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Physical Education in High School
Resources for Physical Education in high school.
How your child will be evaluated
Students are evaluated by a set of six standards in the Curriculum Framework for Physical Education:
- Exercise physiology
- Biomechanical principles
- Social psychological principles
- Motor learning principles
- Physical activity
- Skillfulness
Read an explanation of all standards (PDF)
How your child will be assesed
Students are evaluated on the six standards.
MCPS High School Physical Education Curriculum Framework
Course descriptions
High school course descriptions can be found in the High School Course Bulletin.
State documents
Materials and Equipment
What to do if your child can't participate in physical education classes
Find out about Adapted Physical Education, the physical education program designed for individuals with disabilities.
Short term illness or injury: What to do if your child can't participate in physical education due to short term illness or injury.