This variable was introduced in 2020 and was not scored in prior years.
The sun safety education variable measures if state law addresses sun safety education (as part of health education or as a stand-alone curriculum topic) at the HS grade level.
The sun safety education variable measures if state law addresses sun safety education (as part of health education or as a stand-alone curriculum topic) at the MS grade level.
The sun safety education variable measures if state law addresses sun safety education (as part of health education or as a stand-alone curriculum topic) at the ES grade level.
Applies if state requires a parent’s note on file for student to possess sunscreen.
Description: The sun safety variable measures the extent to which students are allowed to access and/or apply sunscreen during the school day.
This variable was introduced in 2019 and was not scored in prior years.
Applies if state allows exemption from PE based on medical or disability.
Applies if state addresses return to learn plans for pediatric cancer survivors or others in need of adapted PE.
Applies if state addresses accommodations for extracurricular activities for those enrolled in adapted PE.
Applies if state addresses adapted PE within general PE standards or has adopted stand-alone adapted PE standards/Guidelines.
Applies if teacher qualifications apply to most but not all districts (e.g., not applicable to districts that regularly employ fewer than 20 teachers).
Description: The Adapted Physical Education (APE) Staffing Requirements score reflects the degree to which state law addresses the educational degree and certification requirements for APE teachers at the HS grade level.
Description: The Adapted Physical Education (APE) Staffing Requirements score reflects the degree to which state law addresses the educational degree and certification requirements for APE teachers at the MS grade level.
Description: The Adapted Physical Education (APE) Staffing Requirements score reflects the degree to which state law addresses the educational degree and certification requirements for APE teachers at the ES grade level.
Description: The PE Teacher Requirement score reflects the degree to which state law requires adapted PE to be taught by a licensed/credentialed/endorsed adapted physical education teacher.
Description: The Adapted PE Requirement addresses the extent to which state laws meet the federal requirements to make physical education available to every child receiving a free appropriate public education.
This variable was introduced in 2013 and was not scored in prior years.
Description: The PE Teacher Requirement score reflects the degree to which state law requires PE to be taught by a licensed/credentialed/endorsed physical education teacher.
Description: The Physical Education (PE) Proficiency Requirement score reflects the degree to which state law requires PE proficiency with specific motor skills with respect to the CDC School Health Guidelines at the HS grade level.
Description: The Physical Education (PE) Proficiency Requirement score reflects the degree to which state law requires PE proficiency with specific motor skills with respect to the CDC School Health Guidelines at the MS grade level.
Description: The Physical Education (PE) Proficiency Requirement score reflects the degree to which state law requires PE proficiency with specific motor skills with respect to the CDC School Health Guidelines at the ES grade level.
Description: The Joint Use Requirement score reflects the degree to which state law allows for joint use agreements between a school and a community partner with the aim of increasing access to school physical activity facilities as suggested in the CDC School Health Guidelines at the HS grade level.
Description: The Joint Use Requirement score reflects the degree to which state law allows for joint use agreements between a school and a community partner with the aim of increasing access to school physical activity facilities as suggested in the CDC School Health Guidelines at the MS grade level.
Description: The Joint Use Requirement score reflects the degree to which state law allows for joint use agreements between a school and a community partner with the aim of increasing access to school physical activity facilities as suggested in the CDC School Health Guidelines at the ES grade level.
This variable was introduced in 2020 and was not scored in 2003-2019.
Applies if state suspended MPVA time requirements at any time during the calendar year.
Description: The MVPA Time Requirements score reflects the degree to which state law addresses the amount of time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during physical education (PE) instruction with respect to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommended standard at the HS grade level and CDC School Health Guidelines and IOM report.
Description: The MVPA Time Requirements score reflects the degree to which state law addresses the amount of time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during physical education (PE) instruction with respect to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommended standard at the MS grade level and CDC School Health Guidelines and IOM report.
Description: The MVPA Time Requirements score reflects the degree to which state law addresses the amount of time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during physical education (PE) instruction with respect to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommended standard at the ES grade level and CDC School Health Guidelines and IOM report.
Description: The Physical Education (PE) Recess Time Score reflects the degree to which state law requires recess time for physical activity outside of the PE realm with respect to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommended standard. This policy area applies only to the Elementary School (ES) grade level.
Applies if state suspended assessment requirements at any time during the calendar year.
Applies if fitness test is required for only a portion of students in appropriate grades.
Applies if state (e.g., state education agency) requires a report on results of such testing.
Description: The Physical Education (PE) Assessment of Health-Related Fitness Score reflects the degree to which state law requires assessment of student fitness (i.e., cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition) with respect to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommended standard at the HS grade level.
Description: The Physical Education (PE) Assessment of Health-Related Fitness Score reflects the degree to which state law requires assessment of student fitness (i.e., cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition) with respect to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommended standard at the MS grade level.
Description: The Physical Education (PE) Assessment of Health-Related Fitness score reflects the degree to which state law requires assessment of student fitness (i.e., cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition) with respect to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommended standard at the ES grade level.
This variable was introduced in 2010 and was not scored in 2003-2008.
Applies if state references and incorporates curriculum standards from either: 1. National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE); OR 2. A specific state agency; OR 3. Other organization curriculum standards.
Description: The Physical Education (PE) Curriculum Standards score reflects the degree to which state law addresses the PE curriculum requirements with respect to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommended standards at the HS grade level.
Description: The Physical Education (PE) Curriculum Standards Score reflects the degree to which state law addresses the PE curriculum requirements with respect to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommended standards at the MS grade level.
Description: The Physical Education (PE) Curriculum Standards Score reflects the degree to which state law addresses the PE curriculum requirements with respect to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommended standard at the ES grade level.
Description: The Physical Education (PE) Staffing Requirements score reflects the degree to which state law addresses the educational degree and certification requirements for PE teachers with respect to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommended standard at the HS grade level.
Description: The Physical Education (PE) Staffing Requirements score reflects the degree to which state law addresses the educational degree and certification requirements for PE teachers with respect to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommended standard at the MS grade level.
Description: The Physical Education (PE) Staffing Requirements score reflects the degree to which state law addresses the educational degree and certification requirements for PE teachers with respect to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommended standard at the ES grade level.
Applies if state suspended PA time requirements at any time during the calendar year.
This variable was introduced in 2016 and was not scored in 2003-2015.
Applies if state references the CDC Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program.
This variable was introduced in 2008 and was not scored in 2003-2007.
Applies if state specifies daily participation in PA.
Description: The Physical Activity (PA) Time Requirements score reflects the degree to which state law addresses the amount of PA occurring in schools and may or may not include time allocated for PE and other activities during the school day at the HS grade level.
Description: The Physical Activity (PA) Time Requirements score reflects the degree to which state law addresses the amount of PA occurring in schools and may or may not include time allocated for PE and other activities during the school day at the MS grade level.
Description: The Physical Activity (PA) Time Requirements score reflects the degree to which state law addresses the amount of PA occurring in schools and may or may not include time allocated for PE and other activities during the school day at the ES grade level.
Applies if state suspended PE time requirements at any time during the calendar year.
Applies if state allows for a combination of Physical Activity (PA) and PE to meet PE time requirement.
Applies if state permits substitution for PE based on a course or activity; or if state specifies that PE instruction is not required for the full school year.
Applies if state specifies daily participation in PE.
Description: The Physical Education (PE) Time Requirements score reflects the degree to which state law addresses the amount of PE instruction with respect to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommended standard at the HS grade level.
Description: The Physical Education (PE) Time Requirements score reflects the degree to which state law addresses the amount of PE instruction with respect to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommended standard at the MS grade level.
Description: The Physical Education (PE) Time Requirements score reflects the degree to which state law addresses the amount of PE instruction with respect to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommended standard at the ES grade level.