Independent Study Physical Education (IS PE)

IS PE Comp (for Competitive Athletics Outside School)

Designed for students highly engaged in competitive athletics or physical activities outside the school day. Participation must be beyond recreational and highly competitive.

Students must log at least 600 minutes/week of participation, verified by a coach.

Parents must apply each semester during the application window:

• Fall Semester: May 1 - June 15
• Spring Semester: Oct 1 - Nov 15

The application will require:

• Practice/competition schedules
• Coach and organization contact details

Students must successfully complete IS PE requirements each semester to continue in IS PE.

If approved, students may take one less class in their schedule if students are on track to graduate, and it is feasible in their course schedule. 

To complete IS PE Comp Application, click here. The application is only accessible by logging into a student's Microsoft 365 account.

Each semester, IS PE agreements are reviewed to determine whether the student will continue or return to their regular in-person PE class.

For further details regarding Independent Study PE, please contact your child’s counselor.

IS PE Medical 

Temporary PE Limitations (<6 weeks)

Students will remain in their scheduled PE class with accommodations (e.g. alternative activities, assigned roles, written assignments, rest breaks), based on the doctor’s recommendations. Parents should contact their school nurse/health technician regarding the doctor’s note.

Long-Term IS PE (>6 weeks)

It is encouraged for students to remain in their scheduled PE course with accommodations, if possible. However, if limitations are longer than six weeks or the doctor's direction is open-ended, further discussion will determine the placement of the student in Long-Term IS PE.

• Approval is required
• Activity logs will be completed (if physical participation is possible)

Long Term IS PE Procedures:

1. Parent turns in doctor’s note to the school nurse/health technician.

2. School Nurse/Health Technician provides the MVUSD Physical Education Restriction/Waiver form for completion.

3. Upon approval, the counselor enrolls the student into IS PE.

Each semester, IS PE agreements are reviewed to determine whether the student will continue or return to their regular in-person PE class.

For further details regarding Independent Study PE, please contact your child’s counselor.

Each semester, IS PE agreements are reviewed to determine whether the student will continue or return to their regular in-person PE class.

For further details regarding Independent Study PE, please contact your child’s counselor.