The purpose of these Standard is to establish statewide Standard for physical education that govern instruction of students in kindergarten through grade 12. The state of Minnesota's Standard for physical education are the current Standard developed by SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators).

Subpart 1. Application. Students will meet the physical education Standard in subparts 2 to 6. Subp. 2. Motor skills. The student will demonstrate competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. Subp. 3. Movement and performance. The student will apply knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics to movement and performance. Subp. 4. Physical activity and fitness. The student will demonstrate the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. Subp. 5. Personal and social behavior. The student will exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others. Subp. 6. Value of physical activity. The student will recognize the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.

Subdivision 1. Required academic Standard. (c) The department must adopt the most recent SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators) kindergarten through grade 12 Standard and benchmarks for physical education as the required physical education academic Standard. The department may modify and adapt the national Standard to accommodate state interest. The modification and adaptations must maintain the purpose and integrity of the national Standard. The department must make available sample assessments, which school districts may use as an alternative to local assessments, to assess students' mastery of the physical education Standard beginning in the 2018-2019 school year.

Subdivision 1. Required academic Standard. (c) The department must adopt the most recent SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators) kindergarten through grade 12 Standard and benchmarks for physical education as the required physical education academic Standard. The department may modify and adapt the national Standard to accommodate state interest. The modification and adaptations must maintain the purpose and integrity of the national Standard. The department must make available sample assessments, which school districts may use as an alternative to local assessments, to assess students' mastery of the physical education Standard beginning in the 2018-2019 school year.

Physical education Standard address the National Physical Education Standards.