CSET — Physical Education
The CSET — Physical Education test is broken down into three subtests. The first subtest has 20 multiple-choice questions and 1 short-answer question on growth, motor development, and motor learning, and 20 multiple-choice questions and 1 short-answer question on the science of human movement. The second subtest has 10 multiple-choice questions and 1 short-answer question on the sociology and psychology of human movement, 24 multiple-choice questions and 1 short-answer question on movement concepts and forms, and 6 multiple-choice questions on assessment and evaluation principles. The third subtest has 16 multiple-choice questions on professional foundations, and 24 multiple-choice questions and 1 extended constructed-response question on integration of concepts.
The first CSET — Physical Education subtest has two main sections. The first section is growth, motor development, and motor learning. Within this section, subsections include individual differences, perceptual-motor development, physical and developmental changes, motor learning, motor task analysis, conditions affecting growth, motor development and motor learning, and developmental difference affecting motor skills acquisition. The second section is on the science of human movement. The subsections within this category are body systems, basic kinematics and kinetic principles of motion, biomechanical principles, movement analysis, effects of exercise, components of wellness, physical fitness testing and prescription, factors affecting physical performance, safety, injury prevention and first aid, and physiological principles of fitness.
The second CSET — Physical Education subtest is broken into three subsections. The first subsection covers the sociology and psychology of human movement. This includes personal and social development, theories related to motivation, the role of movement activities in society and factors influencing activity choices. The second section covers fundamental movement skills, dance concepts, gymnastic movements, aquatic skills, sports and games, outdoor education, nontraditional, combative, and fitness activities. The third section covers assessment principles; this includes evaluation in physical education, and various forms and types of evaluation.
The third CSET — Physical Education subtest covers professional foundations. The candidate must understand the philosophy of physical education, historical development, current research, legal and ethical issues, kinesiology, professional responsibilities, and the relationship between movement and values. The test also requires the candidate to know how to select, adapt, and modify movements and activities for people with differing skill levels, motivation, or disabilities, and to apply developmental progressions to teaching individual movements. Finally, the candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the connections between physical movement and other disciplines such as physical and social science.
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