The Fort Worth ISD supports health and physical education for all students.  Lifetime benefits are derived from an active lifestyle and knowledge of the importance of nutrition, hygiene, and healthy choices made at a personal and interpersonal level.

Our Health & Physical Education curricula aligns with state and national standards, and falls under the umbrella of our TEA-approved Coordinated School Health program.

Courses

Elementary Health-
30 lessons per year

Elementary Physical Education-
a minimum of 135 minutes per week

6th Grade Health & Physical Education-
Moving to Wellness", a year-long course combing health & PE concepts

7th & 8th Grade Physical Education-
one semester required each grade level

High School Health-
one semester required for graduation

High School Physical Education-
two semesters required for graduation, effective with the Class of 2014 (prior years required three semesters)
 

 Links to School Board Policies

Secondary Physical Education Requirement

Health & Physical Education Department, Suite NE 241-A
817-814-2595

Georgi Roberts, Director
817-814-2598

Kathie Eddleman, Admin. Associate
817-814-2596

Fax: 817-814-2599