High school students may earn one-half (1/2) credit through participation in approved extracurricular activities according to the following requirements.

• The activity must be approved by the principal to ensure that the minimum 80 hours of physical activity are included. Appropriate activities may include, but are not limited to, all Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association sanctioned sports.

• The superintendent or superintendent's designee shall approve activities annually. Procedures for awarding credit for the activities shall be consistent throughout the district.

• The student must submit a Request for Alternative Credit for Physical Education signed by the coach/sponsor/teacher verifying participation and completion of the activity.

• The student must successfully complete the entire activity or season with an attendance rate of at least 90%.

• The grade for alternative credit for physical education will be recorded as “pass” on the student's transcript and will not be used in calculating the student's GPA.

T.C.A. § 49-6-1021
Tennessee State Board of Education Rule § 0520-01-03-.05