Physical Education

Physical activity in an educational setting is defined as a behavior consisting of bodily movement that requires energy expenditure above the normal physiological (muscular, cardiorespiratory) requirements of a typical school day.

Implementation Considerations

• Physical activity in an educational setting includes regular instruction in physical education, co-curricular activities and recess.
• Physical education classes should be offered with moderate to vigorous physical activity being an integral part of the class.
• Co-curricular activities include physical activity integrated into areas of the school program—classroom, gymnasium and/or outdoor activity spaces.

Physical Education/Health Standards

• Physical Education Pre-K
• Physical Education K-2
• Physical Education 3-5
• Physical Education 6-8
• Physical Education 9-12
• Health K-2
• Health 3-5
• Health 6-8
• Lifetime Wellness 9-12

Physical Education Demonstration Schools

The Physical Education Demonstration Project is a joint effort of Tennessee Department of Education; Tennessee Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD); and the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.  The purpose of the Project is to promote quality physical education by offering opportunities for physical educators and administrators to observe quality programs in operation.

Elementary

Moore Elementary School
FRANKLIN, TN 37064
Kathy Clark
John Parks 
615-790-4700
CLARKKAT@FSSD.ORG

2011 Demo Date:  TBA

Moore Elementary provides 30 minutes daily physical education for all students.  Students in first through fourth grades participate in a skills-based sequential curriculum reflecting Tennessee and NASPE physical education standards.  Kindergarten students experience SMART (Stimulating Maturity through Accelerated Readiness Training), a brain stimulation and development program.  SMART covers and exceeds state and NASPE standards for kindergarten students.

Special Schools

Tennessee School for the Deaf
Knoxville, TN
Jeanne Fair
865-594-6022 
jfair@tsd.k12.tn.us

2011 Demo Date:  TBA

The Tennessee School for the Deaf was established in 1844 and serves deaf/hard of hearing students ages 3-22 years. We are a state supported school offering a comprehensive educational program. Our elementary students have 45 minutes of physical education class everyday following a sequential curriculum based on the State of Tennessee Frameworks. Within our curriculum we include emphasis on language development, Brain Gym activities and cross curricular activities. Our program is designed and operated as a program that will benefit all children, not only hearing impaired children.