NYSTCE Physical Education case studies
NYSTCE Physical Education · Put your knowledge to work in context.
Physical Education (192) is the NYSTCE Content Specialty Test for New York State candidates seeking certification to teach physical education. It replaces Physical Education (076), which retired after the December 1, 2024 test date; registration for 076 closed November 28, 2024. The New York State Education Department publishes a final framework for the revised 192 test, and Pearson lists 192 in the Content Specialty Tests table alongside other fields such as Health Education (073) and Dance (164). Whether you must take it depends on your certification type, so check the state's testing requirements for your pathway before scheduling. The NYSTCE Physical Education case studies are 5 cases and about 3,288 words.
1Mixed-Skill Forearm Passing in a Shared Gym
Alvarez teaches 7th-grade PE at a school with one gym and 32 students in the class. The volleyball unit pre-assessment shows that 8 students can forearm pass to a partner 3 of 5 times, 10 can do it 1–2 times, and 14 cannot direct the ball forward at all.
667 words, about 3 min2PACER Decision for a Student With Asthma
Chen’s 9th-grade PE class has 28 students. The district requires a fall fitness test including the PACER.
676 words, about 3 min3Kindergarten Locomotor Stations With Developmental Coordination Disorder
Patel teaches kindergarten PE in a class of 22. The 18-minute lesson focuses on hopping, jumping, and balancing.
670 words, about 3 min4Suspected Concussion During a Flag Football Tournament
During a 10th-grade flag football lesson, a student collides with another player while attempting a catch. The student initially says, “I’m fine,” but 2 minutes later reports a headache, dizziness, and sensitivity to light.
622 words, about 3 min5Sensory Overload in an Inclusive Fitness Circuit
Brooks teaches 8th-grade PE. The fitness circuit includes a whistle start, upbeat music, and 6 stations.
653 words, about 3 min