Seattle Public Schools will conduct an annual review of Physical Education programs. The review will consist of numerous inquiries, including:

• the number of individual students completing a Physical Education class during the school year;
• the average number of minutes per week of Physical Education received by students in grades 1 through 8, expressed in appropriate reporting ranges;
• the number of students granted waivers from Physical Education requirements;
• an indication of whether all Physical Education classes are taught by instructors who possess a valid health and fitness endorsement;
• the Physical Education class sizes, expressed in appropriate reporting ranges;
• an indication of whether, as a matter of policy or procedure, the district routinely modifies and adapts its Physical Education curriculum for students with disabilities; and
• an indication of whether the district routinely excludes students from Physical Education classes for disciplinary reasons.
• the frequency with the which physical education is provided to students;
• an indication of whether there is sufficient dedicated gym space and sheltered areas to support the minimum amount of physical activity required of student by law and agency rule;
• an indication of whether the physical education curriculum of the district addresses the Washington State K-12 Learning standards;

The review will be conducted by the Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction department and submitted to the Seattle Public Schools’ Wellness Committee and the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).

Policy Cross References

• 2185 – Physical Education

Legal References

• RCW 28A.230.055.

Approved

• April 10, 2018