240's TX CORE Subjects EC-6 (291): Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education Study Guide Is 82% Test-Aligned
240's TX CORE Subjects EC-6 (291): Fine Arts, Health and 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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5 domains · 62 competencies reviewed · 82% test-aligned
Covered— competency is comprehensively supported by the guide
Partially covered— core content is covered, but some depth gaps remain
Coverage gap identified— a 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.
VISUAL ARTS (DOMAIN 001)
Partially covered
106 Qs16 Materials26 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Knows how to involve students in activities that promote enjoyment and understanding of visual arts by providing students with a wide range of opportunities to create and respond to visual arts so that they develop visual arts literacy. | FA.Creating Diverse Visual Arts Opportunities | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| B. Knows and understands how perception is developed through observation, prior knowledge, imaginative and cognitive processes and multisensory experiences. | FA.Perception of Visual Arts | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| C. Selects and uses instructional strategies, materials and activities to help students deepen and expand their ability to perceive and reflect on the environment. | FA.Perception of Visual Arts - Pedagogy | Covered | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Knows and understands how critical thinking and creative problem solving are applied in the perception of artworks. | FA.Critical Thinking - Analysis | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Demonstrates knowledge of the elements of art (i.e., color, texture, shape, form, line, space, value) and provides instruction that promotes students’ understanding of the elements of art as well as students’ ability to apply that understanding in creating original artworks. | FA.Elements of Art; FA.Elements of Art - Pedagogy | Covered | 31 | 2 | 14 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (31 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of art (e.g., emphasis, contrast, pattern, rhythm, balance, proportion, unity) and provides instruction that promotes students’ understanding of the principles of art as well as students’ ability to apply that understanding in creating original artworks. | FA.Principles of Art; FA.Principles of Art - Pedagogy | Covered | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (10 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Selects appropriate techniques to create art in various media (e.g., drawing, painting, printmaking, construction, ceramics, fiber art, electronic media) and promotes students’ ability to use those techniques in creating original artworks. | FA.Art Techniques; FA.Art Techniques - Pedagogy | Covered | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Understands how different cultures use art elements and principles to create art and convey meaning in different ways. | FA.Art in Various Cultures | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| I. Selects and uses instructional strategies, materials and activities to promote students’ awareness and appreciation of the characteristics of a variety of art forms of multiple cultures within and outside the Western tradition. | FA.Art in Various Cultures - Pedagogy | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| J. Provides instruction to develop the skills and knowledge required for visual literacy (e.g., art elements and principles, art of different areas and cultures, diverse purposes and uses of art). | FA.Visual Literacy - Pedagogy | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| K. Integrates instruction in the visual arts with instruction in other subject areas. | FA.Interdisciplinary Connections | Covered | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| L. Understands how students develop cognitively and artistically and knows how to implement effective art instruction and assessment that are individually, culturally and age appropriate. | FA.Cognitive Development | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| M. Applies knowledge of visual arts content and curriculum based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and knowledge of students in early childhood through grade six to plan and implement effective, developmentally appropriate art instruction. | FA.Visual Arts Standards - Texas | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
MUSIC (DOMAIN 002)
Partially covered
129 Qs13 Materials74 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Knows how to involve students in activities that promote enjoyment and understanding of music by providing students with a wide range of opportunities to make and respond to music so that they develop music literacy (e.g., concert attendance, authentic performance opportunities). | FA.Diverse Opportunities | Covered | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Applies knowledge of standard terminology for describing and analyzing musical sound (e.g., rhythm, melody, form, timbre, tempo, pitch, meter, dynamics, intonation, intervals) and has a basic understanding of how to read, write, recognize aurally and interpret standard music notation. | FA.Music Vocabulary | Covered | 16 | 1 | 28 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 28 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Knows how to arrange vocal and instrumental music for specific purposes and settings (e.g., guides students in creating simple song arrangements and accompaniments using voices, classroom percussion, and melody instruments). | FA.Musical Arrangement | Covered | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Knows and understands music of diverse genres, styles and cultures. | FA.Diverse Styles of Music and Dance | Covered | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Demonstrates an understanding of the purposes and roles of music in society and how music can reflect elements of a specific society or culture. | FA.Purpose of Music | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| F. Explains a variety of music and music-related career options. | FA.Music Careers | Covered | 7 | 1 | 11 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Identifies and describes how music reflects the heritage of the United States and Texas. | FA.US Culture in Music; FA.Texas Culture in Music | Covered | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Applies knowledge of criteria for evaluating and critiquing musical performances and experiences, including using standard terminology in communicating about students’ musical skills and performance abilities. | FA.Music Analysis | Covered | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| I. Integrates instruction in music with instruction in other subject areas. | FA.Music Cross-Curricular | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| J. Knows how to teach students to sing and/or play an instrument with expression, both independently and in small groups. | FA.Singing and Playing Instruments | Covered | 31 | 1 | 28 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (31 questions, 1 materials, 28 cards, 0 videos). |
| K. Applies knowledge of music content and curriculum based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and of students in early childhood through grade six to plan and implement effective, developmentally appropriate instruction, including instruction that promotes students’ creativity and performance skills as well as students’ ability to use critical- thinking and problem-solving skills in music contexts (e.g., sequential instruction, music composition, improvisation, concert etiquette). | FA.Music Standards - Texas | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| L. Manages time, instructional resources and physical space effectively for music education. | FA.Classroom Management - Music | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
HEALTH (DOMAIN 003)
Partially covered
252 Qs25 Materials90 Cards4 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands health-related behaviors, ways that personal health decisions and behaviors affect body systems and health and strategies for reducing health risks and enhancing 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). |
| B. Demonstrates knowledge of major areas in health instruction, including body systems and development (e.g., structures and functions of various body systems, relationships among body systems, five senses); illness and disease (e.g., types of disease, transmission mechanisms, defense systems, disease prevention); nutrition (e.g., types of foods and nutrients, maintenance of a balanced diet); stress (e.g., effects of stress, stress- reduction techniques); and fitness (e.g., components of fitness, methods for improving fitness, posture). | PE.Common Health Conditions; PE.Common Diseases; PE.Healthy Lifestyles; PE.Healthy Diet; PE.Stress and Relaxation; PE.Components of Physical Fitness (Elementary); PE.Equipment for Fitness | Covered | 102 | 7 | 52 | 0 | Covered by 7 topics (102 questions, 7 materials, 52 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Knows and understands stages of human growth and development, including physical and emotional changes that occur during adolescence. | P.Physical Development; P.Physical Development Theories; P.Emotional Development; P.Mentoring Through Identity Formation | Covered | 13 | 4 | 4 | 2 | Covered by 4 topics (13 questions, 4 materials, 4 cards, 2 videos). |
| D. Understands substance use and abuse, including types and characteristics of tobacco, alcohol, other drugs and herbal supplements. | PE.Drug Abuses; P.Risky Behaviors | Covered | 17 | 2 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (17 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Understands types of violence and abuse, including causes and effects of violence and abuse and ways to prevent and seek help in dealing with violence and abuse. | P.The Four Domains; P.Duty to Report | Covered | 26 | 2 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (26 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| F. Selects and uses instructional strategies, materials and activities to teach principles and procedures related to safety, accident prevention and response to emergencies. | PE.Teaching Safety | Covered | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Applies critical-thinking, goal-setting, problem-solving and decision-making skills in health-related contexts (e.g., eating habits, drug use, abstinence) and understands the use of refusal skills and conflict resolution to avoid unsafe situations (e.g., bullying, violence, abuse). | PE.Goal Setting; PE.Teaching Conflict Resolution | Partially covered | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 2 topics (6 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| H. Knows and understands strategies for coping with unhealthy behaviors in the family (e.g., abuse, alcoholism, neglect, anxiety, grief). | PE.Types of Abuse; PE.Stress and Relaxation | Covered | 17 | 2 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (17 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| I. Understands types and symptoms of eating disorders. | PE.Eating Disorders; P.Effective Communication | Covered | 34 | 2 | 11 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos). |
| J. Knows how to use various social and communication skills to build and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships (e.g., tolerance, respect, discussing problems with parents/caregivers, showing empathy). | PE.Teaching Healthy Communication Skills | Covered | 13 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| K. Understands health care responses to threats to safety, internal injury, early detection and warning signs of illness. | PE.Teaching Health | Covered | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| L. Selects and uses instructional strategies, materials and activities to help students build healthy interpersonal relationships (e.g., communication skills) and demonstrates consideration and respect for self, family, friends and others (e.g., practicing self-control). | PE.Teaching Healthy Communication Skills | Covered | 13 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| M. Understands the influence of various factors (e.g., media, technology, peer and other relationships, environmental hazards) on individual (e.g., idealized body images, unhealthy weight-loss plans), family and community health. | 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. |
| N. Demonstrates knowledge of sources of health information and ways to use information to make health-related decisions. | PE.Healthy Lifestyles | Covered | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| O. Selects and uses instructional strategies, materials and activities to help students understand the roles of health care professionals, the benefits of health maintenance activities and the skills for becoming health-conscious consumers. | PE.Teaching Health | Covered | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| P. Applies knowledge of health content and curriculum based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and of students in early childhood through grade six to plan and implement effective, developmentally appropriate health instruction, including relating the health education curriculum to other content areas. | PE.Health Standards - TEKS | Partially covered | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (DOMAIN 004)
Partially covered
130 Qs13 Materials70 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Applies key principles and concepts in physical education and physical activity (e.g., cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, weight control, conditioning, safety, stress management, nutrition) for the promotion of health and fitness. | PE.Healthy Lifestyles; PE.Stress and Relaxation; PE.Components of Physical Fitness (Elementary) | Covered | 30 | 3 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (30 questions, 3 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Knows and helps students understand the benefits of an active lifestyle. | PE.Healthy Lifestyles | Covered | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Understands appropriate methods, including technological methods, for evaluating, monitoring and improving fitness levels. | PE.Monitoring Fitness Levels | Covered | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Applies knowledge of movement principles and concepts to develop students’ motor skills including understanding key elements of mature movement patterns (e.g., throwing, jumping, catching) and various manipulative skills (e.g., volley, dribble, punt, strike). | PE.Common Movement Patterns; PE.Common Manipulative Patterns | Covered | 24 | 2 | 23 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 23 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Selects and uses developmentally appropriate learning experiences that enhance students’ locomotor, nonlocomotor, body control, manipulative and rhythmic skills. | PE.Movement Concepts; PE.Movement Skills | Covered | 40 | 2 | 19 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (40 questions, 2 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Modifies instruction based on students’ individual differences in growth and development. | PE.Including Diverse Students in PE | Covered | 14 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Evaluates movement patterns to help students improve performance of motor skills and to integrate and refine their motor and rhythmic skills. | PE.Movement Skills | Covered | 15 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Understands a variety of strategies and tactics designed to improve students’ performance, teamwork and skill combinations in games and sports. | 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. |
| I. Selects and uses instructional strategies to promote students’ knowledge and application of rules, procedures, etiquette and fair play in developmentally appropriate games and activities. | PE.Rules for PE | Partially covered | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| J. Designs, manages and adapts physical education activities to promote positive interactions and active engagement by all students. | PE.Including Diverse Students in PE | Covered | 14 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| K. Understands areas of diverse needs (e.g., physical and emotional challenges, learning disabilities, sensory difficulties, language differences) and their implications for teaching and learning. | PE.Including Diverse Students in PE; PE.Sensory Systems | Covered | 19 | 2 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| L. Applies knowledge of physical education content and curriculum based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and knowledge of students in early childhood through grade six to plan, implement and assess effective, developmentally appropriate physical education activities. | PE.PE TEKS | Covered | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
THEATRE (DOMAIN 005)
Partially covered
70 Qs9 Materials32 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Knows and understands how perception is developed through the use of elements of drama and conventions of theatre. | FA.Perception - Theatre | Covered | 15 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Knows how to involve students in activities that promote enjoyment and understanding of theatre arts by selecting and using instructional strategies, materials and activities to help students interpret creative expression and performance. | FA.Teacher Fluency | Covered | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Demonstrates the knowledge of the elements of theatre (i.e., dramatic play, expressive movement, voice, characterization) and theatre occupations, provides instruction that promotes students’ understanding of the elements and occupations, and helps them apply that understanding in creating theatrical productions. | FA.Theatrical Productions | Covered | 9 | 1 | 23 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 23 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Integrates instruction in theatre with instruction in other subject areas. | FA.Theatre Cross-Curricular | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Knows how to promote students’ ability to identify and use technical elements (e.g., properties, scenery, sound, costumes, lighting) to create suitable environments for dramatic play and performance. | FA.Technical Elements - Environment | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| F. Knows how to promote students’ ability to identify and use technical elements (e.g., properties, scenery, sound, costumes, lighting) to define and enhance characterization, mood, theme and setting. | FA.Technical Elements - Characterization | Covered | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Understands how theatre relates to history, society and the diverse cultures. | FA.Relating Theatre to History | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| H. Applies knowledge of theatre content and curriculum based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and knowledge of students in early childhood through grade six to plan and implement effective, developmentally appropriate theatre instruction. | FA.Theatre Standards - Texas | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| I. Manages time, instructional resources and physical space effectively for theatre education. | FA.Classroom Management - Theatre | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
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