The primary goals of our physical education program are to build strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination, to instill a sense of joy in physical activity, and to encourage an appreciation of the uniqueness of others. Kindergartners through fifth graders meet twice weekly. Students develop movement skills by practicing appropriate grade level physical activities. Their social and personal development flourishes as they play games in cooperative groups and develop competence and confidence in their physical capabilities.

Students play a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional sports emphasizing cooperative play and cardiovascular fitness. Examples of units taught include soccer, football, floor hockey, kickball/softball, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, badminton, and gymnastics. Warm-ups and stretching are practiced using cooperative tag games as well as specific exercises inspired by Yoga and Tai Chi. Throughout the year, students are given opportunities to develop skills alone, with partners, in small groups, and as a class. Good sportsmanship and teamwork are emphasized from the start.