Abstract
System-wide change is needed for the K-12 physical education (PE) to sustain security and credibility as a supported school subject, but which ways would best enhance quality of PE programs, remains unclear. Thus, this article examines how nationwide reform for PE curriculum should be initiated, in particular in the United States where educational governance is split between federal, state and local governments. It seems desirable for the change to occur at a light touch approach for the current standards-based model rather than exerting transformational standardized change in light of sociocultural diversity and contextual differences. It also would have to be implemented in a mutually cooperative way among multiple levels of authority to effect meaningful, substantive change and reduce any potential resistance or noncompliance of local entities. Finally, PE curriculum must be locally adaptable, culturally relevant, and tailored for individual interests, needs and circumstances.
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