Below are resources to help access appropriate information regarding California Ed Code related to physical education. Note: Local Board Policies may be more stringent than California Ed Code.

• CDE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) re: Physical Education: Link to the CDE Website to answer common questions re: physical education, credentialing, required coursework, exemptions/waivers, insurance, aquatics, dressing/lockers, charter schools, physical fitness testing and more.

• California Physical Education Self Assessment Checklist by The City Project: Describes what is Mandatory, Allowed and Recommended Policy/Practice based on California Ed Code and best/appropriate practice documents.  Specific Ed Code numbers are cited as a reference.  Can be used as a self-assessment to determine areas of need for a district or school.  Can also be used as a resource to clarify Ed Code.

• Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools: Resource designed to support the implementation of standards-based physical education.  Includes a description of student development, standards, and snapshots of standards-based instruction for each grade level and "best Practices" for standards-based assessment, instruction, access, leadership and use of resources.  Appendices include physical education laws and regulations, biomechanic principles, motor learning concepts, a comprehensive glossary and much more!

• Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools:  Describes what students should know and be able to do at the completion of each grade level.  Model content standards provide guidance for developing grade-level appropriate assessment and instruction.