The District recognizes that a correlation exists between physical activity and academic achievement.  Physical education and activity shall be a critical element of each school’s instructional program.  The District shall afford opportunities for every student to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for specific physical activities, to maintain physical fitness, to regularly participate in physical activity, and to understand the benefits associated with adopting healthy behaviors.  With the goal to create opportunities, support, and encouragement for all students in grades PK-12 to be physically active on a daily basis for a total of at least 60 minutes.  
The District shall:

1) Provide health education and physical education classes to foster lifelong habits of healthy eating, physical activity, and positive health behaviors pursuant to New York State Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, Chapter 11, Subchapter G, Part 135, New York State Department of Education Guidelines, National Physical Education Standards,  Guidelines for Disability Inclusion in Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Program Initiatives and District guidance including the BPS Physical Education Plan.

2) Recommend strongly that schools provide additional physical activity opportunities including recess to all students, specifically 7th and 8th graders, outside of physical education class.

3) Recommend strongly that all classroom teachers, and particularly those engaged in the instruction of PK through 8 students, incorporate brain breaks for students that include physical activity, especially after long periods of inactivity as recommended by the Healthier US School Challenge.

4) Ensure that elementary programs (PK-6) shall be provide daily opportunities for unstructured physical activity, such as recess, for all children as recommended by the Healthier US School Challenge. Schools shall demonstrate a commitment to neither deny nor require physical activity as a means of punishment. Physical activity shall not be withheld unless the student is a danger to him/herself, others or school property nor used as a form of discipline or punishment.

5) Work to expand partnerships and joint use agreements with community agencies to provide health and mental health services at school for students, families, and staff year round.
6) Encourage joint use projects that allow students, staff, families, and community access to physical activity, nutrition, and health and well-being programs outside of school hours at schools, year round.