6th Grade Pre-Athletics
This course would be designed to prepare students and parents for successful participation in the middle school athletic program. The main focus of the program would be to provide students with a preview of upcoming UIL sports in which they will be eligible to participate as 7th graders and to prepare them for the behavioral and academic expectations associated with being a participating member of the CFISD athletics program. Students will be introduced to the concepts of UIL and CFISD academic requirements and how they impact and affect extracurricular participation.
- Desired Outcomes
- Requirements
- Components of the Pre-Athletics Program
- Pre-athletics Calendar & Organization Overview
- Daily Pre-Athletics Class Overview
Desired Outcomes
Requirements
Components of the Pre-Athletics Program
Pre-athletics Calendar & Organization Overview
Daily Pre-Athletics Class Overview
FAQ
1. What is Pre-Athletics?
Pre-Athletics is a Physical Education class designed to prepare 6th grade students for UIL Athletic Programs, offered by CFISD, while still implementing the required 6th grade PE TEKS.
2. What is the purpose of Pre-Athletics?
Pre-Athletics is designed to provide students with an advanced curriculum directly linked to upcoming UIL sports in which they will be eligible to participate in as 7th graders.
3. Will Pre-Athletics count as required PE credit?
Yes, state law requires that all middle school students must complete at least two years (four semesters) of PE credit. CFISD requires five semesters of pe by board policy. This requirement includes the following: two semesters in grade 6 and at least three semesters in grades 7 & 8. Pre-Athletics will count as one year (2 semesters) toward the credits needed for 6th grade PE.
4. What sports are taught throughout the year?
Fall: Volleyball, Football, Cross-Country
Winter: Basketball
Spring: Track & Field
Late Spring: Volleyball (Prepare for MS tryouts), Football, XC & other sports not offered at MS level (ex. Soccer)
Additional activities will be covered at the teacher’s discretion.
5. What types of workouts can I expect through the year?
Physically, the course will focus on athletic conditioning, strength, agility and sport-specific skills. Workouts will be more rigorous than a traditional PE class.
6. What does a typical week look like?
Monday-Wednesday-Friday (Dynamic Warmup/Body weight strength &Sport Specific Skill Work)
Tuesday & Thursday (Character Development & Academic Improvement, Dynamic Warmup & Strength and Conditioning Activities)
7. Will activities occur outside of the school day?
There will not be any activities outside of the school day related to direct athletic competition.
8. What other topics are covered besides sports?
In addition to the PE TEKS; throughout the course, leadership skills, responsibility, academic awareness, and many other aspects will be included to ensure the development of the whole child. Athletes will be introduced to the academic expectations related to being a CFISD student-athlete and will understand the eligibility requirements of all UIL student-athletes.
9. How is Pre-Athletics different than PE?
Pre-Athletics is a more rigorous physical education course, which requires workouts that will build up to, and then be comparable to the workouts that the 7th grade athletes complete in athletics.
10. How is my grade determined in Pre-Athletics?
Much like a traditional PE class, student’s grades will be determined by assignments, participation, attitude, effort, and behavior.