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Physical Education/Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood

This certificate is appropriate for teachers of students ages 11-18+ and who teach physical education programs.

The following documents are in PDF format. If you are unable to read them, please download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Assessment at a Glance:

This document contains information about the following topics:

  • Choosing the right certificate
  • Reviewing the Standards
  • Portfolio entry descriptions
  • Assessment center exercise descriptions
  • Retired Prompts
  • Understanding the National Board Scoring Process
  • Certification planning timeline

 

Download the Assessment at a Glance.




Standards:

Read the standards for this certificate. This document contains information about the following topics:

  • Knowledge of Students
  • Knowledge of Subject Matter
  • Sound Teaching Practices
  • Student Engagement in Learning
  • High Expectations for Learners
  • Learning Environment
  • Curricular Choices
  • Assessment
  • Equity, Fairness, and Diversity
  • Reflective Practice and Professional Growth
  • Promoting an Active Lifestyle
  • Collaboration with Colleagues
  • Family and Community Partnerships


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Portfolio Instructions:

Read the portfolio instructions for this certificate. This document contains information about the following topics:

  • The Five Core Propositions
  • Portfolio Overview
  • Portfolio Guidelines and Considerations
  • Studying the Standards
  • Writing About Teaching
  • Video Practice
  • Preparing and Mailing Your Portfolio
  • Portfolio and Eligibility Forms

 

2009-2010 Portfolio Instructions

Download General Portfolio Instructions

Download EAYA/PE Portfolio Instructions

 

2010-2011 Portfolio Instructions

Download General Portfolio Instructions

Download EAYA/PE Portfolio Instructions




Scoring Guide for Candidates:

This document contains information about the following topics:

    • Part 1: Understanding and Interpreting your Scores - General information common to all certificates on understanding and interpreting your scores
    • Part 2: Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria - Scoring rubrics for portfolio entries and assessment center exercises specific to your certificate area
    • Evaluation of Evidence - Information that governs how assessors record the evidence in each entry, specific to your certificate area  

 

Download Scoring Guide for Candidates:

 

Part 1: Understanding and Interpreting Your Scores

Part 2: EAYA/PE Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria

EAYA/PE Evaluation of Evidence





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