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[Pages:3]Amount of Required Physical Education: Tennessee mandates health and physical education in grades K-8 through Minimum Rules and Regulations from the State Board of Education (see other notes below). Additionally, the state mandates 0.5 credits of physical education in high school, but it does not specify the grade or year of participation during a student's high school tenure. There are no state-mandated time requirements for physical education. However, each local education agency must integrate a minimum of 90 minutes of physical activity per week into the instructional school day for elementary and secondary school students.

High School Graduation Requirements: The state requires students to earn 0.5 physical education credits for graduation. Students must also complete a 1.0 credit personal wellness course, Lifetime Wellness. The course must be based on the state curriculum standards and must integrate concepts from the areas of health and physical fitness.

Substitutions: Participation in marching band and interscholastic athletics may not be substituted for this requirement. Credit earned in two years of JROTC may be substituted for the wellness requirement provided the local board of education has complied with the requirements of the state board of education

Exemptions/Waivers: Exemptions and waivers are not allowed.

State Standards: The state has developed its own standards for physical education, with which all school districts must comply. These were last revised in 2008. [See State Standards for Physical Education chart for details.]

State Curriculum: The state does not require the use of specific curricula for elementary, middle school/junior high and high school physical education. Commercial curricula, including SPARK, CATCH, and Michigan Model, may be used by local districts.

Class Size: The state does not specify a maximum student-to-teacher ratio for physical education classes.

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Online Physical Education Courses: The state does not allow physical education credits to be earned through online courses.

Student Assessment Requirements: The state does not require student assessment in physical education.

Fitness Testing: The state does not require the use of a particular fitness test protocol.

State Comprehensive Assessment Test: The state has a required comprehensive assessment test for graduation, but physical education is not measured in this test.

Education Report Card: The state has an education report card for each school, but physical education is not included as one of the subject areas.

Body Mass Index (BMI): The state requires schools to collect students' BMI or height and weight once per year in grades 2, 4, 6, 8 and 9. Results are sent to the state as congregate data for the school district and this information is shared publically. Individual student results are sent to each student's parents or guardians, along with a written screening guide explaining the results.

Certification/Licensure of Physical Education Teachers: The state requires certification or licensure of physical education teachers at the elementary, middle school/junior high and high school levels. Elementary classroom teachers (generalists) may not teach required elementary school physical education classes. The PRAXIS exam is required for certification.

Professional Development of Physical Education Teachers: Professional development continuing education hours or credits are required in order to maintain/renew one's physical education teacher certification or licensure. State funding is provided for this professional development.

Temporary Certification: Temporary/emergency teacher certification to teach physical education may be granted for up to one year to anyone holding a bachelor's degree in any subject area.

National Board Certification (NBC): The state does not actively encourage physical education teachers to become certified through the NBC process.

District Physical Education Coordinator: The state does not require each school district to have a licensed physical educator serving as a PE coordinator. The department of education is required to hire a school health coordinator and specialist in physical education through the Coordinated School Health Program.

Other Notes: The only requirements/guidelines for physical education in elementary and middle school are found in the Minimum Rules and Regulations from the State Board of Education: Health and Physical Education, Grades K-8. The health education and physical education programs, provided annually, must be based on state curriculum standards and be developmentally appropriate with instruction focusing on activities which will promote good health habits and enhance physical fitness.

? 2010, National Association for Sport and Physical Education and the American Heart Association, ? 1900 Association Drive ? Reston, VA 20190, U.S. (703) 476-3410 ? Fax (703) 476-8316 ? E-mail naspe@

Reproduction for media and classroom use with attribution is permissible. For all other permission requests please contact naspepermissions@

NASPE is an association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance,

3 Contact Person: Rebecca Johns-Wommack, Ed.D. Executive Director, Office of Coordinated School Health Tennessee Department of Education Office of Coordinated School Health 710 James Robertson Parkway Andrew Johnson Tower, 6th Floor Nashville, TN 37243 615-253-0065 Rebecca.Johns-Wommack@

? 2010, National Association for Sport and Physical Education and the American Heart Association, ? 1900 Association Drive ? Reston, VA 20190, U.S. (703) 476-3410 ? Fax (703) 476-8316 ? E-mail naspe@

Reproduction for media and classroom use with attribution is permissible. For all other permission requests please contact naspepermissions@

NASPE is an association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance,

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