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Why 240 is the best choice for the Praxis 5091 study guide
- Built around the official exam framework
- Organized by the competencies actually used on the exam
- Shows exactly what is covered and where depth is partial
- Includes aligned questions, flashcards, study materials, and videos
- Helps candidates study what is actually tested instead of broad generic content
Transparent coverage is a strength. We show where the guide is strong, where depth is partial, and where a gap has been identified so you can make an informed study decision.
How to Read This Alignment Review
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 | Vids | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (31 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Perception in motor development | PE.Movement Concepts | Covered | 25 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 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 | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Principles of classroom management practices that create effective learning experiences in physical education settings | PE.Classroom Management | Covered | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 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 | 0 | 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 | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of physical activity settings | PE.Professional Communication | Covered | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | Vids | 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 | 0 | 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 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Current educational issues that cross subject matter boundaries | PE.Collaboration | Covered | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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). |
How 240 Creates The Praxis Physical Education: Content Knowledge (5091) Study Guide
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We map every major area the exam is designed to cover so the guide reflects the real structure of the test.
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We create study materials to support the official blueprint, not broad filler content.
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Why 240 Is Better Than Other Generic Study Guides
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- Covers broad subject areas without structure
- No clear connection to the official exam framework
- Practice questions may not reflect the real test format
- May not update when official standards change
- Can be helpful for quick, broad review
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- Every lesson maps to an official domain or competency
- Built directly from the official exam framework
- Practice questions aligned to what the exam actually measures
- A clear study path by tested category
- Study smarter and enter test day more prepared
FAQs About the Praxis Physical Education: Content Knowledge Study Guide
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Is 240 a good study guide for Praxis Physical Education: Content Knowledge?
240 is a strong option because the guide is built around the official exam framework and shows detailed alignment by SMR and competency.
How closely does 240 align to the Praxis 5091 exam?
This guide is 99% aligned based on a competency-by-competency review of the official framework and the study resources included in the guide.
Does 240 cover every competency?
This page shows coverage transparently across covered, partially covered, and identified gaps so candidates can see exactly how the guide maps to the exam.
What does “partially covered” mean?
Partially covered means the guide addresses the core parts of a competency, but some depth or subtopics may still be limited.