1. 1. Rationale. This Rule highlights those elements distinctive to the Physical Education program. These standards build upon the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards, ISTE Standards, and Alabama Specific Standards. The standards are consistent with the current Praxis Physical Education Assessment and the current Alabama Course of Study: Physical Education. Implementation of the standards will be in the Alabama Continuous Improvement guidance.

2. 2. Program Curriculum. Throughout the program candidates should know, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create instructional material to demonstrate competency. Opportunities should be provided for candidates to demonstrate their ability to instruct and assess learners in each of these areas. In addition to meeting Rules 290-3-3-.03, 290-3-3-.04, 290-3-3-.05, and 290-3-3-.20, the curriculum shall require coursework, key assessments, and field experiences in the following areas:

   1. a. Prior to program completion, candidates will have time to develop content knowledge in physical education. Programs will ensure that candidates can do the following:

      1. i.   Content and Foundational Knowledge.
      2. ii.  Skillfulness and Health-Related Fitness.
      3. iii. Planning and Implementation.
      4. iv.  Instructional Delivery and Management.
      5. v.   Assessment of Student Learning.

   2. b. Prior to program completion, candidates will have time to develop an ability to plan, implement, assess, and reflect upon research-based instruction to increase student motivation and enhance active learning of physical education for all learners.

      1. i. Interact positively with students, families, and colleagues based on social needs and instructional roles.
      2. ii. Develop leadership potential and collaborate in the larger physical education professional community.
      3. iii. Demonstrate knowledge of promotion and advocacy strategies (including technology) to encourage the development of physically literate individuals through physical education and expanded physical activity opportunities.
      4. iv. Collaborate with school colleagues, parents, community members, and administrators to support student growth and well-being.
      5. v. Use reflection to facilitate change in teacher and student performance and transform instruction.
      6. vi. Obtain and maintain CPR certification.

   3. c. Unique Field Experiences, Practica, and Internship Placement Requirements.

      1. i. Field experiences shall include placements in both P-6 and 6-12 physical education classrooms.
      2. ii. To the extent possible, field experiences should allow candidates the opportunity to practice in physical education classrooms.
      3. iii. Although not required, the practicum experiences can be at either the P-6 level or 6-12 level. Experiences should deepen candidate understanding and ability in physical education.
      4. iv. Internship shall be split between P-6 and 6-12 grades unless a practicum experience and/or at least three field experiences have been completed at the other level.
      5. v. Physical Education students should be CPR certified prior to internship.

Author: Dr. Eric G. Mackey

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§16-3-16 and 16-23-14.

Editor’s Note: Previous Rule .12 was renumbered .23 per certification published August 31, 2021; effective October 15, 2021.

History: New Rule: December 19, 1978. Amended: Filed December 13, 1990; effective February 1, 1991. Repealed and Replaced: Filed January 9, 1997; effective February 13, 1997; operative July 1, 1997. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 11, 2003; effective October 16, 2003. Repealed and New Rule: Filed July 13, 2004; effective August 17, 2004. Repealed and New Rule: April 14, 2005; effective May 19, 2005. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 6, 2007; effective September 10, 2007. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 3, 2009; effective September 7, 2009; operative October 1, 2009. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 13, 2015; effective September 17, 2015. Amended: Filed September 13, 2018; effective October 28, 2018; operative June 1, 2019. Repealed and New Rule: Published August 31, 2021; effective October 15, 2021. Repealed and New Rule: Published March 31, 2025; effective May 15, 2025.