Browse through physical education programs, grants, and supporting organizations that can help you meet Oregon physical education requirements.
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Supporting Physical Education for All Students - 4/30/25
Typical PE Delivery Scenarios: Elementary (Grades K - 5(6))
Scenario 1 (Ideal)
Licensed PE teacher serves all students for 150 min/week for entire school year
Scenario 2
Classroom teachers serve all students for 150 min/week for the entire school year
- Instruction is aligned with
Oregon's PE standards and grade level outcomes
- Delivered as part of a sequential, developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Classroom teachers engage in PE professional development and utilize state-adopted, standard-aligned materials to ensure students meet PE outcomes.
Scenario 3
Maximize time with a Licensed PE Teacher and combine with PE instruction by classroom teachers for a total of 150 min/week for the entire school year
- PE instruction provided by multiple-subject endorsed teachers in this scenario may incorporate classroom based programs (e.g. BEPA 2.0), as long as the activities:
- Recommended: Licensed PE teacher works with classroom teachers to align to PE scope and sequence
Sample Schedules: Middle School (Grades 6-8) *Must be taught by a Licensed Physical Education Teacher
PE All Year Long
45 minute classes x 5 days/week = 225 minutes per week
50 minute classes x 3 days/week = 150 minutes per week
PE for 2 out of 3 Trimesters
50 minutes x 5 days = 250 minutes x 24 weeks = 6,000 divided by 36 weeks in the school year = 167 average minutes per week
PE for 3 out of 4 Quarters
45 minutes x 5 days = 225 x 27 weeks = 6,075 divided by 36 = 169 average minutes per week
*Formula for calculating average number of minutes per week over the entire school year for grades 6-8
Number of PE minutes per week x number of weeks students are required to participate in PE divided by the total number of weeks in the school year = average number of PE minutes all students participate in PE.
State-adopted Comprehensive Materials
These programs have been adopted by the ODE as comprehensive K-12 instructional physical education materials.
Supplemental Materials
These materials can be used to complement standard-aligned PE curriculum and programs.
The Online Physical Education Network (OPEN) provides downloadable outcomes-based curriculum tools for grades K-12. Tools include games, sports, instant activities, and lessons that connect physical activity to other subjects. OPEN also offers professional development for teachers.
Fun at Bat is an entry-level bat and ball program for kids with an empasis on character development, functional movement, active play, and fun. The intiative stems from meticulous research on introductory youth sport programs and is supported by Major League Baseball, USA Baseball and industry professionals. The Fun At Bat program is FREE for schoools and school districts to adopt.
At NFL FLAG, we know the foundation of youth sports is more than just learning the fundamentals. It's about being a part of team and most importantly, having fun. That's why each NFL FLAG league is designed to give boys and girls of all abilities a chance to learn, play - and have a blast doing it.
BE Physically Active 2Day (BEPA 2.0) is a classroom-based physical activity program aligned to state and national Health and Physical Education standards. BEPA 2.0 has over 50 activities designed for grades K-2, 3-5, and K-5. These activities can be used to obtain up to 45 minutes of PE time in schools with a PE Specialist, and can be more broadly implemented in schools that lack a PE Specialist.
Funding Opportunities
Find physical education grants and scholarships that can help your school gain funding to invest in PE teachers, programs, equipment, and more.
PD PEEK-8The Professional Development (PD) Physical Education Expansion K-8 (PEEK-8) grant, funded by the Oregon Department of Education, provides funds to schools, school districts, and public charter schools in Oregon to provide evidence-based professional development to educators that are not specifically endorsed in physical education that will lead to quality physical education instruction and meet the K-8 minute requirements.
Professional Development Peek-8 Grant Application 2025-2027
TH PEEK-8The Teacher Hire (TH) Physical Education Expansion K-8 (PEEK-8) grant, funded by the Oregon Department of Education, provides funds to schools, school districts, and public charter schools to hire licensed physical education teachers. The grant is designed to support activities related to meeting the physical education instructional requirements for students in kindergarten through grade 8 as described in ORS 329.496.
Teacher Hire Peek-8 Grant Application 2025-2027
SSAE GrantThe student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Grant, funded by the Oregon Department of Education, serves to improve student’s academic achievement by increasing the capacity of State, districts, and local communities to provide a well-rounded education, improve school conditions for learning, and improve the use of technology.Safe Routes to SchoolOregon Safe Routes to School offers grant programs and workshops in an effort to improve, educate, and encourage children to safely walk (by foot or mobility device) or bike to school. Grant programs are available for reducing barriers and hazards for children going to school, fix urgent needs, and project identification.Fuel Up to Play 60The NFL’s Fuel Up to Play 60 program offers up to $4,000 per year to qualified K-12 schools to jumpstart healthy changes. Funding can be used to perform a “Healthy Eating Play” and a “Physical Activity Play.” Learn more about the application process on the Fuel Up to Play 60 website.Providence Health and ServicesProvidence Health and Services provides funding to community partners in support of creating healthier communities. Opportunities are available for event sponsorships, program support, and grants. Send them an email to learn more and apply.
Look into these websites to see which grants may be useful to you and your school. Inclusion of the following external web links does not imply endorsement of either the reliability of the information presented or its suitability for a particular age group or grade level.
Other Resources
These organizations, tools, and articles regarding physical education and physical activity can help you better understand physical activity in schools.
Inclusion of the following external web links does not imply endorsement of either the reliability of the information presented or its suitability for a particular age group or grade level.
Organizations
SHAPE serves as a voice for health and PE professionals across the nation and is known for creating the National Standards for K-12 Physical Education.
Oregon SHAPE promotes healthy, active lifestyles for all Oregon school-aged children and youth through professional development opportunities and advocacy.
Oregon Healthy Schools is a partnership between the Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs and the Oregon Health Authority that helps school districts make the most of their investments in school wellness with tailored assessments, tools, and support towards their goals.
Go Noodle is a physical activity resource that offers a variety of different physical activity videos for students to follow along with in the classroom. Following along with the videos meets Stands 4 and 6, and can supplement physical education programs.
Move to Learn (M2L) consists of free classroom videos designed to help teachers raise student fitness levels and, in turn, raise student achievement. M2L has videos designed for Pre-K, Grades K-3, 4-6, and 7-12. M2L videos correlate to differnt subject areas, allowing teachers to implement physical activity into any topic.
Tools
A CSPAP is a multi-component approach to physical activity that uses all opportunities to be active. SHAPE America and the CDC have created step-by-step guidance on developing a CSPAP for your school.
The PECAT, developed by the CDC, is a self-assessment and planning guide designed to help school districts and schools conduct analyses of physical education curricula based upon national PE standards.
The WSCC model is the CDC’s framework to address health in schools, emphasizing the role of the community in supporting schools.