Outline of the state of Colorado
State
Colorado
Encouraged

Category
Physical Activity Throughout the Day

Category
Physical Activity Throughout the Day

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

Colorado Revised Statutes 22-32-136. Children's nutrition - healthful alternatives - information - facilities - local wellness policy - competitive foods.

(3) On or before July 1, 2006, each school district board of education is encouraged to adopt policies ensuring that:

  • (f) Every student has access to age-appropriate daily physical activity.
Policy Type
Statute

Colorado Revised Statutes 22-32-136.5

(2) For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "physical activity" may include, but need not be limited to:

  • (a) Exercise programs;
  • (b) Fitness breaks;
  • (c) Recess;
  • (d) Field trips that include physical activity;
  • (e) Classroom activities that include physical activity; and
  • (f) Physical education classes.
Policy Type
Statute

Colorado Revised Statutes 22-32-136.5

(3) (a) Each school district board of education shall adopt a physical activity policy that incorporates into the schedule of each student attending an elementary school the opportunity for the student to engage in:

  • (I) A minimum of six hundred minutes of physical activity per month if the classes at the school meet five days per week and the student attends school for a full day;
  • (II) A minimum of three hundred minutes of physical activity per month if the classes at the school meet five days per week and the student attends school for a half day;
  • (III) A minimum of thirty minutes of physical activity per day if the classes at the school meet fewer than five days per week and the student attends school for a full day; and
  • (IV) A minimum of fifteen minutes of physical activity per day if the classes at the school meet fewer than five days per week and the student attends school for a half day.
Policy Type
Statute