High School Course Guide

AEROBIC ACTIVITIES I

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12 CREDIT: .5

TX ID: PES000054

PREREQUISITE(S): none

Course Description: Students in Aerobic Activities I are exposed to a variety of exercises that promote health and fitness through basic aerobics, bench aerobics, circuit training, exercise bands, exercise balls, and aerobic games. A major expectation of this course is for the student to design a personal fitness program based on the above activities.

PE AEROBIC ACTIVITIES II

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12 CREDIT: .5

TX ID: PES000054

PREREQUISITE(S): Aerobic Activities I

Course Description: Students in Aerobic Activities II are exposed to a variety of exercises that promote health and fitness through circuit training, jump rope, Pilates, basic yoga, walk/jog activities and various aerobic games. A major expectation of this course is to design a personal fitness program based on the above aerobic activities.

TEAM SPORTS I

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12 CREDIT: .5

TX ID: PE00055

PREREQUISITE(S): none

Course Description: Students enrolled in Team Sports I are expected to improve their health and fitness and develop an appreciation for teamwork and fair play through basketball, flag football, ultimate Frisbee, and team handball. Like the other high school physical education courses, Individual Sports II focuses on incorporating physical activity into a lifestyle beyond high school and the continuation of health and fitness through these individualized sport activities.

TEAM SPORTS II

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12 CREDIT: .5

TX ID: PE00055

PREREQUISITE(S): Completion of Team Sports I

Course Description: Students enrolled in Team Sports II are expected to improve their health and fitness and develop an appreciation for teamwork and fair play through softball, volleyball, soccer, and floor hockey. Like the other high school physical education courses, Individual Sports II focuses on incorporating physical activity into a lifestyle beyond high school and the continuation of health and fitness through these individualized sport activities.

BOY’S ATHLETICS I

GRADE LEVEL: 9 CREDIT: .5-1

TX ID: PES00000

PREREQUISITE(S): Physical (MISD offers in the spring), Team Try-out

Course Description: Students must participate in one of the team sports to be in athletics. Participants prepare for one of the teams competing in scheduled UIL competitions. During the off-season students participate in weight training, running, agility, and technique days. Team sizes are limited and coaches will make player selections. Other sports including: cross country, track, golf, tennis, baseball, and powerlifting are after-school participation only.

BOY’S Athletics II, III, IV

GRADE LEVEL: 10-12 CREDIT: .5-1

TX ID: PES00001, PES00002, PES00003

PREREQUISITE(S): Physical (MISD offers in the spring), Team Try-out

Course Description: Students must participate in one of the team sports to be in athletics. Participants prepare for one of the teams competing in scheduled UIL competition. During the off-season students participate in weight training, running, agility, and technique days. Team sizes are limited and coaches will make player selections. Other sports including: cross country, track, golf, tennis, baseball, and powerlifting are after-school participation only.

GIRLS ATHLETICS I

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12 CREDIT: .5-1

TX ID: PES00000

PREREQUISITE(S): Physical (MISD offers in the spring), Team Try-out

Course Description: Students must participate in one of the team sports to be in athletics.Participants prepare for one of the three teams competing in scheduled UIL competitions. During the off-season students participate in weight training, running, agility, and techniques days. Team sizes are limited and coaches will make player selections. Other sports including: golf, tennis, and powerlifting are after-school participation only.

GIRLS ATHLETICS II, III, IV

GRADE LEVEL: 10-12 CREDIT: .5-1

TX ID: PES00001, PES00002, PES00003

PREREQUISITE(S): Physical (MISD offers in the spring), Team Try-out

Course Description: Students must participate in one of the team sports to be in athletics. Participants prepare for one of the three teams competing in scheduled UIL competition. During the off-season students participate in weight training, running, agility, and techniques days. Team sizes are limited and coaches will make player selections. Other sports including: golf, tennis, and powerlifting are after-school participation only.

CHEERLEADING

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12 CREDIT: .5-1

TX ID: PES00013

PREREQUISITE(S): Team Try-out

Course Description: This course is only for students who have been selected to the cheerleading squad. Cheerleading may fulfill the physical education requirement for graduation. Attendance at performances and practices outside school hours is required.