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Independent Study P.E.

Independent Study Physical Education (ISPE) is an optional alternative instruction strategy for intermediate and high school students who are elite athletes competing in highly competitive sports.  Students work independently adhering to a written agreement under the general supervision of a credentialed physical education
teacher and in accordance to the District’s Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6158.
The out-of-school activity being proposed for ISPE must:
  1. Be instructed under the direct supervision of a credentialed or otherwise qualified coach who is at least twenty-one years of age;
  2. Consist of instruction that includes a minimum of ten (10) hours a week, Monday-Friday, in the student’s competitive sport;
  3. Incorporate research and learning in the District health standards;
  4. Incorporate the P.E. Model Content Standards mandated by the state and District;
  5. Include a student journal (Time Activity Log) documenting progress in the content standards as explained by the general supervising P.E. teacher.
Please read the requirements carefully and use the Check List (attached below) to verify that you have all necessary documents completed prior to beginning your application. The following items will need to be uploaded and must be submitted to be considered for the ISPE program.
  1. Month-by-month calendar printout indicating weekly practice schedule, including amount of time each weekday, and goal setting in preparation for competitions for the quarter/term.
  2. The “Statement of Out of School Coach” Form (linked below)
  3. Coach/instructor’s First Aid Certification
  4. Coach/instructor’s CPR Certification
  5. Coach/instructor’s Proof of Age (must be over 21 years old, must submit government or other official document showing birth year)
  6. Coach/instructor’s qualifications/credentials
  7. “Hold Harmless Indemnity Agreement” Form (linked below)
  8. Evidence of Certificate of Insurance (COI)
  9. Evidence of Additional Insured listing “Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District”
  10.  
ISPE at the Intermediate School level is a full-year program only.
 
High School ISPE is quarter-based and students may complete the application at each quarter as applicable or may apply multiple quarters at one time.  Click the applicable quarter(s) in the application.  If ISPE will not start until 2nd, 3rd or 4th quarter, you may apply at that time. 
 
  2024-25 Application Windows
Intermediate Schools & 1st Quarter High Schools May 28 - August 7, 2024
2nd Quarter High Schools September 16 - 30, 2024
3rd Quarter High Schools December 2 - 16, 2024
4th Quarter High Schools March 3 - March 17, 2025
 
Questions about completing the application?  Watch this Instruction Video.
 
Questions about program requirements or coach qualifications/required documentation? Contact Educational Services.
 
Questions about insurance requirements or documentation? Contact Business Services.
What is the ISPE application approval process?
The ISPE application approval process has 5 steps:
    1. Student eligibility determined by school site (GPA in previous trimester/semester).
    2. Coach documentation & requirements checked and program eligibility determined by Educational Services Department.
    3. Insurance documentation & requirements checked by Business Services Department.
    4. Final approval of application by Educational Services. Parent/guardian will receive approval email & schools are notified.
    5. Student schedules updated by school site as appropriate.
Educational Services or Business Services returned my application for additional or updated information, but it's after the due date.  Does that mean my application is denied?
Your application will be considered submitted on your original submission date even if returned for additional information.  However, if the requested information/updated documents are not submitted in a timely manner, your application may be denied.