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MTEL Physical Education Test

One hundred multiple-choice questions and two brief open-response essay questions comprise the MTEL Physical Education Test. Eighty percent of the test's score is dependent upon the multiple-choice questions. The remaining 20% of the score is based upon the candidate's compositions for two open-response questions.

The MTEL Physical Education Test focuses on four areas to determine the multiple-choice questions. Each of the subareas provide 20% to the final score. The subareas include Physical Development and Motor Learning, Movement Activities, Principles of Physical Fitness, and The Physical Education Program.

The writing prompts of the open-response section of the MTEL Physical Education Test are designed to generate two brief essays of 150 to 300 words each. This portion of the exam is worth 20%, or 10% per essay. It taps from the subarea, Integration of Knowledge and Understanding, and asks candidates to develop an organized examination of some aspect(s) of physical education.

MTEL Physical Education Test Practice Questions

1. Which of the following is not an element involved in a physical education program?

1. Physical
2. Hormonal
3. Emotional
4. Social

2. Which of the following does not enhance the development of motor skills?

1. Gaining strength
2. Posture control
3. Taking vitamins
4. Balance

3. Biomechanics is based in:

1. Engineering
2. Anatomy
3. Rehabilitation
4. All of the above

4. According to the Centers for Disease Control, which percentage of 12 to 14 year olds is obese?

1. 14 percent
2. 20 percent
3. 25 percent
4. 30 percent

5. Define physical activity.

1. Prevents many diseases
2. Bodily movement
3. Reduces stress
4. Improves body image

Answer Key | MTEL Physical Education Test Breakdown