ICTS Physical 144 Education
Teacher Certification Exam
By: Sharon Wynne, M.S Southern Connecticut State University
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ICTS: Physical Education 144 ISBN: 978-1-60787-819-3
TEACHER CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE
ILLINOIS CERTIFICATION TESTING SYSTEM (ICTS) – Physical Education ABOUT THE ICTS The ICTS tests are criterion referenced and objective based, meaning the test measures a candidate’s knowledge and skills in relation to an established standard rather than in relation to the performance of other candidates. Basic Skills test: • Consists of 125 multiple-choice questions in reading comprehension, language arts, and mathematics. • Also contains a constructed-response writing assignment. Content-Area tests: • Consists of 125 multiple-choice questions. PASSING REQUIREMENTS All test scores are reported using a range from 100 to 300 with a total test score of 240 or higher required for passing. Candidates who wish to retake a test must complete the registration process and make the appropriate payment.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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TEACHER CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE
Table of Contents Domain/Competency/Skill # DOMAIN 1.0
Pg. HEALTH-RELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS
COMPETENCY 1.0 UNDERSTAND TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPING AND ASSESSING HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS............................................................................... 1 SKILL 1.1
Demonstrate knowledge of expected developmental progressions, ranges of individual variation, and levels of readiness for healthrelated fitness .................................................................................. 1
SKILL 1.2
Identify and apply developmentally appropriate strategies, instruments, and technologies to assess and monitor individual fitness levels, to measure learner progress in fitness development