Middle School and Junior High Physical Education Courses

Pre-Athletics is designed to prepare students for successful participation in the middle school athletic program. The main focus of the program is to provide 6th grade students with a preview of upcoming UIL sports in which they will be eligible to participate as 7th graders.

Physical Education A

Grade: 7, 8 Credit: 0 – 1 semester

RISD: 5003 PEIMS: 03823000

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: None

This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to increase skill level in cooperative and field games, volleyball, basketball, flag football, soccer, hockey, dance and rhythms/tumbling, track and field, golf, racquet sports and softball. Aerobic conditioning and health-related fitness concepts will be taught throughout the semester to increase the student’s personal fitness level.

Physical Education B

Grade: 7, 8 Credit: 0 – 1 semester

RISD: 5004 PEIMS: 03823000

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: None

This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to increase skill level in recreational games, hockey, dance and rhythms/tumbling, track and field, golf/racquet sports, softball, cooperative and field games, volleyball, basketball, flag football, and soccer. Aerobic conditioning using fitness circuits, jump rope, and heart rate monitors along with introductory strength and conditioning training will be taught to increase the student’s personal fitness level. Health-related fitness concepts and activities will be included throughout the semester.

Partners Training Program 7/8

Grade: 7, 8 Credit: 0 – full year

RISD: 5030 7th PEIMS: 82931530

5031 8th 83210532

Prerequisite: Instructor approval

Endorsement: None

Able-bodied students learn about students with disabilities to better understand their conditions. Students will be trained the first few weeks of school and then proceed to physical education class where they practice making modifications to skills and games to help their friends with disabilities be more successful.

Intro to Dance PE

Grade: 7, 8 Credit: 0 – full year

RISD: 5001 PEIMS: 03823000

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: None

North and Parkhill JH ONLY

This is a co-ed course which introduces students to concepts and techniques of one or more dance forms. The concepts of dance may include basic elements and techniques of dance, aerobic fitness, precision dancing, ballet, tap and jazz. Dimensions of creativity, choreography, and artistic judgment will be explored. Health-related fitness activities and testing will be included throughout this year-long course. This course will count as Junior High PE credit.

Dance PE Adv 7/8

Grade: 7, 8 Credit: 0 – full year

RISD: 5002 PEIMS: 03154200

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: None

This course cannot be taken if the student has taken 8002 Advanced Dance

Physical Education Substitution

Off Campus Physical Education

Grade: 7, 8 Credit: 0 – 1 semester or full year

RISD: 5015 PEIMS: 03823000

Prerequisite: Central Admin Approval

Endorsement: None

This program is a cooperative arrangement between the school district, the student, and an off-campus facility. Activities available through the off-campus program are limited to ballet and Olympic activities approved by the Texas Education Agency that are not offered comprehensively through the physical education or athletic departments. A tuition fee will be charged.

Athletics / Boys

Grade: 7, 8 Credit: 0 – full year

RISD: 5112 PEIMS: 03823000

5113 03823000

Prerequisite: Coach approval, physical required

Endorsement: None

Athletics / Girls

Grade: 7, 8 Credit: 0 – full year

RISD: 5115 PEIMS: 03823000

5116 03823000

Prerequisite: Coach approval, physical required

Endorsement: None

Health Education

Health Education 1

Grade: 7, 8 Credit: .5 – 1 semester

RISD: 5531 PEIMS: 03810100

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: None

This course includes instruction in wellness, mental health, substance abuse, diseases, family living including human sexuality along with community and world health. This course is also offered ONLINE. Please see your school counselor for more information.

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