Mississippi - Physical Activity throughout the day: Standards

Area:

Standards

Policy Type:

Regulation

Summary:

State law recommends physical activity incorporated throughout the school day (e.g. classroom breaks, time for physical activity).

Title 7. Part 3. Chapter 38: Healthy and Safe Schools

a. Successful implementation of Physical Education and Comprehensive Health Education must include the following:

i. 150 minutes per week of instruction through a combination of physical education, physical activity, and activity based instruction
ii. 45 minutes per week of health educationiii. Fitness testing in grade 5 (See Appendix)

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