2008-2009 Physical Activities

REQUIREMENTS
Each Upper School student is required to complete two units of physical activity per year. This requirement can be met through participation on an interscholastic sports team, or by taking a Physical Education class offered during the school day or after school. While academic courses are scheduled on a semester basis, most physical education classes are offered on a trimester schedule to coincide with the start and finish of each athletic season. Interscholastic sports teams require after-school commitments, in addition to some evening and weekend commitments for games, tournaments, and/or practices.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES

MODERN DANCE
This arts course may be taken for physical education credit. However, it cannot count for both an arts course and a physical activity at the same time. See full description under Arts courses offered each semester.

ATHLETIC CONDITIONING
Students will participate in weight training and resistance strength training, aerobic and anaerobic and anaerobic running. The fundamentals of weight training will be taught, as well as nutritional and other health principles. Offered during the fall and spring seasons.

FIELD GAMES
Students will learn the rules and skills of Frazzlerham and other Morley Games, created by one of the school's founders and played by all during the early history of the school. Other games such as ultimate frisbee, dodgeball, 4-square, and others will be played according to the interests and skills of the class. Offered during the fall and spring seasons.

YOGA
Yoga is a system for achieving radiant health. Yoga practice promotes flexibility and strength and provides support for the serious athlete and dancer to help prevent injuries. Yoga postures reduce stress in the mind and body and can improve one's mental attitude. Yoga also provides a non-competitive outlet for physical activity. Offered each trimester.

WEIGHT TRAINING
This course will be offered during the winter season only. Students will participate in a weight training program that targets specific muscle groups four days a week. A cardio-vascular element is also included (treadmill, stationary bike and elliptical). Each weight training regimen is designed to meet the personal fitness goals of each student.

WALKING FOR FITNESS
Do you like walking or are you looking for a non-competitive sport? If so, join the SSFS walking activity. We will explore the woods on our campus and surrounding areas, as well as urban walking paths in the Olney area. The course will include discussions on the benefits of walking and warm-up/warm-down exercises. All you need is a pair of comfortable shoes - sneakers, walking shoes or light track shoes are fine - and a sense of adventure.

INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS

Interscholastic teams practice daily, after school, with meets scheduled for weekdays and occasional weekends, sometimes including holiday weekends or vacation days. The interscholastic program emphasizes participation; while varsity placement is not guaranteed, a student wishing to participate in a sport will have a team to join.

FALL

Girls Soccer (V, JV)
Boys Soccer (V, JV)
Girls Volleyball (V)
Girls X-country running
Boys X-country running

WINTER

Girls Basketball (V, JV)
Boys Basketball (V, JV)

SPRING

Girls Track and Field
Boys Track and Field
Girls Tennis
Boys Tennis
Girls Lacrosse
Boys Lacrosse
Girls Softball
Boys Baseball

Junior varsity teams may be added or dropped each year depending on the number of participants in each sport.

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