BOARD POLICY - 6146

The Board of Education recognizes the positive impact of physical activity on student health, well-being, and academic achievement. The district shall provide all students, kindergarten through high school, the opportunity to be physically active on a regular basis through high-quality physical education instruction that is comprehensive and developmentally appropriate and aligned with the state's content standards and curriculum framework.

The purpose of physical education is for every student to develop the knowledge and skills for specific physical activities, to develop and maintain a fit and healthy body, to participate in regular physical activity, and to understand the short and long-term benefits of a physically active and healthy lifestyle. The overarching goal of the physical education program shall be to prepare students to make healthy choices, and develop lifelong fitness and wellness through physical activity.

Physical education classes shall be conducted in a coeducational, inclusive manner as defined by law (Education Code 220). The district shall provide instruction in physical education that ensures equal access and equal opportunities for participation for all students in grades K-12 regardless of gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, and mental or physical disability. Students with disabilities shall be provided accommodations in accordance with their individualized education program or Section 504 plan. In addition, no student will be excluded because of cultural practices or observances, or who may not be able to participate in vigorous exercise. Two years of physical education shall be required of all high school students to meet graduation requirements (BP 6146.7)

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE
220 Prohibition of discrimination
221.5 Sex equity in education
33126 School accountability report card
33350-33354 CDE responsibilities re: physical education
35256 School accountability report card
44250-44277 Credential types
49066 Grades; physical education class
51210 Course of study, grades 1-6
51220 Course of study, grades 7-12
51222 Physical education
51223 Physical education, elementary schools
51241 Temporary, two-year or permanent exemption from physical education
51242 Exemption from physical education for athletic program participants
52316 Excuse from attending physical education classes; regional occupational center/program
60800 Physical performance test

CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
1040-1044 Physical performance test
1047-1048 Testing variations and accommodations
3051.5 Adapted physical education for individuals with exceptional needs
4600-4670 Uniform complaint procedures
4900-4965 Nondiscrimination in elementary and secondary educational programs receiving state or federal financial assistance
10060 Criteria for high school physical education programs
80020 Additional assignment authorizations for specific credentials
80037 Designated subjects teaching credential; special teaching authorization in physical education
80046.1 Added authorization to teach adapted physical education

UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 29
794 Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504

UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42
1758b Local wellness policy

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 34
106.33 Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex; comparable facilities
106.34 Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex; access to classes and schools
300.108 Assistance to states for the education of children with disabilities; physical education

Policy Adopted: June 6, 2006
Policy Revised: September 13, 2016
Policy Revised: March 15, 2022

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND FITNESS

BOARD POLICY - 6146

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