Homeschool Health & Physical Education Requirements by State
Health and physical education are named as required subjects in a number of states, usually grouped together, though many states leave them — like every subject — entirely up to the parent.
Based on each state's homeschool statute or regulation as researched for Homeschool Owl. Laws change — verify against your state's official source before relying on this for compliance.
States that require Health & Physical Education (15)
States that name other required subjects, but not this one (16)
States that don't name specific required subjects (19)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does physical education mean organized sports or gym class?+
No. Where PE is a named requirement, states don't mandate a specific format — regular physical activity, whatever form it takes, generally satisfies it. There's no state that requires organized team sports specifically.
Is a health curriculum required?+
Where named, health is typically bundled with physical education and, like every other subject, has no specific curriculum requirement attached to it.
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