Physical Education plays a critical role in educating the whole student. Like other academic courses of study, Bismarck Public School's Physical Education is based upon North Dakota State Standards/Benchmarks that define what students should know and be able to do as a result of participation. Physical Education is unique to the school curriculum as it is the only program that provides students with opportunities to learn motor skills, develop fitness, and gain understanding about the importance of physical activity.

Standard 1: Movement Forms

Students demonstrate motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.

• PED-06.1.01 Demonstrate the combination of locomotor, non-locomotor, and object control skills in modified team or individual sports

Standard 2: Movement Concepts

Students understand and apply movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics to learn and perform physical activities.

• PED-06.2.01 Provide feedback to self and others on a variety of motor skills to improve motor performance

Standard 3: Physical Activity

Students participate in regular physical activity.

• PED-06.3.01 Identify health benefits and risks associated with the effect of physical activity on body composition

• PED-06.3.02 Participate regularly in moderate to vigorous physical activity

Standard 4: Fitness Concepts

Students understand and apply fitness concepts to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

• PED-06.4.02 Set goals related to personal fitness assessments
• PED-06.4.03 Identify physical activities for the development and maintenance of each component of health-related fitness

Standard 5: Behavior in Physical Activity

Students exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.

• PED-06.5.01 Use safety precautions and procedures in physical activity settings