{"id":21953,"date":"2016-03-31T21:07:16","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T21:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=21953"},"modified":"2026-03-14T16:41:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T21:41:21","slug":"physical-education-ec-12","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/texes\/physical-education-ec-12\/","title":{"rendered":"TExES Physical Education EC-12 (258) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The TExES Physical Education EC-12 (258) exam is administered for those interested in becoming an entry-level educator within the Texas public school system, specifically for teaching physical education to children from early childhood through the 12th grade.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free TExES Physical Education EC-12 practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/texes\/physical-education.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'TExESPhyEdEC12 Guide Click']);\">TExES Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/physical-education.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'TExESPhyEdEC12 Flashcard Click']);\">TExES Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/texes\/\">Other TExES Exams<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"TExES_Physical_Education_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>TExES Physical Education Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The TExES Physical Education EC-12 exam contains 90 multiple-choice questions and one constructed-response question, and you will have a time limit of 4 hours and 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<strong>Selected-response<\/strong> questions include single-answer, selecting more than one choice from a list, numeric response, using a graph to respond to the question, reading passages, dragging and dropping, and selecting the appropriate answer from a drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Constructed-response<\/strong> questions ask you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding by writing your response to the topic. These questions can include short answers and essay format.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The questions are split into five domains:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TExES-Physical-Education-EC-12-Exam-Outline.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-226660\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TExES-Physical-Education-EC-12-Exam-Outline.svg\" alt=\"Chart outlining the TExES Physical Education EC-12 (258) exam, including content areas, percentages, total questions (91), time limit (4 hours 45 minutes), question format (multiple-choice, constructed-response), and delivery (computer-delivered).\" width=\"632.5\" height=\"454.3\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 1.5em;\"><span id=\"I_Movement_Knowledge_and_Skills_(22%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Movement Knowledge and Skills (22%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Motor development<\/li>\n<li>Motor learning<\/li>\n<li>Movement concepts<\/li>\n<li>Biomechanics<\/li>\n<li>Movement activities and sports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"II_HealthRelated_Fitness_(22%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Health-Related Fitness (22%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Principles of personal fitness and conditioning<\/li>\n<li>Development of health-related fitness<\/li>\n<li>Health and wellness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"III_The_Physical_Education_Program_(22%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. The Physical Education Program (22%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Instruction and assessment in physical education<\/li>\n<li>Learning environments<\/li>\n<li>Organization and management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"IV_Educating_All_Learners_and_Professional_Practice_(13%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>IV. Educating All Learners and Professional Practice (13%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Differentiation strategies in planning and practice<\/li>\n<li>Culturally responsive practices<\/li>\n<li>Data-driven practice<\/li>\n<li>Formal and informal assessments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"V_Constructed_Response_(20%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>V. Constructed Response (20%)<\/h3>\n<p>This domain contains the only constructed-response question on the exam, which tests your ability to design and implement appropriate instruction within the realm of physical education. Your written response should be between 400 and 600 words.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's TExES Physical Education EC-12 Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/texes\/physical-education.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/texes\/physical-education.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/texesphyedec12.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span> Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the exam, you must create an online NES account via their website. Once your account has been created, you can use it to register for the exam and schedule an exam date. When you register, you will need to pay the $136 examination fee.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>On the day of your exam, you should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment time. This will leave you enough time to go through the check-in process.<\/p>\n<p>Once you arrive, you will be asked to sign in and present one form of valid, government-issued photo ID. After the check-in process, you will be asked to leave all personal items (cell phone, watch, bags, notes, wallet, etc.) in a secure locker outside the testing area.<\/p>\n<p>Once you enter the testing room, you will be asked to sign an NDA, and you will be given a brief tutorial on the testing system. Once the tutorial is complete, the exam will begin.<\/p>\n<p>You are allowed to take breaks during the exam, but the timer will not be stopped at any point while you are away.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Exam_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>The TExES Physical Education EC-12 (258) exam is scored on a scale of 100-300.<\/p>\n<p>To pass the exam, your final scaled score must be 240 or higher.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's TExES Physical Education EC-12 Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/physical-education.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/physical-education.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/texesphyedec12flash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the TExES Physical Education EC-12 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 91 questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the TExES Physical Education EC-12 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for this exam is 4 hours and 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the TExES Physical Education EC-12 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of at least 240.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the TExES Physical Education EC-12 exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee for this exam is $136.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Eric Richter.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eric-Richter-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Eric Richter<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. 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