In: Biology
True or False: (PE = Physical Education)
1. The scientific method is not a useful way of thinking about
problems
2. A major educational objective not associated with physical
education is development in the social affective domain.
3. Humans learn only through communicated knowledge
4. The processes employed in addressing a problem are analysis and
synthesis
5. Physical Education as an academic discipline has evolved past
teaching/coaching into many other professional opportunities.
6. To “interpret” is a motive of man regarding the understanding of
science
7. When thinking scientifically we have to first “Recognize”
something as a problem.
8. The Regulative type of science can be likened to man’s desire to
understand/control human behaviors.
9. One of the key processes of addressing problems is synthesis.
Which means addressing the problem by breaking it down into parts
going from general to specific
10. An individual’s personal experiences and interpretations can be
viewed as original thinking
11. A profession is the application of a specific academic
discipline by individuals who have specific knowledge and
skills.
12. Science can be defined in only one way and that is a “way of
thinking”.
13. The purpose of science is to both understand and control
14. Knowledge of the hard or basic sciences (physics, math,
chemistry) would be important in the study of biological or life
sciences
15. Based on the notes, the social/behavior sciences are the least
difficult to study
Ans 1) True – The scientific method is a basically a well researched and strategic method to measure and collect information. The process majorly involves pure analysis and no creativity and hence it is not the right method to solve problems.
Ans 2) False – The social affective domain is pretty much the part of the education that is imparted during the physical education training. It is basically identification and understanding of the how people learn things
Ans 3) False – Humans are intelligent creatures and there are many ways they learn. They learn through experience, perceived knowledge and understanding of various aspects of things. It is not necessary that the knowledge has to be communicated.
Ans 4) True – In addressing and understanding a problem, it is important to address the problem through analysis and synthesis. The words literally translates to loosening up and putting together something which helps in better understanding of the problem.
Ans 5) True – With a formal degree in physical education, the students have more opportunity to pursue their dream of sportsmanship.
Ans 6) True – Science is all based on interpretation. Once the hypothesis has been interpreted it is easy to research on the same and work on it.
Ans 7) True – This involves critical thinking and analysis. When something is considered as a problem, it is worked up to find a solution.