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Early in the Lower School, classes in physical education
focus on the students' physical development, coordination
and competence. Later, classes introduce the girls to
team activities and skills and provide them with a balance
of the excitement of team play and the pride of individual
accomplishment. Physical education classes at the Lower
School level also cover topics related to health and
fitness.
At the Middle School level, the physical education program
includes both team and individual sports for classes.
Activities include hockey, soccer, volleyball, a ropes
course, basketball, health, lacrosse, and more. Students
have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular
athletics in addition to physical education classes.
The athletic and outdoor education programs offered
at this level focus on skill development and the value
of team play.
In the Upper School, students in the 9th and 10th grades
are enrolled in physical education classes during the
school day. Juniors and seniors meet their physical
education requirements by choosing one of several options,
thus providing choice while still encouraging the development
of an active lifestyle. Among the activities offered
at the Upper School level include badminton, folk dance,
golf, personal fitness, squash, tennis, self defense,
and more.
In addition to the School's extensive teams and classes
in physical education, there is also a Fitness Center
at RPCS, open to students five days a week, with equipment
ranging from Lifecycles, Stairmasters and treadmills,
to multi-station weight machine, free weights and more.
A staff Fitness Trainer is available to work with students
and help them design a fitness program, and an Athletic
Trainer is also available to work with students who
have athletic injuries.
If you have any questions about RPCS's athletics programs,
you can contact the Director
of Athletics.
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