Requirements/Texas
Physical Education Teacher in Texas.
Two exams. No reading test for this one.
- Exams
- 2
- Passing
- 240
- Certificate
- Physical Education EC-12
The exams you have to pass
In the order most candidates take them.
01
TExES Physical Education EC-12258
Pass240
02
TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 (PPR)160
Required for a first Texas classroom certificate, whatever the subject.
Pass240
What people get wrong
Each of these costs a candidate either money or a test date.
- Physical Education EC-12 was 158. Registration for 158 closed in 2024 and the current test is 258.
- The Science of Teaching Reading exam is not required for this certificate.
Required, but not an exam
- A bachelor’s degree
- An approved educator preparation program, traditional or alternative
- Fingerprinting and a criminal history review
Now go pass them.
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Start with your examVerified 2026-08-03 against Texas Educator Certification Examination Program (tx.nesinc.com). Certification rules change by state board vote. Confirm with the state before you register for a test.