Outline of the state of Arkansas
State
Arkansas
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Category
Physical Education Teaches Skills for a Healthy Life

Category
Physical Education Teaches Skills for a Healthy Life

State law requires teaching skills for a healthy life.

Arkansas Administrative Rules 005.01.008 Nutrition and Physical Activity Standard

7.03 The physical education training and instruction shall be designed to:

  • 7.03.1 Improve the health of this state's school children;

  • 7.03.2 Increase knowledge about the health benefits of physical activity and exercise;

  • 7.03.3 Develop behavioral and motor skills that promote a lifelong commitment to healthy physical activity;

  • 7.03.4 Promote health-focused activity among children and adolescents; and

  • 7.03.5 Encourage physical activity outside of physical education

Policy Type
Regulation

Arkansas Code 6-16-132 Physical Education

(B) Increase knowledge about the health benefits of physical activity and exercise;

(C) Develop behavioral and motor skills that promote a lifelong commitment to healthy physical activity;

(D) Promote health-focused physical activity among children and adolescents; and

(E) Encourage physical activity outside of physical education.

Policy Type
Statute

Arkansas Health & Safety and Physical Education Standard

Physical Competence STANDARD: Students will demonstrate proficiency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of activities

Policy Type
Standard