The NES Physical Education exam is used to assess the readiness of prospective teachers who wish to teach physical education in schools that follow the NES standards.
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NES Physical Education Exam Outline
The NES Physical Education (804) exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions and two open-response questions, and you will be given a time limit of 4 hours and 15 minutes.
The exam is split evenly into five content subareas.
I. Physical Development and Motor Learning (20%)
The questions in this domain cover the following:
- Human growth and development
- The body systems that produce movement
- Principles and characteristics of motor development and motor learning
- Critical elements and sequences of manipulative, locomotor, and nonlocomotor skills
- Principles of biomechanics and kinesiology
II. Movement Activities (20%)
The questions in this domain cover the following:
- Skills, techniques, activities, and safety practices for rhythmic movement and dance
- Skills, techniques, activities, and safety practices for sports and games, group activities, outdoor pursuits, and adventure learning
- Skills, techniques, activities, and safety practices for aquatics
- The relationship between movement activities and the development of responsible personal and social behaviors and traits
III. Principles of Physical Fitness (20%)
The questions in this domain cover the following:
- Principles of exercise physiology, fitness training, and physical fitness
- Principles and procedures for developing cardiorespiratory fitness plans
- Principles and activities for promoting muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility
- Principles of nutrition
- Strategies and activities for developing and maintaining healthy levels of body composition
IV. The Physical Education Program (20%)
The questions in this domain cover the following:
- The history, foundations, goals, and purposes of physical education
- Physical education instruction
- Physical education assessment techniques and strategies
- Legal, ethical, and safety standards and issues
V. Integration of Knowledge and Understanding (20%)
The questions in this domain are the two open-response questions. For each question, you will be asked to write an analysis covering a topic related to one or more of the following:
- Physical development and motor learning
- Movement activities
- Principles of physical fitness
- The physical education program
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Exam Registration
To register for the NES Physical Education exam, you must first create an online account on the NES website. You may then register for your examination appointment with Pearson VUE.
The testing fee for this exam is $139.
Test Day
You should arrive at the Pearson VUE testing center about 30 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin, which will give you enough time to complete the check-in process. Once you arrive, you must sign in and present your photo ID to the proctor. You will be photographed and asked to sign a roster and other rule forms.
Personal items are not allowed in the testing room, so they should be left at home or in your car.
Just before the exam starts, you will be given a brief tutorial on the testing system. You will also be given everything you need to work out any calculations by hand (no calculator will be provided).
How the Exam is Scored
Your NES Physical Education score is determined using a scaled scoring method. This method takes your raw score, which is the number of questions you answered correctly, and converts it to a numerical score on a scale of 100 to 300. To pass, your final score must be at least 220.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the NES Physical Education exam?
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There are 100 multiple-choice questions and two open-response questions on the exam.
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How long is the NES Physical Education exam?
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The time limit for the exam is 4 hours and 15 minutes.
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What is the passing score for the NES Physical Education exam?
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 240.
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How much does the NES Physical Education exam cost?
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The examination fee is $139.
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