chasing E) galloping 21. Which of the following statements about malnutrition is false: A) Chronic malnutrition can prevent a child from reaching his or her maximum size as an adult, regardless of the genes inherited. B) Malnutrition in childhood may delay growth. C) Most malnourished children can still grow to their genetically predetermined size, provided the lack of nutrients is not prolonged. D) Even in countries with an abundant food supply, there are many children who remain chronically undernourished. E) None of the above. 22. Which of the following statements about cognition is true: A) Up until age 8, children tend to misunderstand the potential causes of game outcomes. B) Children begin forming accurate attributions during early childhood. C) Movement plays an important role in cognitive development, particularly during the first three years of life. D) Cognitive abilities typically improve consistently until about age 18, when they level off. E) All of the above. 23. Which of the following statements about social influences on sport participation is false: A) Family views concerning physical activity are often instilled in a child at an early age. B) Strong parental interest in physical activity likely produces an increased level of participation among children. C) As a child approaches puberty, the family’s influence begins to diminish and the need for peer approval becomes greater. D) An individual who is physically active may find it difficult to pursue his or her athletic interests without peer support.