Health and Physical Education
Announcements
School Health Advisory Council Meeting #3 Rescheduled due to School Closure on 1/26/2026
School Health Advisory Council Meeting #3 will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026 from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM.
School Health Advisory Council Meeting #4: Monday, April 6, 2026 from 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
The Department of Health and Physical Education
The Fort Worth ISD supports health and physical literacy achievement through multiple avenues that include; health education, physical education, coordinated school health, and the School Health Advisory Council. These avenues share a common goal; to support health and physical literacy for all students, staff, and school community members. Health literacy is a person's capacity to access information, resources, and services necessary to maintain, adopt, and practice good health behaviors. Physical literacy is a person's ability, confidence, and desire to be physically active for life.
Our Mission
Growing effective and empowered health and physical education teachers that prepare and inspire all students to become community advocates and practitioners of a lifelong wellness adventure.
Courses
- Elementary Health- 30 lessons per year
- Elementary Physical Education- a minimum of 135 minutes per week
- 6th Grade Health & Physical Education- "Moving to Wellness", a year-long course combining health and physical education concepts. Meets one of the required year's of physical education during 6-8 grade.
- 7th & 8th Grade Physical Education- one year required during 7th and/or 8th grade
- High School Health- one semester required for graduation
- High School Physical Education- two semesters required for graduation
Links to School Board Policies
Contacts
Roina Baquera, PhD
Director
817-814-2598
Ella Brown
Administrative Associate
817-814-2596
Cherrelle Tillis, MEd
Physical Education Curriculum Specialist
817-814-2894
Chris A. Moore, MS
Adolescent Health Coordinator
817-814-2597
Ed Jones, MS, CHES
Health & Wellness Curriculum Specialist
817-814-2893
Kabriel Lynn
K-5 Health & Physical Education Curriculum Specialist
817-814-2896
Department Address:
1050 Bridgewood Dr. 2nd Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76112
817-814-2595
