2124 Physical Education and Health Class

The board recognizes that a healthy school environment prepares students for college, careers, and successful futures. Additionally, physical education and health instruction are mandated in Washington state. The board is committed to providing students with quality physical education and health classes.

Physical Education and Health Program

The district’s K-12 physical education programs will be aligned with the Washington State Health and Physical Education K-12 Learning Standards and will include, but not be limited to, the development of knowledge and skills to be physically active, eat nutritiously, access reliable health information and services, communicate effectively, and set health-enhancing goals. Physical education class is not to be used or withheld as punishment for any reason.

The district will ensure that the following requirements are met:

  • All students in grades one through eight receive an average of one hundred instructional minutes per week of physical education per year.
  • All high school students are required to complete a minimum of three semesters (1.5 credits) of physical education and one semester (0.5 credit) of health education.
  • Any student who is excused from participation on account of physical disability, employment, religious belief, participation in directed athletics or military science and tactics, or for other good cause will be required to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge portion of the fitness requirement, in accordance with FPS Policy 2407: Health and Physical Education Mastery-Based Credit.
  • The district will offer a one-credit course or its equivalent in physical education open to all grades in the high school program (grades 9-12).
  • All students have equal and equitable opportunities for health and physical education.
  • All students, from kindergarten through grade 12, will participate in a quality, standards-based health and physical education program.
  • Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) developed assessments or other strategies will be used in health and physical education, formerly known as classroom-based assessments.

PE program data shall be submitted annually as indicated in RCW 28A.230.055, in accordance with annual reporting requirements and data protocols of RCW 28A.300.507.

As a best practice and subject to available funding, the district will strive to ensure that the following occur:

  • Students will be moderately to vigorously active for at least 50% of class time during most or all physical education class sessions.
  • All schools will have certificated physical education teachers providing instruction.
  • All schools will have appropriate class sizes, facilities, equipment, and supplies needed to deliver quality health and physical education consistent with state standards.
  • All physical education teachers will be encouraged to participate in professional development in physical education at least once a year.
Legal References:
RCW 28A.230.040 Physical Education – Grades 1-8
RCW 28A.230.050 Physical Education in High Schools
RCW 28A.230.055 Physical Education Programs – Annual Review
RCW 28A.230.095 Essential academic learning requirements and assessments – Verification reports
WAC 180-51-068 State subject and credit requirements for high school graduation – Students entering the ninth grade on or after July 1, 2015
WAC 392-410-135 Physical Education – Grade school and high school requirement

WAC 392-410-136 Physical Education Requirement – Excuse

Adoption Date: 9/24/24
Franklin Pierce Schools
Revised:
Classification: Encouraged