Athletics teach students important lessons about life and what kind of people they want to become. Lessons learned through athletics – discipline, self confidence, teamwork – are never limited to just the sport itself. As student-athletes prepare for the “big game,” they also learn how to prepare for the major challenges in their lives, events much bigger than sports contests. Many of our students are varsity athletes who aspire to play in college and our coaches guide them as they discover how athletics might fit into their futures. While we realize that not every student will be a varsity athlete, we want all students to experience the values and learning experiences that are part of athletics. Students who come to Robinson School thinking of themselves as non-athletes often find that they learn from sports in ways they never anticipated or even thought possible. As participants and as fans, all students enjoy the sense of community that comes from participating in athletic contests. They experience firsthand the power of practice, perseverance and teamwork.

The Physical Education department is committed to the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, moral and social development of each student. Physical fitness and basic health principles are promoted through the development of coordination and balance, spatial awareness, problem solving, group games, primary sports skills and interscholastic competitions. A positive attitude toward athletic and recreational activities is encouraged as a means to increase the student´s self-esteem, to develop a respect for physical well-being and to ultimately lead active and productive lives.