State policy does not specify a number of students per class or teacher-to-student ratio in physical education classes.
Physical education programs must emphasize motor skills, physical fitness, and lifetime activity participation. Instruction must align with state-adopted standards (Kan. Admin. Regs. § 91-40-1[xx]).
Students may be excused from physical education for medical reasons with documentation from a licensed physician. No additional waivers for alternative activities such as sports or band were explicitly identified. Health may be waived upon a custodian’s signed statement of religious objection (Kan. Admin. Regs. § 91–31-35[a][5]-[6]).
No specific policies related to recess or structured physical activity outside of physical education courses is mentioned in state regulations.
No specific requirements for conducting statewide fitness assessments are mentioned in state regulations.
The Board of Education of any school district may purchase specialized clothing and towels for use in physical education (Kan. Stat. 72–3352 [b]).
The regulations do not explicitly mention online physical education, but they include indirect provisions that may allow physical education to be delivered through accredited virtual schools or online programs approved by Local Education Agencies (LEAs).
Physical education teachers must hold appropriate licensure with a physical education endorsement as specified by the Kansas State Department of Education (Kan. Admin. Regs. § 91-1-202[f][10]).
Adapted physical education (APE) is required for students with disabilities when specified in their IEP. These services must be tailored to meet students’ unique needs (Kan. Admin. Regs. § 91-40-3[c]).
No explicit funding mechanisms or administrative policies specific to physical education programs are provided in the state regulations.
No specific requirements for local wellness policies or their implementation are mentioned in state regulations, but any LEA that participates in the National School Lunch/School Breakfast Program must adopt and implement a Local School Wellness Policy and complete triennial assessments, per federal rule (7 C.F.R. §210.31).
There are no specific requirements for evaluating physical education teachers mentioned in state regulations.
Recent updates emphasize the inclusion of APE services for students with disabilities, ensuring equal access to physical education programs (Kan. Admin. Regs. § 91-40-3[c]).
Regulations assign responsibility for physical education policy implementation to LEAs through curriculum standards and graduation requirements. Regulations do not include specific enforcement mechanisms or penalties related to physical education or physical activity policy compliance.
For more details, call the Kansas State Department of Education at (785) 296–3201, email info@ksde.org, or go to 900 SW Jackson Street, Topeka, KS 66612.