Praxis Physical Education: Content & Design (5095) Alignment

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4Domains

53Competencies reviewed

99%Test-aligned

52Covered

1Partially covered

0Gaps

CoveredCompetency is comprehensively supported by the guide.
Partially coveredCore content is covered, but some depth gaps remain.
Coverage gap identifiedA content gap has been identified.

This study guide is based on the current official exam framework. We review and update alignment whenever the official framework changes so candidates are always studying current, accurate material.

Content Knowledge and Student Growth and Development (Domain I)Covered

SMR I.A · Core Concepts402 questions · 26 materials · 162 cards · 1 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Terminology, principles, concepts, and applications of the basic sciences as related to motor skills and movement activities (e.g., anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics and kinesiology, motor development and motor learning)	PE.Movement Skills; PE.Development of Motor Skills	Covered	46	2	12	0	Covered by 2 topics (46 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
2. Principles of biomechanics and kinesiology as they relate to motor skills and movement patterns (e.g., summation of forces, center of gravity, force/speed relations, torque)	PE.Biomechanical Movement Principles	Covered	25	1	9	0	Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
3. Movement concepts (e.g., body awareness, spatial awareness, effort, relationship)	PE.Movement Concepts	Covered	25	1	10	0	Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
4. Exercise physiology (e.g., components of health-related fitness; components of skill-related fitness; fitness guidelines, such as frequency, intensity, time/duration, type/mode; principles of exercise, such as specificity, overload, progression; roles of body systems in exercise; short- and long-term effects of physical training; nutrition as related to exercise; fitness; metabolic response to exercise)	PE.Relationship Between Calories and Exercise; PE.Response to Physical Activity; PE.Physical Effects of Aging; PE.Principles of Fitness Training; PE.Personal Fitness Programs; PE.Monitoring Fitness Levels; PE.Aerobic Conditioning; PE.Muscle Strength and Flexibility	Covered	134	8	56	0	Covered by 8 topics (134 questions, 8 materials, 56 cards, 0 videos).
5. Anatomy and physiology (e.g., skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, and respiratory systems)	S.Human Body Systems; S.Movement and Support	Covered	31	2	18	1	Covered by 2 topics (31 questions, 2 materials, 18 cards, 1 videos).
6. Current and historical trends, issues, and developments in physical education (e.g., laws, teaching methods, theories, concepts, techniques)	PE.History of Physical Education; PE.Contemporary Physical Education Programs	Covered	22	2	11	0	Covered by 2 topics (22 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
7. Understanding of the rules, strategies, skills, techniques, and concepts associated with a variety of movement activities and games across the age and grade spectra; emphasis predominantly on softball, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball, with questions based possibly on other sports and activities commonly used in physical education settings	PE.Team Sports and Activities; PE.Dual and Individual Sports and Activities; PE.Elements of Gymnastics; PE.Aquatic Skills; PE.Sport Sociology	Covered	51	5	16	0	Covered by 5 topics (51 questions, 5 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos).
8. Liability and legal considerations pertaining to the use of equipment, class organization, supervision, and program selection	PE.Legal and Ethical Issues	Covered	18	1	7	0	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
9. Effects of substance abuse on student performance, health, and behavior	PE.Healthy Lifestyles; PE.Drug Abuses; PE.Drug Classifications; PE.Athletes and Substance Abuse	Covered	50	4	27	0	Covered by 4 topics (50 questions, 4 materials, 27 cards, 0 videos).

SMR I.B · Student Growth and Development104 questions · 6 materials · 39 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Sequential and developmentally appropriate learning and practice opportunities based on growth and motor development stages, individual characteristics and individual needs of students, learning environment, and task	PE.Common Movement Patterns; PE.Learning and Practice Opportunities	Covered	25	2	20	Covered by 2 topics (25 questions, 2 materials, 20 cards, 0 videos).
2. Monitoring of individual performance and group performance in order to design safe instruction that meets students’ developmental needs in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains	PE.Apply Domains to PE	Covered	9	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
3. Developmental readiness to learn and refine motor skills and movement patterns (e.g., biological, psychological, sociological, experiential, environmental)	PE.Development of Motor Skills	Covered	31	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (31 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
4. Perception in motor development	PE.Movement Concepts	Covered	25	1	10	Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
5. Appropriate and effective instruction related to students’ cultures and ethnicities, personal values, family structures, home environments, and community values	PE.Influences on Health Behaviors	Covered	14	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
6. Use of appropriate professional support services and resources to meet students’ needs	PE.Learning and Practice Opportunities	Covered	11	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

Management, Motivation, and Communication (Domain II)Partially covered

SMR II.A · Management and Motivation102 questions · 7 materials · 24 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Principles of classroom management practices that create effective learning experiences in physical education settings	PE.Classroom Management	Covered	19	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
2. Psychological and social factors that affect individual learning and group learning, participation, cooperation, and performance in physical education settings	PE.Teaching Styles; PE.Motivational Theories and Techniques; PE.Applying Principles of Learning	Covered	37	3	15	Covered by 3 topics (37 questions, 3 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos).
3. Organization, allocation, and management of resources to provide active and equitable learning experiences (e.g., time, space, equipment, activities, teacher attention, students)	PE.Equipment for Fitness	Partially covered	2	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. Motivation of students to participate in physical activity both in school and outside of school	PE.Personal Benefits of Physical Activity; PE.Motivational Theories and Techniques	Covered	37	2	11	Covered by 2 topics (37 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
5. Promotion of positive relationships, encouragement of responsible personal and social behaviors among students, and establishment of a productive learning environment	PE.Personal and Social Responsibility	Covered	24	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
6. Development and use of an effective behavior management plan	PE.Classroom Management	Covered	19	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).

SMR II.B · Communication27 questions · 2 materials · 6 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of physical activity settings	PE.Professional Communication	Covered	13	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
2. Specific appropriate instructional feedback in skill acquisition, student learning, and motivation	PE.Performance Improving Feedback	Covered	14	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
3. Communication of classroom management and instructional information in a variety of ways (e.g., verbally and nonverbally and via bulletin boards, music, task cards, posters, technology)	PE.Professional Communication	Covered	13	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
4. Communication in ways that show respect and consideration for students, colleagues, and parents	PE.Professional Communication	Covered	13	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).

Planning, Instruction, and Student Assessment (Domain III)Covered

SMR III.A · Planning and Instruction134 questions · 10 materials · 39 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Teaching of skillful movement, physical activity, and fitness via pedagogy, sociology, psychology, anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics and kinesiology, motor development and motor learning	PE.Common PE Activities	Covered	5	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
2. Sequencing of motor skill activities and use of movement concepts and effective strategies to improve learning in physical education activities and to improve skill development	PE.Improving PE Performance	Covered	23	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Provision of feedback to enhance skill development	PE.Instructional Strategies	Covered	12	1	10	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
4. Activities designed to improve health-related and skill-related fitness	PE.Recreational Activities; PE.Improving PE Performance	Covered	35	2	1	Covered by 2 topics (35 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
5. Current issues, trends, and laws affecting the choice of appropriate physical education activities	PE.Curriculum Development	Covered	7	1	6	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
6. Identification, development, and implementation of appropriate program and instructional goals and objectives	PE.Curriculum Development	Covered	7	1	6	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
7. Development of unit and lesson plans based on local, state, and national standards, program goals, instructional goals, and students’ needs	PE.Curriculum Connections	Covered	14	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
8. Appropriate instructional strategies to facilitate learning in the physical activity setting based on selected content, students’ needs, safety concerns, facilities and equipment, and instructional models	PE.Instructional Strategies; PE.Constructivism; PE.Including Diverse Students in PE	Covered	28	3	20	Covered by 3 topics (28 questions, 3 materials, 20 cards, 0 videos).
9. Use of teaching resources and curriculum materials to design learning experiences	PE.Instructional Strategies	Covered	12	1	10	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
10. Explanations, demonstrations, and appropriate instructional cues and prompts to link physical activity concepts to learning experiences and to facilitate motor skill performance	PE.Instructional Strategies	Covered	12	1	10	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
11. General and specific safety and injury prevention guidelines for planning of movement and fitness activities (e.g., first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation)	PE.First Aid; PE.Safe PE Environment	Covered	45	2	4	Covered by 2 topics (45 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).

SMR III.B · Student Assessment68 questions · 4 materials · 32 cards · 1 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Assessment of student skill performance and fitness via a variety of tools (e.g., observations, data, charts, graphs, rating scales)	PE.Assessment Strategies	Covered	33	1	10	0	Covered by 1 topic (33 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
2. Gathering of data and assessment of student learning in the cognitive and affective domains by a variety of techniques (e.g., written assessments, rating scales, observations)	PE.Assessment Strategies	Covered	33	1	10	0	Covered by 1 topic (33 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
3. Understanding of fitness assessments such as President’s Challenge and Fitnessgram	PE.Assessment Strategies	Covered	33	1	10	0	Covered by 1 topic (33 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
4. Types of assessments and assessment methods (e.g., formative, summative, authentic, portfolio, standardized, rubric, criterion referenced, norm referenced)	PE.Assessment Strategies	Covered	33	1	10	0	Covered by 1 topic (33 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
5. Validity, reliability, bias, and ways of interpreting assessment results	PE.Fair Assessment	Covered	7	1	6	1	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos).
6. Appropriate assessment techniques to assess and improve students’ understanding and performance, provide feedback, communicate students’ progress, guide students’ personal goal setting, and guide curricular and instructional decisions	PE.Assessment Strategies	Covered	33	1	10	0	Covered by 1 topic (33 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
7. Involvement of students in self-assessment and peer assessment	PE.Assessment Strategies	Covered	33	1	10	0	Covered by 1 topic (33 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
8. Appropriate assessment of individuals with disabilities	PE.Modifications for Students with Disabilities	Covered	11	1	4	0	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
9. Referral procedures under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act	P.IDEA	Covered	17	1	13	0	Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).

Collaboration, Reflection, and Technology (Domain IV)Covered

SMR IV.A · Collaboration11 questions · 1 materials · 1 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Current educational issues that cross subject matter boundaries	PE.Collaboration	Covered	11	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
2. Integration of knowledge and skills from multiple subject areas in physical education	PE.Collaboration	Covered	11	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
3. Establishment of productive relationships to support student growth and well-being with school colleagues and administrators, parents and guardians, community members, and organizations	PE.Collaboration	Covered	11	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
4. Promotion of a variety of opportunities for physical activity in the school and the community	PE.Collaboration	Covered	11	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.B · Reflection20 questions · 1 materials · 5 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Use of the reflective cycle to facilitate change in teacher performance, student learning, and instructional goals and decisions (e.g., planning, teaching, assessment, reflection)	PE.Professional Development	Covered	20	1	5	0	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
2. Use of available resources to develop and grow as a reflective professional (e.g., students, colleagues, literature, professional organization memberships, professional development opportunities)	PE.Professional Development	Covered	20	1	5	0	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.C · Technology10 questions · 1 materials · 9 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Design, development, and implementation of student learning activities that integrate information technology	PE.Technology in PE	Covered	10	1	9	0	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
2. Use of technologies to communicate, instruct, assess, keep records, network, locate resources, present information, and enhance professional development	PE.Technology in PE	Covered	10	1	9	0	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).

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