The Office of Physical Education is in the Division of Curriculum and Instruction, Department of Special Programs, along with the Offices of Health Education and Dance. The Office of Physical Education supports the implementation of a Kindergarten through Grade 12 program in Physical Education which complies with the Maryland State Board of Education Regulations.  Each elementary and middle school provides an instructional physical education program every year for all students in Kindergarten through Grade 8.  Each high school provides a comprehensive fitness-based physical education program that prepares students for a healthy and active lifestyle. This program enables students to meet graduation requirements and serves as a pre-requisite to the selection of physical education electives.

The Physical Education Program in Baltimore County Public Schools is based on National Standards and State Guidelines. See Maryland State Curriculum.

Additionally, the Office of Physical Education:

• Provides professional development to physical education teachers.
• Supplies instructional and technological resources to support the curriculum.
• Provides access to large equipment items on a rotating basis.
• Cooperates with other curriculum content offices to provide cross-curricular connections.
• Collaborates with other county offices and outside community agencies to support the health and wellness of all students.
• Participates in the BCPS School Health Council, which directs the implementation of the BCPS Wellness Policy, reviews materials for the instructional program, and facilitates the collaboration among stakeholders in the Coordinated School Health Model.

The Office of Physical Education’s Web site provides you with:

• Contact information http://www.bcps.org/offices/physed/contact-info.html
• Course of Study
• State of Maryland Requirements:
  Maryland State No Waiver Letter for k-8
  MD State Grad Requirement Letter
• COMAR for PE

Room 315 - ESS Building
6901 Charles Street
Towson, MD 21204
Phone:  410-887-4014