\nNES Flashcards<\/a>
\nOthre NES Tests<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>NES Physical Education Exam Outline<\/h2>\nThe 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.<\/p>\n
The exam is split evenly into five content subareas.<\/p>\n
<\/span>I. Physical Development and Motor Learning (20%)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this domain cover the following:<\/p>\n
\n- Human growth and development<\/li>\n
- The body systems that produce movement<\/li>\n
- Principles and characteristics of motor development and motor learning<\/li>\n
- Critical elements and sequences of manipulative, locomotor, and nonlocomotor skills<\/li>\n
- Principles of biomechanics and kinesiology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>II. Movement Activities (20%)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this domain cover the following:<\/p>\n
\n- Skills, techniques, activities, and safety practices for rhythmic movement and dance<\/li>\n
- Skills, techniques, activities, and safety practices for sports and games, group activities, outdoor pursuits, and adventure learning<\/li>\n
- Skills, techniques, activities, and safety practices for aquatics<\/li>\n
- The relationship between movement activities and the development of responsible personal and social behaviors and traits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>III. Principles of Physical Fitness (20%)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this domain cover the following:<\/p>\n
\n- Principles of exercise physiology, fitness training, and physical fitness<\/li>\n
- Principles and procedures for developing cardiorespiratory fitness plans<\/li>\n
- Principles and activities for promoting muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility<\/li>\n
- Principles of nutrition<\/li>\n
- Strategies and activities for developing and maintaining healthy levels of body composition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>IV. The Physical Education Program (20%)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this domain cover the following:<\/p>\n
\n- The history, foundations, goals, and purposes of physical education<\/li>\n
- Physical education instruction<\/li>\n
- Physical education assessment techniques and strategies<\/li>\n
- Legal, ethical, and safety standards and issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>V. Integration of Knowledge and Understanding (20%)<\/h3>\nThe 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:<\/p>\n
\n- Physical development and motor learning<\/li>\n
- Movement activities<\/li>\n
- Principles of physical fitness<\/li>\n
- The physical education program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
Check Out Mometrix's NES Physical Education Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Exam Registration<\/h2>\nTo 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.<\/p>\n
The testing fee for this exam is $139.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\nYou 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.<\/p>\n
Personal items are not allowed in the testing room, so they should be left at home or in your car.<\/p>\n
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).<\/p>\n
<\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\nYour 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 240.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tCheck Out Mometrix's NES Physical Education Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How many questions are on the NES Physical Education exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
There are 100 multiple-choice questions and two open-response questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How long is the NES Physical Education exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The time limit for the exam is 4 hours and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
What is the passing score for the NES Physical Education exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 240.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How much does the NES Physical Education exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The examination fee is $139.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The questions in this domain cover the following:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Human growth and development<\/li>\n
- The body systems that produce movement<\/li>\n
- Principles and characteristics of motor development and motor learning<\/li>\n
- Critical elements and sequences of manipulative, locomotor, and nonlocomotor skills<\/li>\n
- Principles of biomechanics and kinesiology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>II. Movement Activities (20%)<\/h3>\n
The questions in this domain cover the following:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Skills, techniques, activities, and safety practices for rhythmic movement and dance<\/li>\n
- Skills, techniques, activities, and safety practices for sports and games, group activities, outdoor pursuits, and adventure learning<\/li>\n
- Skills, techniques, activities, and safety practices for aquatics<\/li>\n
- The relationship between movement activities and the development of responsible personal and social behaviors and traits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>III. Principles of Physical Fitness (20%)<\/h3>\n
The questions in this domain cover the following:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Principles of exercise physiology, fitness training, and physical fitness<\/li>\n
- Principles and procedures for developing cardiorespiratory fitness plans<\/li>\n
- Principles and activities for promoting muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility<\/li>\n
- Principles of nutrition<\/li>\n
- Strategies and activities for developing and maintaining healthy levels of body composition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>IV. The Physical Education Program (20%)<\/h3>\n
The questions in this domain cover the following:<\/p>\n
- \n
- The history, foundations, goals, and purposes of physical education<\/li>\n
- Physical education instruction<\/li>\n
- Physical education assessment techniques and strategies<\/li>\n
- Legal, ethical, and safety standards and issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>V. Integration of Knowledge and Understanding (20%)<\/h3>\n
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:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Physical development and motor learning<\/li>\n
- Movement activities<\/li>\n
- Principles of physical fitness<\/li>\n
- The physical education program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
Check Out Mometrix's NES Physical Education Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Exam Registration<\/h2>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The testing fee for this exam is $139.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Personal items are not allowed in the testing room, so they should be left at home or in your car.<\/p>\n
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).<\/p>\n
<\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n
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 240.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tCheck Out Mometrix's NES Physical Education Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get complex subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n
\n\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How many questions are on the NES Physical Education exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
There are 100 multiple-choice questions and two open-response questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How long is the NES Physical Education exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The time limit for the exam is 4 hours and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
What is the passing score for the NES Physical Education exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 240.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How much does the NES Physical Education exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The examination fee is $139.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
By Eric Richter<\/span><\/p>
Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. Eric has a bachelor\u2019s degree in Sociology and a master\u2019s of education in Teaching ESOL.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>