Our nation's obesity epidemic has made the need greater than ever for all students to have access to quality physical education programs and instruction.  Physical education is a key strategy for increasing physical activity and decreasing obesity, but only if schools take the responsibility for providing physical education programs of the highest quality.  Raise your program to the level of STARS and become a leader in ensuring that your school is providing high quality physical education that meets national standards and guidelines.

What is Stars?

STARS is a national recognition program developed and implemented by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE).  Through the STARS self-study and review process, NASPE identifies and honors physical education programs that model the essential elements for quality physical education and provide meaningful learning opportunities for all students.  STARS schools exemplify excellence in teaching students the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for motor development to achieve movement competency, health-related fitness; and promote lifelong physical activity.