MTTC Health and Physical Education (112/113) study guide
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The MTTC Health and Physical Education Subtests 1 and 2 (112–113) is a Michigan Test for Teacher Certification assessment listed on the official MTTC program website. It is intended for teacher candidates seeking certification in health and physical education in Michigan. The title identifies two numbered subtests, 112 and 113, grouped under one test entry. Candidates should confirm on the test page whether both subtests are required for their endorsement pathway and how scores are reported. Preparation should begin with the official MTTC preparation materials, including any full-length practice test and preparation video linked from the program site. Candidates should also review registration steps, test dates and sites, score reporting schedules, testing policies, and accommodation procedures before scheduling. Topics on this exam: Health Education (Subtest 1) and Physical Education (Subtest 2). The MTTC Health and Physical Education (112/113) study guide has 2 sections and about 852 words.
01Health Education (Subtest 1)
Subtest 1 of the MTTC Health and Physical Education exam (112) assesses readiness to teach comprehensive school health education, K–12. It samples health content knowledge (nutrition, substance use, safety, social-emotional health, HIV/STD), the Michigan Health Education Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs), skill-based pedagogy, assessment, and the legal and professional context of Michigan schools. Questions typically ask for the best instructional response, not mere recall. Skills-based health literacy.
434 words, about 2 min02Physical Education (Subtest 2)
Subtest 2 (113) assesses K–12 physical education: motor development and motor learning, movement concepts, fitness and physical activity, pedagogy and class management, assessment, and professional/legal responsibilities. Questions often present a grade level and a learning goal and ask for the most developmentally appropriate teaching decision. Michigan's physical education standards align with SHAPE America's five: (1) motor skills and movement patterns; (2) movement concepts and principles; (3) health-related fitness; (4) personal and social behavior; (5) valuing physical activity. Every objective should map to one.
418 words, about 2 minMore study resources for MTTC Health and Physical Education (112/113)
- Practice questionsA student researching a diet claim finds a website that recommends a supplement.
- FlashcardsHealth Belief Model. A framework stating that health behavior depends on perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy.
- Cheat sheetThe National Health Education Standards describe health literacy through eight standards: functional health knowledge; analyzing influences; accessing valid information; interpersonal communication; decision-making; goal-setting; practicing health-promoting behaviors; and advocacy.
- Key termsHealth literacy. The ability to find, understand, evaluate, and use health information and services to make informed decisions and take action for personal and community health.
- Study planReconstruct the Subtest 1 (Health Education) blueprint from current official preparation materials, convert each subarea into a weighted share of your total study hours, and post the resulting table where you will see it daily.
- Common mistakesCandidates memorize the three prevention labels as slogans but do not anchor them to the time of disease onset, so familiar health services get sorted by whether they sound 'preventive' rather than by when they occur.
- Exam-day guideBring an unexpired driver’s license, state ID, or passport.