CSET Physical Education Subtest I: Growth, Motor Development, and Motor Learning; The Science of Human Movement

Overview

The document outlines the subject matter requirements for the Physical Education Subtest I of the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET). It includes content domains and skills necessary for effective physical education teaching.

Part I: Content Domains for Subject Matter Understanding and Skill in Physical Education

Growth, Motor Development, and Motor Learning

• SMR Domain 2: Understanding human growth and development processes and their interaction with motor learning.
• Knowledge required for teaching movement skills and ensuring effective physical education programs.

Individual Differences (SMR 2.1)

• Understand motor and physical fitness variables: agility, balance, flexibility, coordination, strength, and speed.
• Analyze physical changes impacting motor performance.

Perceptual-Motor Development (SMR 2.2)

• Components include visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic discrimination.
• Relation to skill acquisition and performance.

Physical and Developmental Changes (SMR 2.3)

• Understand growth-induced physical changes and their impact on motor performance.

Motor Learning (SMR 2.4)

• Connect theories/models of motor learning with concepts like transfer, feedback, readiness, etc.

Motor Task Analysis (SMR 2.5)

• Apply motor task analysis knowledge to develop appropriate learning tasks.

Conditions Affecting Growth (SMR 2.6)

• Analyze factors like diseases, disabilities, and socio-environmental influences.

Developmental Differences (SMR 2.7)

• Understand differences in motor skills acquisition for individuals with disabilities.

The Science of Human Movement

• SMR Domain 3: Analyze motion using scientific principles and adapt for individual needs.

Body Systems (SMR 3.1)

• Knowledge of skeletal and nervous systems, muscle actions, and their interactions.

Kinematic and Kinetic Principles (SMR 3.2)

• Apply principles like equilibrium, vectors, and force-velocity relationships.

Biomechanical Principles (SMR 3.3)

• Apply Newton's laws and other biomechanical concepts to various movements.

Movement Analysis (SMR 3.4)

• Analyze movement patterns utilizing technology.

Effects of Exercise (SMR 3.5)

• Understand acute and chronic exercise effects on body systems and energy systems.

Components of Wellness (SMR 3.6)

• Comprehend nutrition, stress management, and physical fitness components.
• Analyze factors like gender, age, and environment on fitness.

Physical Fitness Testing (SMR 3.7)

• Understand fitness testing and program prescription for all, including those with disabilities.

Factors Affecting Performance (SMR 3.8)

• Analyze influence of gender, age, and other factors on performance.

Safety and Injury Prevention (SMR 3.9)

• Understand safety, injury prevention, CPR, and first aid.

Physiological Principles (SMR 3.10)

• Apply physiological principles to fitness, e.g., overload and specificity.

Part II: Subject Matter Skills and Abilities

• Design, select, and modify physical activities based on theoretical and scientific bases.
• Develop activities promoting participation, engagement, and skill development.
• Create fitness programs based on physiological and fitness training principles.
• Promote healthy, active lifestyles and communicate benefits.
• Apply knowledge of cultural influences and historical aspects to enhance student appreciation.
• Use assessment principles to evaluate and communicate student performance.
• Integrate knowledge from kinesiology subdisciplines with other academic areas for comprehensive learning experiences.