ATHLETICS

Motor Lab, Physical Education, and Athletics Overview

St. Andrew’s Motor Lab and the Physical Education and Athletics programs are an essential part of the education of our students, fostering the development of character, life skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

Motor Lab

The Ready Bodies, Learning Minds Motor Lab addresses the needs of students through task-oriented circuit training supported by consistent, foundational exercises offering developmental support for the sensory and motor systems. The Motor Lab helps to develop brain-body connection through fundamental skills and executive functioning techniques. Students in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and 1st grade visit the Motor Lab twice-weekly as one of their core extensions. Students learn how to incorporate these practices into their daily routine in order to further enhance their physical and academic development.

STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM:

  • Improved Hand-Eye Coordination

  • Improved Processing and Motor Planning

  • Improved Executive Functioning

  • Development of Fine and Gross Motor Skills

  • Self-Regulation Techniques

Physical Education

St. Andrew’s Physical Education course provides knowledge, cognitive control, physical skills, and fun learning experiences that will meet and enhance each student’s physical and mental development and understanding of health and fitness. Students will learn the relationship between physical activity and health benefits throughout one’s lifespan.  Classroom experiences will teach positive competition and fair play, respect for others, teamwork, and the satisfaction of doing their best. 

UNITS OF STUDY:

  • Body Management

  • Locomotor Movements

  • Throwing and Catching

  • Cooperative Games

  • Kicking

  • Striking

  • Ball Handling

  • Rhythm

  • Jump Rope (K-4th)

  • Racket Skills (1st-4th)

STUDENTS WILL:

  • Use equipment and space properly.

  • Apply safety procedures associated with physical activity.

  • Demonstrate the ability to cooperate with others.

  • Enhance perceptual-motor skills and bilateral coordination.

  • Develop ball-handling skills.

  • Increase in strength, endurance, and flexibility.

  • Identify healthy food choices.

  • Understand basic anatomy.

Bronco Athletics

St. Andrew’s Bronco Athletics is a competitive sports program that allows all middle school students the opportunity to compete in a variety of sports. We believe every student should have the opportunity to be part of the team and develop the skills and athleticism necessary to compete at the highschool level.

Students also have the opportunity to develop speed, strength, agility and endurance in the Bronco Fit (4th-8th) and Bronco Strength and Conditioning (6th-8th) Programs.

The Broncos are a member of the West Texas Christian Athletics Association (WTCAA), a private middle school conference made of small, private, and parochial schools in the Panhandle and South Plains of Texas. The Broncos have won multiple WTCAA Championships in Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field, Golf, and Tennis.

ST. ANDREW’S MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS:

  • Football

  • Volleyball

  • Cross country

  • Basketball

  • Track and field

  • Tennis

  • Golf

ST. ANDREW’S ATHLETIC FACILITIES:

  • Connie Wooten Fine Arts and Athletics Building (FAAB)

    Completed in 2018, the FAAB is home to the Bronco Volleyball and Basketball teams. The FAAB is equipped with a hardwood competition court, home and visitor locker rooms, the JC Strong Strength and Conditioning Room, concession area, and performance stage.

  • JC Strong Strength and Conditioning Room

    The JC Strong is a state of the art, 900-square-foot strength and conditioning facility, home to the Bronco Fit and Bronco Strength and Conditioning Programs.

  • Lee T. Bivins Gymnasium

    The Bivins Gym is home to the St. Andrew’s PE program, and is also used for athletic practices and tournament games. The Bivins gym has a full size volleyball/basketball court, an indoor high jump pit and locker rooms.

  • Childers Field

    Childers Field is the beautiful grass field adjacent to the school. Childers Field is used for football practices, track and field practices, and many other school activities.