Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade:

Currently, Physical Education requirements in the Minneapolis Public Schools vary based on school site priorities and programming.  All curriculum is based on the MPS Physical Education Standards that are derived from the National standards recommended by NASPE.  Please visit the link to the right for standards and performance indicators used to track learning and progress in Physical Education.

Please visit your school's webpage to gain more knowledge of learning themes and opportunities as each site has plenty of highlights and individuality.

High School Courses:

Our MPS students are all required to take two semesters of Physical Education in their four years of high school.  These requirements include two courses:  fitness for Life I and Fitness for Life II.  Please follow the link to learn more about course objectives, content and assessments.