Do Homeschoolers Take Physical Eduation?

In a traditional school there is physical education. Some schools have it every day and some a few days a week for about an hour at each session. At some point, phys ed ends in some school and others will incorporate it throughout high school. So what about hoemschoolers? Do we partake in physical education? In some states, one must submit hours and that includes hours for physical education. So what counts? Many homeschool moms joke about counting in hours for running in the backyard trying to catch the dog or painting a room. Let’s just be clear that many … Continue reading →

Meeting Health Ed Requirements

In my blog entitled Meeting P.E. Requirements for the Homeschool Portfolio and two articles that followed, I talked primarily about the physical aspects of Physical Education, and how a homeschooler might meet those requirements. I did not however mention, as one commenter pointed out, any aspects of health education. This was an oversight… sort of. You see, I do not see sex education and overall health as a function of education, but a function of parenting. In addition, many of these subjects are also covered in science. These things are not only taught through dinner table conversation, but also through … Continue reading →

More Ideas for Homeschool P.E.

If you have been reading my series on homeschool P.E., you have checked your states requirements to see if P.E. is required in your homeschooling program. You also have ideas on how to provide and prove P.E in your child’s homeschooling program. If you still feel uncomfortable creating a physical education program for your children, here are some resources that you can use. The President’s Challenge: As a Homeschooler you are eligible to participate in the President’s Challenge is a program for encouraging students to make staying active part of their everyday lives. You can access this program online, and … Continue reading →

Meeting P.E. Requirements for the Homeschool Portfolio

In my last post, I talked about the absence, of physical education requirements for most homeschoolers. I also mentioned, that just because many states do not expressly require proof of physical fitness, it does not mean that you can neglect it. Depending on the college your child chooses, you may find the need to demonstrate that your child has fulfilled P.E. requirements. Here is a list of things you can do pack the homeschool portfolio with proof of Physical Education. Certificates and awards: Your child can prove that he or she has not only participated, but also excelled in Physical … Continue reading →

What About P.E. Requirements?

Heather asked me a very good question today. She asked, “What are the P.E requirements for a homeschoolers and how do you meet them? “P.E. requirements?” I thought. “What P.E. requirements?” You see while I do take steps to be sure my children are physically fit, and well rounded I have never seen any P.E. requirements on my homeschooler must-do list. If you look at Valorie Delp’s post on Georgia Homeschool Requirements, you will find that the only thing homeschoolers are required to teach their children in my state are reading, language arts, math, social studies, and science. While I … Continue reading →