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240's OAE Physical Education study guide is built around the official exam framework so you can study what is actually tested. This page shows exactly how the guide maps to the real exam — SMR by SMR and competency by competency — so you can see where coverage is strongest, where some depth gaps remain, and how each part of the guide supports your prep.

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4 domains · 77 competencies reviewed · 94% test-aligned
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Partially covered— core content is covered, but some depth gaps remain
Coverage gap identified— a content gap has been identified
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GROWTH AND MOTOR DEVELOPMENT (DOMAIN I) Partially covered
SMR I.0001 Understand stages and characteristics of human growth and development.
122 Qs10 Materials21 Cards4 VideosPartially covered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Demonstrate knowledge of stages and characteristics of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. P.Social Development; P.Emotional Development; P.Empathic Development; PE.Physical Development Stages; P.Cognitive Development Covered 54 5 16 3 Covered by 5 topics (54 questions, 5 materials, 16 cards, 3 videos).
B. Recognize factors that influence physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth and development. P.Physical Development Partially covered 5 1 1 1 Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos); limited supporting content.
C. Analyze significant developmental and gender-specific issues during childhood and adolescence. None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
D. Analyze the influence of peers, family, media, society, and culture on personal growth and development and health and fitness practices. PE.Influences on Health Behaviors Covered 14 1 1 0 Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
E. Demonstrate knowledge of major physical development milestones and changes and their impact on motor development and a physically active lifestyle. PE.Development of Motor Skills Covered 31 1 3 0 Covered by 1 topic (31 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
F. Analyze how physical activity patterns are likely to change throughout the life span, implications of these changes, and strategies to address these changes. PE.Physical Effects of Aging Partially covered 6 1 0 0 Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
G. Demonstrate knowledge of components of wellness and principles and techniques for maintaining wellness throughout the life span. PE.Healthy Lifestyles Covered 12 1 0 0 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
SMR I.0002 Understand concepts and principles of anatomy and physiology as they relate to movement and physical fitness.
78 Qs8 Materials37 Cards1 VideosPartially covered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Demonstrate knowledge of the general organization and components of the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, and digestive systems. S.Human Body Systems Covered 25 1 11 1 Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos).
B. Distinguish between functions, actions, and physiological processes of the major body systems. S.Movement and Support; S.Control Systems; S.Exchange; S.Digestion and Excretory; S.Reproduction and Development Covered 30 5 26 0 Covered by 5 topics (30 questions, 5 materials, 26 cards, 0 videos).
C. Recognize the interactions between body systems in producing movement and ways in which energy systems are utilized during physical activity. PE.Response to Physical Activity Covered 16 1 2 0 Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
D. Identify physiological changes and adaptations that result from regular physical activity. PE.Response to Physical Activity Covered 16 1 2 0 Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
E. Analyze factors that affect physical fitness and performance and strategies for addressing these factors. PE.Negative Impacts on Health Partially covered 7 1 0 0 Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
F. Recognize potential health risks associated with inactivity and low levels of physical fitness and the relationship between physical activity and the prevention of illness and disease. PE.Negative Impacts on Health Partially covered 7 1 0 0 Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
SMR I.0003 Understand principles, sequences, and characteristics of motor development and motor learning.
131 Qs7 Materials33 Cards0 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Recognize typical sequences and characteristics of motor development during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. PE.Development of Motor Skills Covered 31 1 3 0 Covered by 1 topic (31 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
B. Demonstrate knowledge of components of perceptual-motor development (e.g., visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic discrimination) and how they relate to motor skill acquisition and performance. PE.Movement Concepts Covered 25 1 10 0 Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
C. Apply knowledge of theories, concepts, and typical progressions of motor learning. PE.Theories and Models of Motor Learning Covered 15 1 8 0 Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
D. Analyze factors that influence motor development, motor learning, and motor control. PE.Development of Motor Skills Covered 31 1 3 0 Covered by 1 topic (31 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
E. Recognize motor learning principles related to readiness, practice, retention, observational learning, feedback, transfer, and motor-task analysis as they relate to skill acquisition and performance. PE.Learning and Practice Opportunities; PE.Motor Task Analysis; PE.Performance Improving Feedback Covered 37 3 12 0 Covered by 3 topics (37 questions, 3 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
F. Recognize principles and techniques for modifying activities, sports, and games to promote motor learning and control and the use and integration of particular motor behaviors, patterns, and skills. PE.Improving PE Performance Covered 23 1 0 0 Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES (DOMAIN II) Partially covered
SMR II.0004 Understand fundamental movement concepts and skills and principles of biomechanics.
89 Qs5 Materials50 Cards0 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Demonstrate knowledge of how to promote understanding of fundamental movement concepts related to body awareness, spatial awareness, force, direction, time, level, pathway, energy, and speed. PE.Movement Concepts Covered 25 1 10 0 Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
B. Recognize biomechanical principles related to motion, stability and balance, center of gravity, force production and absorption, buoyancy, rotation, torque, speed, accuracy, acceleration, equilibrium, and velocity. PE.Biomechanical Movement Principles Covered 25 1 9 0 Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
C. Apply knowledge of biomechanical principles in the context of various movement activities and individual body mechanics for safe and efficient movement. PE.Biomechanical Movement Principles Covered 25 1 9 0 Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
D. Identify characteristics and critical elements of locomotor skills. PE.Movement Skills; PE.Common Movement Patterns Covered 29 2 29 0 Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 29 cards, 0 videos).
E. Identify characteristics and critical elements of nonlocomotor skills. PE.Movement Skills Covered 15 1 9 0 Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
F. Identify characteristics and critical elements of object control/manipulative skills. PE.Common Manipulative Patterns Covered 10 1 3 0 Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
G. Demonstrate knowledge of principles and activities for developing locomotor, nonlocomotor, and object control/manipulative skills and for using these skills in combination. PE.Common Movement Patterns Covered 14 1 20 0 Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 0 videos).
SMR II.0005 Understand principles, techniques, skills, activities, organizational strategies, and safety practices for sports and recreational activities.
87 Qs6 Materials13 Cards0 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Demonstrate knowledge of rules, activities, skills, strategies, etiquette, types and uses of equipment, organizational strategies, and safety practices for sports and recreational activities. PE.Equipment for Fitness; PE.Team Sports and Activities; PE.Dual and Individual Sports and Activities; PE.Recreational Activities Covered 49 4 4 0 Covered by 4 topics (49 questions, 4 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
B. Identify critical elements, techniques, and proper form for executing a variety of movements in fundamental and complex sports skills. PE.Movement Skills Covered 15 1 9 0 Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
C. Distinguish between sports and recreational activities appropriate for various purposes and developmental levels. PE.Team Sports and Activities; PE.Dual and Individual Sports and Activities; PE.Recreational Activities Covered 47 3 4 0 Covered by 3 topics (47 questions, 3 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
D. Identify strategies for helping individuals overcome barriers to participation in sports and recreational activities and for modifying activities to promote maximum participation and inclusion. PE.Improving PE Performance Covered 23 1 0 0 Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
E. Recognize the benefits of lifelong participation in sports and recreational activities. PE.Recreational Activities Covered 12 1 1 0 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
SMR II.0006 Understand principles, techniques, skills, activities, organizational strategies, and safety practices for rhythmic movement and dance; stunts, tumbling, and educational gymnastics; and cooperative, group, and adventure activities.
54 Qs6 Materials29 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Recognize elements of rhythm; types of rhythmic movement activities; and skills and strategies for integrating locomotor patterns, nonlocomotor skills, and transitions into rhythmic movement. PE.Movement Skills Covered 15 1 9 0 Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
B. Recognize principles, techniques, elements, sequences, activities, organizational strategies, safety practices, and types of music for promoting development of creative movement and dance skills. PE.Creative Movement; FA.Elements of Dance Covered 25 2 13 0 Covered by 2 topics (25 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).
C. Demonstrate knowledge of principles, techniques, skills, activities, organizational strategies, safety practices, and equipment for promoting development of stunts, tumbling, and educational gymnastics skills. PE.Elements of Gymnastics Partially covered 7 1 3 0 Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
D. Apply knowledge of rules, techniques, skills, activities, types and uses of equipment, safety practices, and organizational strategies for cooperative games and group challenges. PE.Types of Games and Sports Partially covered 0 1 0 0 Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
E. Demonstrate knowledge of principles, techniques, skills, activities, organizational strategies, safety practices, and equipment for adventure activities. PE.Outdoor Education Covered 7 1 4 0 Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
F. Recognize the benefits of participation in rhythmic and dance activities; stunts, tumbling, and educational gymnastics; and cooperative, group, and adventure activities. PE.Types of Games and Sports Partially covered 0 1 0 0 Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
G. Identify strategies for helping individuals overcome barriers to participation in dance; educational gymnastics; and cooperative, group, and adventure activities and for modifying activities to promote maximum participation and inclusion. PE.Creative Movement Covered 9 1 1 0 Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
LIFELONG PHYSICAL FITNESS (DOMAIN III) Partially covered
SMR III.0007 Understand principles and components of health-related physical fitness, including activities for promoting cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, and body composition.
100 Qs4 Materials42 Cards0 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Demonstrate knowledge of the major health-related components of physical fitness and types of physical fitness training used to address each component. PE.Personal Fitness Programs Covered 18 1 12 0 Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
B. Apply developmentally appropriate knowledge of conditioning and training principles and ways in which they are used and adjusted to improve physical fitness. PE.Principles of Fitness Training Covered 14 1 8 0 Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
C. Recognize principles, skills, techniques, activities, safety practices, and resources for developing, monitoring, and assessing cardiorespiratory endurance. PE.Aerobic Conditioning Covered 36 1 10 0 Covered by 1 topic (36 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
D. Recognize principles, skills, techniques, activities, and safety practices for developing and improving flexibility of the major joints and areas of the body. PE.Muscle Strength and Flexibility Covered 32 1 17 0 Covered by 1 topic (32 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos).
E. Recognize principles, skills, techniques, activities, and safety practices for developing and improving strength and endurance of the major muscle groups of the body. PE.Muscle Strength and Flexibility Covered 32 1 17 0 Covered by 1 topic (32 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos).
F. Recognize principles, skills, techniques, activities, and safety practices for developing and improving body composition. PE.Principles of Fitness Training Covered 14 1 8 0 Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
G. Distinguish between types of endurance, flexibility, and strengthening activities and developmentally appropriate equipment, practices, and considerations for these activities. PE.Muscle Strength and Flexibility Covered 32 1 17 0 Covered by 1 topic (32 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos).
H. Analyze the safety and effectiveness of various types of fitness exercises. PE.Aerobic Conditioning Covered 36 1 10 0 Covered by 1 topic (36 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
SMR III.0008 Understand principles, procedures, and resources for developing and maintaining physical activity/fitness and weight management plans.
64 Qs4 Materials20 Cards0 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Identify principles, criteria, and methods for designing and implementing individualized fitness plans (e.g., evaluating the need for lifestyle changes, including activities to address major fitness components). PE.Personal Fitness Programs Covered 18 1 12 0 Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
B. Apply knowledge of physical fitness tests and techniques for using fitness assessment results to determine health-related needs and goals. PE.Monitoring Fitness Levels Covered 6 1 10 0 Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
C. Demonstrate knowledge of techniques for establishing personal fitness, physical activity, and nutritional goals and monitoring progress toward these goals. PE.Personal Fitness Programs Covered 18 1 12 0 Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
D. Analyze the relationships between diet, physical activity, health, and body composition. PE.Monitoring Fitness Levels Covered 6 1 10 0 Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
E. Recognize sound weight management principles and practices and strategies for integrating them into daily life. PE.Weight Management Covered 28 1 4 0 Covered by 1 topic (28 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
F. Apply knowledge of principles and procedures for analyzing time, cost, accessibility, and resources in relation to participation in physical fitness activities and personal fitness or weight management plans. PE.Weight Management Covered 28 1 4 0 Covered by 1 topic (28 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
G. Recognize strategies for integrating fitness activities into daily life and the benefits of a physically active lifestyle (e.g., reduced stress, enjoyment, challenge, social interaction, reduced health care costs). PE.Healthy Lifestyles Covered 12 1 0 0 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
SMR III.0009 Understand the relationship between physical activity and the development of responsible personal and social behaviors and traits.
59 Qs5 Materials18 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Analyze the relationship between physical activity and the development of positive self-concept, mental and emotional well-being, and enhanced self-management skills. PE.Personal Benefits of Physical Activity Covered 20 1 6 0 Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
B. Recognize how sports, games, and fitness activities should promote positive personal behaviors and traits (e.g., civility, self-control, responsibility, confidence, honesty, appropriate attitudes about winning and losing). PE.Personal and Social Responsibility; PE.Sportsmanship and Etiquette Covered 32 2 4 0 Covered by 2 topics (32 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
C. Analyze ways in which sports, games, and fitness activities should promote positive social behaviors and traits (e.g., leadership, teamwork, cooperation, fairness, support and consideration of others). PE.Common PE Activities; PE.Personal and Social Responsibility; PE.Sportsmanship and Etiquette Covered 37 3 11 0 Covered by 3 topics (37 questions, 3 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
D. Recognize the roles of sports, games, and fitness activities in promoting respect, acceptance, and inclusion of peers and in developing understanding and appreciation of diversity. PE.Personal Benefits of Physical Activity Covered 20 1 6 0 Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
E. Demonstrate knowledge of the sociocultural benefits of participation in physical activities (e.g., advantages of diverse talent to team membership, awareness of how various cultures view and value physical activity). PE.Sport Sociology Partially covered 2 1 1 0 Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
F. Identify ways in which physical activities offer opportunities for personal challenge, satisfaction, competition, achievement, positive social interactions, and healthy alternatives to risky behaviors. PE.Personal Benefits of Physical Activity Covered 20 1 6 0 Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (DOMAIN IV) Covered
SMR IV.0010 Understand how children and adolescents learn and how to provide them with physical education opportunities that support their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
79 Qs6 Materials31 Cards0 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Recognize key concepts, issues, trends, goals, and purposes associated with student-centered physical education programs. PE.Contemporary Physical Education Programs Covered 12 1 4 0 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
B. Demonstrate knowledge of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities and instructional strategies that support students' physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. PE.Apply Domains to PE Covered 9 1 5 0 Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
C. Demonstrate knowledge of the cognitive dimensions of physical activity and ways to foster critical-thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills in the context of physical activities. PE.Applying Principles of Learning Covered 16 1 6 0 Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
D. Demonstrate knowledge of social and emotional influences on student learning in the physical education setting. PE.Apply Domains to PE Covered 9 1 5 0 Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
E. Apply knowledge of effective communication techniques that demonstrate sensitivity to student differences, encourage student communication, and foster engagement in the physical education environment. PE.Professional Communication Covered 13 1 1 0 Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
F. Recognize ways in which students differ in their approaches to learning and appropriate physical education strategies and resources that address diverse learning styles. PE.Instructional Strategies Covered 12 1 10 0 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
G. Identify general principles and teaching strategies for managing and motivating students in physical education settings (e.g., supervision, active learning, discipline practices, effective transitions, feedback). PE.Motivational Theories and Techniques Covered 17 1 5 0 Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
SMR IV.0011 Understand how to plan, implement, and evaluate physical education instructional activities, including how to adapt activities for diverse learning needs.
82 Qs5 Materials32 Cards0 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Demonstrate knowledge of how to design and implement physical education activities that are based on principles of effective instruction and governing standards. PE.Curriculum Development Covered 7 1 6 0 Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
B. Analyze activities, lesson plans, instructional resources, and curriculum materials in terms of developmental appropriateness, comprehensiveness, usefulness, and safety. PE.Curriculum Development Covered 7 1 6 0 Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
C. Recognize appropriate activities for students with special needs and for students from diverse cultural or linguistic backgrounds; and techniques for modifying rules, equipment, and settings to accommodate all students. PE.Including Diverse Students in PE; PE.Modifications for Students with Disabilities Covered 25 2 11 0 Covered by 2 topics (25 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
D. Apply knowledge of strategies and techniques for adapting and modifying physical education approaches, activities, and organizational strategies to ensure individual student progress, motivation, and safety. PE.Motivational Theories and Techniques Covered 17 1 5 0 Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
E. Demonstrate knowledge of types and characteristics of physical education assessment methods and how to interpret, use, and communicate assessment information to foster students' development and learning. PE.Assessment Strategies Covered 33 1 10 0 Covered by 1 topic (33 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
SMR IV.0012 Understand ethical, legal, professional, and safety guidelines and practices related to physical education.
102 Qs6 Materials28 Cards0 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Demonstrate familiarity with professional codes of conduct, ethical standards, and legal requirements and responsibilities associated with physical education. PE.Legal and Ethical Issues Covered 18 1 7 0 Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
B. Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal laws and guidelines related to special education, equity, inclusion, privacy, and other aspects of students' rights in relation to physical activity. P.IDEA Covered 16 1 8 0 Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
C. Apply knowledge of strategies and resources for communicating and collaborating with parents/guardians, community members, school personnel, and organizations to promote, enhance, and advocate for physical education opportunities for students and self. PE.Professional Communication Covered 13 1 1 0 Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
D. Recognize appropriate principles and practices related to the selection, care, maintenance, and use of physical education equipment, facilities, materials, media, staff, and technological resources. PE.Technology in PE Covered 10 1 9 0 Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
E. Analyze principles, techniques, issues, and considerations related to establishing and maintaining a safe physical education environment. PE.Safe PE Environment Covered 24 1 0 0 Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
F. Recognize types and characteristics of injuries common to physical activities and principles of injury management and emergency first aid. PE.First Aid Covered 21 1 4 0 Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).

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