Middle School Physical Education & Athletics

6800 Physical Education-All Year
Course Description
Students acquire the knowledge and skills for movement that provide the foundation for the
enjoyment of a physically active lifestyle. Social development is continuously stressed through
cooperative play that identifies good sportsmanship, teamwork, and adherence to rules as ideals.
Grade: 6
Prerequisite: N/A

6801 Pre-Athletics-All Year
Course Description
Students will learn the fundamentals of volleyball, football, basketball, soccer, and track. Students will
participate in a weight room program, as well as a speed and endurance program. Emphasis will be
placed on academics and character development. All student athletes will dress out in athletic clothes
daily. Pre-athletics is recommended for those students interested in 7th grade athletics, but is not a
prerequisite.
Grade: 6
Prerequisite: N/A

7800, 7802 Advanced Physical Education-Half Year & All Year
Course Description
Physical education covers the basics of sports, games, health, and physical fitness. Students will have to
purchase a Goodnight PE T-shirt and are expected to wear shorts and gym shoes during class. Active
participation is required.
Grade: 7, 8
Prerequisite: N/A

7803, 8803 Girls' Athletics-All Year
Course Description

This is a class designed to prepare athletes for future high school competition. Athletics is a highly
disciplined class in which fundamentals and a winning attitude are promoted. Requirements for this course
are a good academic standing and the desire to participate in competitive sports all year. Players
must adhere to the philosophy that they are in athletics class to work hard, to learn, and to
participate in extra-curricular sports. To enroll in athletics students must be willing to play volleyball
and/or basketball. All 7th grade girls must have a physical examination by a physician before they can
participate or practice. These physicals must be turned in by the end of the first week of school.
Cross Country, Golf, Track, Soccer will practice before or after school and do not require the student to be
in an Athletics class.
Grade: 7, 8
Prerequisite: N/A

7805, 8805 Boys' Athletics-All Year
Course Description
Athletics is a highly disciplined class in which fundamentals and a winning attitude are promoted.
Requirements for this course are a good academic standing and the desire to prepare for future high
school athletic competition. Athletes are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship, teamwork and
adherence to all campus rules. To enroll in Boys’ Athletics, a student must be willing to participate in
at least two of the following: Football, Basketball, Track, Soccer and Golf. 7th grade boys must have a
physical examination by a physician before they can participate or practice. These physicals are due by
the end of the first week of school. Cross Country, Golf, Track, Soccer will practice before or after school
and do not require the student to be in an Athletics class.
Grade: 7, 8
Prerequisite: N/A

7801 Tennis
Course Description
This is a boys and girls athletic class for students wishing to compete on a year round tennis team.
Students must have a physical examination beforeApril 1 in order to participate in competition.
Equipment can be furnished if needed. There are no required before or after school practices.
Grade: 7, 8
Prerequisite: N/A