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 Health and Physical Education


Health Education and Physical Education are important for every student from kindergarten through grade 12. Quality programs provide knowledge and skills for successful learning and healthy adulthood, promoting healthy behaviors and physically active lifestyles. The programs also improve mental alertness, academic performance, and enthusiasm for learning. 

Rules and Guidance​​


Health and Physical Education Standards
Please visit Georgiastandards.org to view and download the Health and Physical Education Georgia Standards of Excellence

Professional Learning Opportunities​

GaDOE HPE Community 

GaDOE has launched a new innovative platform to provide the opportunity for teachers, leaders and GaDOE staff to collaborate, connect and share thoughts and resources. ​ See our GaDOE community flyer ​​for steps on how to get started. Each PLC has a series of webinars for teachers. We look forward to connecting!​

Instructional Resources for Teachers

​​​Health Instructional Resources

Physical Education Resources

Frequent​ly Requested Information​​​​​


 CPR Information (O.C.G.A. § 20-2-149.1)

 School Bus Safety

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

Gender Equity

 Links and Resources

 GHSA Information and Forms

HPE Teacher Certification

​Contact the Georgia Professional Standards Commission regarding certification at (800) 869-7775 or email: mail@gapsc.com.​​​
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 Contact Information

Lisa Begley, HPE Program Specialist

Email: Lisa.Begley@doe.k12.ga.us​

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