Physical Education and Physical Activity

Welcome to the hub for Physical Education information and support for Oklahoma educators and students!

Schools can create an environment that offers many opportunities for students to be physically active throughout the school day. A comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP) is the national framework for physical education and youth physical activity. A CSPAP reflects strong coordination across five components: physical education, physical activity during school, physical activity before and after school, staff involvement, and family and community engagement. Physical education serves as the foundation of a CSPAP and is an academic subject characterized by a planned, sequential K-12 curriculum that is aligned with the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Physical Education. In accordance with Maria's Law, mental health objectives were added to Standard 5 in the new standards.

Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for healthy active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence. A well-designed physical education program provides the opportunity for students to learn key concepts and practice critical skills needed to establish and maintain physically active lifestyles throughout childhood, adolescence and into adulthood.

2023 Standards

Download the 2023 Oklahoma Academic Standards for Physical Education. 

Physical Education Curriculum Framework

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) collaborates with Oklahoma educators to develop high-quality resources to support Oklahoma teachers and school districts with the successful implementation of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Physical Education. Oklahoma resources include the Physical Education Curriculum Framework.