OAE Physical Education (034) study guide
OAE Physical Education (034) · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The OAE Physical Education (034) exam is one of the Ohio Assessments for Educators, the licensure testing program used by the Ohio State Board of Education and administered by Evaluation Systems group of Pearson. Passing it, together with the other requirements Ohio sets, is part of qualifying for a teaching license or endorsement to teach physical education in Ohio schools. The OAE Physical Education (034) study guide has 8 sections and about 2,120 words.
01Motor Development and Motor Learning
This domain tests how movement emerges across the lifespan and how learners acquire and refine motor skills. Expect questions on developmental sequences, constraints, Fitts and Posner stages, Gentile's taxonomy, practice conditions, feedback, and transfer.
286 words, about 1 min02Movement Concepts, Biomechanics, and Skill Performance
This domain tests movement concepts, biomechanical principles, and the ability to analyze and teach skill performance. Questions often ask you to identify a concept, interpret a lever, or choose the cue that best corrects an error.
283 words, about 1 min03Health-Related and Skill-Related Physical Fitness
This domain tests health-related and skill-related fitness, training principles, and safe fitness assessment. Expect FITT calculations, component identification, and interpretation of fitness data.
251 words, about 1 min04Physical Education Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
This domain tests standards-based curriculum design, instructional models, and assessment literacy. Questions ask you to align objectives, instruction, and assessment and to choose valid evidence of learning.
273 words, about 1 min05Safe and Inclusive Learning Environments and Student Behavior
This domain tests risk management, supervision, inclusive climate, and behavior support. Questions present scenarios about safety, liability, bullying, and class routines.
247 words, about 1 min06Professional Roles, Ethics, and Collaboration in Physical Education
This domain tests ethical conduct, legal responsibilities, collaboration, and professional advocacy. Expect scenarios about confidentiality, boundaries, mandated reporting, and teamwork.
251 words, about 1 min07Physical Activity, Wellness, and Personal/Social Development
This domain tests physical activity guidelines, wellness, motivation, and personal/social development. Questions link program design to health behavior and social-emotional learning.
238 words, about 1 min08Adapted Physical Education and Diverse Learner Needs
This domain tests legal and instructional support for students with disabilities and other diverse needs. Expect IEP/504 terminology, adaptation decisions, and inclusive task design.
291 words, about 1 min