PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education and Dance is an essential part of the total Bryn Mawr School experience. The program, K-10th grade, is designed to promote the importance of maintaining a physically active and healthy lifestyle. Many forms of exercise, fitness alternatives and sports are taught in order to provide all students an appropriate exercise form. The attainment of physical competence is fostered, as is a spirit of cooperation, sportsmanship and well-being. At all levels, an appreciation and understanding of specific sports movements and dances are taught, and students acquire a working knowledge of how the body functions in response to physical activity. Physical Education Grades 9 & 10 Physical Education is an essential part of the total Bryn Mawr School experience. The program’s design promotes lifetime adherence to physical activity and fitness, fosters self-efficacy, develops independence and responsibility, and allows students to develop and take ownership of their own regime leading them to form ideas and opinions of their own. Varieties of physical activities are offered during the course of each cycle with each class promoting active and healthy lifestyles. Ninth and tenth grade students are scheduled into their PE classes during the academic day. Dance Grades 9-12 All 9th-12th graders are scheduled for one dance class per cycle. Emphasis is placed on preparing for the annual Gym Drill. Preparation includes learning a specific ethnic dance for each grade, an opening dance performed by the school and traditional exercises. Instructors may also focus on ballet, jazz, and modern dance as well as dance education. UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETIC OFFERINGS

Fall Winter Spring Soccer V/JV Squash V/JV Badminton V/JV Field Hockey V/JV Basketball V/JV Lacrosse V/JV/Fr/So Volleyball V/JV Track Softball V Cross Country V/JV Ice Hockey Track Tennis V/JV Swimming Golf Dance Company Crew