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

Category
Physical Education K-12 Curriculum—HS

Category
Physical Education K-12 Curriculum—HS

State law requires high school PE curriculum.

Alabama Administrative Code 290-3-1- .02 Regulations Governing Public Schools.

(15) Physical Education.

  • (a) Pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, §16-40-1, each school shall carry out a system of physical education which includes:
      1. Planning a program to meet the needs of all students. A modified program shall be provided for those unable to take the regular program
Policy Type
Regulation

Alabama Administrative Code 290-3-1- .02 Regulations Governing Public Schools.

  1. Scheduling classes which meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the Alabama Course of Study: Physical Education.
Policy Type
Regulation

Alabama Administrative Code 290-3-1- .02 Regulations Governing Public Schools.

Equivalent options may include:

  • Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/postsecondary Physical Education ...............................1
  • Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education (LIFE) 1 ................................ 1
  • Health Education ........................... 0.5
Policy Type
Regulation

Code of Alabama 16-40-1 Physical Education required; exemption of church schools from operation of this section

Every public school and private school, except church schools as defined in Section 16-28-1, shall carry out a system of physical education, the character of which shall conform to the program or course outlined by the Department of Education.

Policy Type
Statute