(cf. 5121 - Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement)
(cf. 6142.8 - Comprehensive Health Education)
(cf. 6145.21 - Sportsmanship)
(cf. 6146.1 - High School Graduation Requirements/Standards of Proficiency)
The Board shall approve the components of the physical education program.
(cf. 6143 - Courses of Study)
Physical education staff shall take special care to ensure that excessive physical exertion is not required of students who have informed staff of a heart or respiratory condition or other physical disability that may restrict such activity. Any dispute concerning such a condition shall be submitted to the principal or designee, who may make appropriate inquiries consistent with state and federal law. An appropriate alternative activity shall be provided for these students.
(cf. 6164.6 - Identification and Education under Section 504)
Physical education staff shall appropriately limit the amount or type of physical exercise required of students during air pollution episodes, hot weather, or other inclement conditions.
(cf. 3516 - Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
49066 Grades; physical education class
51241 Temporary or permanent exemption from physical education
51242 Exemption from physical education for athletic program participants
52316 Excuse from attending physical education classes
60800 Physical performance test
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
3051.5 Adapted Physical Education for Individuals with Exceptional Needs
10060 Criteria for Physical Education Program
CODE OF REGULAIONS, TITLE 15
4346 Exemption from P.E.
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 29
794 Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504
53 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen 230 (1970)
Management Resources:
CDE PROGRAM ADVISORIES
0418.89 Physical Education, April 18, 1989
Policy ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: September 9, 1997 Alhambra, California