OSAT Physical Education/Health/Safety study guide
OSAT Physical Education/Health/Safety · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The OSAT Physical Education/Health/Safety (test code 041) is a subject-area assessment used in Oklahoma's teacher certification process for candidates who want to teach physical education, health, and safety at the elementary, middle, or secondary level. It is typically taken by people completing an educator preparation program, career-changers seeking an alternative route to certification, and out-of-state teachers adding an Oklahoma credential. The OSAT Physical Education/Health/Safety study guide has 10 sections and about 2,973 words.
01Motor Development and Motor Learning
This domain tests how movement changes across the lifespan and how learners acquire and refine skills. Expect questions on fundamental motor patterns, perceptual-motor development, practice design, feedback, and transfer.
295 words, about 1 min02Movement Forms, Biomechanics, and Skill Performance
This domain tests classification of movement, movement concepts, and mechanical principles that explain efficient performance. Questions often ask why a cue or technique improves force, accuracy, or stability.
336 words, about 2 min03Physical Fitness, Exercise Physiology, and Conditioning
This domain tests fitness components, acute exercise responses, long-term adaptations, and training-principle application. Expect FITT-VP, target heart rate, warm-up/cool-down, and conditioning safety.
295 words, about 1 min04Nutrition and Weight Management
This domain tests energy nutrients, hydration, energy balance, body-composition concepts, and safe weight-management messages. Expect calculations and interpretation of nutrition claims.
302 words, about 2 min05Health Education Content and Health Promotion
This domain tests health content knowledge and the planning of prevention and promotion efforts. Questions may cover health literacy, behavior-change theory, school health programs, and risk/protective factors.
272 words, about 1 min06Safety, Injury Prevention, and First Aid/Emergency Care
This domain tests prevention, emergency action plans, and first-aid decisions. Expect scene safety, CPR/AED, bleeding, concussion, heat illness, and return-to-activity judgment.
310 words, about 2 min07Program Planning, Curriculum, and Instruction
This domain tests standards-based planning, instructional models, lesson design, and management. Expect questions on alignment among outcomes, activities, and assessment.
296 words, about 1 min08Assessment and Evaluation of Student Learning
This domain tests valid, reliable, and fair measurement of physical education outcomes. Expect formative/summative uses, rubrics, fitness testing, and grading issues.
282 words, about 1 min09Professionalism, Ethics, and Legal Responsibilities
This domain tests supervision, negligence, confidentiality, mandated reporting, and professional conduct. Expect scenario questions about what a teacher must do.
288 words, about 1 min10Diversity, Inclusion, and Creating a Safe Learning Environment
This domain tests equitable access, disability support, culturally responsive teaching, and social-emotional safety. Expect scenarios about modifications, language, and bias.
297 words, about 1 min