To be recommended for State Certification in physical education, students must demonstrate a "competent" level of performance in 10 standards through course work in the professional sequence and student teaching. The 10 standards are described as follows in a manner indicating what students will do upon completion:

1. Apply content knowledge to design and implement instruction (NCATE Standard 1 & 6)
2. Implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences (NCATE Standard 2)
3. Develop interpersonal relationships
4. Employ effective communication skills. (NCATE Standard 5)
5. Implement effective classroom management techniques (NCATE Standard 4)
6. Use effective instructional skills.
7. Employ appropriate assessment & evaluation techniques (NCATE Standard 7)
8. Develop a climate for diverse learning & inclusion (NCATE Standard 3)
9. Develop effective coaching techniques
10. Show continuing personal and professional growth (NCATE Standard 8 & 9)