Hello jrq-ga,
Your question is very timely in light of the recent articles about the
crisis of obesity among the general American population and the
concern about the lack of physical activity among children.
My research shows that the requirements for physical education in high
school (and at all levels) varies greatly state-by-state. I was able
to find some websites that summarize what is required in each state
and who has the authority to set the requirements. If you want
additional information about specific states check with the State
Board of Education. I’ve included a few samples to show you the
variations on how state’s approach their guidance on physical
education.
I commend you on your interest in taking action to get your state to
enhance the physical health and wellbeing of its children by requiring
physical education in the schools. I’ve located some organizations and
resource sites that should help you with your advocacy.
I trust that this research meets your requirements and I wish you
success with your challenging project.
~ czh ~
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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http://www.drwoolard.com/commentary/state_pe_requirements.htm
State Physical Education Requirements
***** This page gives you a capsule summary of each state’s PE
requirements and who gets to set them.
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http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash/shpps/report_cards/index.htm
School Health Program Report Card
***** Select state you want to review. See page 2 for Physical
Education items.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash/shpps/summaries/physical_ed/index.htm
State-level Summaries: Physical Education
List of Tables
Table 2.4 States That Require Physical Education (PE), by School
Level1
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SETTING POLICIES FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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State Considering New Physical Education Requirements
No Current Time Guidelines Exist
December 4, 2002
RALEIGH, N.C. -- In the mid-1980s, North Carolina made a commitment to
physical education. Every school is required to offer it; however,
there is policy or guidelines to mandate the amount of time kids spent
in P.E.
As a result, there is no consistency in schools across the state. The
State Department of Public Instruction wants to make consistent
physical education in schools mandatory.
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http://www.cde.ca.gov/board/policies/physicaled.pdf
California State Board of Education Policy
Physical Education Requirements
Education Code Section 51210 (elementary minutes requirement);
Education Code Section 51222 (secondary minutes requirement); and
Education Code Section 51225.3 (a)(1)(F) (high school graduation
requirement). These sections require that locally adopted courses of
study at the elementary and secondary levels include physical
education; specify the minimum amount of physical education minutes to
be provided to students; and describe the two-course high school
physical education graduation requirement.
The physical education minutes required are:
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http://www.sbe.wa.gov/reports/PECompliance.htm
Physical Education Requirement Issues
Another state law (RCW 28A.230.050) requires high schools to carry
into effect all physical education requirements established in rule by
the State Board of Education. The current State Board implementing
policies (WAC 180-50-135(2) and WAC 180-51-060) require, that a
one-credit course or its equivalent shall be offered in physical
education for each grade in the high school program (grades 9-12).
WAC 180-51-060, the State Board policy on state minimum high school
graduation requirements, includes satisfactory completion of two
credits of physical education. In fall 2004, this two-credit
requirement shifts from “physical education” to two credits in “health
and fitness” (WAC 180-51-061).
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http://www.state.tn.us/education/ci/cischhealth/ciphysedfact2001-2002.htm
Physical Education in Tennessee Schools
Physical education at the secondary level is offered as part of the
Lifetime Wellness course required by the State for graduation. No
additional physical education courses are required by the State during
high school.
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CITIZEN ACTION FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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http://www.drwoolard.com/
This website is for students in Dr. Donna Woolard's Exercise Science
classes at Campbell University. These students are preparing for
careers in physical education, fitness, athletic training, sports and
sport management.
***** This site provides a wealth of resources to help you with your
interest in advocating for PE in school.
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http://www.ed.gov/programs/whitephysed/index.html
Carol M. White Physical Education Program
CFDA Number: 84.215F
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants
OSDFS (Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools ) will award grants under
this competition to local educational agencies and community-based
organizations to initiate, expand, or improve physical education
programs, including after-school programs, for students in one or more
grades from kindergarten through 12th grade in order to help students
make progress toward meeting state standards for physical education.
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http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=pr_100303.html
AMERICA'S SCHOOLCHILDREN WILL BENEFIT FROM PEP FUNDING
RESTON, VA, October 3, 2003 – America’s schoolchildren in 256 local
education agencies and community-based organizations across the
country will benefit from $59 million from the U.S. Congress to help
improve school physical education programs, announced the National
Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE).
Entitled the Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress Grants,
the funding may be used to support innovative approaches that will
equip students with the knowledge to be healthy and physically active
for a lifetime.
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http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=pr_100703.html
NASPE URGES PARENTS TO MONITOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS OF THEIR
CHILDREN
RESTON, VA, October 6, 2003 – How physically active is your child? The
National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) urges
parents and children to begin monitoring the daily physical activity
levels of their children, and to participate in the seventh annual
International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 8.
***** This article gives 10 action items for parents to address with
their children’s schools.
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http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=about-welcome.html
The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) is a
nonprofit professional organization comprised of individuals engaged
in the study of human movement and the delivery of sport and physical
activity programs. Through its members as well as corporate and public
partnerships, NASPE develops and supports quality sport and physical
activity programs that promote healthy behaviors and individual
well-being. Educating the American public about the importance of
physical education for all children and youth is a primary focus.
NASPE's 20,000 members include K-12 physical educators, college and
university faculty, researchers, coaches, athletic directors and
trainers.
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http://www.aahperd.org/aahperd/template.cfm?template=aahperd101.html
If you want to learn more about the "who, what, and why" of the
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and
Dance...click here. Over 23 thousand members--professionals and future
professionals--use AAHPERD as their link to current information in
health, physical education, sport, recreation and dance. Research on
various aspects of healthy, creative living and best practices for
conducting programs are shared at the annual convention attended by
over 5,000 members.
http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=advocacyTips.html
Advocacy Tips
***** See list of articles for suggested action and Related Links for
lots of additional resources.
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