Physical Education

NYSED Resources

Physical Education
All students attending school in New York State are required to receive and participate in physical education every year in grades K-12. This provides an overview of the state standards for physical education. The standards are a guide for the development of well-planned instructional practice at the local district level. These standards are mandatory to help shape the design of all components of a physical education program.

Adapted Physical Education
All students attending school in New York State are required to receive and participate in physical education every year in grades K-12. Students with chronic or temporary medical conditions or disabilities must receive instruction in PE in accordance with their medical certificate of limitations, Individual Education Plan (IEP), or 504 Plan.

CDC Resources

Student Physical Education and Physical Activity
Schools are in a unique position to promote healthy behaviors like physical education and physical activity.

Healthy Schools
CDC is committed to creating healthier schools where students are safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. When schools enact health policies and practices, healthy students can grow to be healthy and successful adults. 

Health and Academics Data and Statistics
This page provides data about the association between youth risk behaviors and students’ academic achievement. These data are collected through the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), administered by the CDC’s vision of Adolescent and School Health.

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