FTCE Physical Education Certification Exam 2026 – Florida
Teacher Certification Examinations Questions and Answers for
Physical Education Teacher Preparation
Introduction
This document contains practice questions and answers covering
the FTCE Physical Education Certification Exam 2026. It reviews
physical education pedagogy, motor skill development, fitness
assessment, movement concepts, instructional strategies,
curriculum models, classroom management, and health-related
fitness principles. The material also includes topics such as sports
skills instruction, student motivation, assessment methods, safety
practices, and physical education standards relevant to teacher
certification preparation. It is designed as a comprehensive exam
study guide for prospective physical education teachers.
Exam Questions and Answers
A student has completed 3 push-ups with difficulty, a teacher
should suggest --- correct precise answer ---Start by using modified
push-ups
,Which of the following is a noted benefit of improving FLEXIBILITY
through range of motion exercise --- correct precise answer ---
REDUCED MUSCLE INJURIES
An elementary PE teacher sees each class once a day for 45 minutes.
Which is the best way to increase physical activity time beyond the
PE setting --- correct precise answer ---Organize a walk to school
program
Which best exposes students to a variety of cultures --- correct
precise answer ---FOLK DANCING
"Tommy you are very skilled at basketball, but I asked you not to
shoot baskets when you were supposed to be working on dribbling.
You have time out, and when you think you can join the group and
follow directions, let me know and we will discuss it." This is a an
example of --- correct precise answer ---Model attitudes towards
differences by responding to all students in a positive supportive
manner
To help all children develop desirable SOCIAL standards and
ETHICS, the teacher should structure the education environment so
that students.. --- correct precise answer ---Know ESTABLISHED
LIMITS of ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR
A student approaches a teacher and complains of feeling lethargic,
lacking energy, and experiencing feelings of depression. The
, student is displaying symptoms of --- correct precise answer ---
PSYCHOLOGICAL fatigue
Research has shown that PE has a positive impact on academic
achievement because physical activity --- correct precise answer ---
Improves COGNITIVE function
To help instill self efficacy in students, a teacher should choose
activities that promote student effort, facilitate success early in the
learning process and --- correct precise answer ---Are initially
CHALLENGING to the student
To increase the potential of team sports to develop sportsmanship
in students, a teacher must make clear expectations of what
sportsmanship is in the classroom, reinforce sportsmanship in the
classroom, and --- correct precise answer ---Build student
motivation into each phase of the lesson and unit
A teacher wants to encourage good character traits and to make
healthier life choices - which traits should the teacher emphasize
on a daily basis --- correct precise answer ---RESPECT, FAIRNESS,
CITIZENSHIP
Which of the following is a SUMMATIVE type of assessment ---
correct precise answer ---UNIT TESTS
Teacher Certification Examinations Questions and Answers for
Physical Education Teacher Preparation
Introduction
This document contains practice questions and answers covering
the FTCE Physical Education Certification Exam 2026. It reviews
physical education pedagogy, motor skill development, fitness
assessment, movement concepts, instructional strategies,
curriculum models, classroom management, and health-related
fitness principles. The material also includes topics such as sports
skills instruction, student motivation, assessment methods, safety
practices, and physical education standards relevant to teacher
certification preparation. It is designed as a comprehensive exam
study guide for prospective physical education teachers.
Exam Questions and Answers
A student has completed 3 push-ups with difficulty, a teacher
should suggest --- correct precise answer ---Start by using modified
push-ups
,Which of the following is a noted benefit of improving FLEXIBILITY
through range of motion exercise --- correct precise answer ---
REDUCED MUSCLE INJURIES
An elementary PE teacher sees each class once a day for 45 minutes.
Which is the best way to increase physical activity time beyond the
PE setting --- correct precise answer ---Organize a walk to school
program
Which best exposes students to a variety of cultures --- correct
precise answer ---FOLK DANCING
"Tommy you are very skilled at basketball, but I asked you not to
shoot baskets when you were supposed to be working on dribbling.
You have time out, and when you think you can join the group and
follow directions, let me know and we will discuss it." This is a an
example of --- correct precise answer ---Model attitudes towards
differences by responding to all students in a positive supportive
manner
To help all children develop desirable SOCIAL standards and
ETHICS, the teacher should structure the education environment so
that students.. --- correct precise answer ---Know ESTABLISHED
LIMITS of ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR
A student approaches a teacher and complains of feeling lethargic,
lacking energy, and experiencing feelings of depression. The
, student is displaying symptoms of --- correct precise answer ---
PSYCHOLOGICAL fatigue
Research has shown that PE has a positive impact on academic
achievement because physical activity --- correct precise answer ---
Improves COGNITIVE function
To help instill self efficacy in students, a teacher should choose
activities that promote student effort, facilitate success early in the
learning process and --- correct precise answer ---Are initially
CHALLENGING to the student
To increase the potential of team sports to develop sportsmanship
in students, a teacher must make clear expectations of what
sportsmanship is in the classroom, reinforce sportsmanship in the
classroom, and --- correct precise answer ---Build student
motivation into each phase of the lesson and unit
A teacher wants to encourage good character traits and to make
healthier life choices - which traits should the teacher emphasize
on a daily basis --- correct precise answer ---RESPECT, FAIRNESS,
CITIZENSHIP
Which of the following is a SUMMATIVE type of assessment ---
correct precise answer ---UNIT TESTS
