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Physical Education & Fitness

The Physical Education & Fitness Department’s goal is to provide children with a good foundation in skill development as well as a cognitive understanding of sport and fitness. Activities are designed to help students increase their confidence through physical activity so they will become adults who understand the benefit and value of a physically active and healthy lifestyle.

Physical Education & Fitness classes offer students the opportunity to participate in a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Students are encouraged to progress at their own pace in a safe environment. Students are able to explore new activities and pursue further training in select activities.

Students in 9th-12th grades must wear comfortable and appropriate athletic clothing. Trinity logo items are recommended but not required.

Graduation requirement: four years of Physical Education & Fitness or participation on Trinity interscholastic teams.
  • PE: Biofeedback Meditation/Fa

    Biofeedback/Guided Meditation class explores different forms of meditation and enables you to access a deeper understanding of how your body works while you are moving and at rest. It will also give you tools to reduce stress, improve sleep, and even improve athletic performance.
  • PHYSICAL EDUCATION & FITNESS 9

    Physical Education & Fitness 9 is a required course that promotes lifelong health, fitness, and active participation in physical activity. Students develop cardiovascular endurance, strength, and overall fitness through conditioning, team sports, individual and lifetime activities, and personalized fitness program development. The course also emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and stewardship through opportunities to support peers and engage in service to the local community. A swim component includes a swim assessment for all students, with dedicated instruction provided for those building water confidence and foundational swimming skills.
  • PHYSICAL EDUCATION & FITNESS 10

    Students must select two classes per color cycle; these elective classes must fit in students’ free periods or before school. Students must take PE & F classes all four quarters or play on an interscholastic team. Students participating on interscholastic athletic teams will receive PE & F credit during that sport’s season.
  • PHYSICAL EDUCATION & FITNESS 11

    Students must select two classes per color cycle; these elective classes must fit in students’ free periods or before school. Students must take PE & F classes all four quarters or play on an interscholastic team. Students participating on interscholastic athletic teams will receive PE & F credit during that sport’s season.
  • PHYSICAL EDUCATION & FITNESS 12

    Students must select two classes per color cycle; these elective classes must fit in students’ free periods or before school. Students must take PE & F classes all four quarters or play on an interscholastic team. Students participating on interscholastic athletic teams will receive PE & F credit during that sport’s season.
Located on the Upper West Side of New York City, Trinity School is a college preparatory, coeducational independent school for grades K-12. Since 1709, Trinity has provided a world-class education to its students with rigorous academics and outstanding programs in athletics, the arts, peer leadership, and global travel.