Courses
6th Grade Physical Education
This course concentrates on mastering basic motor skills used in most team sports. Sportsmanship, history of sport, and a working knowledge of cardio-respiratory fitness are included. Team sports include volleyball, soccer, flag football, basketball, softball, floor hockey, and various modified games. Instruction is also provided in two major health units: Self-Responsibility (sex education curriculum) and Wellness.
7th and 8th Grade Physical Education
Units of study for this course include physical fitness and its components, weight lifting, cooperative games and field trips. The emphasis will be on lifetime sports that students can participate in for years to come. Short written assignments, research and lessons on health and wellness will also be emphasized. This is a great opportunity to get in shape and explore the many wonderful activities that Austin has to offer.
Aerobic Activity
This course is designed to teach life-long movement skills including running, rhythmic movement, and a variety of aerobic activities. Stretching, simple yoga, and Pilates-like movements will also be included.
6th Grade Physical Education
This course concentrates on mastering basic motor skills used in most team sports. Sportsmanship, history of sport, and a working knowledge of cardio-respiratory fitness are included. Team sports include volleyball, soccer, flag football, basketball, softball, floor hockey, and various modified games. Instruction is also provided in two major health units: Self-Responsibility (sex education curriculum) and Wellness.
7th and 8th Grade Physical Education
Units of study for this course include physical fitness and its components, weight lifting, cooperative games and field trips. The emphasis will be on lifetime sports that students can participate in for years to come. Short written assignments, research and lessons on health and wellness will also be emphasized. This is a great opportunity to get in shape and explore the many wonderful activities that Austin has to offer.
Aerobic Activity
This course is designed to teach life-long movement skills including running, rhythmic movement, and a variety of aerobic activities. Stretching, simple yoga, and Pilates-like movements will also be included.
Grading Policy
50% - Daily Grades
50 % - Major Grades
Grading Policy
50% - Daily Grades
- Dressing out - Students are expected to dress out for every class. All levels of PE must wear the HCMS PE uniform of a red shirt and blue shorts. The uniform may be purchased at the school store. Students are expected to wear athletic shoes, take off jewelry, and put long hair up prior to starting class.
- Effort and Participation - Students are expected to participate to the best of their ability, be cooperative, and put forth their best effort. If a student is unable to participate (sickness, injury, etc.), they will be given an alternative assignment as a way of earning their daily grade.
50 % - Major Grades
- Several major grades will be taken over the course of the year (or semester). Examples include: unit tests, group work designing a game, dance or fitness routine. Short research assignments may also be assigned.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
The PE student:
- demonstrates competency in movement patterns and proficiency in a few specialized movement forms.
- applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
- exhibits a health enhancing, physically-active lifestyle that provides opportunities for enjoyment and challenge.
- knows the benefits from involvement in daily physical activity and factors that affect physical performance.
- understands and applies safety practices associated with physical activities.
- understands basic components such as strategies and rules of structured physical activities including, but not limited to, games, sports, dance, and gymnastics.
- develops positive self-management and social skills needed to work independently and with others in physical activity settings.
FitnessGram
As a part of your child’s P.E. program, all schools throughout the state will be participating in the FitnessGram fitness assessment which measures health-related fitness for youth.
The FitnessGram physical fitness assessment measures aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. We ask that you encourage your child to participate with his/her best effort and to the best of their ability. The FitnessGram assessment is a measure of good health as opposed to athletic ability. Each student will be assessed using the following assessment components:
For more information regarding the FitnessGram assessment, please CLICK HERE. If you have other questions, please contact your child’s physical education teacher.
FitnessGram
As a part of your child’s P.E. program, all schools throughout the state will be participating in the FitnessGram fitness assessment which measures health-related fitness for youth.
The FitnessGram physical fitness assessment measures aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. We ask that you encourage your child to participate with his/her best effort and to the best of their ability. The FitnessGram assessment is a measure of good health as opposed to athletic ability. Each student will be assessed using the following assessment components:
- 20m Pacer
- Push-Up
- Height/Weight
- Curl-Up
- Back-Saver Sit and Reach
- Trunk Lift
For more information regarding the FitnessGram assessment, please CLICK HERE. If you have other questions, please contact your child’s physical education teacher.
Injury Protocol and Prevention
Students with injuries or sicknesses limiting their ability to participate in PE must bring a written excuse from a parent or physician including specific limitations to the nurse’s office before the class period. All physical education excuses must be referred to the nurse’s office. A parent note can excuse or modify activity for up to 3 days. After that, the school will need a doctor’s note to excuse or modify activities for longer periods.
It is important to know that with physical activity, there is a risk of injury. Please make sure the teacher is aware of any physical disabilities or conditions that will affect the student's ability to participate in PE. As a step to prevent injuries during PE, daily warm ups and cool downs including dynamic movements and static stretching will be used. If a student is injured during PE, he or she will be sent to the nurse.
Injury Protocol and Prevention
Students with injuries or sicknesses limiting their ability to participate in PE must bring a written excuse from a parent or physician including specific limitations to the nurse’s office before the class period. All physical education excuses must be referred to the nurse’s office. A parent note can excuse or modify activity for up to 3 days. After that, the school will need a doctor’s note to excuse or modify activities for longer periods.
It is important to know that with physical activity, there is a risk of injury. Please make sure the teacher is aware of any physical disabilities or conditions that will affect the student's ability to participate in PE. As a step to prevent injuries during PE, daily warm ups and cool downs including dynamic movements and static stretching will be used. If a student is injured during PE, he or she will be sent to the nurse.
Lockers
Each student will be issued a gym locker to store belongings and clothes. Students must keep locker combinations confidential and make sure lockers are closed and locked whenever they leave the dressing room area. Valuables should not be brought to class or stored in a gym locker.
Lost and Found
Items and clothing left in the locker rooms are kept in each locker room’s Lost and Found. Periodically, the locker room Lost and Founds will be emptied into the school’s main Lost and Found outside the cafeteria. If you have misplaced something during PE, please check both Lost and Founds.