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Exam Overview
The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Health and Physical Education (112–113) is a key requirement for individuals seeking to teach health and physical education in Michigan schools. The exam ensures that candidates possess the essential content knowledge and professional understanding to support student wellness and physical development across diverse learning environments.
Exam Pattern and Key Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Tests | Health and Physical Education Subtest 1 (112, Health Education) and Subtest 2 (113, Physical Education); both are required |
| Endorsement | MC (Health and Physical Education); a Professional Knowledge and Skills test is also required for certification |
| Questions | 80 multiple-choice questions per subtest (four answer choices) |
| Testing time | 1 hour 45 minutes per subtest, plus 15 minutes for the tutorial and nondisclosure agreement (2-hour appointment) |
| Format | Computer-based test, by appointment year-round, Monday–Saturday, at test centers in Michigan and nationwide |
| Fee | $115 per subtest (additional fees may apply) |
| Scoring | Scaled scores from 100 to 300; passing score 220 on each subtest |
| Score reports | Released within 6 weeks of testing |
| Administered by | Evaluation Systems group of Pearson for the Michigan Department of Education (mttc.nesinc.com) |
Exam Structure
Each subtest has three subareas. The approximate weights below come from the official test framework:
| Subtest | Subarea | Objectives | Approx. weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Health Education | I. Health Promotion and Risk Reduction | 001–002 | 32.5% |
| 112 Health Education | II. Health Literacy and Social-Emotional Health | 003–004 | 32.5% |
| 112 Health Education | III. The Health Education Program | 005–008 | 35% |
| 113 Physical Education | IV. Motor Learning and Movement Concepts | 009–010 | 32.5% |
| 113 Physical Education | V. Health-Related Fitness | 011–012 | 32.5% |
| 113 Physical Education | VI. The Physical Education Program | 013–016 | 35% |
Why This Exam Matters
Passing the MTTC 112–113 exam demonstrates that you:
- Know the health content and the physical education content that Michigan teachers are expected to teach
- Can plan developmentally appropriate, standards-based instruction and assessment
- Are ready to promote student wellness, physical literacy, and lifelong health behaviors
- Meet a required step toward the Michigan Health and Physical Education endorsement
This certification not only opens doors to employment but also equips you to make a lasting impact on students' physical, mental, and social well-being.
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