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What’s on the Exam?
There are 91 questions on the exam, which are grouped into five competencies, and the time limit is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
The questions are split into two types:
90 questions
Selected-response questions require you to select the correct answer from a list of options. Multiple-choice questions are the most common example, but you may also see true-or-false questions and “matching” questions, which ask you to match terms or concepts with their definitions.
Constructed-Response (CR)
1 question
The constructed-response question requires you to write your answer instead of selecting from a list of choices. Your response to this question is generally expected to be at least a few sentences, but you’ll be given specific details and instructions before you take the test.
Let’s take a closer look at the five competencies on the exam.
1. INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
20 questions
- Critical elements and sequencing of motor skills development
- Elements and characteristics of mature and immature motor patterns pertaining to sports, games, and activities
- The relationship between academic achievement and physical activity
- Principles and components of perceptual-motor abilities
- The influence of media, peers, and other factors
- Various influences on motor development and fitness
- Awareness of community resources
- Techniques for detecting errors in motor performance
2. HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS
25 questions
- Sound nutritional principles
- General structure and functions of various body systems
- Principles of physical conditioning and training
- The role of body systems in producing movement
- The relationship between physical activity and stress management
- Principles and activities for promoting health-related flexibility
- Principles and activities for developing and maintaining body compositions that promote wellness
- Dimensions of personal wellness
- Basic components of health-related physical fitness
3. MOVEMENT CONCEPTS, SKILLS, AND ACTIVITIES
25 questions
- Principles and techniques for combining and integrating rhythmic, locomotor, nonlocomotor, and manipulative skills in various movement sequencesBiomechanical and scientific principles related to various motor activities
- Movement concepts related to relationships
- Techniques, skills, offensive and defensive strategies, rules, and types of equipment for various types of sports and outdoor activities
- The benefits of participating in physical activity
4. PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY
20 questions
- The relationships and interactions among physical education, subject areas, and New York P-12 learning standards
- Sociological and psychological perspectives pertaining to sports, physical activity, and fitness
- Knowledge of the organization, challenges, goals, and purposes of physical education programs within schools
- Communication techniques to establish partnerships with families and community members
- Motor learning concepts
- The complexity of managing heterogeneous groups of children safely and equitably
- Utilization of technology and media for implementing and assessing student learning
- Physical education assessment tools, methods, and protocols
- Appropriate uses, interpretations, and communication of assessment results
- State and federal laws and guidelines pertaining to physical education and students’ rights
5. PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
1 question
How to Register
To get started with your registration, you’ll need to create an account on the NYSTCE website. You can then register for the exam and schedule a test date through your account.
When you submit your registration, you’ll need to pay the $122 testing fee.
Exam Scores
The test is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
You will need a score of 520 to pass the test.
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone who takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.
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FAQs
How many questions are on the NYSTCE Physical Education exam?
The exam contains 91 questions.
What is the time limit for the NYSTCE Physical Education exam?
The exam is timed at 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the passing score for the NYSTCE Physical Education exam?
You’ll need to get a final score of at least 520 to pass.
How much does the NYSTCE Physical Education exam cost?
The exam fee is $122.