Physical Education

Physical Education

 While in middle school (grades 6-8), Texas students must participate in  four (4) semesters of physical education.  All 6th & 7th  graders will sign up for a physical education course. 


PE 6 (semester/year)              

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 everyday. If you do not plan on being in athletics as a 7th and 8th grader, this is the course for you.

Prerequisite: None


Pre-Athletics PE 6 (year)          

Open to any 6th grade student interested in participating in athletics in 7th & 8th grade. Nearly all aspects of our athletic program will be introduced in a beginner’s fashion. Students selecting this course 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. If you plan on being in athletics as a 7th and 8th grader, this is the course you should select as a 6th grader. All students in girls pre-athletics will be required to dress out in school appropriate athletics attire each day. (Attire is not provided) Girls pre-athletics will also be required to have their hair pulled back when long enough to do so and will be required to remove all jewelry. If the student has a new piercing that can not be removed, the student will be required to cover their new piercing with band-aids until the student is able to remove it. Band-aids for this purpose must be supplied by the student.      

Prerequisite: None


Dance 6 (semester)                                

Students may select one semester of Dance coupled with a semester of PE. 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.

Prerequisite: None


Dance 6 (year)              

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 Pre-Athletics PE 6.

Prerequisite: None


Dance 7/8 (semester)              

Students may select one semester of Dance coupled with a semester of PE or Outdoor Education.  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.

Prerequisite: None


Dance 7/8 (year)              

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.   This course can be repeated in 8th grade. Students can take dance if enrolled in Athletics.

Prerequisite: None


Outdoor Education 7/8 (semester)                

Students selecting this course for PE credit must select one semester of Dance or PE. Students are taught life-long skills by using 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.

Prerequisite: None


Partners PE 7/8 (year-long)            

Students in this section will be supervised peer tutors and role models in the adapted physical education class. This course addresses the unique physical education needs of students with a variety of disabilities in a positive and success-oriented setting.  Students will work with individuals who have diverse physical, social, emotional, or behavioral limitations. Students can take if enrolled in Athletics. 

This course is only offered at select campuses.

Prerequisite: Application Required


PE 7/8 (semester/year)                

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 may take PE for one or two semesters. All students enrolled in this course will be provided information on required PE clothing and shoes. Students cannot take if enrolled in Athletics.

Prerequisite: None


Tennis PE 7/8 (year)                

Tennis class is a course teaching the fundamental skills of tennis that will earn you a PE credit. Focus includes learning and practicing the basic strokes, learning the rules, scoring, and tennis etiquette. This will be done through instruction and participation in drills and games.  Conditioning will be involved in tennis every day and participation is part of the students grade.  Students are required to bring their own tennis racket and dress out according to uniform requirements. Tennis balls will be provided.

Prerequisite: None


Tennis Team 7/8 (year)             

Tennis Team is for student athletes who participate at a higher level of tennis by playing competitively. Students are beyond the beginning level and can hit tennis balls consistently with a partner/opponent. Students are required to be a part of the middle school tennis team as this is a competition class. Students can handle pace, have good footwork, are working on controlling shots and beginning to understand how to have a game strategy. In addition, students will begin to be able to hit a first serve consistently. Students will condition every day. Students are required to bring their own tennis racket and dress out according to uniform requirements. Tennis balls will be provided.


In order to be on the tennis team, you MUST meet the following requirements:

Students will sign up for Tennis PE during course selection. Tennis coaches will provide campus counselors with a list of students to be placed in the Tennis Team class.

Off-Campus PE 6/7/8 (Year)   

Students must complete an Off-Campus PE application, pay a fee to participate, and report grades each nine weeks.  Off-Campus PE is designed for students who participate in Olympic level, highly competitive, and intense physical activity or performance. Students cannot take if enrolled in Athletics or PE. Students arrival or dismissal times will be different on block days. Contact your middle school for a bell schedule and questions.

Prerequisite: Fee and Application.  More information can be found on the OCPE Website linked here:  OCPE Website.

OCPE applications will be in Skyward for the 24-25 school year. To apply, log in to Skyward Family Access > Online Forms.  If you have questions, click the link above to contact the OCPE department.