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PE 1B Cycling/Racquetball Study Guide
Examination for Acceleration (EA)/Credit by Exam (CBE)

The exam you are interested in taking is designed to test your proficiency in the relevant subject
matter. You should be thoroughly familiar with the subject matter before you attempt to take the
exam. This EA/CBE Study Guide can help you prepare for the exam by giving you an idea of
what you need to review. You can check your familiarity level by reviewing the Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for this course (see below). To refine your skills, you can refer to
any of the state-adopted textbooks.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Every question that appears on this exam is derived from the knowledge and skills statements
and student expectations within the Texas-mandated standards, the Texas Essential Knowledge
and Skills (TEKS). You can view the TEKS for this exam online via the following link:
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter116/ch116c.html#116.55. Refer to section (c),
Knowledge and skills, 1A6E. Throughout this guide, youll see references to those TEKS.

Materials Needed
You will need to bring a #2 pencil to complete the exam. You will receive a computer-graded
answer sheet when you arrive at the testing center. In addition, you must bring proof of
participation in cycling and racquetball activities, including pulse rates, 10 racquetball receipts,
and 2 activity logs. You will attach these proofs of participation to the back of the exam.

Exam Structure
You will be allowed 3 hours to complete this exam. This exam consists of the following seven
parts, for a total of 100 points:

Part 1: Cycling Multiple-Choice Questions, 15 questions, 1 point each
Part 2: Racquetball Multiple-Choice Questions, 15 questions, 1 point each
Part 3: Cycling Short-Answer Questions, 3 questions, 5 points each
Part 4: Racquetball Short-Answer Questions, 3 questions, 5 points each
Part 5: Reflections, 2 questions covering both topics, 5 points each
Part 6: Cycling Proof of Participation, 15 points each
Part 7: Racquetball Proof of Participation, 15 points each

Parts 12: These sections consist of multiple-choice questions. You will use a computer-graded
answer sheet (bubble sheet) to fill in the answers.

Parts 35: You will write your answers in the spaces provided for these questions. You can
attach an extra sheet of paper if necessary.

Parts 67: You will attach your proof of participation sheets to the exam.
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Scholastic Honesty
When you arrive at the testing center, you will be asked to carefully read the exam rules and sign
a statement agreeing to take the exam in accordance with the rules. This is called the Examinees
Certification. The following is a copy of these rules:

Examinees Certification
This certification must be signed before the exam is administered and then returned with
the completed examination attached, or credit for the exam will not be given.

Scholastic dishonesty is a serious academic violation that will not be tolerated. Scholastic
dishonesty encompasses, but is not limited to:
copying from another students work;
using an unauthorized testing proctor or taking the exam at an unauthorized testing location;
using materials not authorized by a testing proctor;
possessing materials that are not authorized by a testing proctor, such as lessons, books, or
notes;
knowingly using or soliciting, in whole or part, the contents of an unadministered test;
collaborating with or seeking aid from another student without authorization during the test;
substituting for another person, or permitting another person to substitute for oneself, in
taking a course test or completing any course-related assignment;
using, buying, stealing, or transporting some or all of the contents of an unadministered test,
test rubric, homework answer, or computer program.

Evidence of scholastic dishonesty will result in a grade of F on the examination and an F in
the course (if applicable).

At the testing center, you will be asked to sign a statement that says
you have read the above and agree to complete the examination with scholastic honesty.


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General Study Tips
The bulleted lists and sample questions in this study guide can assist you in preparing for the
exam. It is a fairly complete guide, but does not cover every item on the test. Ultimately, you
should use the TEKS to guide your exam preparation. All test questions and prompts are
designed to assess your understanding of the TEKS.

Additional Study Tips
The following information provides direction for your studies. For each part, you will find study
tips and sample questions to give you a general idea of the types of questions you can expect to
see on the exam.

Part 1: Cycling Multiple-Choice Questions
This part of the exam covers your knowledge of cycling principles and practices. It includes
15 questions worth 1 point each, for a total of 15 points.

Study Tips for Part 1
Be familiar with topics such as the following:
Appropriate clothing and accessories for cycling
Road proficiency skills, including appropriate adaptation to hazardous road conditions and
signaling
Benefits of different types of bicycles, including road bikes, off-road bikes, tandem bikes,
touring bikes, and BMX bikes
Training principles for cycling, including stretching, warming-up, cooling-down, and other
activities to increase flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular endurance
Responsible behavior in cycling, including responding to challenges, successes, and failures
in socially appropriate ways
Risks associated with cycling activities
Effects of substance abuse on personal health and cycling performance
Historical development of cycling

Sample Questions for Part 1
The following are sample questions. The correct answers are below, but try answering the
questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension.

DIRECTIONS: Select the BEST response to each of the following questions.

1. Correct pedaling technique is known as _____.

A. pedaling softly
B. pedaling in circles
C. pedaling with toes
D. push/pull pedaling

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2. Which type of riding can establish the foundation of fitness for a cyclist?

A. Fast-pace, high-intensity riding
B. Slow-fast pace, low-to-high intensity riding
C. Constant-pace, low-to-medium-intensity riding
D. Intermittent-pace, medium-to-high-intensity riding


3. When cycling, what is the key to efficient cornering?

A. Standing up
B. Maintaining foot position
C. Maintaining a steady speed
D. Maintaining a proper cadence


[Answers: 1: B; 2: C; 3: C]
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Part 2: Racquetball Multiple-Choice Questions
This part of the exam covers your knowledge of racquetball principles and practices. It includes
15 questions worth 1 point each, for a total of 15 points.

Study Tips for Part 2
Be familiar with topics such as the following:
Appropriate clothing and accessories for racquetball
Court proficiency skills, including etiquette, safety, scorekeeping, and player types
Training principles for racquetball, including stretching, warming up, cooling down, and
other activities to increase flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular endurance
Responsible behavior in racquetball, including responding to challenges, successes, and
failures in socially appropriate ways
Risks associated with racquetball activities
Effects of substance abuse on personal health and racquetball performance
Historical development of racquetball

Sample Questions for Part 2
The following are sample questions. The correct answers are below, but try answering the
questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension.

DIRECTIONS: Select the BEST response to each of the following questions.

1. What is the MOST important piece of racquetball equipment for safety?

A. The shoes
B. The glove
C. The eye guards
D. The racquetball


2. When the racquet face points toward the ceiling, it is _____.

A. open
B. closed
C. illegal
D. in the hitting zone


3. When your opponent is in good position in center court, you should try _____.

A. to use the back wall
B. to use the side walls
C. not to use the front wall
D. not to use the side walls
[Answers: 1: C; 2: A; 3: D]
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Part 3: Cycling Short-Answer Questions
This part of the exam covers your ability to describe important aspects of cycling. It includes
3 questions worth 5 points each, for a total of 15 points.

Study Tips for Part 3
Be familiar with topics such as the following:
Dangers related to cycling and how to address them, both personally and municipally
History and evolution of cycling
Equipment and rules related to cycling
Relationship between substance abuse and cycling
Social aspects of cycling, including positive and negative aspects
Safety aspects of cycling, including risks to cyclers, bystanders, and cycling equipment
Types of competitive cycling events and rules/practices related to each

Sample Questions for Part 3
The following are sample questions. The correct answers are below, but try answering the
questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension.

DIRECTIONS: Carefully consider the questions below. Respond in the spaces provided
using complete sentences and clear, specific language. When you are finished, reread your
responses to ensure clarity.

1. In at least four complete sentences, explain why drug testing is an important part of
professional cycling. Explain the history and consequences.


2. In 45 complete sentences, describe for someone new to the sport of cycling what he or
she might expect from a cycling event such as a road race. For example, you could
describe the rules of the race, the roles of officials, how the race will be officiated, and
proper etiquette for cyclists.





#1 Sample answer: Professional cycling is one of the most grueling tests of physical
endurance. Cyclists compete nearly every day for weeks on end. During that time, their
body is tested in dramatic ways. Doping can help prevent some of those changes and
allow cyclists to compete at higher levels. As a result, cycling has long been associated
with stimulants and performance-enhancing drugs. However, anti-doping rules are in
place because the drugs can have severely negative effects on the body, including
addiction, heart attack, and death.
#2 Sample answer:
Beginning road racing is usually done on the open road over a distance of 3050 miles.
There are usually around 60 competitors; the winner is the first to cross the line. Most
races end in one day, but some are longer. Most require a racing license, and most
races are organized according to ability level, with the fastest in the first group.
Cyclists can often earn points to move up a category.
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Part 4: Racquetball Short-Answer Questions
This part of the exam covers your ability to describe important aspects of racquetball. It includes
3 questions worth 5 points each, for a total of 15 points.

Study Tips for Part 4
Be familiar with topics such as the following:
Dangers related to racquetball and how to address them, both personally and municipally
History and evolution of racquetball
Equipment and rules related to racquetball
Social aspects of racquetball, including positive and negative aspects
Safety aspects of racquetball, including risks to players and courts

Sample Questions for Part 4
The following are sample questions. The correct answers are below, but try answering the
questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension.

DIRECTIONS: Carefully consider the questions below. Respond in the spaces provided
using complete sentences and clear, specific language. When you are finished, reread your
responses to ensure clarity.

1. Describe where and when the game of racquetball began and how it is similar to and
different from the modern game.


2. Racquetball can be a partner sport played in close quarters. In 34 complete sentences,
describe ways to respond to challenges, successes, and failures on the court in a socially
appropriate way.





#1 Sample answer: Joe Sobek of Greenwich, Connecticut invented the game of
racquetball in the early 1950s. The requirements for the game are still basically the
sameall that is needed are a racket, a ball, a few accessories, and a racquetball court.
Todays rackets are lighter with smaller grips than the originals. They are also made
from more lightweight and hi-tech materials than the original wooden rackets,
including titanium and Kevlar.
#2 Sample answer: Its a little intimidating to be in a small space with a bigger, stronger,
more aggressive person who is screaming and yelling and never more than 2 feet away
from you. The thing I keep in mind is that its just a game, and I can choose to keep my
cool. When I do, I dont let the emotional part of it bother me, and I can focus on
strategy. Also, Ill speak up for myself if I think my partner is getting out of hand. If
hes hindering, Ill say so. If I think hes made a bad shot, Ill say so. Its all in good
fun, but Im not going to let anyone bully me or buck the rules.
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Part 5: Reflections
For this part of the exam, you will respond to several writing prompts by reflecting on what you
have learned about your experiences with cycling and racquetball. This part includes 2 questions
worth 5 points each, for a total of 10 points.

Sample Reflections Questions
The following are examples of prompts you might receive in this section.

DIRECTIONS: Carefully consider the questions below. Respond in the spaces provided
using complete sentences and clear, specific language. When you are finished, reread your
responses to ensure clarity.

1. Using complete sentences, compare the health and fitness benefits youve gained from
your participation in cycling and racquetball. Include examples of training principles you
used to enhance your flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, and cardiorespiratory
endurance.

2. Answer the following questions based upon your experiences with both cycling and
racquetball. Include examples of training principles appropriate for enhancing flexibility,
muscular strength and endurance, and cardiorespiratory endurance as appropriate.
a. What are 23 realistic yet challenging health-related fitness goals you could set to
improve your performance in cycling?
b. What are 23 realistic yet challenging health-related fitness goals you could set to
improve your performance in racquetball?





#1 Sample answer:
Cycling: Cycling is an aerobic sport, so cardiorespiratory training was an important part of my
fitness plan. My goal was to maintain my target heart rate for 30 minutes 3 times per week. I
didnt want to exceed this length of time because of the principle of diminishing returns and
because I would increase my likelihood of injury. I also did resistance training, with an
emphasis on lower body strength. In weight training, my aim was to find a balance between
enough intensity to overload my body so it could adapt but not so much intensity that I
injured myself.
Racquetball: Racquetball is an aerobic sport, so cardiorespiratory training was an important
part of my fitness plan. My goal was to maintain my target heart rate for 30 minutes 3 times
per week. I didnt want to exceed this length of time because of the principle of diminishing
returns and because I would increase my likelihood of injury. I also did resistance training,
with an emphasis on core body strength. In weight training, my aim was to find a balance
between enough intensity to overload my body so it could adapt but not so much intensity that
I injured myself.
#2a Sample Answer: I would like to compete in a road race. To do this, I think I need to focus
on muscular strength and enhancing my cardiovascular endurance. Specifically, I am going to
add three strength-training workouts to my schedule to increase my leg and core strength. In
addition, I am going to do speed training and monitor my heart rate to gradually increase my
cardiovascular endurance.
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Part 6: Cycling Proof of Participation
This section allows you to document your participation in cycling activities. You must complete
and document 50 hours of participation in cycling. You will staple your proof of participation
directly to the exam.

Bring the following to the exam:
The pulse rates you documented before and after your cycling activities
Your completed activity log of your cycling activities, including your goals and the steps
you took to achieve those goals. See the template on the next page.


Part 7: Racquetball Proof of Participation
This section allows you to document your participation in racquetball activities. You must
complete and document 50 hours of participation in racquetball. You will staple your proof of
participation directly to the exam.

Bring the following to the exam:
10 of your racquetball receipts
Your completed activity log of your racquetball activities, including your goals and the
steps you took to achieve those goals. See the template on the next page.


For Parts 6 and 7, you will receive 5 points each for submitting required receipts and
scorecards. Your activity logs will be scored according to the following rubric, for a
maximum possible total of 10 points each.

Activity Log Rubric
Mostly
Incomplete
(1 pt.)
Partial
Completeness
(2 pts.)
Adequate
Completeness
(5 pts.)
Mostly
Complete
(8 pts.)

Complete
(10 pts.)
Student has made
a limited
attempt to
demonstrate
active
participation in
required
activities.

Weak
organization of
log. Descriptions
are lacking or
inadequate to
demonstrate
active
participation in
activities.

Log is generally
organized with
brief
descriptions that
demonstrate
participation in
the activities.

Log is well
organized with
descriptions that
outline active
participation in
activities.

Log is well
organized with
detailed
descriptions that
clearly outline
active
participation in
activities.

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Activity Log
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Student Name: Sport: Cycllng

Goals:

Date Time
Pulse
Rate
Before
Pulse
Rate
After
Description of Activity

Progress Toward Goals Reflections on Activity






























Activity Log
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Student Name: Sport: 8acqueLball

Goals:

Date Time Description of Activity
Progress Toward
Goals
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Student Name: !ohn uoe Sport: Cycllng
Goals: 1. 1o lncrease my flLness level by 10. 2. 1o sLrengLhen my leg muscles. 3. 1o become confldenL rldlng ouLslde my
nelghborhood. 4. 1o Lone my body.
Date Time
Pulse
Rate
Before
Pulse
Rate
After
Description of Activity

Progress Toward Goals Reflections on Activity

6/1


1 hour 63 bpm 130 bpm Cycled for 20 mlnuLes, resLed
for 3 mlnuLes, cycled for 40
mlnuLes.
My leg muscles are Llred, and l
needed a resL, buL l dld rlde
ouLslde of my nelghborhood.
lL's hard Lo rlde for one hour because
my flLness level needs Lo lmprove, buL
lf l sLay moLlvaLed, l wlll become more
flL. My muscles are Llred and a blL sore,
buL LhaL wlll go away (l hope). l feel
good abouL my progress.

























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Student Name: !ohn uoe Sport: 8acqueLball

Goals: 1. 1o lncrease my percenLage of good drlve serves by 3. 2. 1o lncrease my percenLage of good lob serves by 4. 3.
1o pracLlce reLurns for flve 30-mlnuLe sesslons per week.
Date Time Description of Activity
Progress Towards
Goals
Reflections on Activity

3/26

30
mlnuLes
racLlced reLurns uslng a ball Loss
drlll agalnsL a wall.
l am [usL beglnnlng, buL
maklng progress on my
Lhlrd goal.
l en[oy Lhls klnd of pracLlce. We wlll see lf lL resulLs ln
lmprovemenLs when l play my nexL game.