The Board of Trustees recognizes the positive benefits of physical activity for student health and academic achievement. The Board desires to provide a physical education program that supports the District's coordinated student wellness program, provides an adequate amount of moderate to vigorous physical activity, builds interest and proficiency in movement skills, and encourages students' lifelong fitness through physical activity. Besides promoting high levels of personal achievement and a positive self-image, physical education activities should teach students how to cooperate in the achievement of common goals.
(cf. 5030 - Student Wellness)
(cf. 5121 - Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement)
(cf. 6142.8 - Comprehensive Health Education)
(cf. 6145.2 - Athletic Competition)
(cf. 6146.1 - High School Graduation Requirements)
(cf. 6190 - Evaluation of the Instructional Program)
The Board shall approve the components of the physical education program. The District's program shall be aligned with state content standards and curriculum frameworks for physical education and shall provide a developmentally appropriate sequence of instruction including, at appropriate grade levels, the effects of physical activity upon dynamic health, the mechanics of body movement, aquatics, gymnastics and tumbling, individual and dual sports, rhythms and dance, team sports, and combatives such as self-defense and fencing.
(cf. 6011 - Academic Standards)
(cf. 6143 - Courses of Study)
The District's program shall provide equal opportunities for participation in physical education instruction regardless of gender
(cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities)
An appropriate alternative activity or exemption from the physical education class shall be provided for a student with disabilities in accordance with his/her individualized education program or Section 504 accommodation plan.
(cf. 6159 - Individualized Education Program)
(cf. 6164.6 - Identification and Education Under Section 504)
Physical education staff shall appropriately adjust the amount or type of physical exercise required of students during air pollution episodes, hot weather or other inclement conditions or as needed to accommodate individual student health needs.
(cf. 3516 - Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan)
The District's physical education program shall be provided by appropriately credentialed teachers. Continuing professional development shall be offered to physical education teachers and to classroom teachers serving as instructors of physical education in order to enhance the quality of instruction and the variety of activities offered.
(cf. 4112.2 - Certification)
(cf. 4131 - Staff Development)
(cf. 4222 - Teacher Aides/Paraprofessionals)
The Superintendent or designee shall annually administer the physical fitness test designated by the State board of Education to students in grades 5, 7, and 9. (Education Code 60800)
The Superintendent or designee shall annually report to the Board the results for the physical fitness testing for each school and all applicable grade levels.
(cf. 0500 - Accountability)
(cf. 6190 - Evaluation of the Instructional Program)
The Superintendent or designee shall report the aggregate results for the physical fitness testing in the annual school accountability report card required by Education code 33126 and 35256. (Education Code 60800)
(cf. 0510 - School Accountability Report Card)
Temporary Exemptions
The Superintendent or designee may grant a temporary exemption from physical education under either of the following conditions: (Education Code 51241)
1. The student is ill or injured and a modified program to meet his/her needs cannot be provided.
2. The student is enrolled for one-half time or less.
Two-Year Exemptions
With a student's consent, the superintendent or designee may exempt the student from any two years of physical education courses during grades 10-12 provided that the student has satisfactorily met any five of the six standards of the state's physical fitness test in grade 9. (Education Code 51241)
Upon request by students and/or their parents/guardians, the Superintendent or designee may administer the physical fitness test to students in grades 10-12 who need to pass the test in order to qualify for a two-year exemption from physical education courses.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
33126 School accountability report card
33350-33354 CDE responsibilities re: physical education
35256 School accountability report card
49066 Grades; physical education class
51210 Course of study, grades 1-6
51220 Course of study, grades 7-12
51222 Physical education
51223 Physical education, elementary schools
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
1040-1048 Physical performance test
3051.5 Adapted physical education for individuals with exceptional needs
10060 Criteria for high school physical education programs
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 29
794 Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42
1751 Note Local wellness policy
ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS
53 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 230 (1970)
Management Resources:
CSBA PUBLICATIONS
Physical Education and California Schools, Policy Brief, rev. October 2007
Monitoring for Success: Student Wellness Policy Implementation Monitoring Report and Guide, 2007
Student Wellness: A Healthy Food and Physical Activity Policy Resource Guide, rev. April 2006
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROGRAM ADVISORIES
0418.89 Physical Education, April 18, 1989
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS
Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools: Kindergarten Through Grade 12, January 2005
Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools: Kindergarten Through Grade 12, 1996
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES PUBLICATIONS
School Idea and Resource Mini Kit, 2000
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION PUBLICATIONS
School Health Index for Physical Activity and Healthy Eating: A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide for Elementary and Middle/High Schools, 2000
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOARDS OF EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS
Fit, Healthy and Ready to Learn, 2000
WEB SITES
CSBA: http://www.csba.org
California Department of Education, Physical Fitness Testing: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf
California Department of Health Services, School Health Connections: http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/cdic/shc/default.htm
California Healthy Kids Resource Center: http://www.californiahealthykids.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov
Educational Data System, California physical fitness: http://www.eddata.com/projects/current/cpf
FITNESSGRAMR, Cooper Institute: http://www.fitnessgram.net
Healthy People 2010: http://www.healthypeople.gov
National Association for Sports and Physical Education: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe
National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE): http://www.nasbe.org
National School Boards Association: http://www.nsba.org
The California Endowment: http://www.calendow.org
Policy CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: July 26, 2006 Carlsbad, California
revised: December 12, 2007
revised: May 14, 2008