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Section 3: Test Summary and Framework
WEST–E Health/Fitness (029)

The Washington Educator Skills Tests–Endorsements (WEST–E) are designed to measure a candidate's knowledge of the subject-area content contained in the test framework for each field. All WEST–E tests are fully aligned with the state's teacher endorsement competencies and, as applicable, the Essential Academic Learning Requirements.

Test Summary

This test summary describes general testing information as well as the approximate percentage of the total test score derived from each content domain. The test framework, organized by content domain, contains the objectives that define the content for the test.

Format Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test
Number of Questions Approximately 110 multiple-choice questions
Test Session 2 hours and 30 minutes (does not include 15-minute tutorial and nondisclosure agreement)
Passing Score 240 (scores are calculated in a range from 100 to 300)
Test Code 029

Pie chart of approximate test weighting outlined in the table below.

Table outlining sample test content and subject weighting by sub area and objective
Key Approximate
Percentage of Test
Content Domain Range of Objectives
I 19% Factors Affecting Growth and Development 0001 to 0005
II 16% Living Safely and Reducing Risks 0006 to 0009
III 16% Consumer and Safety Skills 0010 to 0013
IV 30% Motor Skills and Movement Activities 0014 to 0021
V 19% Physical Fitness in Everyday Life 0022 to 0026

Test Framework

Factors Affecting Growth and Development

Objective 0001: Understand stages and patterns of human growth and development.

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Objective 0002: Understand anatomy and physiology in relation to physical activity and fitness, growth and development, and recovery from illness and injury.

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Objective 0003: Understand the importance of proper nutrition for maintaining health and physical performance.

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Objective 0004: Understand components of and strategies to enhance mental and emotional health.

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Objective 0005: Understand components of and strategies to enhance social health.

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Living Safely and Reducing Risks

Objective 0006: Understand the nature, control, and prevention of disease.

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Objective 0007: Understand the relationship between sexual behaviors and personal health.

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Objective 0008: Understand the physical, emotional, and legal consequences of using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

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Objective 0009: Understand how to use risk-assessment, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills to make informed choices about health and fitness behaviors and lifestyle factors.

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Consumer and Safety Skills

Objective 0010: Understand methods and skills for selecting and evaluating health and fitness information, products, and services.

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Objective 0011: Understand the impact of society, culture, and the media on personal and community health and fitness.

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Objective 0012: Understand how environmental factors affect individual and community health.

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Objective 0013: Understand personal care and safety, accident and injury prevention, and response to emergencies.

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Motor Skills and Movement Activities

Objective 0014: Understand principles and characteristics of motor development, motor learning, and motor control.

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Objective 0015: Understand movement and biomechanical principles.

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Objective 0016: Understand critical elements of fundamental and complex motor skills.

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Objective 0017: Understand principles, techniques, skills, activities, organizational strategies, and safety procedures for rhythmic activities and dance.

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Objective 0018: Understand principles, techniques, skills, activities, organizational strategies, and safety procedures for stunts, tumbling, and gymnastics.

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Objective 0019: Understand principles, techniques, skills, activities, organizational strategies, and safety procedures for individual and outdoor pursuits.

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Objective 0020: Understand principles, techniques, skills, activities, organizational strategies, and safety procedures for dual and team sports.

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Objective 0021: Understand principles, techniques, skills, activities, organizational strategies, and safety procedures for cooperative and group games.

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Physical Fitness in Everyday Life

Objective 0022: Understand principles and benefits of health-related components of physical fitness.

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Objective 0023: Understand principles, activities, and techniques for assessing and promoting health-related fitness components.

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Objective 0024: Understand principles and procedures for developing physical fitness plans.

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Objective 0025: Understand the relationship between physical activity and the development of responsible personal and social behaviors and traits.

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Objective 0026: Understand career and recreational opportunities in health and fitness.

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