Physical Education

Every elementary student participates in developmentally appropriate physical education class for ninety minutes per week. The elementary curriculum is based on the following themes: fitness, throwing/catching, striking, movement education, and group challenges/initiatives. A variety of sports and movement activities are incorporated to provide a foundation of knowledge of lifetime fitness and sport skills.

**ALL STUDENTS are expected to dress appropriately for class. This includes clothing that allows freedom of movement and athletic footwear, ensuring that students are able to participate fully and safely.**

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) continues to include the curriculum content area of physical education. All students, including students with disabilities, are required to participate in physical education instruction.

Adapted physical education is a service, not a setting. If a student with a disability requires specialized instruction in physical education to meet their unique needs, it is the responsibility of the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to determine if the student requires specialized instruction in physical eduction.  

Standards-based physical education is a carefully designed instructional program that provides all students with opportunities to acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to engage in a lifetime of meaningful and healthful physical activity. The State standards and grade-level outcomes for physical education are based on the four learning domains:

Vision

CCPS’ Physical Education vision is to empower all students to lead healthy, active, and balanced lives. CCPS strives to create an inclusive and engaging environment where students develop movement competence, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for physical activity. 

Engaging in meaningful learning experiences, students will develop a variety of motor skills, apply knowledge related to movement and fitness concepts, and develop personal and social skills through movement. CCPS aims to foster social interaction, providing fun and engaging challenges, develop movement competence, and create personally relevant learning experiences for all students. 

By promoting physical literacy and holistic development, our program prepares students to live a physically active lifestyle and make healthy choices throughout their lifetime. 

Elementary Physical Education Mission Statement 

The mission of the CCPS Elementary Physical Education program is to provide foundational motor skills, knowledge, personal and social skills in a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for elementary students to learn the importance of living a lifelong physically active lifestyle and making healthy choices throughout their lifetime. 

Elementary PE Scope & Sequence

Current Physical Education Framework 26/27

New Physical Education Framework for 27/28 - Maryland's Physical Education Framework Prekindergarten Through High School

MSDE - Standards-Based Physical Education

MSDE - PE COMAR 13A.04.13

MSDE - A Guide for Serving Students with Disabilities in Physical Education