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Key Facts: ETEC Health & PE Licence Test Exam

The ETEC health and physical education licence test is set by the National Center for Assessment (Qiyas) under ETEC.

ETEC's guide lists 21 standards in seven domains, led by Health Sciences at 30%.

Specialized licence tests have 60 to 88 multiple-choice questions, depending on the specialization, according to the Qiyas FAQ.

ETEC lists two hours for paper-based professional licence tests, and calculators are not allowed.

Each professional licence test costs 100 SAR, and issuing or upgrading a licence costs 100 SAR.

Licence test results are valid for five calendar years from the result announcement.

The official test is in Arabic; this OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

Independent practice for the ETEC/Qiyas health and physical education teacher licence test: 100 English MCQs distributed by ETEC's published domain weights, covering anatomy and exercise physiology, fitness and nutrition, injuries and first aid, healthy lifestyle and safety, biomechanics and motor learning, sport psychology, game rules and training, adapted PE, competition management and PE teaching methods and research. The real test is in Arabic, with 60–88 items depending on specialization; this bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

Sample ETEC Health & PE Licence Test Practice Questions

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1Which type of synovial joint, found at the shoulder and the hip, allows the widest range of movement in all planes?
A.Hinge joint, as in the elbow and knee
B.Pivot joint, as between the first two neck vertebrae
C.Ball-and-socket joint
D.Saddle joint, as at the base of the thumb
Explanation: In a ball-and-socket joint a rounded head fits into a cup-shaped socket, allowing flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation and circumduction. The shoulder and hip are the classic examples. Knowing the joint types is part of the anatomy standard for health and physical education teachers.
2During the lifting (concentric) phase of a biceps curl, what role does the triceps brachii play?
A.Antagonist
B.Agonist (prime mover)
C.Synergist
D.Fixator (stabiliser)
Explanation: The biceps is the agonist that flexes the elbow. The triceps, on the opposite side of the joint, relaxes and lengthens in a controlled way as the antagonist.
3Which part of the brain chiefly coordinates smooth, accurate movement and balance, for example when a student learns to walk along a beam?
A.The speech area of the cerebral cortex
B.The medulla oblongata
C.The hypothalamus
D.The cerebellum
Explanation: The cerebellum compares intended movement with actual movement and fine-tunes timing, coordination and balance. It plays a central role when motor skills are learned and refined. The anatomy standard includes the structure and divisions of the nervous system.
4Two students have the same body mass index (BMI). Why might a PE teacher still judge their health differently?
A.BMI already measures each student's exact percentage of body fat
B.BMI does not separate fat from muscle, so body composition may differ
C.BMI depends only on height, so weight changes do not affect it
D.BMI cannot be calculated at all for school-age students
Explanation: BMI (weight in kg ÷ height in m²) reflects total mass relative to height, so a muscular student and a student with more body fat can have the same value. Body-composition measures, such as skinfolds, and BMI-for-age percentiles for young people give a fuller picture. The standard asks teachers to understand body composition from a health perspective.
5Which energy system supplies most of the ATP for a maximal 3-second vertical jump?
A.Aerobic (oxidative) system
B.Phosphagen (ATP–PC) system
C.Anaerobic glycolysis (lactic acid system)
D.Fat oxidation
Explanation: Very short, maximal efforts rely on stored ATP and creatine phosphate, which release energy almost instantly but last only about 10 seconds. Explaining the body's energy systems is part of the exercise-physiology standard.
6Well-trained endurance athletes often have a resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute. What is the main reason?
A.A smaller heart that needs fewer beats
B.A lower number of red blood cells
C.Less muscle mass, so resting oxygen demand falls
D.A larger stroke volume, so each beat pumps more blood
Explanation: Endurance training enlarges the left ventricle's capacity and improves filling, increasing stroke volume. Because each beat delivers more blood, the heart can meet resting needs with fewer beats.
7Which feature is typical of Type I (slow-twitch) muscle fibres?
A.Many mitochondria and high resistance to fatigue
B.Fast contraction and high force but rapid fatigue
C.Large glycogen stores used mainly for 10-second sprints
D.Few capillaries and very little myoglobin
Explanation: Slow-twitch fibres are rich in mitochondria, capillaries and myoglobin, so they produce ATP aerobically and resist fatigue. They suit endurance activities such as distance running.
8Which measurement is regarded as the best single indicator of cardiorespiratory (aerobic) fitness?
A.Resting blood pressure measured after sitting quietly
B.Handgrip strength measured with a dynamometer
C.Maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max)
D.Sit-and-reach flexibility distance
Explanation: VO₂max is the highest rate at which the body can take up and use oxygen during intense exercise. In schools it is usually estimated with field tests such as a 20 m shuttle run. The physiology standard includes measurements of how well the heart, lungs and muscles work.
9Which of these is a health-related (rather than skill-related) component of physical fitness?
A.Agility
B.Body composition
C.Reaction time
D.Power
Explanation: The five health-related components are cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. They are linked to disease prevention and everyday function. Skill-related components (agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time and speed) matter mainly for sport performance.
10The ability to change the direction of the whole body quickly and accurately is called:
A.Speed
B.Agility
C.Power
D.Coordination
Explanation: Agility combines rapid deceleration, change of direction and acceleration. It is tested with tasks such as the shuttle run or the Illinois agility test.

About the ETEC Health & PE Licence Test Exam

The Saudi Specialized Professional License Test for health and physical education (التربية الصحية والبدنية) teachers is the ETEC/Qiyas subject test that, with the general educational test, determines eligibility for a teacher professional licence. ETEC's candidate guide weights seven domains: Health Sciences (30%), Curricula and Teaching Methods (24%), Motor Behaviour and Psychology (22%), Foundations of Games (12%), and Programme Management, Adapted Physical Education, and Health and Physical Education and Society (4% each). This is independent practice by OpenExamPrep. The official test is in Arabic, so this bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or a simulation of the Arabic test.

Exam sponsor: National Center for Assessment (Qiyas), Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Professional licensure for physical education teachers requires two ETEC/Qiyas tests: the general educational test and the specialized test, which ETEC titles health and physical education (التربية الصحية والبدنية). The specialized test samples ETEC's 21 standards in seven weighted domains. It is in Arabic, multiple-choice, delivered on paper or digitally depending on the specialization, and taken without a calculator. (The school subject itself is named Physical Education and Self-Defense in the Ministry of Education's study plans.)

Time Limit

Two hours for paper-based professional licence tests (ETEC FAQ). Confirm the duration shown for your paper or digital booking.

Passing Score

No single published pass mark. ETEC's Professional Licence Rules (1445 AH) place candidates by the lower of their general and specialized scores (50–69, 70–79, 80+) together with qualification and years of experience; a minimum of 50 in both tests is required for any licence level.

Exam / Certification Fees

100 SAR for the specialized test (the general educational test is a separate 100 SAR; licence issue or upgrade is 100 SAR).

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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30%

Health Sciences

Anatomy, exercise physiology, fitness, nutrition, injuries and first aid, healthy lifestyle and safety (standards 6.21.1, 6.21.2, 6.21.5–6.21.7, 6.21.19 and 6.21.20).

22%

Motor Behaviour and Psychology

Biomechanics, motor learning, movement concepts and fundamental skills, motor development and sport psychology (standards 6.21.3, 6.21.4, 6.21.8, 6.21.10 and 6.21.11).

4%

Management and Organisation of HPE Programmes

Management functions, competitions and talent identification (standard 6.21.9).

4%

Adapted Physical Education

Programmes for students with special needs (standard 6.21.12).

12%

Theoretical and Applied Foundations of Games

Sports skills, rules and history, training principles and game plans (standards 6.21.13 and 6.21.21).

4%

Health and Physical Education and Society

Community, values, sports appearance and national achievements (standard 6.21.14).

24%

Curricula and Teaching Methods of HPE

Teaching methods, curricula, strategy selection and research (standards 6.21.15–6.21.18).

Preparing for the ETEC Health & PE Licence Test Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No single published pass mark. ETEC's Professional Licence Rules (1445 AH) place candidates by the lower of their general and specialized scores (50–69, 70–79, 80+) together with qualification and years of experience; a minimum of 50 in both tests is required for any licence level.
  • Assessment: Professional licensure for physical education teachers requires two ETEC/Qiyas tests: the general educational test and the specialized test, which ETEC titles health and physical education (التربية الصحية والبدنية). The specialized test samples ETEC's 21 standards in seven weighted domains. It is in Arabic, multiple-choice, delivered on paper or digitally depending on the specialization, and taken without a calculator. (The school subject itself is named Physical Education and Self-Defense in the Ministry of Education's study plans.)
  • Time limit: Two hours for paper-based professional licence tests (ETEC FAQ). Confirm the duration shown for your paper or digital booking.
  • Exam / certification fees: 100 SAR for the specialized test (the general educational test is a separate 100 SAR; licence issue or upgrade is 100 SAR). Official sources

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ETEC Health & PE Licence Test: Suggested Study Strategy

1Spend the most time on Health Sciences (30%): anatomy, energy systems, fitness components and calculations, nutrition, first aid, healthy lifestyle and safety.
2Do not neglect curricula, teaching methods and research (24%): Mosston's styles, whole–part methods, TGfU, Sport Education, assessment and action research.
3Practise hand calculations without a calculator, such as target heart rate, tournament match counts and torque.
4Know current official rules for curriculum sports, such as offside, free kicks, volleyball contacts and rotation, athletics false starts and relay zones.
5Review sport psychology and motor learning: motivation, arousal and anxiety, goal setting, feedback types and practice scheduling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the ETEC health and physical education licence test cover?

ETEC's candidate guide lists 21 standards in seven weighted domains: Health Sciences (30%), Motor Behaviour and Psychology (22%), Programme Management (4%), Adapted Physical Education (4%), Foundations of Games (12%), Health and Physical Education and Society (4%) and Curricula and Teaching Methods (24%).

Which tests are needed for a teacher professional licence?

Candidates need valid results in two ETEC/Qiyas tests: the general educational test and the specialized test for their specialization. The licence level then depends on the lower of the two scores, the candidate's qualification and years of teaching experience.

In what language is the official test, and is this bank a translation?

ETEC states that professional licence tests are in Arabic, except the English-language specialization. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for reviewing the same health, movement and teaching knowledge. It is not an official translation or a simulation of the Arabic test.

How many questions are on the specialized test, and how long is it?

ETEC gives a range of 60 to 88 multiple-choice questions for specialized tests, depending on the specialization, and lists two hours for paper-based tests. The count for this test is not published separately, and calculators are not allowed.

How much does it cost?

ETEC's Professional Licence Rules set the fee at 100 SAR per test and 100 SAR for issuing or upgrading the licence, so the specialized and general tests are 100 SAR each.