Health and Physical Education teaches our students that good health and safety principles can lead to a lifetime of healthy practices, resulting in more productive, active, and successful lives.

Back to School Considerations

• Department of Health (DOH) K-12 Schools Fall 2021-2022 Guidance (updated 10/27/2021)
• Supplemental Considerations to Mitigate COVID-19 Transmission in K-12 Schools (wa.gov) (sports pages 23-24; released 9/13/2021)
• DOH Sports and Fitness Guidance during COVID-19 (7/2/21)
• Sporting Activities COVID-19 Requirements (archived)
• Fitness and Training COVID-19 Requirements (archived)
• Employer Health and Safety Requirements for School Scenarios (updated 3/25/21 PE on pg. 12, 22-23)
• Physical Education considerations document 
• Health Education considerations document 
• Considerations for Outdoor Learning 
• SHAPE America reopening resources (updated)
• Under Washington state law, Physical Education is part of basic education and a requirement for high school graduation. Physical Education is part of a well-rounded education in Federal law.   OSPI is issuing an emergency temporary rule change to WAC 392-410-135 from August 24, 2020, to December 24, 2020.  Please see the Laws and Regulations page.
• Physical Education is an equity issue. State of Play report reveals that students of color have less access to Physical Education, Physical Activity, and Sports than white students.
• It is important to differentiate between physical education and physical activity, and for school leaders to understand their role in providing students with opportunities for both.

Specific Health Education Recommendations

• King County CPR/AED resources for distance learning (note: frontload CPR/AED education to students via remote learning, however students need to demonstrate skills in CPR/AED on actual CPR manikins and AED trainer in accordance to  RCW 28A.230.179)

Training & Staff Development

Register for upcoming training in our state (many online options)

Laws & Regulations/Graduation Requirements

The WACs and RCWs outline Health and Physical Education requirements in our state.

K-12 Learning Standards

The Health and Physical Education Standards and grade-level outcomes describe what students should know and be able to do. They establish the concepts and skills necessary for safe and healthy living, and in turn, for successful learning.

Assessments

The OSPI-developed assessments are the state assessment models designed to help schools and districts determine whether students have met the health and physical education learning standards.

School Health Profiles

The School Health Profiles (Profiles) is a survey conducted in Washington State every two years by OSPI and the Washington State Department of Health (DOH).

Resources

Resources for educators to ensure student achievement in health and physical education.

Physical Health Education Newsletters