Physical education is an integral part of the Academy curriculum.
Students are required to take PE class in every grade, and the Athletics/Physical Education Department designs a series of different units so that students are participating in everything from running and indoor soccer to working out in the Academy Fitness Center. Student-athletes who participate in team sports are exempt from PE classes in Grade 12 and practice with their teams during the school day and after school.
The Lower School (Pre-K through Grade 4)
Lower School students take PE classes 4 times per cycle from Pre-K through Grade 4.
The Middle School (Grades 5-8)
In Grades 5-8, the curriculum includes: physical education, dance, health and wellness, fitness, and team sports. Each student’s program is individualized, in part, by the sport season in which they choose to participate (soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, or softball). Through integrated experiences and individualized programming, coursework emphasizes skill development, team effort, sportsmanship and a positive attitude. Health & Wellness is coordinated by the PE department.
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| Grade 5 |
PE, Dance, and Health & Wellness |
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| Grade 6 |
PE, Dance, and Health & Wellness |
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| Grade 7 |
PE, Dance, and Health & Wellness |
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| Grade 8 |
PE, Dance, and Health & Wellness |
The Upper School (Grades 9-12)
In the Upper School, four years of PE classes are required. In Grades 9-10, the curriculum also includes formal coursework in healthful living. Students with a strong desire to pursue athletics in college make that evident in the college admissions process and the College Guidance team works with them to find the college program that fits best. Sports recruiters visit the Academy campus each year to watch our Tigers play.
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| Grade 9 |
Healthful Living and Physical Education |
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| Grade 10 |
Dimension of Human Relations and Physical Education |
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| Grade 11 |
Physical Education |
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| Grade 12 |
Physical Education (students on athletic teams are exempt from PE) |
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| Recently Offered Electives |
Dance Sampler, Dance and Choreography (electives may be taken in place of PE for students not on an athletic team) |
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The Academy Boys' Varsity Basketball Team was selected for the NYSAIS State Tournament in four of the past six years. |
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