Physical education candidates demonstrate an understanding of common and
specialized content, and scientific and theoretical foundations for the delivery of an
effective preK-12 physical education program
Standard 1: Content and Foundational Knowledge
Physical education candidates are physically literate individuals who can
demonstrate skillful performance in physical education content areas and health-
enhancing levels of fitness.
Standard 2: Skillfulness and Health-Related Fitness
Physical education candidates apply content and foundational knowledge to plan
and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with
local, state and/or SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes
for K-12 Physical Education through the effective use of resources, accommodations
and/or modifications, technology and metacognitive strategies to address the
diverse needs of all students.
Standard 3: Planning and Implementation
Physical education candidates engage students in meaningful learning experiences
through effective use of pedagogical skills. They use communication, feedback,
technology, and instructional and managerial skills to enhance student learning.
Standard 4: Instructional Delivery and Management
Physical education candidates select and implement appropriate assessments to
monitor students’ progress and guide decision making related to instruction and
learning.
Standard 5: Assessment of Student Learning
Physical education candidates demonstrate behaviors essential to becoming
effective professionals. They exhibit professional ethics and culturally competent
practices; seek opportunities for continued professional development; and
demonstrate knowledge of promotion/advocacy strategies for physical education
and expanded physical activity opportunities that support the development of
physically literate individuals
Standard 6: Professional Responsibility
Develops a variety of motor skills
Standard 1
Applies knowledge related to movement and fitness concepts.
Standard 2
Develops social skills through movement
Standard 3
Develops personal skills, identifies personal benefits of movement, and
chooses to engage in physical activity
Standard 4
