Outline of the state of Mississippi
State
Mississippi
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).

Mississippi Administrative Code 7-3-38.12 Physical Education/Comprehensive Health Education Rules and Regulations

  1. IMPLEMENTATION I. Grades K-8 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)
Policy Type
Regulation