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Physical Education Overview

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School physical education curriculum, instruction, and assessment involves planning, implementing, and assessing a developmentally appropriate PreK-12 standards-based curriculum that covers critical physical education content, skills, and dispositions.

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Physical Education Information and Resources

Physical Education Standards

Wisconsin Rule on Physical Education  

Physical Education Standards (revised 2020) 

Vertical Alignment of Standards (2010)  

Standards Curriculum Checklist

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

General Physical Education

Adaptive Physical Education

Act 105 – Physical Education Waiver Law

Concussion Law

Health and Academics

Programming Resources

Disciplinary Literacy in Physical Education  

Wisconsin School Health Award

Resources and Links

Comprehensive Physical Activity Program  

SHAPE America 

Wisconsin Health and Physical Education 

CDC Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT)  

Wisconsin Department of Health Services: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Program

Active Schools: Core 4+ Strategies

Active Schools: Core 4+ is a set of strategies to increase student physical activity and improve academic learning.

Active Students are Better Learners
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One-page Resource

WI Active Schools: Core 4+ Training

K-12 Instructional Videos and PowerPoints

Active PE Minutes

Active Classrooms Active Recess/Open Gym Before and After School Home and Community
Additional Resources

Learn What Core 4+ Could Mean for Your School!  

How "Did You Get Your 60?"  

Healthy Schools - CDC  

101 Tips for Increasing Physical Activity in Schools  

National and State Examples  

School Publications - NACDD

For questions about this information, contact dpisspw@dpi.wi.gov (608) 266-8960