603.6 Physical Education

Code No. 603.6 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Students in grades one through twelve are required to participate in physical education courses unless they are excused by the principal of their attendance center.

Students may be excused from physical education courses if the student presents a written statement from a doctor stating that such activities could be injurious to the health of the student or the student has been exempted because of a conflict with the student's religious beliefs.

Students in grades 9-12 may also be excused from physical education courses if: 

• the student is enrolled in academic courses not otherwise available, or 
• the student presents a written statement from a doctor stating that such activities could be injurious to the health of the student, or
• the student has been exempted because of a conflict with the student's religious beliefs, or
• A work-based learning program or other educational program authorized by the school which requires the student to leave the school premises for specific times during the school day, or
• An activity that is sponsored by the school in which the student is enrolled which requires at least as much physical activity per week as one-eighth unit of physical education, or
• A student who is enrolled in a junior reserve officers training corps.

Students who will not participate in physical education must have a written request or statement from their parents. 

NOTE: This is a mandatory policy and reflects the educational standards. 

Legal Reference:     Iowa Code § 256.11 (5) g. (2024). 

281 I.A.C. 12.5. 

Cross Reference:     504 Student Activities 

603 Instructional Curriculum

 Approved  2/8/17, revised 3/27/24

Grinnell-Newburg School District, Grinnell, IA