Physically educated students develop the knowledge, skills, behaviors and confidence to lead healthy and physically active lives.
Polk County Public School Physical Education aligns with SHAPE America to offer the best opportunity to provide physical activity to all students and to teach the skills and knowledge needed to establish and sustain an active lifestyle.
PCPS teachers provide students with a high-quality education through sequential K-12 standards-based programs of curriculum and instruction. The instruction is designed to be engaging inside the classroom and extend outside of the classroom with a focus on the whole child.
See grade level requirements below:
Legislation
Grade Level Requirements:
- Elementary: Section 1003.455, F.S., requires 150 minutes of physical education each week for students in grades K-5. A minimum of 30 consecutive minutes is required on any day that physical education instruction is provided.
- Middle: Section 1003.455, F.S., requires one semester of physical education each year for students enrolled in grades 6-8.
- High: Section 1003.4282, F.S., includes a one credit physical education requirement with the integration of health.
Statute 1003.4282 (f)
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