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Key Facts: FTCE Health K-12 Exam

019

FTCE Health K-12 Test Code

Florida DOE / Pearson

~100

Multiple-Choice Questions

fl.nesinc.com (2026)

200

Passing Scaled Score

Florida DOE

2.5 hours

Time Limit

fl.nesinc.com

$150

Per-Attempt Fee

Pearson (2026)

16

Competencies (current version)

FTCE Test Information Guide

9

Competencies (from July 1, 2026)

FTCE Test Information Guide

K-12

Grade Coverage

Florida DOE

Sample FTCE Health K-12 Practice Questions

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1The National Health Education Standards organize health instruction around eight standards. Which standard focuses on students' ability to analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, and technology on health behaviors?
A.Standard 2: Analyzing Influences
B.Standard 1: Core Concepts
C.Standard 7: Self-Management
D.Standard 8: Advocacy
Explanation: Standard 2 of the National Health Education Standards specifically addresses analyzing the influence of internal and external factors—family, peers, culture, media, and technology—on health behaviors. This is a foundational skill in skills-based health education.
2A health teacher wants students to develop functional health knowledge and the skills to apply it. This approach is best described as which type of health education?
A.Skills-based health education
B.Content-only instruction
C.Abstinence-only programming
D.Test-preparation instruction
Explanation: Skills-based health education emphasizes both functional knowledge and the personal and social skills needed to apply that knowledge to real-life situations. It is the model recommended by the CDC and reflected in the National Health Education Standards.
3According to the Health Belief Model, a person is most likely to take a preventive health action when they believe the benefits of acting outweigh which of the following?
A.The perceived barriers to taking action
B.The severity of the disease
C.The cues to action they receive
D.Their level of self-efficacy
Explanation: The Health Belief Model predicts that behavior change occurs when an individual perceives that the benefits of action outweigh the barriers to it. Perceived barriers are the costs or obstacles that must be overcome relative to the perceived benefits.
4When writing a measurable learning objective for a health lesson, which verb best supports assessment of higher-order thinking using Bloom's taxonomy?
A.Evaluate
B.List
C.Recall
D.Name
Explanation: In Bloom's taxonomy, 'evaluate' represents a higher-order cognitive process requiring students to make judgments based on criteria. Lower-order verbs like list, recall, and name target the remembering level only.
5A teacher uses role-play to let students practice refusing an offer of cigarettes from a peer. This instructional strategy most directly develops which health skill?
A.Interpersonal communication and refusal skills
B.Accessing valid health information
C.Goal setting
D.Advocacy for community health
Explanation: Role-playing refusal scenarios builds interpersonal communication and refusal skills, allowing students to rehearse assertive responses in a safe setting. This aligns with National Health Education Standard 4.
6Which assessment method best measures whether students can apply decision-making skills to a realistic health scenario rather than simply recall facts?
A.A performance-based authentic assessment
B.A true/false quiz
C.A vocabulary matching worksheet
D.A multiple-choice recall test
Explanation: Performance-based authentic assessments require students to demonstrate skills by applying them to realistic tasks, such as working through a decision-making model for a health dilemma. This measures application rather than recall.
7A health educator wants students to identify trustworthy online health information. Which criterion is the strongest indicator that a website provides reliable health content?
A.The site is sponsored by a government agency or accredited medical organization
B.The site appears first in search engine results
C.The site has bright graphics and many advertisements
D.The site allows users to post personal opinions freely
Explanation: Sponsorship by a government agency (such as the CDC) or an accredited medical organization is a strong indicator of reliability because such sources are accountable and evidence-based. Domains ending in .gov or .edu are generally more trustworthy.
8The chambers of the heart that receive blood returning to the heart are the:
A.Atria
B.Ventricles
C.Valves
D.Aortas
Explanation: The two atria are the upper chambers that receive blood returning to the heart—the right atrium from the body and the left atrium from the lungs. The ventricles then pump blood out of the heart.
9Which body system is primarily responsible for gas exchange, bringing oxygen into the blood and removing carbon dioxide?
A.Respiratory system
B.Digestive system
C.Endocrine system
D.Lymphatic system
Explanation: The respiratory system carries out gas exchange in the alveoli of the lungs, where oxygen diffuses into the blood and carbon dioxide diffuses out to be exhaled. This is its primary function.
10A student asks why insulin is important. The most accurate explanation is that insulin:
A.Helps cells take in glucose to regulate blood sugar levels
B.Carries oxygen to the muscles during exercise
C.Breaks down proteins in the stomach
D.Stimulates the production of red blood cells
Explanation: Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream, lowering and regulating blood sugar levels. A lack of effective insulin leads to diabetes.

About the FTCE Health K-12 Exam

The FTCE Health K-12 (019) is the Florida subject area exam required to teach health education in grades K-12. It covers health education foundations, anatomy, disease prevention, nutrition, fitness, mental health, sexual health, substance use, violence prevention, and safety.

Exam sponsor: Florida DOE / Pearson. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

2 hours and 30 minutes

Passing Score

200 scaled score

Exam / Certification Fees

$150 per attempt

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22%

Foundations, Standards & Instruction

Health education theories, the National Health Education Standards, health literacy, skills-based teaching, lesson design, and assessment

18%

Anatomy, Disease Prevention & Wellness

Body systems, communicable and chronic disease prevention, the immune system, and personal health behaviors

21%

Nutrition, Fitness & Mental Health

Nutrition, MyPlate, the FITT principle, fitness components, stress management, and emotional health

25%

Sexual Health, Substance Use & Violence

Human development and sexuality, STI and pregnancy prevention, addiction, bullying, abuse, and violence prevention

14%

Consumer, Community & Safety

Media and consumer health literacy, community and environmental health, injury prevention, and first aid

Preparing for the FTCE Health K-12 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 200 scaled score
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours and 30 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: $150 per attempt Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

FTCE Health K-12: Suggested Study Strategy

1Prioritize the highest-weighted areas: sexual health, substance use, and instructional practices together make up a large share of the exam
2Memorize the eight National Health Education Standards and be able to match classroom activities to each one
3Review body systems and their primary functions, since anatomy and physiology questions test core concepts
4Know the FITT principle, MyPlate, macronutrients, and the health-related components of fitness for the nutrition and fitness domain
5Study mandatory-reporter rules and the warning signs of bullying, abuse, depression, and substance use
6Practice applying first-aid steps such as CPR rate, choking response, and bleeding control to scenario questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FTCE Health K-12 test code?

The FTCE Health K-12 subject area examination is test code 019. It is administered by Pearson on behalf of the Florida Department of Education.

How many questions are on the FTCE Health K-12 (019)?

The current version has approximately 100 multiple-choice questions. A revised version effective July 1, 2026 has approximately 80 multiple-choice questions. Both allow 2 hours and 30 minutes.

What score do I need to pass the FTCE Health K-12?

You must earn a scaled score of at least 200 to pass the FTCE Health K-12 (019). Scores are reported on a scale that typically ranges from 100 to 300.

How much does the FTCE Health K-12 cost?

The Health K-12 (019) subject area exam costs $150 per attempt. Retakes are an additional $150 each, and full certification also requires the FTCE General Knowledge test.

What topics are on the FTCE Health K-12 exam?

Topics include health education foundations and instruction, anatomy and physiology, disease prevention, nutrition and fitness, mental and emotional health, sexual health, substance use, violence prevention, and safety.

Is the FTCE Health K-12 exam changing in 2026?

Yes. For exams taken on or after July 1, 2026, the blueprint consolidates the 16 competencies into nine. The subject matter and the 200 passing score remain the same.