CSET: Physical Education (I) Subtest I
(129): Growth, Motor Development,
and Motor Learning; The Science of
Human Movement
This CSET Physical Education Subtest I (129) cover growth, motor development,
motor learning, and the science of human movement (40 Q&A). It consists of two
domains with 20 multiple-choice questions and one constructed-response
question each, focusing on human development, motor skill acquisition,
biomechanics, anatomy, and exercise physiology.
Exam Breakdown: Subtest I (129)
• Domain 1: Growth, Motor Development, and Motor Learning
o Focus: How physical growth affects movement and how students
acquire motor skills.
o Key Topics: Stages of motor learning (cognitive, associative,
autonomous), perceptual-motor development (visual, auditory,
kinesthetic), and factors affecting development.
o Application: Designing safe, developmentally appropriate activities
for diverse learners.
• Domain 2: The Science of Human Movement
o Focus: Kinesiology, biomechanics, and exercise science.
o Key Topics: Anatomy (body systems), mechanics of movement,
principles of exercise (intensity, duration), and injury prevention/first
aid.
o Application: Understanding how to apply movement principles to
improve performance.
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, Key Concepts to Study
• Motor Learning Stages: Understanding the transition from cognitive
(understanding) to associative (practice) to autonomous (automatic) stages.
• Perceptual-Motor Skills: The interaction of senses (visual, auditory,
kinesthetic) with movement.
• Physical Growth Processes: How developmental stages impact motor
performance.
• Biomechanical Principles: Analyzing movement for efficiency and
safety.
Quiz_________________?
Name 6 individual motor and physical fitness variables -
Answer
-agility
-balance
-coordination
-flexibility
-speed
-strength
Quiz_________________?
What are the 3 kinds of body type (somatype) and how do they affect motor
performance? -
Answer
-endomorphs: large, strong but slow
-mesomorphs: muscular, fast and agile
2
, -ectomorphs: skinny, lack power and strength, endurance
Quiz_________________?
What are the components of perceptual-motor development and how do they
affect performance? -
Answer
students need to interpret stimuli/cues in order to coordinate movements
-visual
-auditory
-tactile
-kinesthetic: awareness of the position and movement of the parts of the body
Quiz_________________?
What physical changes occur in a child aged 3-5 and what impact on motor
performance does it have? -
Answer
-boys tend to be stronger
-lack fine motor skills
-can't focus on small objects for long
-girls tend to be better coordinated
Quiz_________________?
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(129): Growth, Motor Development,
and Motor Learning; The Science of
Human Movement
This CSET Physical Education Subtest I (129) cover growth, motor development,
motor learning, and the science of human movement (40 Q&A). It consists of two
domains with 20 multiple-choice questions and one constructed-response
question each, focusing on human development, motor skill acquisition,
biomechanics, anatomy, and exercise physiology.
Exam Breakdown: Subtest I (129)
• Domain 1: Growth, Motor Development, and Motor Learning
o Focus: How physical growth affects movement and how students
acquire motor skills.
o Key Topics: Stages of motor learning (cognitive, associative,
autonomous), perceptual-motor development (visual, auditory,
kinesthetic), and factors affecting development.
o Application: Designing safe, developmentally appropriate activities
for diverse learners.
• Domain 2: The Science of Human Movement
o Focus: Kinesiology, biomechanics, and exercise science.
o Key Topics: Anatomy (body systems), mechanics of movement,
principles of exercise (intensity, duration), and injury prevention/first
aid.
o Application: Understanding how to apply movement principles to
improve performance.
1
, Key Concepts to Study
• Motor Learning Stages: Understanding the transition from cognitive
(understanding) to associative (practice) to autonomous (automatic) stages.
• Perceptual-Motor Skills: The interaction of senses (visual, auditory,
kinesthetic) with movement.
• Physical Growth Processes: How developmental stages impact motor
performance.
• Biomechanical Principles: Analyzing movement for efficiency and
safety.
Quiz_________________?
Name 6 individual motor and physical fitness variables -
Answer
-agility
-balance
-coordination
-flexibility
-speed
-strength
Quiz_________________?
What are the 3 kinds of body type (somatype) and how do they affect motor
performance? -
Answer
-endomorphs: large, strong but slow
-mesomorphs: muscular, fast and agile
2
, -ectomorphs: skinny, lack power and strength, endurance
Quiz_________________?
What are the components of perceptual-motor development and how do they
affect performance? -
Answer
students need to interpret stimuli/cues in order to coordinate movements
-visual
-auditory
-tactile
-kinesthetic: awareness of the position and movement of the parts of the body
Quiz_________________?
What physical changes occur in a child aged 3-5 and what impact on motor
performance does it have? -
Answer
-boys tend to be stronger
-lack fine motor skills
-can't focus on small objects for long
-girls tend to be better coordinated
Quiz_________________?
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