Physical Education Regulation

1. What's Happening with the California Department of Education (CDE) Site Reviews?School Facilities Planning DivisionFred Yeager, Assistant DirectorMichael J. O'Neill, ConsultantDecember 6, 2005 - SacramentoDecember 9, 2005 - Ontario

2. Physical EducationRegulation • CCR, Title 5, Section 14030(b) • If a school site is less than the recommended acreage required in subsection (a) of this section, the district shall demonstrate how the students will be provided an adequate educational program including physical education as described in the district's adopted course of study

3. Physical EducationHealthy Children Ready to Learn “Physical health affects learning and schools have a role to play in developing lifelong habits of nutrition and fitness. It is time to support a culture of health and fitness in our schools.” - 2005 State of Education address by Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell

4. Physical EducationResearch Findings • In 2005, just 25% of the students in Grade 5, 29% in Grade 7, and 27% in Grade 9 achieved the fitness standards for all six areas of the test • Only 56% of the students across the three grades met the targeted performance standard for aerobic capacity • California Physical Fitness Testing 2004. A report to the Governor and California Legislature as required by CA Education Code, Section 60800(c). California Department of Education, 2005.

5. Physical EducationResearch Findings • Healthy, active, and well-nourished children and youths are more likely to attend school and are more prepared and motivated to learn • Center on Hunger, Poverty, and Nutrition Policy. The Link Between Nutrition and Cognitive Development in Children, Policy Statement. Medford, MA: Tufts University School of Nutrition Science and Policy, 1994.

6. Physical EducationResearch Findings • Increased levels of physical fitness are associated with higher achievement in both reading and mathematics • National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). Benefits of Vigorous Physical Activity through Physical Education. • California Department of Education, “State Study Proves Physically Fit Kids Perform Better Academically,” Sacramento, CA, 2002.

7. State Board of Education Physical Education Content Standard • Rhythms and dance • Combatives • Gymnastics and tumbling • Individual and dual sports • Team sports • Body mechanics • Effects of physical activity on dynamic health • Aquatics

8. CDE Physical Education Policy • For sites less than 70% of CDE recommended acres, provide information on how physical education is delivered • New sites • Student capacity increase on existing sites (loss of hard court and turf area) • Trend is for parking and student drop off areas to expand at the expense of field areas

9. Physical EducationPlan Example

10. Teaching Stations Examples 4 basketball courts = 1 teaching station Use for team, individual and dual activities 10 tennis courts = 1 teaching station Use for individual and dual activities 1 soccer field = 1 teaching station Use for team sports

11. Teaching Stations Examples 1 gym = 2 teaching stations Use for all content areas except aquatics 1 oversized standard classroom Use for instruction on effects of physical activity on dynamic health

12. Physical Education Facility Best Practices Available in early 2006 Contact Diane Waters (916) 327-2884 dwaters@cde.ca.gov