P.E./ Pre. Athletics

Elementary & Middle School P.E. & Middle School Pre-Athletics
At Lake Air, we are committed to helping students build lifelong healthy habits, teamwork skills, and a love of physical activity. Our Physical Education (P.E.) and Pre-Athletics programs are designed to support both physical and personal development at every grade.
Elementary School P.E. (Grades Pre-K-5th grade)
Elementary P.E. classes focus on foundational physical skills and the joy of movement.
Students will:
- Participate in a variety of activities that build coordination, balance, strength, and endurance
- Learn rules and strategies of games and sports appropriate to their age
- Practice teamwork, communication, and good sportsmanship
- Develop self-confidence, cooperation, and respect for others
- Begin to understand basic health and wellness concepts
What Students Need:
- Comfortable clothing and athletic shoes (no sandals or dress shoes, please)
- A refillable water bottle
- A positive attitude and willingness to participate
Middle School P.E. (Grades 6-8)
Middle school P.E. builds on elementary fundamentals and introduces students to more advanced physical skills and team sports.
Students will:
- Engage in structured units covering team sports, fitness training, individual activities, and health education
- Track personal progress in areas such as cardio fitness, strength, flexibility, and goal setting
- Continue developing sportsmanship, leadership, and self-discipline
- Learn basic nutrition, injury prevention, and wellness topics
Middle School Pre-Athletics (Grades 6th-8th)
Pre-Athletics is a specialized P.E. course that prepares students for participation in school sports in future grades. It is ideal for students interested in joining competitive athletic teams in High School.
Students will:
- Improve strength, agility, speed, and endurance
- Learn about athletic expectations, including teamwork, responsibility, and leadership
- Develop goal-setting and time management skills related to training and academics
- Be evaluated of effort, improvement, and character, not just athletic ability
What students Need:
- Workout gear that is within school dress code
- Proper athletic shoes and water bottle
- Commitment to daily participation and effort
Tara Turk
tara.turk@wacoisd.org
Cassia Landon
cassia.landon@wacoisd.org

