Minnesota Academic Standards in Physical Education

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) released the official 2018 K-12 Academic Standards in Physical Education document on February 1, 2018. The standards should be fully implemented by the 2023-24 school year. Full implementation is defined as:

  • By the 2023-24 school year, instruction in physical education in grades K-8 must include all the 2018 Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Physical Education.
  • Courses at the high school level through which students meet physical education graduation requirements must include the 2018 Minnesota Academic Standards in Physical Education.
  • Districts may implement earlier if they desire and MDE will continue to support districts as requested.  

These documents and additional information can be found on the MDE Physical Education webpage.