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Descriptive Statements:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of physical literacy; the rationale for developing students'
physical literacy; and the concept that to be physically active for life, students should be able to move
with competence and confidence in a variety of physical activities that they enjoy.
- Demonstrate knowledge of development in the psychomotor, cognitive, affective, and social learning domains;
ways in which these domains influence students' physical literacy; and strategies for developing students'
physical literacy through well-designed motor learning tasks.
- Identify characteristics and sequences of typical and atypical motor development, behavior, and learning
during infancy, childhood, and adolescence (e.g., gross to fine motor skills).
- Analyze the role of motor competence in physical literacy and the importance of developing the motor skills,
confidence, and cognitive understanding to maintain physical activity throughout life.
- Analyze factors that influence motor learning and motor skill acquisition (e.g., feedback, readiness,
practice, observational learning, transfer of learning) and principles and techniques for planning,
sequencing, and modifying activities to promote motor learning and control.
- Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts related to body awareness, spatial awareness, relationship
awareness, qualities of movement (e.g., time, speed, force), effort, level, pathway, balance, and flow.
- Apply knowledge of biomechanical principles (e.g., motion, stability, center of gravity, force, buoyancy,
rotation, accuracy, velocity, acceleration, resistance) in the context of movement activities and individual
body mechanics.
- Identify types, characteristics, and critical elements of locomotor, nonlocomotor, body control, and object
control/manipulative skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge of activities and approaches for developing students' locomotor, nonlocomotor, body
control, and object control/manipulative skills and use of these skills in combination.
Sample Item:
Physical literacy development in individuals is centered around primarily which of the following components?
- improving static balance, dynamic balance, and kinesthetic awareness
- identifying reliable sources when researching health-related topics
- taking appropriate safety measures when engaging in physical activity
- building confidence and motivation to be physically active throughout life
Correct Response and Explanation (Show Correct ResponseHide Correct Response)
D. Physical literacy refers to engagement in physical activity throughout the lifespan. Physically literate individuals have the confidence, motivation, and ability to be physically active, as well as an understanding of the overall health benefits that physical activity provides.
Descriptive Statements:
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to promote students' ability to analyze game environments, situations, and
other factors in order to apply appropriate movement concepts, strategies, and tactics.
- Apply knowledge of principles, techniques, skills, activities, skill progressions, strategies, safety
practices, rules, tactics, and types and uses of equipment for territorial games and sports (e.g., capture
the flag, soccer, field hockey, flag football).
- Apply knowledge of principles, techniques, skills, activities, skill progressions, strategies, safety
practices, rules, tactics, and types and uses of equipment for net/wall games and sports (e.g., badminton,
pickleball, ping-pong, volleyball, tennis).
- Apply knowledge of principles, techniques, skills, activities, skill progressions, strategies, safety
practices, rules, tactics, and types and uses of equipment for striking/fielding games and sports (e.g.,
golf, baseball, softball, cricket).
- Apply knowledge of principles, techniques, skills, activities, skill progressions, strategies, safety
practices, rules, tactics, and types and uses of equipment for individual pursuit sports and target games
and sports (e.g., track and field, archery, cycling, swimming).
- Identify how students' self-awareness and management skills can be developed through rules, sport-specific
etiquette, and acceptance of responsibility for individual actions and improvements in physical activity
settings.
- Identify the benefits of teamwork and team building, including appreciation of talents as well as the development of collaboration, goal-setting, problem-solving, and
conflict-resolution skills.
Sample Item:
During a unit on basketball, a high school physical education teacher puts five poly spots in five areas of
the basketball court: one on each side of the top of the key, one to the left middle of the key, one in the
middle of the key, and one to the right middle of the key. During a two-sided half-court exercise, with five
players to a side, the teacher requires defensive players to keep at least one foot on their assigned poly
spot while the offense has the ball. This strategy would most help students understand primarily which of
the following basketball concepts?
- triangle offense
- give-and-go
- zone defense
- pick-and-roll
Correct Response and Explanation (Show Correct ResponseHide Correct Response)
C. Zone defense in basketball is a type of defense in which the five players on defense defend zones rather than defend individual players. The zone defense described in the scenario is a 2-3 formation, in which two players guard the area near the free-throw line and top of the key and the other three players guard the baseline, perimeter, and center of the key. By requiring the defensive players to keep at least one foot on their assigned poly spot while the offense has the ball, the teacher promotes student understanding of the importance of staying in assigned zones while playing zone defense.
Descriptive Statements:
- Demonstrate knowledge of principles, techniques, skills, activities, organizational strategies, safety
practices, and types and uses of equipment for cooperative group activities.
- Identify elements of rhythm, types of rhythmic movement activities, and skills and strategies for
integrating motor skills and movement concepts into rhythmic movement and dance activities.
- Apply knowledge of rules, techniques, skills, types and uses of equipment, safety practices, and
organizational strategies for outdoor pursuits, recreational activities, aquatics, personal performance
activities, and individual and group/team challenges.
- Identify the physiological, social, and mental health benefits of participating and working with others in
physical activities (e.g., developing cooperative and leadership skills, feeling connected).
- Apply knowledge of strategies and resources for supporting students' participation in and enjoyment of
cooperative group activities, dance and rhythms, outdoor pursuits, recreational activities, aquatics,
personal performance activities, and individual and group/team challenges.
Sample Item:
A person plans to paddle across a pond in a kayak. Which of the following measures is most important to take in order to ensure safety during the paddle?
- using a spray skirt
- ensuring the personal safety device fits snugly
- bringing a hand bailer
- attaching a flag to the stern handle of the kayak
Correct Response and Explanation (Show Correct ResponseHide Correct Response)
B. Wearing a personal safety device, also known as a personal flotation device, and ensuring it fits snugly is the most important safety measure to take when kayaking and participating in other outdoor activities that take place on water. A snug fit ensures that if the person wearing the device ends up in the water, the device will keep them afloat and turn them upright in the water.
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