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Physical Education

This page provides an overview of the state standards for physical education.  The standards are a guide for the development of well-planned instructional practice at the local district level. These standards are mandatory to help shape the design of all components of physical educaiton program.

Learning Standards Documents:

New York State Learning Standards for Physical Education

NYS Physical Education Learning Standards at a Glance (Grade Level Outcomes Map)

Please note: Standards for prekindergarten physical development and health are included in the New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards: A Resource for School Success. This resource consolidates all learning standards for prekindergarten students into one document and organizes them by key learning domains. 


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