Theory and educational research are used in all three tasks in the edTPA. Having a list of theories with applications for physical education and movement settings is an important reference for teacher candidates. Below is a partial example, a complete table is included in the referenced publication below.

Description of Theory and Applications to Physical Education

Adapted with permission from the comprehensive online preparation guide. [1]

Additional Resources

Theories of Learning - TeachPE.com

This article describes multiple theories that can be applied to physical education along with links to motor skill acquisition.

Schema Theory for PE Instruction - Edtpatips.com

This article explores how activating prior knowledge connects physical education and schema theory.

Three Domains of Learning: Cognitive, Affective, Psychomotor - The Second Principle

This article explains and gives examples of learning in all three domains.

REFERENCES

1. Johnson, R. A., Brummitt, N. (2021). Physical education edTPA online preparation guide. Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL.