Can dance be used as a substitute for physical education?
No. The dance standards are very specific and require a high level of dance execution. Therefore, they are not easily aligned with the physical education standards. For example, a standards-based physical education program may utilize dance forms as part of instruction, but its focus is on fitness and wellness, while a dance class may address various dance techniques and styles. While there are some common elements, it is unlikely that the curricular objectives will align sufficiently. Courses in dance should be used to achieve arts credits. Activities such as Tae-Bo and aerobics should be used to achieve the physical education standards. Furthermore, in grades 6-12, teachers must be considered content specialists and be certified to teach health and physical education. Similarly, teachers who hold a K-12 physical education license may only teach PE. A certified elementary school teacher in grades kindergarten through five can teach any of the CCCS subjects, including health and physic
