STARS awards criteria are based on essential elements for a quality physical education program, such as curriculum, instructional strategies, assessment and evaluation, support resources (facilities, equipment, class time, and teacher qualifications), and communications.

The application process requires the school’s physical educators to assess their entire physical education program according to the STARS criteria established by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education.

A program will be recognized as a STARS school by receiving an average score of 1.5 to 3.0 on 31 criteria. A school may continually strive for on-going improvement and apply for higher levels of recognition for their physical education program at any time. Those achieving the STARS Level with an average score of 2.5 or higher are eligible for applying for SuperSTARS recognition.

A detailed Criteria Chart which includes “Required Evidence” for the STARS level can be downloaded. Detailed Application Instructions can also be downloaded, which will explain the process of developing the portfolio of evidence to be submitted.

Criteria Chart [ STARS ] [ SuperSTARS ]

Application Instructions [ STARS ] [ SuperSTARS ]