Elementary, Middle School and Intermediate Physical Education

In Kindergarten-Grade 5, students learn fundamental movement skills and cues; begin to understand that the body functions in relation to physical activity; develop body control; become aware of the health-related fitness components; begin applying strategies, rules, etiquette, and conflict resolution techniques in dynamic situations; and identify safety practices and protocols while being physically active. Students engage in activities that develop basic levels of strength, endurance, and flexibility. Activities are presented to complement a student's natural inclination to view physical activity as challenging and enjoyable.

In Grades 6-8 physical education, students apply sport concepts; recognize key elements for success; develop plans for health-related fitness, skill-related fitness, and skill improvement; apply knowledge of safety practices and self-management; and understand in greater detail the function of the body. Students learn to use technology to assist in measuring and monitoring personal performance. An emphasis is placed on opportunities for participation, activity choices, enjoyment, and challenge, both in and out of school.

Curriculum Resources: Quaver Health and PE (K-6), Spark PE (K-12)

High School Physical Education

The Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Pursuits course offers current approaches for the foundation of personal fitness, physical literacy, lifetime wellness, and healthy living. Students in Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Pursuits will apply the knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery of the concepts needed to achieve lifetime wellness. Students will participate in a variety of physical activities for attaining personal fitness and lifetime wellness.

The Skill-Based Lifetime Activities course offers students the opportunity to demonstrate mastery in basic sport skills, basic sport knowledge, and health and fitness principles. Students experience opportunities that promote physical literacy and lifetime wellness. Students in Skill-Based Lifetime Activities participate in a minimum of one lifelong activity from each of the following five categories during the course.

(A) Target games are activities in which students send an object toward a target.

(B) Striking and fielding games are activities in which students strike an object in order to score points within a game.

(C) Fitness activities provide opportunities for students to apply fitness principles to accomplish an objective.

(D) Rhythmic activities provide opportunities for students to demonstrate or create movement sequences with rhythm.

(E) Innovative games and activities with international significance are those games and activities that use new or innovative equipment, have been created by students, or are played internationally.

Curriculum Resources: Good Heart Wilcox: Fitness and Wellness Skills; Spark PE (K-12)

Annually, the district will conduct a physical fitness assessment of students in grades 3–12 who are enrolled in a physical education course or a course for which physical education credit is awarded. At the end of the school year, a parent may submit a written request to the school principal to obtain the results of his or her child’s physical fitness assessment conducted during the school year.

Off Campus Physical Activity (OCPA)

Off Campus Physical Activity (OCPA) classes may be substituted for Physical Education credit but only from district approved providers. The OCPA program is for students who are making a serious effort to develop skills in Olympic level activities.  The OCPA Program allows students in 9th- 12th grades to earn credits that meet the district and state physical education requirements. Approval for OCPA will not be considered for participation in a sport/activity for which the district fills a University Interscholastic League (UIL) or for any class (such as dance) that is offered at the school. For more information, Click Link

Please Note: We currently do not have any approved OCPA providers. Applications are accepted and reviewed in June/July for the following school year. 

Amber Macneish
P.E./Health & Wellness Coordinator
amacneish@pasadenaisd.org or 713-740-0127

Elementary and Middle School Health Education is taught as part of coordinated school health utilizing the QuaverHealth•PE curriculum. QuaverHealth•PE presents an innovative and school-wide approach to health and physical education skills instruction for Kindergarten through 5th/6th grade. QuaverHealth•PE includes interactive lessons, body and brain warm-ups, gym games, assessments, and original, upbeat songs to bring health lessons to life. All are age and developmentally appropriate, taking into account children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth over time. Health education is incorporated into physical education classes in grades K-6.

Intermediate and High School Health Education: The goal of intermediate and high school health education is to provide instruction that allows youth to develop and sustain health-promoting behaviors throughout their lives. The understanding and application of these standards will allow students the ability to gather, interpret, and understand health information; achieve health literacy; and adapt to the ever-evolving science of health. There are essential skills that repeat throughout six strands and embody the interconnection of health literacy. These skills include decision making, problem solving, goal setting, maintaining healthy relationships with self and others, seeking help and support, and recognizing various influences on health such as social, environmental, media, and genetics. Goodheart-Wilcox Texas Health Skills curriculum materials will be utilized to support intermediate and high school health instruction. Health education is provided through Health Class in 7-8th grade, high school Health and high school Health elective courses.

Human Sexuality and Child Anti-Victimization Instruction: In accordance, and in compliance, with the Texas Education Code and Board Policy EHAA(LOCAL), the Pasadena Independent School District provides human sexuality instruction as part of its curriculum in 4th through 12th grade and anti-victimization instruction as part of its curriculum in Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is confident the information presented to students on this topic is age and grade-level appropriate; however parents have the right to view the curriculum and/or remove their child from this instruction. The opt-in consent form will be sent out by each campus.  To view the timeline for instruction and to learn more about each curriculum resource being utilized for this instruction, please visit this page.