The physical education curriculum at Taos Academy, guided by state standards, has been designed to help students recognize the importance of regular, lifelong habits of physical activity. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that include fitness, individual and team activities. There is also a strong academic component to this class, including instruction, research, and presentations relating, but not limited, to anatomy, components of fitness, preventable diseases, and components of workout routines. Students will be administered an End of Course exam. Passing this course is required for graduation.