Enhanced P.E. correlates directly to the health and well-being of students for the rest of their lives and has cognitive benefits, too, making students more receptive to learning. There is a significant body of research showing that children who are more physically active perform better in class and on standardized tests. Improving opportunities for physical activity is an imperative for improving our children’s academic achievement and their health.

PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENTS

ISBE has received inquiries regarding the applicability of the Fitnessgram assessment for the 2021-22 school year.  Pursuant to Section 27-6.5 of the School Code, the requirements for the Fitnessgram assessment do not apply “if the Governor has declared a disaster due to a public health emergency pursuant to Section 7 of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act.” [105 ILCS 5/27-6.5]  Illinois continues to be under the aforementioned disaster declaration, most recently reissued  March 4; therefore, the Fitnessgram assessment will not be required for the 2021-22 school year.  For more information, email Adenike Sosina at asosina@isbe.net.

Physical Education Learning Standards

Illinois Priority Learning Standards for The 2020-21 School Year - Physical Education And Health

Goals

STATE GOAL 19: Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity.
STATE GOAL 20- Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment.
STATE GOAL 21- Develop skills necessary to become a successful member of a team by working with others during physical activity.

Physical Education State Laws/Statutes and Rules/Regulations

Courses in physical education required; special activities 105 ILCS 5/27-6
Physical Education Course of Study 105 ILCS 5/27-7
Physical Fitness Assessment Rules 105 ILCS 5/27-6.5
Illinois Administrative Code Section 1.425 Additional Criteria for Physical Education

Illinois Physical Fitness Assessments/FitnessGram

IL Physical Fitness Assessments and Data Reporting Requirements

Questions & Answers (Q&A)

Fitness Testing Requirements Chart
Sample Language to notify parents of physical fitness assessment requirements
IL Physical Fitness Assessment Data Collection Template
NOTE: You will need to click ENABLEEDITING before being able to enter data.

Healthy Fitness Zone/Goal Setting Chart - PACER (15 M)
Healthy Fitness Zone/Goal Setting Chart - PACER (20 M)
Healthy Fitness Zone Standards Chart - ALL OTHER REQUIRED ASSESSMENTS

User Guide for Entering Student Health/Physical Fitness Data into IWAS
Free Resources for Fitnessgram
Statewide Physical Fitness Assessment Data

Enhanced Physical Education Strategic Plan

The Illinois Enhanced Physical Education Strategic Plan was produced in collaboration by the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the Illinois Public Health Institute with input from the Enhanced P.E. Task Force to improve physical activity and wellness in Illinois schools. The Strategic Plan identifies ways that school boards, superintendents, and principals can be leaders in this effort, as well as corresponding community-level implementation strategies. This Strategic Plan provides a high-level roadmap for implementing the vision that all Illinois K-12 students will participate in daily, high-quality physical education.

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PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENTS

Physical Education Learning Standards

Physical Education State Laws/Statutes and Rules/Regulations

Illinois Physical Fitness Assessments/FitnessGram

Enhanced Physical Education Strategic Plan

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