PE & Athletics

Grade Placement: 6 

Description
Students in this course will acquire the knowledge and skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment and continued social development through physical activity. Students will learn specialized skills and concepts that lead to confidence and competency in a variety of physical activities. Physical activity will include lessons from team sports, individual sports, aerobic sports and adventure outdoor sports.  What’s Next? Physical Education 7 or Athletics

Grade Placement: 6

Description
Students in this course will acquire the knowledge and skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment and continued social development through physical activity. Students will learn specialized skills and concepts that lead to confidence and competency in a variety of physical activities. Physical activity will include lessons from team sports, individual sports, aerobic sports and adventure outdoor sports.  What’s Next? Physical Education 7 or Athletics

Grade Placement: 7, 8 

Description
Students enrolled in this course will understand in greater detail the function of the body, learn to measure their own performance more accurately, and develop plans for improvement. Students will continue to acquire the knowledge and skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment and continued social development through physical activity. Instruction is directed more toward encouraging the incorporation of physical activity into a daily routine and less toward fundamental skill development. Physical activity will include lessons from team sports, individual sports, aerobic sports and adventure outdoor sports.

MS students are required to have at least 2 years of P.E.

Grade Placement: 7, 8 

Description
Students enrolled in this course will understand in greater detail the function of the body, learn to measure their own performance more accurately, and develop plans for improvement. Students will continue to acquire the knowledge and skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment and continued social development through physical activity. Instruction is directed more toward encouraging the incorporation of physical activity into a daily routine and less toward fundamental skill development. Physical activity will include lessons from team sports, individual sports, aerobic sports and adventure outdoor sports.

MS students are required to have at least 2 years of P.E

Grade Placement: 6

Description
Pre-Athletics is designed for students who plan to try-out for sports in 7th grade. Students choosing this course should expect a rigorous daily workout, learning specialized skills to promote competency and participation in middle school athletics. Athletic seasons will be observed in Pre-Athletics. Boys in Pre- Athletics will learn football fundamentals during football season, basketball skills during basketball season, etc.  What’s Next? 7th Grade Athletics

Grade Placement: 6 

Description
Pre-Athletics is designed for students who plan to try-out for sports in 7th grade. Students choosing this course should expect a rigorous daily workout, learning specialized skills to promote competency and participation in middle school athletics. Athletic seasons will be observed in Pre-Athletics. For example, girls in Pre-Athletics will learn volleyball fundamentals during volleyball season, basketball skills during basketball season, etc.  What’s Next? 7th Grade Athletics

Grade Placement: 7, 8

Description
This athletic period is offered to those students who are playing football and are trying out for basketball and track. Team selection for basketball is by tryouts and coaching staff approval. Students must have a strong work ethic and limited absences. Students must then pass all classes each six weeks to remain eligible for participation. Students who are selected for athletic teams must show proof of insurance and pass a physical exam that will be good for two years.

If a student athlete fails to participate in one sport during their 7th grade year, they will not be permitted to enroll in the athletic class period during their 8th grade year until they try out for and are selected to be a member of a team at that school.

Grade Placement: 7, 8

This athletic period is offered to those students who are trying out for volleyball, basketball and track. Team selection for individual sports is by tryouts and coaching staff approval. Students must have a strong work ethic and limited absences. Students must then pass all classes each six weeks to remain eligible for participation. Students who are selected for athletic teams must show proof of insurance and pass a physical exam that will be good for two years.

Grade Placement: 6

Description
6th Grade Dance develops spirit and sportsmanship in middle school dance. The purpose of this class is to introduce students to dance, as well as basic choreography. The history of selected dance forms will be explored, and students will spend the majority of class time experiencing these dance forms through movement. This course also develops students’ understanding of fundamental dance movement using Dance, Middle School 1, and Physical Education TEKS, and is geared to prepare students for auditions for Pep Squad and the Competition Dance Team. This class is open to all interested 6th graders. The student will be required to purchase some items for the course. This course will count toward one year of the middle school PE requirement.  What’s Next? Try-outs for spirit teams!

Grade Placement: 7, 8

Description
Pep Squad promotes spirit and sportsmanship in all middle school activities. Pep Squad is a full-year course designed for 7th and 8th-grade students and is open to any students who have completed the 6th Grade Dance course or have auditioned for placement in the class. Pep Squad members participate in various campus extracurricular activities. The members may be required to attend daily before or after school practices. Students must adhere to all rules and guidelines in the NBISD Dance Handbook.  Members of Pep Squad will be required to purchase some items for the course.

Grade Placement: 7, 8

Prerequisite: Tryouts

Description
Cheerleaders promote spirit and sportsmanship in all middle school activities. This course develops students’ understanding of cheer techniques, stunt building, and dance movement. Students also participate in intense physical conditioning. The student pays costs incurred from this course. Students must try out in front of trained judges for a position on the squad. Students will earn 1.0 Physical Education credit after successfully completing this course. Students who tryout and are chosen for the cheerleading class will be placed in the cheerleading course. 7th graders should pre-register for the alternative physical education of their choice in the event that they do not make the squad.

Grade Placement: 7 & 8

Prerequisite: Dance or instructor approval

Description
This course is designed for the student interested in preparing for the high school drill team & color guard. The basic skills needed for Legends tryouts will be introduced and several opportunities will be presented to perform the routines learned in class. Students who have not taken Dance must complete an informal audition with the instructor prior to the end of the registration period to enroll. Parent meeting is required. Class size will be limited.  This course is only offered at NBMS.

Grade Placement: 8

Prerequisite: Instructor approval

Description
This course is designed for the student interested in preparing for the high school drill team & color guard.  The basic skills needed for Blaze tryouts will be introduced and several opportunities will be presented to perform the routines learned in class. Students who have not taken Dance must complete an informal audition with the instructor prior to the end of the registration period to enroll. Parent meeting is required. Class size will be limited.  This course is only offered at Oak Run.

Grade Placement: 7,8 

Description
In this P.E. elective, different facets of the world of dance will be explored. Along with experiencing the physical activity of dance, students will also learn about choreography, how fitness relates to dance and the cultural aspects of dance. Students will also gain a broader understanding of dance through video presentations and by working on group projects.  *If teacher is PE certified

Please note: Course Catalogs will be updated as needed to reflect new information from the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education