Middle school students participate in developmentally appropriate physical education class for approximately ninety minutes per week. The middle school physical education curriculum provides a variety of themed activities to enhance lifetime physical fitness. The themed activities include fitness, throwing and catching, striking and movement/group initiatives. These activities are incorporated into the curriculum with a focus on modified sport and movement lessons.

Standards-Based Physical Education

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:

**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.**

Adapted Physical Education

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. A specially designed physical education service for a student with a disability is adapted physical education.