This class is designed for male and female students looking to work hard to advance their competitive physical, mental and emotional capacity in Athletics. Overview: The purpose of 6th Grade Pre-Athletics is to prepare students for the expectations of 7th Grade Athletics and the fundamental skills for sports offered in EISD Athletics. However, Pre Athletics is not required to participate in 7th grade Athletics.

The 4 focus areas of this course are:

1. Role of a Student Athlete (academics, teamwork, character, competitor)

2. Fundamentals of Resistance Training

3. Speed, Agility, Balance, Stamina, Flexibility

4. Sport-specific movements, fundamentals, and schemes

Students participating in Pre-Athletics must recognize that the workouts will build up to, and then be comparable to the workouts we give to our 7th and 8th grade student-athletes. The physical demands are greater than Physical Education, and the expectation is to give your best every day. Coaches expect students to work hard, have a positive attitude, and have fun.