Athletics/PE

Physical Education Substitutions

Students may substitute certain physical activities for PE credit: Fall Semester Marching Band, Cheerleading, Fall Semester Drill Team, or Athletics. 


Physical Education Waiver Information

Students involved in off-campus athletic programs may request PE credit through a PE waiver. Students must complete a PE equivalency waiver application with an attached letter from the supervising agency verifying the time and level of participation. 

Applications are due to the counseling office prior to the start of the semester in which the waiver is being requested. See the district website under Families > Off-Campus Physical Education (OCPE) Letters of participation/credit form from the supervising agency are to be delivered to the counseling office at the end of each semester to receive 0.5 credit.

Category 1: A waiver request considered under this category must be approved by the Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees and submitted to the Texas Education Agency for final approval each school year. Under this category, the student must attend a private or commercially sponsored physical activity program that leads to Olympic level participation and/or competition. These programs typically involve a minimum of 15 hours per week of highly intensive, professionally supervised training. The training facility, instructors and the activities involved in the program must be certified by the Superintendent or his designee to be of exceptional quality. Students participating at this level may receive a maximum of one-half credit per semester and no more than four credits toward state high school graduation requirements. Students qualifying and participating at this level may be dismissed from school one period per day for such participation. 

Category 2: A waiver in this category must be approved by the Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees but does not require approval from the Texas Education Agency. The student must attend private or commercially sponsored physical activity programs as certified by the Superintendent or his designee to be of high quality with well-supervised, appropriately trained instructors. The program must consist of a minimum of five hours per week of highly intensive, professionally supervised training. Students participating at this level may receive a maximum of one-half credit per semester and no more than four credits toward state high school graduation requirements. Students participating at this level may not be dismissed from any part of the regular school day.


ATHLETIC TRAINING I

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Must be approved by the Athletic Trainer

In this course students will assist the Athletic Trainer in the prevention, rehabilitation and care of athletic injuries. Students will be required to attend events outside of the school day. Also students will be required to cover workouts before school starts in August and during school holidays. Trainer I is required to take the Sports Medicine class concurrently under General Electives.


ATHLETIC TRAINING II-IV

Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite:  Must be approved by the Athletic Trainer

The course is designed for the athletic training students.  It provides an in-depth study and application of the components of sports medicine including but not limited to: basic rehabilitative techniques; therapeutic modalities; wound care, taping and bandaging techniques; prevention, recognition and care of musculoskeletal injuries; injuries to the young athletes; drugs in sports; and modern issues in sports medicine.


PE, LIFETIME FITNESS and WELLNESS PURSUITS  

Grade: 9-12 Credit:1

Foundations of Personal Fitness represents a new approach in physical education and the concept of personal fitness. The basic purpose of this course is to motivate students to strive for lifetime personal fitness with an emphasis on the health-related components of physical fitness. The knowledge and skills taught in this course include teaching students about personal fitness programs, stress management, fitness games, nutrition, and weight training. A variety of cardiovascular fitness activities will be implemented to encourage each student to work within their Target Heart Rate Zone. Weight lifting and flexibility exercises are included in this course. The concept of wellness, or striving to reach optimal levels of health, is the cornerstone of this course and is exemplified by one of the course objectives-students designing their own personal workout plan.


PE, RECREATION AND OUTDOOR ED 

Grade: 9-12 Credit:1 

Students enrolled in Recreation and Outdoor Ed  are expected to develop competency in outdoor education activities that provide opportunities for enjoyment and challenge. Emphasis is placed upon student selection of activities that also promote a respect for the environment and that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.


PE, SPORTS

Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1   

This course is for the development and maintenance of the human body. Students in PE, Sports are expected to participate in a wide range of sports that can be pursued for a lifetime. Introduces the rules, skills and strategy of sports such as frisbee, tennis, golf, tracking & field, kickboxing, bocce, badminton and hiking. Tournament play is emphasized during this course. Development of skill for the use in lifetime sports and activities will be conducive for healthful living. Students are required to wear clothing appropriate for physical activity.


PE, AEROBIC ACTIVITIES/DANCE 1 – DANCE AEROBICS

Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1  

This course focuses on students developing an individual fitness program based on competency in aerobic activity, development of motor skills, healthy lifestyles, and social development. . Activities will include dance aerobics, step aerobics, jogging, and power walking. The classroom segment involves notes, tests, computer labs, and group projects concerning the physical well-being of the individual. Students are required to wear tennis shoes, workout pants, a work out top, and sports bra.

Students in this class who plan to audition for a LTHS dance team, should let the dance teacher know of these plans.

NOTE: There is fee of approximately $33- $57 for this course. Students will earn 1.0 credit for PE for taking Dance Aerobics. 



* Students will earn 0.5 credit for PE in the fall semester of the first two years of participation in Cavalettes, Marching Band, and Color Guard.

*Off Campus Physical Education (OCPE) Waivers 1 and 2 for PE Credit can be found at http://ltisdschools.org/Page/562 


CHEER

CHEERLEADING I-IV

Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Spring Audition

Cheerleading includes activities to develop the overall strength and skills in the development of motions, jumps, tumbling, stunt, and dance techniques. Students will participate as spirit leaders at athletic events, pep rallies and community functions.


ATHLETICS


Single Blocked Courses


POWLER LIFTING 1-4

Credit: 1   


Double Blocked Courses


MEN’S BASEBALL 1-4

Credit: 1   


MEN’S & WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 1-4

Credit: 1   


MEN’S & WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY 1-4

Credit: 0.5   


MEN’S FOOTBALL 1-4

Credit: 1   


MEN’S & WOMEN’S GOLF 1-4

Credit: 1   


MEN’S & WOMEN’S SOCCER 1-4

Credit: 1   


WOMEN’S SOFTBALL 1-4

Credit: 1   


MEN’S & WOMEN’S SWIMMING 1-4

Credit: 1   


MEN’S & WOMEN’S VARSITY TENNIS 1-4

Credit: 1   


MEN’S & WOMEN’S TRACK 1-4

Credit: 0.5   


WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL 1-4

Credit: 1   


MEN’S & WOMEN’S WRESTLING 1-4

Credit: 1