Physical Education CBE Practice Exam

How does technology support assessment in physical education?

Wearables and apps track activity and health metrics to inform progress and programming while respecting privacy. Technology replaces teacher judgment entirely. Data collection is optional and rarely useful. Devices only measure steps and ignore other outcomes.

Correct Answer:

Wearables and apps track activity and health metrics to inform progress and programming while respecting privacy.

Explanation:

Technology in physical education assessment uses wearables, apps, and digital dashboards to collect objective data on how students move, perform, and recover. This information lets teachers track progress over time, compare against targets, and adjust activities and goals to fit each student, while mindful of privacy and consent. Devices can measure more than steps—heart rate and training load reveal intensity, GPS shows distance and speed in outdoor activities, and apps or video tools can analyze technique and skill execution. Because the data informs planning and feedback, technology supports teacher judgment rather than replaces it. The result is a richer, data-informed picture of student fitness and learning that can drive personalized programming and accountability.

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