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State lawmakers are considering boosting physical education standards for Minnesota students. 

The Senate Education Committee is holding a hearing Thursday morning on a bill that would require schools to test for student fitness every year. The bill aims to improve student wellness and long-term health but some say the measure is unnecessary.  

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Jack Olwell, a physical education teacher in Farmington, Minn., and former president of the Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

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The Senate Education Committee is holding a hearing Thursday morning on a bill that would require schools to test for student fitness every year.

State lawmakers are considering boosting physical education standards for Minnesota students. The Senate Education Committee is holding a hearing this morning on a bill that would require schools to test for student fitness every year.  The bill aims to improve student wellness and long-term health but some say the measure is not necessary.  MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Jack Olwell, a physical education teacher in Farmington, Minnesota and former President of the Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Bill would boost phys ed standards for students

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