Fitnessgram

All 3rd through 12th grade students enrolled in a PE or a PE substitution are required to take the Fitnessgram assessment. The assessment includes a variety of health-related physical fitness tests that assess aerobic capacity, muscular strength and body composition. Scores from these assessments are compared to Healthy Fitness Zone standards to determine students' overall physical fitness and suggest areas for improvement. Parents can request a copy of their student's Fitnessgram report from their physical education teacher or view it on the AISD Parent Cloud. For more information please review the Parent Fitnessgram Introduction Letter or Fitnessgram Assessment Best Practices.

Assessment Dates

All physical education classes are based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Physical Education.

Curriculum Scope and Sequences

• Elementary Scope and Sequence
• Middle School Scope and Sequence
• High School Scope and Sequence

Elementary PE Requirements

• Students are scheduled for PE on individual campuses, so that the 135 minutes required from the state of Texas are met.  
• Students must wear appropriate shoes and clothing to ensure safety while being physically active.

Middle School PE Requirements

• Students must take at least four semesters of physical education or physical education substitutions.
• Students must take at least one semester of physical education or physical education substitution per grade level. It is recommended that students take a full year of physical education during their sixth-grade year.
• Athletics, dance or JROTC are physical education substitutions that will satisfy the four-semester requirement.  
• An approved off-campus PE program may also be substituted for the physical education requirement beginning in seventh grade. More information about this program can be found on our Off-Campus Physical Education web page.  
• Students must wear appropriate shoes and clothing to ensure safety while being physically active.

High School PE Requirements

• Students must earn 1 credit of physical education or physical education substitutions for high school graduation but may not earn more than 4 credits.
• The Off-Campus PE Program may be substituted for the physical education requirement. More information about this program can be found on our Off-Campus Physical Education web page.  
• Students must wear appropriate shoes and clothing to ensure safety while being physically active.