No substitutions are allowed. All programs K-12 must provide instruction in physical education through common curriculum goals. The 1999 Oregon Legislature passed a bill to include physical education in the Certificate of Initial Mastery standards. The standards and benchmarks currently being developed will be implemented in the 2001-2002 school year. Classroom teachers are responsible for teaching PE in other schools.
PE is mandated by the state.
In elementary and middle school PE is taught each year, with no time requirements. In high school, one year is required. One credit is required for graduation. To waive any part of the graduation credit, a district must make a request of the State Board of Education. As part of statewide educational reform efforts, health and PE are considered essential parts of learning.