Physical Education
Physical Education
Physical education (PE) is a required academic subject that provides students with a planned, sequential, K-12 standards-based program which provides students an opportunity to become physically literate. Physical literacy is the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person.
It teaches participation in lifelong, health-enhancing physical activity. In PE, students learn to work with others, develop healthy personal fitness habits, and set goals now and throughout their lives. PE is not recess, or a before- or after-school sports club.
PE is:
- A regular class scheduled during the school day.
- Taught by a certified, licensed NYCPS teacher.
- Instruction on a wide range of skills, not just sports .
- Based on a written curriculum, with established learning standards (for more information, see the New York City K-5 Physical Education Scope and Sequence. and the New York City Grades 6-12 Physical Education Scope and Sequence.