| Grades 1-5 |
Thirty (30) minutes a day in grades 1-5.
NOTE: If the above requirement is impractical due to scheduling concerns or other factors, students may participate in moderate or vigorous physical activity for at least 135 minutes during each school week.
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PE Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)-based instruction is required to be offered at each elementary/intermediate school grade level.
Description of Required Curriculum can be found on the TEA website.
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**Fitness assessments using FITNESSGRAM are required for all students in grades 3-5 who are enrolled in PE or PE equivalent course. |
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| Grades 6-8 |
Thirty (30) minutes a day of physical activity are required for grades 6-8 and to be offered at least four semesters during grades 6-8.
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As referenced above, PE TEKS-based instruction is required to be offered at each intermediate/junior high grade level, but the format is flexible. |
**Fitness assessments using FITNESSGRAM are required for all students in grades 6-8 who are enrolled in PE or PE equivalent course. |
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| Grades 9-12 |
Structured physical activity is included in courses listed in the TAC for graduation credit. TEKS for these courses can be found on the TEA website. |
The State Board of Education adopted changes to the high school graduation requirements in January 2012. The new requirements are effective beginning with students who enter grade 9 in the 2012-2013 school year.
Graduation requirements for students entering grade 9 in 2012-2013 or later.
Graduation requirements for students entering high school prior to 2012-2013.
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**Fitness assessments using FITNESSGRAM are required for all students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled in PE or PE equivalent course. |
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