Physical Education Instruction in Wisconsin

School District Standards--§121.02, Wis. Stats.

Standard J

1. Comprehensive curriculum and program of instruction for all pupils.
2. K-6 -- Three times per week minimum.
3. In a middle school format, grade 6 weekly minimum.
4. K-6 by or under the direction of a licensed physical education teacher.
5. Senior high schools -- One year may be optional to pupils.

Standard K

1. K-12 Sequential curriculum plan.

1. Objectives-sequence-content-resources-instructional time by week/semester/school term.

2. Evaluation method.

Standard L

1. K-4 Regular instruction--Each week for an entire school year to meet the plan required in (K).(Note: See J -- K-6 three times per week.)
2. 5-8 Regular instruction -- Each week for the entire school year to meet the plan required in (K).
3. 9-12 -- Access for pupils each year.

Standard P

1. In grades 9-12 at least 1.5 credits of physical education incorporating effects of exercse, health-related fitness, and lifetime activities.
2. Credits must be earned over three separate years.

All physical education offerings must be presented to all students in a co-educational format per Title IX Federal Education Amendments of 1972,§118.13 Wis. Stats. and PI 9, Wis. Admin. Code.

For questions about this information, contact Beverly J. Kniess (608) 266-3706

Last updated on 7/13/2009 11:00:44 AM