2022 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 59 - Education
Chapter 29 - Subjects Of Instruction
Section 59-29-100. Supervision of administration of physical education program; course duration and content; regulations.
The State Superintendent of Education shall supervise the administration of Section 59-29-80 and shall prescribe the necessary course or courses in physical education, training, and instruction. Beginning with school year 1995-96, the required physical education course in the secondary schools shall occur over two semesters. For one semester, a personal fitness and wellness component must be taught and for one semester a lifetime fitness component must be taught either over the semester or in two nine-week divisions. The State Board of Education is authorized to promulgate regulations and prepare or cause to be prepared, published, and distributed a manual of instruction, courses of study, or other matters as it considers necessary or suitable to carry out the provisions of this section.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 21-418; 1952 Code Section 21-418; 1942 Code Section 5325; 1932 Code Section 5343; 1924 (33) 996; 1994 Act No. 441, Section 1.
