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Physical Education

The goal of the Physical Education Department reflects the same ideal as the mission of the school: the education of the total person. With this goal in mind, our department emphasizes physical, intellectual and social development through participating in vigorous physical activities and learning the principles of physical fitness and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

All freshman are required to participate in a physical education course of their choice. These semester-long courses promote the development of lifelong positive attitudes and behaviors, while providing students with the knowledge to make wise decisions to aid in their personal wellness.

Physical Education Courses

This course will introduce students to one of the most popular forms of the grappling arts in the world today.

This course will introduce students to the 10 general physical skills: cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy.

This course will introduce students to the 10 general physical skills: cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy

This course will introduce students to proper rowing technique on the Concept2 rowing machine.

This course will allow those students who have mastered basic swimming technique to further refine their strokes and become more fit through swimming.

This course introduces students to effective leadership, emphasizing applied leadership. To do this, each student will learn about the central tenants of leadership through education, group discussion, and physical activity.

Students will learn and practice throws, break falls, ground positioning, escapes, and submissions for both sport and self-defense wearing the traditional gi (kimono).