Iowa Physical Education Content

Iowa Physical Education Content Standards

Physical Education Content Requirements for Grades 1-6

Iowa has no minimum time requirement for elementary (grades 1-6) physical education, but the following content areas must be taught in our schools:

• Movement experiences and body mechanics

• Fitness activities

• Rhythmic activities

• Stunts and tumbling

• Simple games and relays

• Sports skills and activities

• Water safety

For grades K-5, students should engage in physical activity for 30 minutes each school day.

Physical Education Content Requirements for Grades 7-12

The following content areas must be taught in our schools:

• Physical fitness activities that increase cardiovascular endurance

• Muscular strength and flexibility

• Sports and games

• Tumbling and gymnastics

• Rhythms and Dance

• Water safety

• Leisure and lifetime activities

For grades 6-12 students (who are physically able) should engage in physical activity for a minimum of 225 minutes per week in which there are at least 5 days of school.

Below is Iowa's state profile according to SHAPE.