TExES Physical Education EC-12 Practice Exam

Which statement does not align with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 regarding physical education?

1. No person can be excluded from participation or subjected to sex discrimination based on gender.

2. Students may be grouped by ability without regard to gender.

3. Separation by gender is prohibited during contact sports using skill norms.

4. Human sexuality classes may be taught separately for boys and girls.

The correct answer is: Separation by gender is prohibited during contact sports using skill norms.

The statement that does not align with Title IX is the claim regarding the separation by gender during contact sports using skill norms. Title IX aims to eliminate sex-based discrimination in educational environments, including physical education. With this in mind, the law mandates that students should not be segregated based solely on their gender when participating in contact sports, as this could lead to discriminatory practices and reinforce gender stereotypes. The essence of Title IX is to ensure equitable access and opportunity. Therefore, grouping students by ability, regardless of gender, aligns with Title IX's principles of fairness and inclusivity in physical education programs. Furthermore, although there can be conditions under which certain classes might be separated (like human sexuality classes), this is not consistent with the overall goal of Title IX, which is to create an equitable educational environment free from discrimination. Thus, the selection correctly identifies that the claim regarding separation in contact sports contradicts the objectives of Title IX.