E T S Praxis Series

Physical Education: Content Knowledge (0091)

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Topics Covered

Representative descriptions of topics covered in each category are provided below.

Current section: IV. Collaboration, Reflection, and Technology

IV. Social Science Foundations

  1. Collaboration
    • Current educational issues that cross subject matter boundaries
    • Integration of knowledge and skills from multiple subject areas in physical education
    • Establishment of productive relationships to support student growth and well-being with school colleagues and administrators, parents and guardians, community members, and organizations
    • Promotion of a variety of opportunities for physical activity in the school and the community
  2. Reflection
    • Use of the reflective cycle to facilitate change in teacher performance, student learning, and instructional goals and decisions (e.g., planning, teaching, assessment, reflection)
    • Use of available resources to develop and grow as a reflective professional (e.g., students, colleagues, literature, professional organization memberships, professional development opportunities)
  3. Technology
    • Design, development, and implementation of student learning activities that integrate information technology
    • Use of technologies to communicate, instruct, assess, keep records, network, locate resources, present information, and enhance professional development