Health and Physical Education
Announcements
Upcoming: SHAC Meeting
Date: Monday, January 27, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Mode: In Person @ FWISD Teaching and Learning Center, Room 2
1050 Bridgewood Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76112
Virtual Attendee via WebEx Link:
https://fwisd.webex.com/fwisd/j.php?MTID=mf42f97e8156801191210d551dac49206
NOTE: FWISD EMPLOYEES MUST USE A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS TO LOG IN TO THE WEBEX MEETING
SUBJECT:
Health, Physical Education & Coordinated School Health
The Fort Worth ISD supports health and physical education for all students. Lifetime benefits are derived from an active lifestyle and knowledge of the importance of nutrition, hygiene, and healthy choices made at a personal and interpersonal level.
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
- 7th & 8th Grade Physical Education- one semester required each grade level
- High School Health- one semester required for graduation
- High School Physical Education- two semesters required for graduation
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
Dorian Watson, MEd
Health & Wellness Curriculum Specialist
817-814-2893
Kabriel Lynn
K-5 Comprehensive Health Instructional Coach
817-814-2896
1050 Bridgewood Dr. 2nd Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76112
817-814-2595
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