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Praxis Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge (5857)
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About this exam
The Praxis Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge (5857) is a teacher assessment for candidates seeking health and physical education credentials in states or programs that require it. It measures subject knowledge relevant to teaching, rather than serving as a general college admissions test. Requirements differ by state, so candidates should confirm whether Praxis 5857 is required and what score is accepted with their state licensing agency or educator-preparation program.
The exam covers health education and physical education, including curriculum, instruction, assessment, and advocacy; personal wellness and healthy behaviors; mental health, stress, and resilience; and communication, relationships, and decision-making. Candidates should also review physical education content and instructional practices in the official test outline. Preparation is most effective when it combines a topic-by-topic review with timed multiple-choice practice and careful study of answer explanations, especially for concepts that are easy to confuse.
How to prepare for Praxis Health and Physical Education (5857)
- Use the current ETS Study Companion to map the test areas, then make a study plan that gives attention to both health education and physical education.
- Review health curriculum and assessment, wellness, mental health and resilience, and communication and decision-making; connect content knowledge to realistic teaching and student-safety scenarios.
- Complete timed sets of selected-response questions, review every explanation, and revisit weak areas; check ETS and your state licensing agency for current test details and requirements.
FAQ
Who should take Praxis Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge (5857)?
It is generally taken by aspiring health and physical education teachers when a state or educator-preparation program requires the assessment. Check your state’s licensure rules to confirm whether you need it.
What is the format of Praxis 5857?
Praxis 5857 is a computer-delivered, selected-response assessment covering health and physical education content and teaching-related knowledge. Consult the current ETS Study Companion for the official test structure and timing.
What subjects are covered on the Praxis Health and Physical Education exam?
Study health education curriculum, instruction, assessment, and advocacy; personal wellness and healthy behaviors; mental health, stress, and resilience; and communication, relationships, and decision-making. Also review physical education content and instructional practices in the ETS test outline.