We intend on this school year to be informative and exciting for your child. With your encouragement, your child will participate and enjoy many exciting and rewarding experiences this year.

Purpose of Course:

         The middle school physical education and health class at UISD offer two semesters of rigorous curriculum that promotes the physical, emotional, and social development of each student. The course work has been designed to provide students with activities that enhance their fitness level, as well as create an awareness and appreciation of lifetime sports and exercises that emphasize a healthy lifestyle. A continuous emphasis will be place on wellness, self-esteem, respect for others, and making wise decisions in the area of growth and development while engaging in physical education. UISD uses the SPARK curriculum to enrich the lives of all students through education and development of physical activity and health promotion.

Units: 

Physical education classes will consist of three six-week units for each semester. These units follow the

U.I.S.D. physical education scope and sequence as well as SPARK Curriculum. UISD has the following curriculum in

place for 6^th and 7^th grade levels.

Course Content:   

Each class will conduct the following sports for 6^th and 7^th grade three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.  On Tuesdays and Thursdays teachers will follow the health components from the SPARK curriculum to teach all UISD students.