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All students attending school in New York State are required to receive and participate in physical education every year in grades K-12. All children, regardless of ability level, deserve the opportunity to participate in high-quality physical education experiences that take place in a positive and safe learning environment. The goal of physical education programs is to create learning experiences that support students development as physically literate individuals. Physical literacy is defined as the motivation, confidence, competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life (International Physical Literacy Association, 2017). Programs are designed to support students in achieving the New York State Physical 做厙TV Learning Standards.
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Adapted Physical education is a direct service provided to students with IEPs and is a required component of special education under the federal Individuals with Disabilities 做厙TV Act (IDEA). The extent to which students with IEPs will participate in physical education, including Adapted Physical 做厙TV if needed, must be indicated on each students IEP.