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Test Structure
Physical Education (129/130/131) 

Introduction

CSET: Physical Education consists of three separate subtests, each composed of both multiple-choice and constructed-response questions. Each subtest is scored separately.

The structure of the examination is shown in the tables below. 

Table outlining the test format, number of questions, time, and passing score.
Test Name CSET: Physical Education
Test Code
  • Subtest I (test code 129)
  • Subtest II (test code 130)
  • Subtest III (test code 131)
Time
  • Subtest I: 1 hour and 45 minutes
  • Subtest II: 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • Subtest III: 1 hour and 45 minutes
    or
  • All 3 subtests in a single session: 5 hours
Number of Questions
  • Subtest I: 40 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response questions
  • Subtest II: 40 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response questions
  • Subtest III: 40 multiple-choice questions and 1 constructed-response question
Proportions of subtest sections used to determine overall score
  • Subtest I: 70% multiple-choice questions and 30% constructed-response questions
  • Subtest II: 70% multiple-choice questions and 30% constructed-response questions
  • Subtest III: 70% multiple-choice questions and 30% constructed-response questions
Format Computer-based test (CBT)

Test Structure

Table outlining test content subject weighting by domain.
Subtest Domain Number of Multiple-Choice Questions Number of Constructed-Response Questions
I Growth, Motor Development, and Motor Learning 20 1 short (focused)
I The Science of Human Movement 20 1 short (focused)
Subtest I Total 40 2 short (focused)
II The Sociology and Psychology of Human Movement 10 1 short (focused)
II Movement Concepts and Forms 24 1 short (focused)
II Assessment and Evaluation Principles 6 none
Subtest II Total 40 2 short (focused)
III Professional Foundations 16 none
III Integration of Concepts 24 1 extended
Subtest III Total 40 1 extended
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