Standards

This section presents examples of state and national standards for physical education and adapted physical education.

Colorado Model Content Standards for Physical Education; Colorado Department of Education
Colorado's state standards are listed here for grades K-12; a glossary and references are included.

Web-Based Organizations and Internet Resources

Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS)
APENS promotes the standards for adapted physical educators. This site contains information on Adapted Physical Education, including history and related links.

Electronic State Council on Adapted Physical Education (SCAPE); California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
SCAPE offers Adapted Physical Education guidelines, accepted practices, position papers, and fact sheets for teachers, parents, and administrators.