Athletics/PE

For specific questions about Athletics or PE contact one of the Athletic Coordinators. 

Students are required to have four semesters of physical education during their three years at middle school. Students will complete 2 semesters of PE (or Pre-athletics) during 6th grade and the final 2 semesters will be completed either in 7th or 8th grade PE or Athletics.  

Physical Education courses offered: 

Physical Education (PE)

• Students will learn a variety of cooperative games and activities to enhance eye-hand/eye-foot coordination, spatial awareness, and cardiovascular fitness. In addition, students will learn the major muscle groups of the body and the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle for a healthier, more productive future. Students take two semesters of PE in 6th grade and are required to take two more in 7 th grade to meet the state requirement. In 7th grade this can be done by taking Physical Education or Athletics. There is a required health component that is taught during physical education class. 

Pre-Athletics (Grade 6)

• Open to any 6th grade student interested in participating in an athletic team sport in the 7th grade. Every aspect of our athletic program will be introduced in a beginner’s fashion. Students who take this course will already know how to meet athletic demands when they begin their 7th grade competition classes as allowed by the UIL. Students selecting this course will be required to dress out every day and should anticipate daily workouts during the class period that are significantly more physically and mentally demanding than what they may experience in a regular PE class. There is a required health component that is taught during physical education class. 

Athletics

• Athletics is intended for students interested in playing competitive sports. The following sports are available at the middle school level:

  • Boys -- Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Tennis, Track

  • Girls -- Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Track 

Students participating in McKinney ISD athletics are REQUIRED to have a yearly physical and complete all the appropriate paperwork PRIOR to any participation in tryouts, practices and games.  

All students must participate in at least ONE sport.

Partner Leaders for PE (Grade 7 & 8)

• Partner Leaders for PE is a success oriented physical education program featuring supervised peer tutors and individualized learning and instruction. The focus of this course is on students with disabilities, peer teaching, and individualized instruction, expanded curriculum, and to create a more inclusive school environment. This class is an application only class.

Off-Campus PE (Fee Required): Please see the Off Campus PE page for more information. 

For more information click on the link to the DMS Athletic page.