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What’s on the Exam?
First, let’s talk about the questions on the Praxis Physical Education Content and Design test. There are 92 questions in total, with most being selected-response and some being constructed-response.
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)
2 questions
The constructed-response questions require you to write your answer instead of selecting from a list of choices. Your response to these questions is generally expected to be at least a few sentences, but you’ll be given specific details and instructions before you take the test.
The time limit for the test is 2 hours. There aren’t any scheduled breaks, but you’re free to take restroom breaks as needed!
Let’s take a closer look at the different sections of the test:
1. CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND STUDENT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
27 questions
- Basic sciences that relate to motor skills and development
- Biomechanics and kinesiology principles
- Movement concepts
- Exercise physiology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Issues, trends, and developments in physical education
- Rules, strategies, and skills pertaining to movement activities and games
- Liability and legal considerations
- Effects of substance abuse on student performance, health, and behavior
- Sequential and appropriate learning and practice opportunities
- Designing safe instruction
- Perception in motor development
- Learning and refining motor skills and movement patterns
- Appropriate professional support services and resources
2. MANAGEMENT, MOTIVATION, AND COMMUNICATION
23 questions
- Classroom management practices
- Psychological and social factors that affect learning, participation, cooperation, and performance
- Organization, allocation, and management of resources
- Motivation of students to participate in physical activity
- Promoting positive relationships
- Effective behavior management plans
- Effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills
- Appropriate instructional feedback
- Communicating classroom management and instructional information
- Communicating respectfully and considerately
3. PLANNING, INSTRUCTION, AND STUDENT ASSESSMENT
23 questions
- Teaching skillful movement, physical activity, and fitness
- Sequencing of motor skill activities and use of movement concepts
- Providing feedback to enhance development
- Appropriate program and instructional objectives and goals
- Facilitating learning in the physical activity setting
- Using teaching resources and curriculum materials to design learning experiences
- Linking physical activity concepts to learning experiences
- Safety and injury prevention guidelines
- Assessing student skill performance and fitness
- Gathering data and assessment of student learning
- Various fitness assessments
- Interpreting assessment results
- Assessing and improving students’ understanding and performance
- Appropriate assessment of students with disabilities
- Referral procedures
4. COLLABORATION, REFLECTION, AND TECHNOLOGY
17 questions
- Current educational issues that cross subject-matter boundaries
- Integrating knowledge and skills from various subject areas
- Promoting various opportunities for physical activity
- Using the reflective cycle to facilitate change in teacher performance
- Using available resources to develop and grow as a reflective professional
- Student learning activities that integrate information technology
- Using technology to communicate, instruct, assess, network, present information, and enhance professional development
5. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
2 questions
- Fitness instruction
- Skill instruction
How to Register
To register for the test, you’ll need to create an account on the ETS website. Once your account has been created, you can submit your application to take the test.
When you submit your registration, you will need to pay the $156 testing fee.
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Praxis Scores
The Praxis Physical Education Content and Design test is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
For every question you answer correctly, you get one point added to your raw score. At the end of the test, your final raw score will be converted to a scaled score. This scaled score will range somewhere between 100 and 200. The passing score is 169 in every state except Kentucky and Nevada.
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone that 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.
Receiving Your Score
When you receive your skill report, it will tell you how many questions you missed in each section and generally whether you passed or not.
Your scores will become available on your Praxis account on the score reporting date. When you get the score back depends on the testing date.
FAQs
How many questions are on the Praxis Physical Education Content and Design exam?
The exam contains 92 questions.
What is the time limit for the Praxis Physical Education Content and Design exam?
The exam is timed at 2 hours.
What is the passing score for the Praxis Physical Education Content and Design exam?
The passing score in most states is 169.
How much does the Praxis Physical Education Content and Design exam cost?
The testing fee is $156.