Physical Education
Physical Activity Requirements for Texas Public School Students
SB 530
Resources
Concussions
What is a Concussion Oversight Team (COT)?
Who should be on the Concussion Oversight Team (COT)?
What is the role of the Concussion Oversight Team (COT)?
Who is required to receive training over concussions?
Where can I find more information on Concussion requirements in Texas?
Physical Fitness Assessment / FitnessGram
Are LEAs required to assess the physical fitness of students?
What physical fitness assessments must be conducted on students?
When/where are the reports due?
What is PFAI and is this the same thing as FitnessGram?
When should the physical fitness assessment be conducted?
How often must the student physical fitness assessment be conducted?
Who should we contact if we have more questions about utilizing the free statewide site license for FitnessGram?
Physical Activity
What are the physical activity requirements for students in elementary and middle school?
Recess
Is recess required?
Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
What is the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)?
When is the YRBS conducted?
How are the results from the YRBS used?
Are LEAs required to participate in the survey required?
Where can a LEA find out more about the YRBS in Texas?
Steroids
Are their requirements for any LEA staff to participate in training on steroids?
Where can a copy of the UIL Steroid Education training for coaches be found?
Are there any required postings regarding steroids?