Independent Study Physical Education (ISPE) applications are currently be accepted. The deadline to submit a full application is 8/7/2024. This year PVPUSD is using a new process and all parts of the application must be submit online at the link below.
https://www.pvpusd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=373713&type=d&pREC_ID=848373
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:
Be instructed under the direct supervision of a credentialed or otherwise qualified coach who is at least twenty-one years of age;
Consist of instruction that includes a minimum of ten hours a week, Monday-Friday, in the student’s competitive sport;
Incorporate research and learning in the District health standards;
Incorporate the P.E. Model Content Standards mandated by the state and District;
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 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.
Month-by-month calendar printout indicating weekly practice schedule and goal setting in preparation for competitions for the quarter/term.
The “Statement of Out of School Coach” Form
Coach/instructor’s First Aid Certification
Coach/instructor’s CPR Certification
Coach/instructor’s Proof of Age (must be over 21 years old)
Coach/instructor’s qualifications/credentials
“Hold Harmless Indemnity Agreement” Form
Evidence of Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Evidence of Additional Insured listing “Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District”