Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 389 - Examinations, Courses, Standards and Diplomas
HIGH SCHOOL
Required Courses of Study
Section 389.485 - Physical education

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 389.485

Current through February 27, 2024

By the end of high school, pupils must know and be able to do everything required in the previous grades for courses in physical education offered in public schools. Instruction in high school in physical education must be designed so that pupils meet the following performance standards by the completion of high school:

1. Demonstrate competency in motor skills, patterns of movement and safety practices needed to perform a variety of physical activities, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Demonstrate proficiency in multiple forms of movement while participating in physical activities;

(b) Perform manipulative skills in combination with locomotor or nonlocomotor movements in a variety of environments and under several different conditions;

(c) Execute complex motor skills and various patterns of movement while participating in physical activities; and

(d) Demonstrate safe practices while participating in physical activities.

2. Apply concepts, principles and strategies relating to movement, performance and safety while participating in physical activities, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Analyze complex motor skills while participating in physical activities;

(b) Analyze game strategies used while participating in physical activities to improve skills relating to movement; and

(c) Demonstrate appropriate practices relating to safety with regard to oneself and other persons while participating in physical activities.

3. Participate regularly in physical activities, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Participate in a variety of moderate to vigorous physical activities;

(b) Apply lifelong healthy patterns of activity by participating regularly in physical activity; and

(c) Identify opportunities at school for participation in physical activities on a regular basis.

4. Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Develop a plan for exercise and physical activity that uses data related to the pupil's individual fitness to improve his or her physical fitness; and

(b) Analyze health and fitness benefits arising from participating in various physical activities.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R033-00, 6-20-2000, eff. 7-1-2000; R062-13, 2-26-2014

NRS 385.080, 385.110, 389.0185, 389.520

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