Professional staff will provide physical education instruction that complies with the established curriculum and academic standards to ensure that students develop required skills and knowledge.

The physical education curriculum and program will be reviewed and updated, as appropriate.

District schools will encourage all students to participate in physical education classes.

Physical education staff will utilize appropriate instructional strategies that provide meaningful inclusion of all students, regardless of skill or fitness level.

The district’s physical education programs will:

Provide physical activity options and alternatives from a variety of categories such as outdoor, rhythmical, and lifetime;
Feature cooperative as well as competitive games;
Teach self-management skills as well as movement skills;
Actively teach cooperation, fair play, and responsible participation;
Promote participation in physical activity outside of school;
Endeavor to be an enjoyable experience for students;
Encourage lifelong participation in health-enhancing physical activities;
Attempt to create a positive learning environment in which students feel safe and supported; and
Utilize physical activities that are developmentally appropriate.

Suitably adapted physical education will be included, when practicable, as part of a student’s IEP, Section 504 Plan, or accommodation when chronic health problems, disabling conditions, or other special needs preclude such student’s participation in regular physical education instruction or activities. Documented medical conditions and disabilities will be accommodated in accordance with the applicable IEP or Section 504 Plan.

An annual assessment and inventory of equipment, facilities, and resources used for physical education courses will be made by physical education staff. Equipment, facilities, and resources determined to be obsolete, out-of-date, unusable, or unsafe will be reported for disposition.

Physical education staff will attend professional development opportunities and inservice programs, in accordance with board policy.

District schools will discourage the withholding or use of physical education solely as a form of punishment.

Student physical activity on school grounds during school hours will be supervised to enforce safety rules and to attempt to prevent injuries.

Building administrators are encouraged to notify district staff that physical activity (e.g., recess) will not be used or withheld as a form of punishment;

USD 343

Wellness

Wellness Policy

Local Health and Wellness

District Health And Wellness Plan

Nutrition Promotion And Education

Lessons and Activities

Family and Community Involvement

Physical Activity

Physical Education

Assessment

Family and Community Involvement

Other School Based Activities

Fundraisers

Nutrition Guidelines For All Foods/beverages At School

Competitive Foods

Non-Sold Competitive Foods

Marketing/Contracting

Safe Routes To School

Personal And Community Health

Tabacco Prevention

Student Tobacco Policy

Adult/Staff Tobacco Policy

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids