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).
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:
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7.01.1 Except as provided in Section 7.01.2 of these rules, for students in grades kindergarten through six (K-6):
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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
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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;
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):
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(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; and
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(b) 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 subdivision (b)(1)(A)(i)(a) of this section, or intramural sports;