PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The District will implement, in accordance with law, a coordinated health program with physical education and physical activity components and will offer at least the required amount of physical activity for all grades. [See BDF, EHAA, EHAB, and EHAC] As required by the TEC 28.002(l) the District will meet the –(l-1), required physical activity in elementary school grades by providing at least 30 minutes per day of recess, weather permitting. At the middle school level, the District will require students, unless exempted because of illness or disability, to be enrolled in physical education or athletics courses for at least four out of the six semesters in grades six, seven, and eight. Federal law requires that the District establish goals for physical activity in its wellness policy. In accordance with the District has established the following goal(s) for physical activity: GOAL: The District provide an environment that fosters safe, enjoyable, and developmentally appropriate fitness activities for all students, including those who are not participating in physical education classes or competitive sports. Objective 1: The school will provide access to the weight room and gym after school two times a week. Action Steps Methods for Measuring Implementation The two locations will be opened and Baseline or benchmark data points: staffed. Number of students utilizing the facilities Resources needed: Staff to perform extra duties Time and funding Obstacles: Staff may not want to perform this duty GOAL: The District shall provide appropriate staff development and encourage teachers to integrate physical activity into the academic curriculum where appropriate. Objective 1: Provide appropriate information to regarding the benefits of physical activity breaks for students. Action Methods for Measuring Implementation
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The District will implement, in accordance with law, a coordinated health program with physical education and physical activity components and will offer at least the required amount of physical activity for all grades. [See BDF, EHAA, EHAB, and EHAC] As required by the TEC 28.002(l) –(l-1), the District will meet the required physical activity in elementary school grades by providing at least 30 minutes per day of recess, weather permitting. At the middle school level, the District will require students, unless exempted because of illness or disability, to be enrolled in physical education or athletics courses for at least four out of the six semesters in grades six, seven, and eight. Federal law requires that the District establish goals for physical activity in its wellness policy. In accordance with the District has established the following goal(s) for physical activity: GOAL: The District provide an environment that fosters safe, enjoyable, and developmentally appropriate fitness activities for all students, including those who are not participating in physical education classes or competitive sports. Objective 1: The school will provide access to the weight room and gym after school two times a week. Action Steps Methods for Measuring Implementation The two locations will be opened and staffed. Baseline or benchmark data points: Number of students utilizing the facilities Resources needed: Staff to perform extra duties Time and funding Obstacles: Staff may not want to perform this duty GOAL: The District shall provide appropriate staff development and encourage teachers to integrate physical activity into the academic curriculum where appropriate. Objective 1: Provide appropriate information to regarding the benefits of physical activity breaks for students. Action Methods for Measuring Implementation
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