Physical Education Resources
OSDE Fitness Assessment Guidance
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) Fitness Assessment Guidance document in support of the President Donald J. Trump Physical Fitness Act (70 O.S. § 11-103.9c), which takes effect November 1, 2026, is now available.
The guidance is designed to help school districts, administrators, and educators understand the new state fitness assessment requirements. It outlines the fitness assessments that districts will implement and provides directions for conducting those assessments in a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate manner.
Oklahoma’s vision for fitness assessment emphasizes personal progress, confidence, and lifelong physical activity, with a focus on helping students recognize their strengths and set personal goals rather than compare their performance with that of others.
School leaders and educators are encouraged to review the guidance document carefully in preparation for implementation. The Fitness Assessment Guidance document is available below.
Presidential Fitness Testing for Oklahoma Educators
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is offering Regional Fitness Assessment Training for PK–12 physical education teachers across the state. These one-day, six-hour trainings are designed to support the implementation of the Presidential Fitness Test, Assessments, and Sustainability.
This grant is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award, RHTCMS332048, totaling $223,476,948.62 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Although the workshops are free, seating is limited, so register today! Trainings are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break.
More regional trainings are coming soon.
If you have any questions, please contact Virginia Mitchell, Project Manager of Physical Fitness, virginia.mitchell@sde.ok.gov.
Health & Physical Education TLE Guidance for School Administrators
The following guidance is intended to support Oklahoma administrators in the evaluation of health and physical education educators. It is especially beneficial for administrators who may not have a background in health or physical education, offering a framework for effectively assessing instruction across both content areas. This guidance outlines best practices specific to standards-based health education and quality physical education instruction, including student engagement, skill development, classroom and activity management, assessment practices, and the promotion of lifelong health and physical activity.
Physical Education Curriculum & Resources
Physical Education Online Resources
CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health
CDC's Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT)
Concussion/Head Injury Awareness and Management - from the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA)
Physical Activity Guidelines for Children
Resources for Painted Play Spaces
Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) partnered with the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) to develop recess resources and support the implementation of 70 O.S. § 11-103.9.
Northern Hills Elementary, in Edmond Public Schools, was selected as a pilot school for the project. Stencils were used to paint recess games on the playground and ensure students 6 feet of separation while playing. The physical education teachers taught the games in physical education class before OSDE filmed the students playing the games. With the recordings, OSDE created demonstration videos on how to safely conduct physical activity opportunities before, during, and after school. UCO collaborated with Crescent, Justice, Tonkawa, and Wetumka Public Schools to paint games (with reusable stencils) on one playground in each school district. Paint and stencils will be purchased with grant funds. UCO and OSDE created the following resources for this project:
Painted Play Spaces: Playground Assessment and Planning Toolkit
Demonstration Videos of Recess Games
Painted Play Spaces Asynchronous Training Module on OSDE Connect
Painted Play Spaces (PPS): Stencils Checkout System
Interested in borrowing the stencils to create "Painted Play Spaces" (PPS) at your school? To check out the stencils, please complete the PPS Stencils Pre-Assessment Form, and then the PPS Stencils Pre-Assessment Form.
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