2021–22 Course Catalog

Physical Education and Athletics Physical Education Department Cindy Blodgett, Department Head Through exposure to a broad variety of activities, each student in the Lincoln School Physical Education program is encouraged to build her physical potential.

The goal is to develop in each student’s competency in basic skills, an interest in physical fitness, an understanding of and appreciation for a variety of team and individual sports, and the confidence and desire to participate in physical activities throughout life.

Department Requirements All students must take part in physical education class, a Lincoln sport, or an Independent Athletic Program to receive physical education credit on their transcript. Students participating on an after-school athletic team or the Independent Athletic Program are exempt from physical education classes. At the end of each sports season, if a student is not participating in a sport the following season, she must sign up for physical education. Three 60-minute classes per week are offered after school from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and students are required to attend two classes each week.

Students participate in a Personal Conditioning and Wellness Program in the Fitness Center consisting of resistance training and cardio training taught by certified strength and conditioning specialists from Performance Physical Therapy of RI. If a student has been ill or has a medical problem, but is in school and wishes to be excused from her Physical Education class, she must present a note from a parent, doctor, or the school nurse. If her name is not on the absence list and she does not come to class, it is considered an unexcused absence. Long-term medical excuses should be written by the doctor and submitted to the school nurse at the beginning of the trimester.

Independent Athletic Program Upper School students who participate in an after-school competitive or performance-based sport not offered at Lincoln School may apply to use the 54