Outline of the state of Arkansas
State
Arkansas
Required for all grades

Category
Physical Education K-12 Curriculum—ES

Category
Physical Education K-12 Curriculum—ES

State law requires elementary PE curriculum.

Arkansas Administrative Rules 005.01.008 Nutrition and Physical Activity Standard

7.01 The physical education curriculum and physical activity requirements for every public school student who is physically fit and able to participate are:

  • 7.01.1 Except as provided in Section 7.01.2 of these rules, for students in grades kindergarten through six (K-6):

  • 7.01.1.1 At least forty (40) minutes as determined by the superintendent of the school district, of physical education training and instruction each calendar week of the school year; and

  • 7.01.1.2 Ninety (90) minutes of physical activity each calendar week of the school year, which may include without limitation daily recess, physical education instruction in addition to the requirement of Section 7.01.1.1 of these rules, or intramural sports;

Policy Type
Regulation

Arkansas Administrative Rules 005.01.008 Nutrition and Physical Activity Standard

7.06 Each school shall develop a physical education program that fits effectively and efficiently into the school's existing organization and into the Standard and curriculum frameworks adopted by the State Board of Education, while incorporating the goals of these rules.

Policy Type
Regulation

Arkansas Code 6-16-132 Physical Education

(i) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(1)(A)(ii) of this section, for students in kindergarten through grade six (K-6):

  • (a) At least forty (40) minutes, as determined by the superintendent of the school district, of physical education training and instruction each calendar week of the school year;
Policy Type
Statute