What are the categories on the TExES Physical Education EC-12 (158) exam and what knowledge areas do they test?
The test contains three content areas: Movement Skills and Knowledge Health-Related Physical Fitness The Physical Education Program The exam assesses 10 standards that tests the candidate’s ability in the following areas: Movement skills and helping students develop those skills The benefits of an active, healthy lifestyle and how to motivate students to participate Understands how to use individual and group motivation and behavior techniques for the benefit of students Understands how students learn and develop physically, cognitively, socially and emotionally, and supports that development In a diverse society, provides equitable instruction to all students Uses effective strategies and techniques to prepare physically educated individuals Uses assessments, both formal and informal, to promote students’ development physically, cognitively, socially and emotionally Understands the impact actions have on others and seeks to grow professionally Collaborates with different constituencies, including colleagues and parents, to support student well-being and growth Understands the responsibilities and legal issues that relate to supervision, first aid, planning and instruction, risk management, safety and matching participants Candidates much receive a score of 240 or higher to pass the exam. The exam is scored on a 100 to 300 scale. Test scores should be available in about four weeks after the exam, and candidates can see the scores by logging into their online account.