At Cambrian Academy, our Physical Education program is purposefully structured to help every student improve their health and physical fitness, recognizing that steady progress leads to lifelong benefits.

The foundation of our PE curriculum is a consistent focus on physical activity and essential health practices. Students work toward achieving the Presidential Physical Fitness standards—a benchmark that reflects the basic strength and endurance levels recommended for youth to maintain health into adulthood. To reach these goals, our students participate in activities like sit-ups, pull-ups, brisk walks, and regular timed mile runs. Our lead PE instructor brings extensive experience as a trainer of professional cyclists, ensuring each student is guided through a challenging yet achievable progression tailored to their abilities.

Beyond general fitness, we emphasize skill-building in recreational sports. Through exposure to games such as badminton, volleyball, soccer, frisbee golf, basketball, flag football, and the fundamentals of throwing and catching baseballs and footballs, students gain competence and confidence in a variety of activities. This diverse training encourages lifelong enjoyment of movement and helps each student discover sports and activities they enjoy.

Physical Education sessions take place in our multipurpose room, on our outdoor lot, or at the nearby park field, depending on the weather and activity. Instruction always includes the importance of proper warm-up and cool-down routines for safety and recovery.

To further support students who participate at a competitive or advanced level outside of school, we offer a special option allowing club sports or player development league sports to count toward PE requirements through an established substitution program.

Our approach is designed not just to meet standards—but to empower students with the habits, skills, and motivation they need to lead active, healthy lives long after they leave our campus.

Ask about remaining with your player development league, joining club sports, or joining our Varsity Clay Target Team.