Episcopal believes in the strong correlation between the physical well-being of students and their performance in the classroom. The Physical Education (PE) Program is designed to provide students with an enjoyable means by which to acquire new skills and healthy habits, which they can use to expand their opportunities for a lifetime of personal achievement.
Middle School
PE courses focus on a solid progression from the assessment of basic motor skills to the instruction of specific sports units whereby students learn the sport’s rules and required skills. It is not uncommon for PE students to participate in more than ten sports within a given academic year. Middle School development programs are designed to transition directly into the Upper School performance programs. For instance, beginning in the eighth grade, students can take Introduction to Sports Performance, which is designed to teach and to improve strength and movements associated with sports.
Upper School
PE classes are an integral part of students’ personal development and their campus experience. General physical education classes promote active lifestyles, nutrition, team-building, leadership, and management. These classes are accessible to all students and teach life skills that transcend any given sport. More specialized however, Sports Performance classes support the needs of our student-athletes, in-season and out-of-season, in order to improve strength and mobility and to enhance therapy and recovery.