Praxis PE 5091 study guide
Praxis PE 5091 · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Praxis Physical Education: Content Knowledge exam (test code 5091) is one of the Praxis Subject Assessments published by ETS, the organization behind the Praxis® teacher certification tests. Candidates typically take a subject assessment like this one to demonstrate the content knowledge their state expects for an educator license; because each state sets its own certification requirements, ETS advises candidates to check their state's requirements before registering so they sign up for the correct test. The Praxis PE 5091 study guide has 4 sections and about 1,366 words.
01Content Knowledge and Student Growth and Development
Questions here blend movement-science content (anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor learning) with developmental and learning theory. You should be able to name major muscle groups and their actions, describe planes and axes of motion, explain the FITT principle, and connect physical, cognitive, and social development to what students can reasonably do at a given age.
376 words, about 2 min02Management, Motivation, and Communication
This domain covers creating a safe, orderly, and motivating learning environment. Expect questions on class management routines, transition efficiency, rules and consequences, equipment and facility safety, and motivational theory applied to physical activity settings.
330 words, about 2 min03Planning, Instruction, and Student Assessment
This domain asks you to design and deliver instruction aligned to standards and to assess learning validly. Expect questions on unit and lesson planning, instructional models, differentiation, and formative and summative assessment.
336 words, about 2 min04Collaboration, Reflection, and Technology
This domain covers professional practice beyond the gym floor: working with colleagues, families, and the community; reflective practice and professional development; and appropriate, safe integration of technology. Collaboration: co-teaching and interdisciplinary planning, communicating with families, engaging community resources, and working with related-service providers (e.g., adapted PE specialists, therapists) to support students with disabilities.
324 words, about 2 min