FTCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 FULL
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ John Dewey. Answer: Founder of Pragmatism which means thinking
in a logical and practical sense
⩥ What is an effective physical education program? Answer: > engaging
lessons
> trained P.E. professionals
> effective instructional programs/curriculum
> student evaluation
⩥ What countries have greatly influenced physical education? Answer:
from the late 1700s to the middle of the 1800s
> Germany - stemmed from gymnastics
> Sweden - jump ropes to improve balance, stamina, strength
> England - included games and sportsmanship
⩥ Presidents Council on Physical Fitness Answer: > established in 1953
because Americans were less fit than Europeans, and the council wanted
to help the falling fitness levels of the Americans
,> promote, encourage and motivate Americans of all ages to become
physically active and participate in sports
⩥ Why was physical education pushed? Answer: After WW2 distressing
overall health statistics revealed that one-third of all drafted recruits in
the U.S military were not physically fit for combat. So the government
decided to pass a legislation to advance the quality of physical education
⩥ Comp 2- Knowledge of standards-based physical education
curriculum development
Common arguments over standardized tests Answer: > standardized tests
- scientifically constructed test with established validity and reliability
>allows students to compare themselves fitness wise
> reinforces p.e. as competition therefore negative if a child feels like
they cannot compete. often demeaning and uncomfortable in nature
> does not support motivation for lifelong physical activity in students
> valid - test is accurate in what it wants to measure
> reliable - gives the same results
⩥ Which of the following best illustrates a benefit that physical
education students receive from cross-curricular links? Answer:
increased awareness by students of the relevance of all subjects
,⩥ As a physical education teacher, which of the following planning steps
would you perform first? Answer: > Create a curriculum with the
content you will teach throughout the year with the goals you expect
> next you will create (assessments and benchmarks) to baseline and
monitor the student's learning and progress towards those goals
> lastly you will create lessons plans
> has to be in this order
1. curriculum
2. benchmark/ assessments/ standards
3. lesson plans
⩥ Standard Based Curriculum Answer: curriculum that is developed by
looking at standards, identifying the skills knowledge and dispositions
that students should demonstrate to meet these standards and identifying
activities that will allow to reach the goals stated
⩥ Curriculum Answer: > a plan used in education that directs teacher
instruction
, > includes all knowledge, skills, and learning experiences that are
provided to students within a school program
⩥ Differentiated Instruction Answer: Matching instruction to meet the
different needs of learners in a given classroom.
ex: reading buddies, small groups, using both auditory and visual
learning, using spelling/vocabulary skills at the readiness levels of the
students
⩥ sports education model Answer: Students participate as members of
teams in seasons that are longer than the usual physical education unit.
the goal is to educate players to the fullest extent and help them to be
competent sportsplayers
⩥ Most prevalent challenges with K-12 P.E. Answer: > students well
being and health encompasses both individual health and the
environment
>an issue in K-12 p.e. is curriculum time has been decreased
> physical activity is critical to every students physical, cognitive, and
psychological development
⩥ Standards Based Education Answer: attempts to clarify what schools
and teachers are trying to accomplish. what students should know and be
able to do through instruction and assessments
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 FULL
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ John Dewey. Answer: Founder of Pragmatism which means thinking
in a logical and practical sense
⩥ What is an effective physical education program? Answer: > engaging
lessons
> trained P.E. professionals
> effective instructional programs/curriculum
> student evaluation
⩥ What countries have greatly influenced physical education? Answer:
from the late 1700s to the middle of the 1800s
> Germany - stemmed from gymnastics
> Sweden - jump ropes to improve balance, stamina, strength
> England - included games and sportsmanship
⩥ Presidents Council on Physical Fitness Answer: > established in 1953
because Americans were less fit than Europeans, and the council wanted
to help the falling fitness levels of the Americans
,> promote, encourage and motivate Americans of all ages to become
physically active and participate in sports
⩥ Why was physical education pushed? Answer: After WW2 distressing
overall health statistics revealed that one-third of all drafted recruits in
the U.S military were not physically fit for combat. So the government
decided to pass a legislation to advance the quality of physical education
⩥ Comp 2- Knowledge of standards-based physical education
curriculum development
Common arguments over standardized tests Answer: > standardized tests
- scientifically constructed test with established validity and reliability
>allows students to compare themselves fitness wise
> reinforces p.e. as competition therefore negative if a child feels like
they cannot compete. often demeaning and uncomfortable in nature
> does not support motivation for lifelong physical activity in students
> valid - test is accurate in what it wants to measure
> reliable - gives the same results
⩥ Which of the following best illustrates a benefit that physical
education students receive from cross-curricular links? Answer:
increased awareness by students of the relevance of all subjects
,⩥ As a physical education teacher, which of the following planning steps
would you perform first? Answer: > Create a curriculum with the
content you will teach throughout the year with the goals you expect
> next you will create (assessments and benchmarks) to baseline and
monitor the student's learning and progress towards those goals
> lastly you will create lessons plans
> has to be in this order
1. curriculum
2. benchmark/ assessments/ standards
3. lesson plans
⩥ Standard Based Curriculum Answer: curriculum that is developed by
looking at standards, identifying the skills knowledge and dispositions
that students should demonstrate to meet these standards and identifying
activities that will allow to reach the goals stated
⩥ Curriculum Answer: > a plan used in education that directs teacher
instruction
, > includes all knowledge, skills, and learning experiences that are
provided to students within a school program
⩥ Differentiated Instruction Answer: Matching instruction to meet the
different needs of learners in a given classroom.
ex: reading buddies, small groups, using both auditory and visual
learning, using spelling/vocabulary skills at the readiness levels of the
students
⩥ sports education model Answer: Students participate as members of
teams in seasons that are longer than the usual physical education unit.
the goal is to educate players to the fullest extent and help them to be
competent sportsplayers
⩥ Most prevalent challenges with K-12 P.E. Answer: > students well
being and health encompasses both individual health and the
environment
>an issue in K-12 p.e. is curriculum time has been decreased
> physical activity is critical to every students physical, cognitive, and
psychological development
⩥ Standards Based Education Answer: attempts to clarify what schools
and teachers are trying to accomplish. what students should know and be
able to do through instruction and assessments
