Can DPA be incorporated as part of a Health and Physical Education Program?
Yes. A minimum of 20 minutes or more of physical activity during a scheduled health and physical education class would meet the daily physical activity requirement. However, on days when a health and physical education class does not include physical activity, or on days when no such class is scheduled, other opportunities for at least 20 minutes of physical activity during the instructional day will need to be provided. Physical activity may be incorporated into the instructional day in a variety of ways for instance; integrating physical activity into other curriculum areas is one appropriate strategy. Note: DPA time should not replace physical education classes.Teachers are encouraged to incorporate DPA as one component of a physical education class where there is sufficient time for students to be engaged in sustained physical activity for a minimum of 20 minutes.
