While in middle school, Texas students must participate in four semesters of physical education. All 6th & 7th graders will sign up for a physical education course
PE 6 (year-long) PE600
This activity course is geared to fitness and healthy lifestyles. Students are expected to participate in general fitness activities designed to promote healthy living habits. Students will not be required to dress out, but will be expected to have tennis shoes every day.
Pre-Athletics PE 6 (year-long) PEAT6G/PEAT6B
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 may 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. A small fee may be associated with this class for Prosper ISD workout attire.
Dance 6 (year-long) ELE402 Students who take dance all year will fulfill both their fine arts and PE credit. Dance students will create, perform, and analyze various dance styles. Although the focus and foundation of the class is ballet, students will grow as dance choreographers, performers, and consumers by studying movement from various cultures and throughout time. Student growth will be evaluated through solo and group performances, individual and group choreography projects, and written projects. Students will be required to wear appropriate athletic attire for class. Students can take dance if enrolled in PE 6 or Pre-Athletics PE 6.
Dance 7/8 -- Dance students will create, perform, and analyze various dance styles. Although the focus and foundation of the class is ballet, students will grow as dance choreographers, performers, and consumers by studying movement from various cultures and throughout time. Student growth will be evaluated through solo and group performances, individual and group choreography projects, and written projects. Students will be required to wear appropriate athletic attire for class. This course can be repeated in 8th grade. Students can take dance and outdoor education in addition to Athletics
Outdoor Education 7/8 (semester) PEOUT Students selecting this course for PE credit must select one semester of Dance or PE. Students are taught life-long skills by using an integrated curriculum of science, math, writing, critical thinking skills, and computer technology. The focus is on outdoor activities including: archery, orienteering, survival skills, trip planning, angling, tackle crafts, hiking, backpacking, camping, outdoor cooking, conservation issues, environmental issues, and optional certifications through the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD). On campus activities include: archery, angling, survival skills, trip planning, tackle crafts, and orienteering. Students can take Outdoor Education in addition to Athletics. This course includes a small activity fee