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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.

  • PHYSICAL EDUCATION & FITNESS 9

    Students are enrolled in two classes per seven-day color cycle. A compulsory fitness orientation class and Health/Wellness classes are mandatory for all 9th grade students. The fitness class is an overview of fitness concepts as well as an introduction to the fitness facilities and the safe and proper use of the exercise equipment. The Health classes include Mindfulness/Yoga, Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs and Sexual Health. A swim competency test is administered during the school year. All 9th grade students must complete basic swim requirements by the end of the 9th grade year. Students who do not pass the swim competency test are placed in a swim enrichment program as part of their PE & F class requirement.

    Health Lessons: Topics of Mindfulness, Nutrition, Drugs, Tobacco, Alcohol and Sexual Health

    2 periods per cycle

  • 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.
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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.